Federal rule (NOAA Highly Migratory Species) · New Jersey lists none of its own
HMS permit required.
NOAA HMS 2026 · checked · the official rulebook is the final word
New Jersey state record
NJ DEP Fish & Wildlife State Record Saltwater Fish · checked 2026-09-04
How to tell it
The sail says it all; lights up neon when hot. More on the sailfish page: every state’s rule, the records, and how anglers catch it.
Questions anglers ask5
What is the size limit for sailfish in New Jersey?
63" LJFL min. Measured as lower-jaw fork length: tip of the lower jaw to the fork of the tail.
How many sailfish can you keep in New Jersey?
No federal bag limit.
When is sailfish season in New Jersey?
Year-round.
What is the New Jersey record sailfish?
43 lb 4 oz, Linden Kohl Canyon (2006).
How current is this New Jersey sailfish rule?
Source: NOAA HMS 2026, last checked Sep 20, 2026. A watchman re-reads the agency's pages nightly. Rules change mid-season by proclamation; the official rulebook is the final word.
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