Tautog Fishing in Ocean City, NJ
Local guides, seasonality, and regulations for tautog in Ocean City.
Featured Tautog Charters in Ocean City
Expert captains ready to take you on your next tautog adventure.
Ocean City Guide Service
Charter fishing in Ocean City Maryland for Flounder Fishing, Shark Fishing, Tautog Fishing, and Rockfish Fishing. Family Fun Fishing Charters
Morning Star Fishing
The Morning Star is the party boat that fishes like a private charter out of Ocean City, MD. We mainly target Flounder, Sea Bass and Tautog but offer several special trips that target other seasonal species throughout the year. Come aboard to see what over 40 years of experience can offer you.
Fin Chaser Sportfishing Charters
Inshore & Offshore fishing for Tuna, Marlin, Mahi-Mahi, Wahoo, Shark, Flounder, Sea Bass, Tautog and more with Fin Chaser Sportfishing in Ocean City, MD.
Best Time to Catch Tautog
Tautog can be caught year-round in Ocean City.
Seasonal Activity Chart
Tautog
3 charters in Ocean City, NJ target Tautog.
Tautog, also known as blackfish, are a hard-fighting and delicious species found along the Atlantic coast of North America. These bottom-dwelling fish inhabit rocky reefs, wrecks, and other structure-rich areas from Maine down to the Carolinas. Tautog are prized by anglers for their challenging fight and their firm, white flesh, making them a popular target for both recreational and commercial fishermen.
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How to Catch Tautog
Tautog Fishing Regulations in New Jersey
Open Season
January 1 – February 28, April 1 – April 30, July 17 – November 15, December 1 – December 31
Daily Bag Limit
4 per person (Jan 1-Feb 28), 1 per person (Apr 1-Apr 30), 5 per person (Jul 17-Nov 15), 4 per person (Dec 1-Dec 31)
Size Limit
16-inch minimum
License Required
Saltwater fishing license
Check the current regulations for any in-season changes.
⚠️ Always verify current regulations with the New Jersey state wildlife agency before fishing.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the Tautog fishing regulations in New Jersey?
In New Jersey, the season is january 1 – february 28, april 1 – april 30, july 17 – november 15, december 1 – december 31, the daily bag limit is 4 per person (Jan 1-Feb 28), 1 per person (Apr 1-Apr 30), 5 per person (Jul 17-Nov 15), 4 per person (Dec 1-Dec 31), the minimum size is 16-inch minimum. Regulations change throughout the year, so confirm current rules with the New Jersey wildlife agency before fishing.
Do I need a fishing license to catch Tautog in New Jersey?
Saltwater fishing license. On a guided charter, anglers are often covered under the captain's license — confirm with your guide when booking.
Which charters target Tautog in Ocean City?
Charters targeting Tautog in Ocean City, NJ include Ocean City Guide Service, Morning Star Fishing, Fin Chaser Sportfishing Charters. Compare captains, reviews, and rates above.
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