Axel Carlson Reef
Tied with Atlantic City Reef for size at 4 square miles, and one of the two oldest of the artificial bottom layouts, Axel Carlson Reef is second only to the Cape May Reef (4.5 square miles) for size.
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It’s May-hem! The Bluefish Blitzkreig
The tackle-busting action is underway as yellow-eyed demons invade our local estuaries.
Tails of Success: The Return of Delaware River Shad
Known by some as the fish of our founding fathers, shad has made a revolutionary return.
Surf Battle at IBSP 2nd Annual High School Cup
The 27th time for surfcasters of all ages, just the second year for high school competitors.
Early Season Fluke: Spring Rigging & Hotspots
Delaware action is underway, and Jersey bay and river anglers begin fluking on May 25.
Black Drum: From Delaware to Great Bay
A Delaware Bay tradition sees migration expansion and booming new opportunities.
North & South
On April 5, the New Jersey Marine Fisheries Council (Council) unanimously approved summer flounder regulations for 2018 with a May 25 to September 22 season, three fish bag and 18-inch size limit.
Spring Stripers: 5th Month Bonanza!
May marks a noticeable improvement to both size and number of stripers in southern New England.
Opening Options: Start With Sea Bass
A member of the grouper family, black sea bass have become an extremely popular inshore spring target species.
Finding Fluke: Prospect New Grounds
A look at how to save the day when the bite dies or even fails to materialize in the first place.
Urban Angling: Fishing at Fayerweather
With a city skyline for a backdrop, this often overlooked spot has “big fish potential” written all over it.
Canal Reading
The early reviews are in and “Seven Miles After Sundown” is a hit. Written by Fisherman contributor “East End” Eddie Doherty, this book comes out just in time to kick off the 2018 striper season in the Big Ditch.
The Ones That Leave You Wondering
Tales of the one that got away are rampant in fishing circles. Fish long enough and you’re going to lose one.
The Greenlawns
Along the west side of Shelter Island in Peconic Bay is a landmark and fishing hotspot known as the Greenlawns.
Western Sound: Baiting for Stripers
An abundance of structure and forage combine to provide solid early season bass action in the western reaches of Long Island Sound.
Porgies & More: Peconic Bay’s May Spring Mixer
Open boat anglers look east to cash in on a potpourri of inshore species during the fifth month.
