Saltwater Edge Surfcasting Expo & Custom Plug Show April 11
With April now upon us and the striped bass migration fast approaching, The Saltwater Edge is preparing to host the…
News Briefs
ASMFC Approves 20% Liberalization For Black Sea Bass
The Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Council has finalized recreational management measures for the 2026 and 2027 black sea bass seasons,…
“Get Hooked On Fishing, Not Drugs”
Orange County District Attorney David M. Hoovler announced on March 5, 2026 the launch of the sixth annual Orange County…
Spring Family Fishing Festival At Belmont Lake
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) and the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic…
Long Island Lakes And Rivers Get Stocked
Starting in March and running through the month of May, The New York Department of Environmental Conservation will be stocking…
Night Fishing Access At Heckscher State Park
The New York Coalition for Recreational Fishing (NYCRF) is encouraging anglers to support a petition calling for expanded fishing access…
Boating Safety Course Set For Riverhead
The Peconic Bay Power Squadron will host America’s Boating Course beginning April 25 at 9:30 a.m. at the Riverhead Free…
Comment Period Extended For Atlantic Shark Rule
Federal fisheries managers have extended the public comment period for proposed revisions to commercial Atlantic blacknose shark and recreational Atlantic…
NOAA Seeking Student Art Contest Submissions Through March 31
NOAA Fisheries invites kindergarten through eighth grade students to participate in their annual Atlantic highly migratory species art contest. “We’re…
NJ Winter Flounder & Outback Stripers Open 3/1, PFD Rule In Place Through 5/1
After a long, cold winter, New Jersey anglers will once again be able to target striped bass in the back…
D&R Boats Acquires East Dover Marina In Toms River
D&R Boats, New Jersey’s longest-established family-owned and operated marine dealership is proud to announce the acquisition of East Dover Marina,…
Join The Fisherman At Asbury Park, Kingwood & Saltwater Expo In Edison
After wrapping up with the Atlantic City Boat Show (February 25 to March 1), The Fisherman Magazine will be staffing…
Striped Bass Spawning Outlook & Final ‘25 Results
In a February 5th news alert from the Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) titled “Secretary’s Message: Cold Winter Could…
NJ Marine Fisheries Council Meets March 26 To Set Sea Bass Regs
After nearly 3 hours of discussion by the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission (ASMFC) Summer Flounder, Scup, and Black Sea…
Reminder: RI 2025 Freshwater Licenses Expired February 28th
Don’t forget that Rhode Island is the only state in the Northeast whose freshwater fishing license does not expire on…
Reminder: CT Catch & Release Trout Season Begins March 1
Remember 2020 and 2021, with the masks and social distancing, sold out toilet paper and everyone working from home (including…
