Blackfish Season Reopens April 1 In New York
New York’s spring blackfish season kicks off on April 1, giving anglers a short but highly anticipated window to target…
News Briefs
Hudson River Striped Bass Cooperative Angler Program
Do you fish for striped bass in the Hudson River? Whether you catch-and-release or take home a keeper, you can…
Marine Retailers Kick Off Spring Sales Season
Long island boaters and anglers looking to gear up for the 2026 season have a pair of can’t-miss sales events…
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…
Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council Meets April 7-9 In New York
The Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council will meet Tuesday, April 7 through Thursday, April 9, 2026, at the Westin New York…
New Fishing Piers Coming To Long Branch & Wildwood
Two new fishing piers should be taking shape along the horizon this season as both the Cape May County Board…
New Jersey PFD Reminder For Boats Under 26 Feet In April
Don’t forget, if you’re operating a recreational vessel less than 26 feet in length on New Jersey waters this month,…
Register By April 19 For Garden State Surf Fishing Classic (Governor’s Cup)
The Garden State Surf Fishing Classic, formerly known as the Governor’s Cup, will be held on Sunday, May 17 at…
Kids Opening Day Trout Contest At Spring Lake On April 11
The Shark River Surf Anglers (SRSA) are pleased to announce the return of the Trout Contest for Kids at Spring…
What’s Up With Black Sea Bass?
This month’s edition of The Fisherman Magazine has gone to print late Sunday night, March 22, 2026, yet the fate…
RI DEM & URI To Revitalize & Reopen W. Alton Jones Campus
The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) and the University of Rhode Island (URI) have launched a transformative initiative…
RI Aquatic Resource Education Program To Host Youth Fly Fishing Day
The Rhode Island Aquatic Resource Education Program is proud to announce its upcoming Youth Fly Fishing Day, a hands-on introductory…
Your Guide To The 2026 New England Trout Season
For freshwater anglers across the Northeast, April is more than just another month on the calendar—it is the official return…
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…
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…