2026 WINTER SHOW SEASON KICKS OFF IN WILDWOOD & OAKS, PA
The advanced seven-day weather forecast shows milder, above-freezing temperatures for this weekend ahead, but possibly a touch of rain. If…
Fishing News
20% Increase in ‘26 Black Sea Bass, Fluke & Porgy Stay the Same
Finally, Atlantic Coast anglers will see a significant improvement in black sea bass regulations starting in 2026. What that looks…
U.S. Gets Small Increase in Bluefin for ‘26
The International Commission for the Conservation of Atlantic Tunas (ICCAT) wrapped up their annual meetings in Spain last week, agreeing…
MD Sees Slight “YOY” Improvement, But Striper Spawn Still Well Below Average
On October 15, the Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) released their annual juvenile striped bass survey for 2025, recording…
ASMFC SCHEDULES PUBLIC STRIPED BASS HEARINGS STARTING SEPTEMBER 8
The Atlantic coastal states of Maine through Virginia have scheduled hearings to gather public input on Draft Addendum III to…
ASMFC STRIPER DECISION: NO CHANGE TO ’25 REGS, BUT POSSIBLY ‘26
The striped bass regulations for 2025 will remain the same as they are now. The Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission…
STRIPER DEADLINE! PUBLIC COMMENTS DUE TUESDAY, DECEMBER 10
Up to 60-plus days of striped bass harvest in the recreational striped bass fishery are on the chopping block for…
NEW JERSEY FLUKE AND PORGY REGULATIONS CHANGE FOR ’24 & ‘25
New Jersey’s recreational summer flounder season will run from May 4 through September 25 with a three fish bag and…
RESEARCH HIGHLIGHTS “SPAWNING CHALLENGES” FOR CHESAPEAKE STRIPERS
Two recent studies by Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) scientists highlight spawning challenges that striped bass face in the…
Freeport Fishing and Boating Show This Weekend
The Freeport Fishing and Boating Show with take place at the Freeport Recreation Center on Saturday and Sunday, February 17…
NJ BOAT SALE & EXPO, PHILLY FISHING SHOW & SURF SHOW COMING THIS WEEK
This week of President’s Day Weekend may just be the busiest week of boating and fishing shows all winter long,…
STRIPER MANAGEMENT: THE DEVILISH DETAILS IN 3 SIMPLE CHARTS
On January 25, the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission (ASMFC) approved Addendum II to Amendment 7 to the Interstate Fishery…
ASMFC TO DISCUSS STRIPED BASS ON JANUARY 24
The Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission (ASMFC) meets this Tuesday through Thursday, January 23-25 in Arlington, VA for their 2024…
A BIG SHOW WEEK IN THE NEW YORK, NEW JERSEY REGION
After a week of brutal cold, heavy winds and a little touch of snow throughout the region, the weekly weather…
PUBLIC FEEDBACK ON RECREATIONAL SUMMER FLOUNDER AND SCUP!
DEC will hold a public meeting to review potential 2024-2025 recreational saltwater fishing regulation options for summer flounder (fluke) and…
2023 Hudson River ‘YOY’ Striper Numbers Plummet
After some pretty dismal news came out of the Chesapeake last fall from Maryland’s juvenile striped bass survey, many folks…
