Fishing News

The first NOAA Fisheries Northeast Region Recreational Fishing Town Hall Call was initiated in order to engage the recreational fisheries community in NOAA Fisheries programs and actions.

The Rhode Island Saltwater Anglers Association was presented with the “Lesa Meng Aquatic Conservation Award” on April 19.

The New Jersey Fishing and Hunter Caucus was created so that politicians and the State Division of Fish and Wildlife could hear the concerns of the recreational sector.

Due to recent high water flow levels, several state-run boat ramps across Connecticut have been closed until further notice.

DEP Commissioner Bob Martin will provide key updates about the Jersey Shore this Thursday.

A huge codfish caught by a German angler off Norway may break the all-tackle world record which has stood since the year in which man first walked on the moon!

Is your fish safe to eat? The Connecticut Department of Health has released its annual fish consumption advisory for common inland and marine species.

After roughly a 100 year drought, migratory fish once again have access beyond High Pond Dam on the Mattabesset River.

Penn’s Big Water Adventures with Mark Davis features Captain Bob Rocchetta and The Fisherman staffers Mike Caruso and Fred Golofaro as they tackle Montauk’s linesiders both in the suds and in the rips.

On the final leg of the Viking FiveStar’s journey from Florida to its home port of Montauk, another nine species were added to the tally list bringing the grand total to 62.

A proposed wind farm off of Long Island would be situated smack in the middle of traditional offshore fishing grounds. For anglers, that could mean loss of some very productive waters that hold everything from sea bass, cod and blackfish to tuna and other pelagics.

Connecticut angler, "Grampa" Greg McNamara, is set to appear on Animal Planet’s new reality show, "Top Hooker" airing on Sunday, June 2.

Supposed 77-inch striped bass admitted to be a hoax perpetrated by Canadian graphic designer.

Four additional lakes and ponds in Connecticut stocked as catfish stocking program expands to new areas.

Head out and enjoy the festivities at a marina near you on June 8.

The Connecticut DEEP is asking the public to do its part in protecting nesting heron and egret chicks off the coast.