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Corson's Inlet State Park Mobile Sport Fishing Vehicle Permit Terms and Conditions

  • Permit Use
  • Mandatory Equipment
  • Regulations for Mobile Sportfishing Permits
  • Driving on the Beach
  • Parking
  • Not Permitted
  • Other Regulations

    • Permit Use top

  • Mobile Sportfishing permits are issued for vehicular access to the beach for the purpose of sportfishing. Vehicles must be equipped with 4 wheel drive, licensed, registered and insured.
  • A Mobile Sportfishing decal must be properly displayed whenever the Mobile Sportfishing Vehicle (MSFV) is on the beach.
  • Operation of MSFV is restricted to the permittee and spouse when it is on the beach.
  • From May 15th through September 15th, vehicles are prohibited because of high public visitation on the beach and nesting colonies of endangered shorebirds.
  • Annual MSFV permits, available in December, are valid for a calendar year, January through December. Annual permits may be obtained in person or by mail through the Belleplain State Forest Office.
  • The area superintendent reserves the right to close the beach and/or sections thereof to MSFV use due to high tides, erosion or other emergencies.

    Mandatory Equipment top

    Vehicle must carry mandatory equipment
  • Required basic equipment:
  • Fishing equipment & bait/tackle for each person over 12 years of age
  • Tire gauge
  • Spare tire
  • Workable jack & board/support for jack in sand (3/4 in. x 12x12 in. plywood square minimum size)
  • Tow chain/snatch line
  • Shovel
  • Flashlight
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Auto first aid kit
  • Litter/trash bag - Carry in, Carry out
  • Minimum of 1/4 tank of fuel
  • A current tide chart is highly recommended

    Regulations for Mobile Sportfishing Permits top

  • MSFVs must carry mandatory equipment.
  • Permittees may not use or transport unauthorized equipment or flotation devices such as rafts, boats, inflatable boats, surfboards or windsurf sailboats.
  • All persons over 12 years of age:
    • Must have personal fishing gear (rod, reel, line, hooks and bait/lures)
    • Are restricted to “fishing” and related activities such as travel to and from fishing location, setting up, stowing gear, and the like
    • Shall be actively engaged in fishing activities when on the beach between midnight and 4 a.m.
  • STAY OFF THE DUNES AND PARK VEGETATION
  • A person/operator shall not be in or travel over any surface other than designated trails and posted access paths when traveling to and from the beach.

    Driving on the Beach top

  • The only beach access point is via a gate at the southern terminus of Central Avenue near 59th Street.
  • Prior to entering beach access road, reduce tire pressure to avoid getting stuck.
  • Comply with the 10 mph speed limit.
  • When driving yield to the right of oncoming traffic.
  • Use caution to avoid people, fishing equipment and other items on the beach.

    Parking top

  • Avoid obstructing other vehicles
  • Avoid incoming tide
  • Avoid moisture/salt spray on windshield and engine compartment
  • Right angles to water line
  • Keep vehicles in good repair and not leaking fluids
  • Gray water may not be discharged on the beach

    Not Permitted top

  • Alcoholic beverages
  • Camping
  • Fires
  • Swimming
  • All terrain vehicles (ATVs)
  • Pets April 1 through September 15 (pets allowed on a leash September 16 to March 31)
  • Conduct or language which disturbs other’s use and enjoyment of the park

    Other Regulations top

    Violations of park rules and regulations shall be cause for permit privileges to be suspended without a refund.

    The area superintendent may suspend a permit for up to 90 days if found in violation of any law, rule, or regulation. No refunds will be given if a permit is suspended.

    All motor vehicles operated on lands under the jurisdiction of the State Park Service and all park users shall be subjected to the Motor Vehicle Laws of the State, N.J.S.A. 39-1 et. seq., and the New Jersey State Park Service Administrative Code.