$1 MILLION GRANT FOR RIVER RESTORATION
A $1 million grant has been awarded to advance the Herring River estuary restoration, the largest tidal estuary restoration project ever undertaken in the Northeastern United States.
Fishing News
ANGLERS’ ART EXHIBIT IN NY
Mike Laptew and Savio Mizzi have teamed up to present an absolutely stunning display of underwater photography and fine art paintings depicting gamefish and the marine environment.
FALL TROUT STOCKING BEGINS IN RI
Some 6,600 hatchery-raised trout stocked in ponds and rivers throughout Rhode Island.
NEW DIRECTOR OF MARINE FISHERIES
The Massachusetts Division of Marine Fisheries has announced the appointment of David E. Pierce, PhD, as its next Director.
GREAT WHITE ON WHALE CARCASS
Fisherman staffer has memorable encounter with a great white shark.
REPORTS OF STRESSED FISH IN RI RIVERS
Scientists are investigating reports of stressed schools of adult and juvenile menhaden in the Seekonk River and Pawtuxet Cove near the Pawtuxet Falls
SOUTH SHORE SURF FISHING CLASSIC
Hundreds of casters will descend on the Island’s South Shore beaches as the South Shore Classic kicks off this weekend.
SCUP & BLACK SEA BASS SHOOT-OUT
A fall tournament to support the Connecticut Chapter of the Recreational Fishing Alliance.
USFWS DENIES ESA LISTING ON EEL
On October 7, 2015, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service announced that the American eel population remains stable and does not need ESA protection
DEAL TO RESTRICT ANGLER ACCESS
On Friday, October 9th at 9 a.m., the town of Deal in Monmouth County on the northern New Jersey shore will take a vote on regulating surfcasters away from borough beaches.
THE ULTIMATE MARINE AUDIO SYSTEM WINNER
The Grand Prize winner has been selected for a marine audio system valued at over $1,275!
STING YIELDS STRIPED BASS POACHERS IN RI
A two-month-long sting off the coast of Rhode Island has uncovered numerous violations of state and federal marine fisheries laws.
CT TEAM WINS HIGH SCHOOL CHAMPIONSHIP
A North Branford duo won the 2015 TBF/FLW High School Fishing Northern Conference Championship tournament on Lake Winnipesaukee in Laconia, New Hampshire.
SAKONNET HARBOR BOAT RAMP REOPENED
After several months of work, the RI Department of Environmental Management Director has opened the newly reconstructed boat ramp in Sakonnet Harbor in Little Compton.
FREE FRESHWATER FISHING CLINIC
A free freshwater fishing clinic offering free bait and loaner rods with no fishing license required.
$50,000 FLUKE TOURNAMENT WIN
Staten Island angler Ray Rudick scores a 13-pound, $50,000 fluke in the annual Grandpa Savino Memorial Fluke Tournament on Saturday, July 25.