NJ Marine Fisheries Council Meets May 7 In Manahawkin
The New Jersey Marine Fisheries Council (Council) is scheduled to meet at 5 p.m. on Thursday, May 7 at the…
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NJ’s Opening Day Fluke On May 4
While Delaware anglers are already into the summer flounder action (16 inches, four fish bag limit from January through May…
Reminder: Blackfish Still On The Table For Rhode Island & Massachusetts Anglers
Every year we see it, the tautog season closes in Connecticut and a common confusion ripples through the local fishing…
Mass Adjusts Regs For Bluefish, Sea Bass, Haddock & Atlantic Mackerel
The Division of Marine Fisheries (DMF) has filed final regulations to set the recreational bluefish limits for 2026 and emergency…
Weekly Podcast – The Next Cast #7
Join The Fisherman’s editorial team of Jim Hutchinson, Jr. (New Jersey, Delaware Bay), Matt Broderick (Long Island and Metro New…
Heckscher Night Access Approved On Trial Basis
Night surfcasters will have a new option this season as New York State Parks has approved limited overnight parking access…
Federal Authorities Announce 2026 Recreational Bluefish Regulations
As the spring migration draws bluefish into coastal waters from Maine to Florida, federal fisheries managers have finalized the recreational…
Porgy & Fluke Seasons Open Across New York
Long Island’s inshore season officially hits its stride in early May, as porgy and fluke fisheries reopen and signal the…
Editor’s Log: Bluefish Bags
On March 27, 2026, the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP) and its Division of Fish & Wildlife (DFW)…
Editor’s Log: Fare Thee Well
The Northeast fishing community may feel like a living and breathing beast of an entity, but in truth, it’s a…
Editor’s Log: Kicking Off The Fluke Season
There are certain dates that carry weight for saltwater anglers, and in New York, opening day of fluke is one…
Surf: Topwater Choices
Picking the right plug when the topwater bite catches fire.
Product Review: Pursuit DC 286
pursuitboats.com One of the most impressive mid-sized, all-around family sportfishers at the February 2026 Miami Boat Show was Pursuit’s DC…
Inshore: Boat Control For Consistent Fluke Limits
Boat control is everything—dial in your drift and the fluke will follow.
Freshwater: A “Dicey” Way To Score
Roll dice under docks, on a drop-shot, even Texas rigged.
“The Next Cast” Weekly Podcast #6
The Fisherman’s new coastwide coverage fishing podcast, will keep you informed on all the hot bites along the Northeast coast.
