Smithtown Bay Fluking: The Short-Drift Strategy
Dial in Smithtown Bay fluke with a simple formula—stay on the bait, make short drifts and fish light tackle for more hookups.
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NOAA Seeking Student Art Contest Submissions Through March 31
NOAA Fisheries invites kindergarten through eighth grade students to participate in their annual Atlantic highly migratory species art contest. “We’re…
NJ Winter Flounder & Outback Stripers Open 3/1, PFD Rule In Place Through 5/1
After a long, cold winter, New Jersey anglers will once again be able to target striped bass in the back…
D&R Boats Acquires East Dover Marina In Toms River
D&R Boats, New Jersey’s longest-established family-owned and operated marine dealership is proud to announce the acquisition of East Dover Marina,…
Join The Fisherman At Asbury Park, Kingwood & Saltwater Expo In Edison
After wrapping up with the Atlantic City Boat Show (February 25 to March 1), The Fisherman Magazine will be staffing…
Striped Bass Spawning Outlook & Final ‘25 Results
In a February 5th news alert from the Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) titled “Secretary’s Message: Cold Winter Could…
NJ Marine Fisheries Council Meets March 26 To Set Sea Bass Regs
After nearly 3 hours of discussion by the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission (ASMFC) Summer Flounder, Scup, and Black Sea…
Reminder: RI 2025 Freshwater Licenses Expired February 28th
Don’t forget that Rhode Island is the only state in the Northeast whose freshwater fishing license does not expire on…
Reminder: CT Catch & Release Trout Season Begins March 1
Remember 2020 and 2021, with the masks and social distancing, sold out toilet paper and everyone working from home (including…
Saltwater Edge Surfcasting Expo To Feature Top-Tier Plug Builders
April is just around the corner and striped bass season comes on quickly after that. The Saltwater Edge in Middletown,…
CT Fishing & Outdoor Show Hits Mohegan Sun March 20-22
The “Connecticut Fishing & Outdoor Show” returns to the Mohegan Sun Earth Expo & Convention Center in Uncasville, CT beginning…
NEW ENGLAND SALTWATER FISHING SHOW (RISAA) RETURNS FOR 2026
What began as a simple gear swap among friends has evolved into the Northeast’s premier angling event. The Rhode Island…
DEC Delivers Disappointing News On Hudson River Stripers
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) issued an update on the Hudson River’s Atlantic striped bass Juvenile…
Ward Melville High School Fishing Expo Returns March 7–8
The Ward Melville High School Fishing Expo returns for its 13th year on March 7 and 8, bringing one of…
Long Island Boat Show At Nassau Coliseum
The best way to get ready for the boating season is at this year’s Annual Long Island Boat Show being…
Port Jeff Fishing Flea Market
The Port Jeff Fishing Flea market will take place on Sunday, March 21 at 37 Crystal Brook Hollow Rd, Mt…