Fishing News

NOAA Fisheries is seeking comments on proposed rules for 2019 groundfish recreational regulations in the Gulf of Maine and Georges Bank.

There is probably no better time to rack up some points for the Dream Boat Challenge than right now on Peconic Bay.

The biggest fluke fishing tournament in the galaxy is almost upon us with even more ways to win than ever!

A catch and release tournament to help support local football camps.

This is a great opportunity for kids who love to fish, or to introduce a child to fishing.

Support wounded combat veterans and fisheries conservation at the 19th Manhattan Cup catch and release striped bass and bluefish tournament on June 7, 2019.

The RFA Bass River Classic summer flounder tournament is just one of several local fishing contests this Saturday, June 1, 2019, with the "Brutus" and Hi-Mar tournaments also being held.

Channel Catfish provide great fishing opportunities all summer long!

From surf to offshore, the sixth month plays host to numerous tournaments around the Island.

The United States Coast Guard is reminding the public that unlicensed vessel charters are both illegal and unsafe to the consumer, while announcing a crackdown during the 2019 summer season.

Local environmental police officers have been on high alert, kept busy by excessive poaching activities on a variety of species.

From City Island to Orient Point and Staten Island to Montauk, it’s all happening in June for Long Island, Metro NY anglers.

The MassWildlife Angler Education Program provides people of all ages a chance to learn and try fishing.

You have until this Friday, June 14, 2019 to respond to the striped bass survey being conduced by the New Jersey Division of Fish and Wildlife to solicit angler input on potential changes to the state’s striped bass regulations as of 2020.

Here’s an insider’s look at what’s happening around the Island this week.

A day of saltwater fly casting with master fly fishing instructor John Bilotta and team.