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EVENT registrations 10 days to the event Oct 03, 2026, 10:00 AM – 1:30 PM RESCHEDULED - National Hunting and Fishing Day / Island Beach State Park - OBA-1, Island Beach State Park, Lanoka Harbor, NJ 08734, USA Learn more Island Beach State Park - OBA-1, Island Beach State Park, Lanoka Harbor, NJ 08734, USA National Hunting and Fishing Day, has been rescheduled to October 3rd, 2026, remains the most effective grassroots effort ever undertaken to promote the outdoor sports and conservation. This is our 52nd year sponsoring the event. Multiple Dates 21 days to the event Oct 14, 2026, 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM Board of Director's Meeting / Zoom Meeting Zoom Meeting 46 days to the event Nov 08, 2026, 7:00 AM – 11:00 AM President's Cup Tournament - IBSP / Island Beach State Park, NJ-35, Seaside Heights, NJ 08751, USA Learn more Island Beach State Park, NJ-35, Seaside Heights, NJ 08751, USA Multiple Dates 49 days to the event Nov 11, 2026, 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM Board of Director's Meeting / Zoom Meeting Zoom Meeting Multiple Dates 77 days to the event Dec 09, 2026, 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM Board of Director's Meeting / Zoom Meeting Zoom Meeting 108 days to the event Jan 09, 2027, 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM Pete D'Alessio Memorial Flea Market / Toms River, 600 Washington St, Toms River, NJ 08753, USA Learn more Toms River, 600 Washington St, Toms River, NJ 08753, USA Multiple Dates 112 days to the event Jan 13, 2027, 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM Board of Director's Meeting / Zoom Meeting Zoom Meeting Multiple Dates 140 days to the event Feb 10, 2027, 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM Board of Director's Meeting / Zoom Meeting Zoom Meeting Multiple Dates 168 days to the event Mar 10, 2027, 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM Board of Director's Meeting / Zoom Meeting Zoom Meeting 178 days to the event Mar 20, 2027, 5:30 PM – 10:00 PM 73rd Annual NJBBA Banquet / Holiday Inn Manahawkin/Long Beach Island, 151 NJ-72, Manahawkin, NJ 08050, USA Learn more Holiday Inn Manahawkin/Long Beach Island, 151 NJ-72, Manahawkin, NJ 08050, USA Stay Tuned for more information, tickets, etc. Load More

1/10 Upcoming Events Date title October 3, 2026 RESCHEDULED - National Hunting and Fishing Day October 14, 2026 Board of Director's Meeting November 11, 2026 Board of Director's Meeting December 9, 2026 Board of Director's Meeting January 9, 2027 Pete D'Alessio Memorial Flea Market January 13, 2027 Board of Director's Meeting February 10, 2027 Board of Director's Meeting March 10, 2027 Board of Director's Meeting March 20, 2027 73rd Annual NJBBA Banquet April 14, 2027 Board of Director's Meeting our Mission To preserve beach access for mobile surf fishing and to conserve coastal and marine resources. Through collaborative community support, our services will enhance the general welfare of our community based beaches. By providing adequate coverage, we will protect the resources throughout the entire beach community. Our efforts are guided by the following goals. To preserve coastal resources. To provide economic, educational and social benefits to our residents. To develop methods and procedures that maximizes full inclusion of the protection of the mobile fisherman's rights. To decrease the abuse of dunes, tidal areas and vegetated sections of the beach. To protect and enhance the aquatic communities through marine conservation. NJBBA NEws Get up to date news from our NJBBA President. "A Good read" Links to interesting reading about the NJBBA, IBSP, and other Jersey Shore topics. latest news June 2026 Newsletter December 2025 Newsletter New Jersey Salt Water Registry Podcast about what NJBBA is all about! NJ Marine Council Meeting Schedule NJ Division of Fish & Wildlife - Fluke Rules NJ Marine Digest NJ Fishing Regulations

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Types of Memberships We offer several types of membership, with each has its own set of requirements. General Members are those that pay the regular dues whether new or renewal. General Members enjoy most all association benefits and privileges. Family Members are any person living at the same address, with at least one fully paid General Member and they can join for a 50% discount of the current annual General Member dues. The starting age limit for a Family Member is eight (8). A Family Member still reaps most of the benefits as a General Member. Senior Members are General Members who have ten consecutive years of paid dues and reach the age of 65. Senior Members are considered paid up and enjoy all the benefits and privileges of General Members. Life Members are earned by Officers and Directors for time spent in that office as set by the By-Laws. Honorary Members may be awarded by a majority vote of the Executive Board and Board of Directors to an individual who they deem has earned this recognition through exemplary performance in furthering the goals of the “Association”. Sustaining Members are a paid lifetime membership. The Member can pay for a plaque commemorating the event, receive all the benefits of a General Member and many thanks from the Association for this kind of support. The Member must have been in good standing for the last five years to qualify. For further information see Article 5 of the By-Laws .

Annual fish for fluke contest and bbq The NJBBA had its 3 rd Annual Fluke Contest at IBSP on August 1 st . The Hudson River Fishermen's Association (HRFA) joined us again and shared the cost which makes this a very affordable outing for the NJBBA. A big Thank You to the HRFA for everything! Joe Albanese thought if we got the two organizations together, we could get more members involved. We had 18 attend and 15 fish the contest, we have to do better next year, maybe advertise the event earlier in the year. I can’t say enough about Dennis Palmatier from the Hook House who came thru for us again as always and donated a $150 rod for first place, the HRFA donated a 4000 Sienna reel that went with the rod for first place. Gary Conk Sr. donated the plaque from ‘A-1 JDK Specialties’ for first place. Second and third place had a $25 gift certificate to the Hook House and other apparel for a prize. There were a lot of donated prizes for the raffle, Thanks to Joe Albanese and the HFRA, Pete Musse, Kenny Hollins, Ray Anderson and Valerie Dzindzio for their donations. Doug Barr from the HRFA caught a 16.5 Fluke to take first place. There was probably a couple dozen shorts caught also, Congratulations Doug! We handed out tickets and had a drawing for 2nd and 3rd place. After the fishing was over, we got together and had a barbecue on the beach, Pete Musse and Ray Anderson are our chefs and do a fantastic job! Thanks to Pete & Michelle Musse, Ray & Linda Anderson and Valerie Dzindzio for getting the food, supplies, grills and everything else to make this a great outing! The food was great, you have to be there to appreciate all the hard work that goes into putting something like this together. This event could be really something and we should have plenty more members attend, it is a free event, a kind of a Thank You for volunteering thru the year. As President of the NJBBA, I am proud of everyone that pitched in to make this happen. Event Photos 1/1

beach driving clinic Beach Driving Clinic Wed, Apr 22 Clinic held via Zoom Cheaper than a tow!! See All Details

Calendar switch to List view September 2026 Today Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 30 31 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 12:00 AM Labor Day 8 9 7:00 PM Board of Director's Meeting 10 11 5:30 PM Children's Surf Fishing Setup 12 7:00 AM 30th Annual Children's Surf Fishing Tournament 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 1 2 3 10:00 AM National Hunting and Fishing Day 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

past presidents Jeff Paul Tag#1 (1953-1960) Roland Gilpin Tag#2 (1961-1970) Bob Lick Tag#3 (1971-1977) Bruce Allen Tag#9 (1978) (1982-1984) Bill Anderson Tag#5 (1979-1981) Ron Woods Tag#6 (1985-1992) (1993) Glen Olson Tag#869 (1993) Dennis Lonley Tag#8 (1994-1998) Bob Deleonard Tag#7 (1999-2003) (2004) (2016-2018) Ron Patten Tag#88 (2004) Reb Gilliland Tag#3724 (2005-2007) Eric Paulson Tag#1665 (2008) Paul Harris Tag#239 (2009-2013) Tim Burden Tag#4082 (2014-2015) Gary Conk, Sr. Tag#17 (2019-2024)

ADOPT A BEACH The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection's Adopt a Beach program fosters volunteer stewardship of the State's coastal beaches and reduces the threat of marine debris to fish and wildlife. The DEP selects two days per year, one in the spring and one in the fall, for coast wide cleanups. Program volunteers adopt beaches for one year, agreeing to clean the beach of litter and debris on designated cleanup days. Adopt a Beach volunteers have been removing marine debris from the State's shorelines since 1993. All cleanups start at 8:00 a.m. Call for information about future dates for cleanups at DEP at (609) 29-BEACH or check the NJ Clean Communities - Adopt a Beach website .

30th Annual Children's Surf Fishing tournament This tournament is FREE, FREE, FREE to all children 16 years of age and under. The kids will receive an event t-shirt and a grab bag full of goodies after attending 5 learning stations. For Information on how you can help be a sponsor or donate prizes, contact: Ken Hollins. No events at the moment thank you to the sponsors of the Annual Children's surf fishing tournament To play, press and hold the enter key. To stop, release the enter key.