Science-Based Management Looks To Mitigate Shark Depredation
NOAA Fisheries recently announced the formation of a new committee to focus on understanding and mitigating shark depredation, and to…
News Briefs
ASMFC Talks Winter Flounder, Tautog & Bunker In Virginia
The Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission (ASMFC) is holding its 2026 Summer Meeting from August 4-6 at the Westin Crystal…
DEC Unveils New Five-Year Hudson Estuary Action Plan
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) has released its Hudson River Estuary Action Agenda 2026-2030, a five-year…
Mid-Atlantic Council Sets August Meeting In Philadelphia
The Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council will hold its next meeting August 11-13 at The Westin Philadelphia, with both in-person attendance…
72nd LBI Surf Classic Kicks Off Aug. 29
The Long Beach Island Fall Surf Fishing Tournament runs from August 29th to November 29, 2026. Last year’s new format…
Multi-Million Dollar “Midatlantic” Returns For 35th Season
The offshore fishing season kicked in to high gear over the Fourth of July weekend. The Baltimore Canyon was the…
NJ Transit Bridge Fiasco Leaves Anglers Stranded
During an oppressive heat wave – as we experienced over the Fourth of July weekend – it’s always nice when…
Play “Hook-E” On August 22
The 10th Annual Play HOOK-e Veterans, Children and Active-Duty Military Fishing Day will be held on Saturday, August 22 at…
Fish The JCAA Fluke Tournament 7/30 To 8/2
There’s still time to get in on the Jersey Coast Anglers Association’s (JCAA) annual fluke tournament running from July 30…
Surf Sharking Gets Nj Fish Council Spotlight In Galloway On July 9
The New Jersey Marine Fisheries Council (Council) met in Galloway Township on July 9 for one of their regular bi-monthly…
Reminder: The Trophy Category For Recreational Bluefin Is Closed
NOAA Fisheries issued an email bulletin on July 1 announcing the closure of the trophy bluefin fishery for the Atlantic…
A Maine Study Uses Striper Racks To Learn About Foraging Habits
A University of Maine research team is conducting a groundbreaking study on striped bass foraging ecology, marking the first comprehensive…
Missing Byline Sparks Influx Of Positive Feedback
Sometimes it takes a mistake to get the true read on how something is being received in the magazine. If…
The Greatest Bluefish Tournament On Earth Returns August 29-30!
The Greatest Bluefish Tournament on Earth is back for 2026, bringing with it a massive $25,000 grand prize. Saltwater anglers…
Captain Al Honored At Kismet Inn
On June 16, Luke Belford delivered a special memorial to the Kismet Inn: Captain Al Lorenzetti’s mount of the 65-pound…
North Fork Mourns The Loss Of Captain Bob Ceglowski
The Long Island fishing community is mourning the loss of Captain Bob Ceglowski, longtime owner of the Capt. Bob Fishing…