N.J. Stat. § 23:9-10
No person shall catch and take or attempt to catch and take fish of any kind from the Delaware river above or below Trenton falls, with a pound net or net of any character which is anchored or staked, or fastened down in any manner, permanently or otherwise, or use any net so anchored or fastened down in any manner. No net of any kind or character shall be used for the purpose of catching and taking fish in said waters within one-half mile above or below the mouth of any river, creek or stream emptying into said Delaware river above or below Trenton falls. Any person who shall violate any of the provisions of this section shall be subject to a fine of twenty dollars, together with the forfeiture of boats, nets and other appliances used.
N.J.S. § 23:9-10