Get Ready for the 35th Annual Surf Fishing Classic in New Jersey
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Sign Up Now for the 35th Annual Governor's Cup Surf Fishing Classic
Registration is now open for the Garden State Surf Fishing Classic – 35th Annual Governor’s Cup!
The Classic will be held at Island Beach State Park on Sunday, May 17. Prizes will be awarded in age, species and gender categories. Join us for a family-friendly day of fishing!
Register before April 19 to save on adult registration fees, be eligible for additional prizes and head directly to the beach on tournament day: https://dep.nj.gov/.../garden-state-surf-fishing-classic/
Enjoy a great day of surf fishing with family and friends at the Garden State Surf Fishing Classic. Its purpose is to bring awareness of the importance of saltwater recreational fishing and marine resources in New Jersey to the Governor, State Legislators and New Jersey residents.
The individual who catches the overall largest tournament-eligible legal-sized fish wins the “Governor’s Award” and will have their name engraved on the Governor’s Cup, which is permanently displayed at Island Beach State Park.
Prizes are awarded to winners in a variety of age group and fish species categories.
All funds raised go toward improving beach access, surf fishing instruction programs and equipment plus marine education and restoration projects.
The tournament is sponsored by NJDEP’s Fish & Wildlife and State Park Service, New Jersey State Federation of Sportsmen’s Clubs , Jersey Coast Anglers Association , and New Jersey Beach Buggy Association .
