Fishing spot: Jacques Cousteau National Estuarine Research Reserve

Verified source data

Fishing feature type

Federal recreation area with fishing

Managing agency

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

Address

Jacques Cousteau National Estuarine Research Reserve, 130 Great Bay Blvd., Tuckerton, 08087, NJ

State

08087

City

Tuckerton

Source directions

Jacques Cousteau Coastal Education Center: Take the New Jersey Garden State Parkway – Exit 58 (Rt. 539). Go south on Rt. 539 towards the Tuckerton Seaport/Borough of Tuckerton. At the third light (intersection with Route 9) go right onto Route 9 south. At the next traffic light, go left onto Great Bay Blvd. The entrance is ~ 1/4 mile on the right hand side, just after the Radio Road intersection. Look for a shell driveway and a silver mailbox (#130) on your right. The building is set back slightly from the road. Hours vary. Life on the Edge Interpretive Center. Take the New Jersey Garden State Parkway – Exit 58 (Rt. 539). Go south on Rt. 539 towards the Tuckerton Seaport/Borough of Tuckerton. At the third light (intersection with Route 9) go right onto Route 9 south. Turn left into the Tuckerton Seaport Baymans Museum entrance. The Life on the Edge Exhibit is upstairs in the main entrance building. Exhibit is free, open 10:00 to 5:00 PM daily

Phone

609-812-0649 x 206

Reservable

No

Source last updated

2026-02-25

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