72 years ago, a hand shake between Jeff Paul, the New Jersey Beach Buggy Association's (NJBBA) first president and Salvatore A. Bontempo, who was Commissioner of NJ State Dept. of Conservation & Economic Development led to the start of what we love today, the formation of Island Beach State Park (IBSP) for the use of mobile surf fishing.

The NJBBA is a statewide organization dedicated to the preservation of natural beach resources. Since 1954, the NJBBA has fought to preserve beach access for all beach users. We have used snow fence, Christmas trees and have planted grass to build and protect the dune system at IBSP. The NJBBA is one of, if not the “largest volunteer organization” in New Jersey and has a little over 800 members that live in NJ, another 400 live out of state and a high percentage of them are from Pennsylvania and New York. New Jersey and out of state members have recorded tens of thousands of volunteer hours over the years to benefit efforts at IBSP and other areas along our coast in New Jersey. We get involved with community leaders and other worthy organizations to keep beaches open for all types of uses.

Inside you will find news, information and links to weather, fishing reports, and surf fishing tackle. We have updated beach access information and a guide to equipment for driving the beach. Supporters of NJBBA are on our Recommended & Commended page. Look for our calendar of events, a scrapbook of pictures, and your NJBBA Merchandise. You can also see what is for sale or wanted by our members in the Trading Post.
 
Along with a multitude of volunteer conservation projects, the NJBBA also has a few charitable programs that we sponsor or assist with throughout the year. On National Hunting and Fishing Day, we invite special needs children who are less fortunate to spend a day on the beach learning about fishing and nature. We are very active with youth fishing programs and sponsor the "NJBBA Children’s Surf Fishing Tournament". Here children from 3 to 16 years of age can sign up then attend learning stations, knot tying, casting, plug identification and environmental conservation. Next comes the actual fishing and afterwards prizes are awarded.

We also haven't forgotten the people who have fought to give us the freedoms we enjoy everyday ~ including being able to fish and use our beaches and parks ~ so we sponsor at least two "Veteran Fishing Days" each year where we take disabled vets from the Vineland Veteran’s Home out for a day of fishing, lunch, and fun.
 
Thank you for your interest of the New Jersey Beach Buggy Association. Please consider joining to help build a stronger organization. We are one of the most highly respected organizations in New Jersey and along the East Coast. The NJBBA is an organization incorporated under Title 15 of the Revised Statutes of New Jersey in 1954.