As a result of COVID-19, the Governor's Surf Fishing Tournament Committee has decided to cancel the Tournament for 2020. The Tournament Committee currently plans to hold the Tournament in 2021. For updates on the Governor's Surf Fishing Tournament follow our Facebook page and subscribe to the Marine Fishing and/or Outdoors E-mail Lists.

Beautiful Weather Ushered In the 28th Annual Governor's Surf Fishing Tournament

The annual Governor's Surf Fishing Tournament is typically held on the third Sunday in May at Island Beach State Park. In 2020, however, the tournament has been cancelled due to the impact of COVID-19.

GSFT General Information (pdf, 1.4mb)

Anglers interested in participateing in the tournament in 2021 can request a brochure by e-mailing karen.byrne@dep.nj.gov.

HIGH SCHOOL TEAM CATEGORY

The High School Team Category is for high school aged students, who are part of a formal fishing club, members of a Hooked on Fishing-Not on Drugs group, or a non-formal group.

The tournament entry fee is waived for student teams, and admission to the park is free for registrants.

More Information (pdf, 880kb)

The school team category is supported by the following organizations:

All tournament anglers need to complete the NJ Saltwater Recreational Registry prior to the event.

Questions can be directed to 609-748-4347.

PAST TOURNAMENT INFORMATION

Winners of the Governor's Surf Fishing Tournament, 1992-2019 (pdf, 65kb)

The tournament is sponsored by the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection's Division of Fish and Wildlife and Division of Parks and Forestry, the New Jersey State Federation of Sportsmen's Clubs, Jersey Coast Anglers Association, and the New Jersey Beach Buggy Association.