Disclaimer: Always check local fishing regulations, water access rights and land ownership before fishing, regardless of any catches logged in that area by the Fishbrain community. Fishbrain has mapped millions of acres of government-owned land across the USA to help you identify potential fishing access, but you are responsible for ensuring compliance with all legal requirements.
Fishing regulations in New Jersey can change throughout the year. Make sure to check this page before fishing for the most up to date rules and regulations for the current season. Local regulations govern when you can fish, the max size of the fish you can keep, how many fish you can keep, and more.
Below you will see fishing regulations for catching Black sea bass as of March 31st, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.
Black sea bass
Seasons
Open
Bag limit
15
Min size
12.5"
Measurement
Total Length
Vessels with a Federal permit are subject to the most restrictive regulations, either Federal or State (based on state where you land).
For more information about federal regulations, see Greater Atlantic Recreational Regulations To see regulations for a particular state, tap the blue location bar at the top of the app, tap "Open Full Screen" at top right edge of map, then zoom in/out and tap the map to set a pin at your desired location, then tap Save. Your state waters should be listed in blue at the top of the screen. Once you tap "Back" at the top left of the screen, you will see the relevant state regulations.
Mud Hole is a part of an ocean located in Monmouth County, New Jersey, United States. Its coordinates are:
40°11′53.9″N 73°30′4″W
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Find the best fishing spots on Mud Hole by looking at where other anglers have caught fish. This can easily be done in the where it is also possible to see big fish potential and how good fishing is right now along with Garmin® depth maps.
The most common species in Mud Hole are:
Black sea bass - 125 members reported to have caught this fish
Bluefish - 47 members reported to have caught this fish
Red hake - 21 members reported to have caught this fish