Register For The Governor’s Cup Before April 22 - The Fisherman

Register For The Governor’s Cup Before April 22

Spend the day fishing with family and friends at the Governor’s Surf Fishing Tournament on Sunday, May 15 at Island Beach State Park!  Register by April 22 to save on adult registration fees, be eligible for additional prizes, and head directly to the beach on tournament day. Register by mail or save a stamp and register online (fees apply).

First held in 1991, the Governor’s Surf Fishing Tournament was named to raise awareness of the importance of recreational saltwater fishing and marine resources in New Jersey. Funds raised are used for improving beach and surf fishing access, surf fishing instruction programs and equipment, and marine education and restoration efforts.

Fishing runs from 6 30 a.m. to 1 p.m. with an awards ceremony held from 1:30 p.m. to 2 p.m.  There are a number of different prizes and prize categories, with one individual who catches the overall largest fish wining the Governor’s Award with their name engraved on the Governor’s Cup, which is permanently displayed at Island Beach State Park.

To register in time for the special savings and prize eligibilities before April 22, go to nj.gov/dep/fgw/gsft.htm.

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