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Intermediate Fly Casting

Want to take your fly casting to the next level? Join the Pequest Natural Resource Education Center staff for Intermediate Fly Casting. We will be going over Roll Casting, Mending, Mending Cast, Bow and Arrow Cast, and the Single and Double Haul Cast. You will be casting on grass and on water. Equipment will be […]

Ladies, Let’s Go Fishing! Laurel Acres Park, Mount Laurel Township, NJ

About the Program: Join NJDEP Fish & Wildlife staff and volunteers for a hands-on workshop that includes everything you need to know to get started! Women, 18 years and older, will learn fishing basics including: fish biology; how to set up equipment; safety practices; bait and tackle choices; how to cast; and fishing regulations. This workshop […]

Let’s Go Fishing – Pequest! An Intro to Fishing for Parents

Event Series Let’s Go Fishing – Pequest! An Intro to Fishing for Parents

Does a child in your life want to fish, but you’ve never learned how? Moms, dads and caregivers, please join us as we teach the basics of angling. Spend two evenings at Pequest Natural Resource Education Center in Oxford, NJ, learning about equipment, techniques, and tactics. At the end of this experience, you will know […]

Salt Marsh Photography Collaboration Workshop at Sedge Island

Nature has inspired our creativity for centuries! Now you can join NJ Fish & Wildlife staff at this informal workshop for participants with photography experience, looking to learn and share tips and tricks to make your photos even better. Bring your camera and get ready to learn about the importance of the New Jersey salt […]

Family Fishing Workshop at the Hackettstown Hatchery First Catch Center – Morning

About the Program: Kids off from school and looking for something new and fun to do as family outdoors? The Family Fishing Program is for you and your family! Come learn basic fishing skills to start fishing as a family activity. The program is open to children ages 8 and older. Those under age 18 […]

Family Fishing Workshop at the Hackettstown Hatchery First Catch Center – Afternoon

About the Program: Kids off from school and looking for something new and fun to do as family outdoors? The Family Fishing Program is for you and your family! Come learn basic fishing skills to start fishing as a family activity. The program is open to children ages 8 and older. Those under age 18 […]

Kayak Fishing Workshop at Sedge Island

About the Program: Join NJ Fish and Wildlife staff and volunteers to learn about kayak fishing in Barnegat Bay! This program is for experienced anglers who have their own saltwater fishing rod and reel and are interested in learning about kayak fishing. This is open to anyone 18 years and older and will take place at […]

Family Fishing Basics

Join the knowledgeable staff and volunteers at the Pequest Natural Resource Education Center and learn some fishing basics. Staff will talk about the history and use of the hatchery, safety and ethics of fishing. They will go over equipment and how it is used. After the discussion, participants will practice casting before heading to the […]

Fly Casting Basics

Want to learn how to fly cast? Join the Pequest Natural Resource Education Center staff for Fly Casting Basics. We will go over fly rod rigging and anatomy, and how to cast the basic 4-part cast. We will be casting on grass, so no fishing license is required. Equipment will be provided, or you can […]

Sedge Island Field and Research Experience

New Jersey Fish & Wildlife is offering a 3-day, 2-night program open to students going into grades 10 through 12 in September 2024. This program is ideal for high school students interested in pursuing a college education in marine science or environmental studies. During the program, students will learn about various research methods through hands-on […]

Salt Marsh Framed Resin Art Workshop at Sedge Island

Nature has inspired our creativity for centuries! Now you can join NJ Fish & Wildlife staff to explore the salt marsh environment by kayaking and clamming while learning about conservation and the importance of the marsh. While exploring we will be using the marsh to inspire the framed resin art you will create, collecting items […]

Let’s Go Fishing! Willingboro Lakes County Park, Willingboro, NJ

About the Program: Join NJDEP Fish & Wildlife staff and volunteers for a hands-on workshop that includes everything you need to know to get started! Participants, 18 years and older, will learn fishing basics including: fish biology; how to set up equipment; safety practices; bait and tackle choices; how to cast; and fishing regulations. This […]

Canceled Fish and Game Council Meeting

To be held both in person and via GoToMeeting  (audio only) GoToMeeting Join the meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone. Click here to join the meeting  Or call in United States: +1 (312) 757-3121 Access Code: 848-342-077 Meeting Guide For more information, please view the Fish and Game Council Meeting Schedule at New Jersey Fish & Wildlife. Fish […]

Intermediate Fly Casting

Want to take your fly casting to the next level? Join the Pequest Natural Resource Education Center staff for Intermediate Fly Casting. We will be going over Roll Casting, Mending, Mending Cast, Bow and Arrow Cast, and the Single and Double Haul Cast. You will be casting on grass and on water. Equipment will be […]

Canceled Ladies, Let’s Go Fishing! Ocean County Park, Lakewood, NJ

About the Program: Join NJDEP Fish & Wildlife staff and volunteers for a hands-on workshop that includes everything you need to know to get started! Women participants, 18 years and older, will learn fishing basics including: fish biology; how to set up equipment; safety practices; bait and tackle choices; how to cast; and fishing regulations. […]

Family Fishing Basics

Join the knowledgeable staff and volunteers at the Pequest Natural Resource Education Center and learn some fishing basics. Staff will talk about the history and use of the hatchery, safety and ethics of fishing. They will go over equipment and how it is used. After the discussion, participants will practice casting before heading to the […]

Let’s Go Fishing! Thompson Park, Monroe Township, NJ

Join NJDEP Fish & Wildlife staff and volunteers for a hands-on workshop that includes everything you need to know to get started! Participants, 18 years and older, will learn fishing basics including: fish biology; how to set up equipment; safety practices; bait and tackle choices; how to cast; and fishing regulations. Participants will put their […]

Bay to Bowl Workshop at Sedge Island

About the Program: Join NJDEP Fish and Wildlife staff to see what's on the menu today! Participants will spend time fishing, clamming or harvesting whatever happens to be in season that day. Then it’s time to prepare your catch, and create a delicious meal.  This is open to anyone 18 years and older and will take place […]

Pequest Trout Hatchery Tour

Come take a guided trout hatchery tour with staff from the Pequest Natural Resource Education Center. Staff will give you additional insight into the hatchery operations and be available to answer any questions. You will also learn about the species of trout that we have in NJ as well as about trout habitat. As the […]

Atlantic Coast Section of the Shellfisheries Council Meeting

To be held both in person and via Microsoft Teams Microsoft Teams Information Click here to join the meeting  Or call in (audio only) Phone Access (toll free): +1-856-338-7074 Phone Conference ID: 129 595 112# Meeting Notice Meeting Agenda For more information, please view the Shellfisheries Council Meeting Schedule at New Jersey Fish & Wildlife. […]