NJ Governor’s Surf Fishing Tournament Registration Now Open
Eugene L. 02.17.25
Come out and enjoy a day of surf fishing, possibly win some prizes, and have your name engraved on the Governor’s Cup at the annual Governor’s Surf Fishing Tournament. Early registration for the annual surf fishing tournament is now open. From now till April 19th, you can register online or by mail. Registering early will save you money on the Adult registration fee, make you eligible for additional raffle prizes from local bait and tackle shops, and streamline your tournament day process. If registering early isn’t for you, same-day registration for the Governor’s Surf Fishing Tournament is available, but with a higher adult entry fee. The tournament will be held on Sunday, May 18th, at Island Beach State Park in Seaside Park.
The angler who catches the overall largest tournament-eligible legal-sized fish wins the “Governor’s Award” and will have their name engraved on the Governor’s Cup, which is permanently displayed at Island Beach State Park. Additionally, there are a variety of angler categories to sign up for, and additional prizes are awarded to anglers who catch the largest fish of each eligible species in their tournament category. For more information on the Governor’s Surf Fishing Tournament, please check the tournament brochure.
The Governor’s Surf Fishing Tournament aims to raise awareness of the importance of saltwater recreational fishing and marine resources in New Jersey among the Governor, State Legislators, and residents. All funds raised will go toward improving New Jersey beach access, instructional surf fishing programs and equipment, and marine education and restoration projects along the New Jersey coast.
The tournament is sponsored by NJDEP’s Fish & Wildlife and State Park Service, New Jersey State Federation of Sportsmen’s Clubs, Jersey Coast Anglers Association, and New Jersey Beach Buggy Association.
