Become a Tagger
Become an American Littoral Society fish tagger. You can learn how YOUR fish grow and where they go. Plus, you will contribute data needed to protect and preserve fish for your generation, and generations to come.
To tag fish for the American Littoral Society, you must be 18 years or older and a member of the Society. Once a member, new taggers receive a packet of information about how to get started, along with access to our tagging staff, who are available to answer questions. Taggers purchase tag kits from the Society for $7 per kit which includes a set of 10 tags and 10 data cards. Needles can be purchased separately. Membership dues and the tag kits and needles are tax deductible, shipping costs are not.
In addition to tagging on your own time, we run an Annual Fluke Tagging trip in Raritan Bay near Sandy Hook. We also offer surf fishing clinics if you or members of your family would like to learn how to fish the surf. You can check out these opportunities on our field trip webpages.
For First-Time Taggers:
New fish tagging memberships include one-year membership in the Society, and two tagging starter kits (10 tags, 10 data cards, 1 applicator needle in each) and all the instructions you need to start tagging fish. Once you get the hang of it, you'll be able to purchase multiple tag kits without needles for $7 each. Note - new fish tagging memberships include an Individual Membership, if you would like to upgrade your membership to a Family Membership or other level, please contact Lindsay McNamara, Director of Development, Membership and Outreach, at [email protected].
Don't want to pay online? Click here to print off our form and mail in with your check.
Renewing Taggers:
You can renew your membership online on our membership page or by downloading the form above. You must purchase tag kits and needles separately. If you have other questions or concerns, contact the Society at 732-291-0055 or [email protected].
To tag fish for the American Littoral Society, you must be 18 years or older and a member of the Society. Once a member, new taggers receive a packet of information about how to get started, along with access to our tagging staff, who are available to answer questions. Taggers purchase tag kits from the Society for $7 per kit which includes a set of 10 tags and 10 data cards. Needles can be purchased separately. Membership dues and the tag kits and needles are tax deductible, shipping costs are not.
In addition to tagging on your own time, we run an Annual Fluke Tagging trip in Raritan Bay near Sandy Hook. We also offer surf fishing clinics if you or members of your family would like to learn how to fish the surf. You can check out these opportunities on our field trip webpages.
For First-Time Taggers:
New fish tagging memberships include one-year membership in the Society, and two tagging starter kits (10 tags, 10 data cards, 1 applicator needle in each) and all the instructions you need to start tagging fish. Once you get the hang of it, you'll be able to purchase multiple tag kits without needles for $7 each. Note - new fish tagging memberships include an Individual Membership, if you would like to upgrade your membership to a Family Membership or other level, please contact Lindsay McNamara, Director of Development, Membership and Outreach, at [email protected].
Don't want to pay online? Click here to print off our form and mail in with your check.
Renewing Taggers:
You can renew your membership online on our membership page or by downloading the form above. You must purchase tag kits and needles separately. If you have other questions or concerns, contact the Society at 732-291-0055 or [email protected].
