There will be a public press conference at 10:00 AM at Fishermen's Supply, 69 Channel Drive, Point Pleasant Beach 08742, at which DEP Commissioner Bob Martin will announce the States's opposition to the draconian catch reductions proposed in the 2017 summer flounder quota. Commissioner Martin has stated the reductions amount 
to:

 "a defacto moratorium on summer flounder for the recreational fishing industry in New Jersey" He further states that it "threatens to jeopardize businesses such as bait and tackle shops and party and charter boats that cater to recreational anglers. The recreational fishing industry, which provides more than $1.5 billion economic benefits and directly supports 20,000 jobs in New Jersey, would be devastated."

JCAA is very pleased with the States' support in rejecting this proposal. We need as many anglers as possible to show up in support of Commission Martin and to demonstrate to our legislators how important this fishery is.

LET THE VOICE OF THE RECREATIONAL FISHING COMMUNITY BE HEARD 

                          SAVE THE SUMMER FLOUNDER FISHERY