Despite the reopening of the fishery in federal waters, Connecticut is the only New England state that currently has an open season for black sea bass. Read more »

Lucky angler Scott Kaelin had a heck of a day at the New York Boat Show. He won both first and second prizes in The Fisherman's 2012 Dream Boat Challenge! Read more »

Are you looking to try your hand at ice fishing this winter? The Connecticut DEEP is offering free courses across the state to expose new anglers to the sport. Read more »

With exception of the Delaware River and it's tributaries, American Shad can no longer be targeted in East Coast rivers. Read more »

A huge finback whale stranded itself on the shores of Jamaica Bay in Queens. Efforts to save the massive marine mammal were unsuccessful. Read more »

Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced that the state has extended the season for recreational black sea bass fishing, originally scheduled to close on December 31, 2012. Fishing has been extended for 59 days by emergency regulation and will remain open through February 28, 2013. Read more »

State and local private organizaitons come together in collaborative scientific/public outreach effort. Read more »

The abrupt closure of black sea bass season remained a hot topic as we eased into winter. Now, new regulations will reopen the fishery in federal waters starting on New Year's Day. Read more »

Local Connecticut/Rhode Island fly fishing club is seeking new members. Read more »

George “Bumpy” Cabral, an institution aboard the Yankee Patriot since the 1960s, passed away on December 12, at the age of 71. Read more »

Hosted by East Coast Charters, the Seminar Series provides anglers with important tips to make the most of fishing in New England waters. Read more »

The Salt Water Sportsman National Seminar Series returns to Rhode Island along with host George Poveromo and a slew of local experts. Read more »