American Shad Coastwide Abundance Remains Depleted
The 2020 American Shad Benchmark Stock Assessment and Peer Review Report indicate American shad remain depleted on a coastwide basis….
News Briefs
Massachusetts Extends For-Hire Black Sea Bass Season
Massachusetts for-hire fishing operations will be able to take patrons recreationally fishing for black sea bass for an extended season…
Mid-Atlantic Council Announces New App For Tilefish Reporting
NOAA Fisheries recently implemented new permitting and reporting requirements for recreational tilefish fishermen. All recreational vessel operators (including for-hire operators…
Shimano, G. Loomis, Powerpro Take #1 Honors In IGFA World Record List
When it comes to world-record catches, the International Game Fish Association (IGFA) is the worldwide authority. In its just-released 2020…
BoatUS Issues Annual Top 10 Boat Names List
While a boat’s name can be as varied as the owner at the helm, certain themes do stick out, according…
Keeping Boaters Safe On Long Island’s Peconic River
As more and more people are getting outdoors during the COVID-19 pandemic, DEC Operations staff have been working tirelessly to…
FINS WEBINARS REVIEWING 4X4 PERMIT REGULATIONS
Since the establishment of Fire Island National Seashore (Seashore) in 1964, the development, access, technology, and use of Fire Island…
Winner of the WICC Greatest Bluefish Tournament on Earth
Long Island CPA wins the top blue while fishing with his sons for ‘quality time’. Scott Boehm, the unofficial winner…
No Liberty Or Prosperity For New Jersey Sea Bass
New Jersey’s official state motto may be “Liberty and Prosperity,” but it sure doesn’t feel that way! In Massachusetts –…
DNREC Sinks Bunker Boat
Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC) continued broadening the recreational allure of Delaware’s renowned artificial reef system by…
Atlantic HMS Advisory Panel Meets September 9-10
NOAA Fisheries intends to hold a meeting of the Atlantic Highly Migratory Species Advisory Panel on September 9-10, 2020. The…
Jersey Shore Boat Sale & Expo is a Go for Sept. 25-27
For those looking for a great deal on a new or used boat, the Jersey Shore Boat Sale & Expo…
New Jersey Marine Fisheries Council to Meet on Sept. 10
Created by the Marine Fisheries Management and Commercial Fisheries Act of 1979 (N.J.S.A.23:2B), the New Jersey Marine Fisheries Council (Council)…
JCAA Heavy Hitters Results
The Jersey Coast Anglers Association (JCAA) held a new format fluke tournament on August 9, the JCAA Heavy Hitters Fluke…
Important Update Regarding The 2020 ASAC Season
The Association of Surf Angling Clubs (ASAC) and its Executive Board met remotely via Zoom in July where the difficult…
Upcoming “Surfcasters Only” Events On LBI
As surfcasters dust off plug bags, check waders for leaks and generally gear up for the fall run, September is…
