The Surf Rats Ball Is Back: A Month Of Striper Madness Kicks Off June 1
Replace those rusted hooks on your favorite plugs and pore over your logs. The legendary Surf Rats Ball catch-and-release striped…
News Briefs
Mass’s New “Hooks & Books” Program Aims To Get More Kids Out Fishing!
Just in time for the upcoming Free Fishing Weekend (June 6-7), the Massachusetts Division of Fisheries and Wildlife (MassWildlife) announced…
Free Fishing Weekend In Massachusetts June 6-7
The Massachusetts Division of Fisheries and Wildlife (MassWildlife) is pleased to invite residents and visitors alike to discover the joys…
Long Island Anglers Ticketed In Hempstead Harbor Striper Bust
Environmental Conservation Officers patrolling Hempstead Harbor issued multiple striped bass violations during a late-night enforcement operation on April 16. According…
Public Input Sought For New York’s Next Ocean Action Plan
The New York State DEC and Department of State are inviting the public to help shape the future of New…
Volunteers Needed For New York Horseshoe Crab Monitoring Program
The New York State DEC, along with researchers from Stony Brook University and Cornell Cooperative Extension, is once again looking…
DEC Expands Public Reporting Effort For Dead Sharks & Sturgeon
The New York State DEC is reminding anglers and beachgoers to report any dead sharks or sturgeon found along shorelines…
The Striped Bass Study Forges On!
We at The Fisherman are excited to share a big update regarding the ongoing mission of the Northeast Striped Bass…
Fish The 27th Annual “Brutus” Fluke Tournament On May 30
The 27th annual “Brutus” Fluke Tournament’s is set for Saturday, May 30, 2026, from 5:30 a.m. until 2 p.m. Hosted…
Tell NOAA To Modernize Vessel Speed Rule With Science And Technology
Boating United, a community of boating businesses and supporters working together to shape policies that affect boating, angling, and outdoor…
No More MSFV Permit Lottery At Island Beach State Park
Whether by legislation or simple policy adjustment at the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP), the ill-conceived and highly…
Rhode Island Spring Tautog Season To Close June 1st
With the arrival of June, the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) and we at The Fisherman Magazine want…
Maine Statewide Free Freshwater Fishing Weekend: May 30-31, 2026
Looking for an easy outdoor adventure the whole family will love? The state of Maine is inviting residents and visitors…
Fishing For The Mission 22 4th Annual Black Sea Bass Tournament; May 29-31
Fishing for the Mission 22, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to supporting veterans and first responders, will kick off their…
The Striped Bass Study Forges On!
We at The Fisherman Magazine are excited to share a big update regarding the ongoing mission of the Northeast Striped…
Heckscher State Park Expands Overnight Fishing Access For 2026
New York State Parks will introduce expanded nighttime fishing access at Heckscher State Park during the 2026 season as part…