The following fish (find pictures and basic info here) must be taken on rod and reel but line-testing strength is not limited. Live and cut baits may be used as well as artificial lures. Note: Anglers who wish to qualify for Tackle-Busters in the Striped bass or Bluefish category but wish to release their fish unharmed may do so if the fish meets the minimum total length requirement. A photo of the fish beside a tape measure would provide the necessary verification of size.
| Species | Size | Species | Size |
|---|---|---|---|
| black sea bass | 2 lbs. | pollock | 25 lbs. |
| bluefin tuna | 300 lbs. | porbeagle shark | 200 lbs. |
| bluefish | 15 lbs. or 36 inches | redfish | 2 lbs. |
| cusk | 12 lbs. | shad | 21 inches |
| haddock | 7 lbs. | striped bass | 25 lbs. or 42 inches |
| haibut | 50 lbs. | tautog | 3 lbs. |
| mackerel | 2 lbs. | thresher shark | 200 lbs. |
| mako shark | 250 lbs. | white hake | 25 lbs. |
| monkfish | 20 lbs. | whiting (silver hake) | 3 lbs. |
| winter flounder | 2 lbs. |