Sports

Early Season Back Bay Bass Fishing Tips

Striped bass season opened on Friday.

Striped bass season began in the back bays and rivers on Friday (March 1), and Patch caught up with Dennis Palmatier of Murphy's Hook House Bait and Tackle in Toms River for some tips.

The regulations for striped bass remains two fish per angler, per day, with a minimum size limit of 28 inches.

Striped bass season in the back bays and rivers runs from March 1 through Dec. 31. In the ocean, the season is open year-round.

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All anglers statewide must obtain a free registration card online before fishing.

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