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Discover the New Jersey Skillful Angler Program February 24, 2021 For 37 years the Division of Fish and Wildlife has been recognizing the talents of New Jersey anglers who catch fish of “not quite record” size, but large enough to have tested the angler’s skill and be worthy of recognition. The Skillful Angler Program also recognizes our newest anglers with its  “First Fish” category. New anglers of any age can commemorate their first successful catch with a certificate from the Div...

New Jersey 2020 Skillful Angler Program Winners This year marks the 38th anniversary of the New Jersey Division of Fish and Wildlife’s Skillful Angler Program. For almost four decades the Division has been recognizing anglers who catch fish of “not quite record” size but large enough to have tested the angler’s skill and be worthy of recognition in each of the freshwater and marine species categories. The Skillful Angler Program is designed to supplement the New Jersey State Record Fis...