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…
News Briefs
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…
Billy’s By The Bay Fluke Tournament Returns For 16th Year
The 16th Annual Billy’s By The Bay “Murf” Michael Murphy Memorial Fluke Tournament is set for Saturday, June 6, 2026…
Surf Rats Ball Tournament Returns In June
The annual Surf Rats Ball catch-and-release striped bass tournament will run from June 1 through June 30, bringing together surfcasters…
ASA Announces Million-Pound Challenge Trash Cleanup
The American Sportfishing Association (ASA), in partnership with ASA’s Sustainability Committee, is holding their first ever Million Pound Challenge, a…
Another Big Game Tournament Season Gets Underway In June
The 2026 offshore fishing season kicks off during the month of June with several big game fishing tournaments slated off…
Help Improve Data Through NJ’s Volunteer Angler Survey
It’s no secret that recreational fishing effort and harvest data is woefully lacking in substance. At the very least, the…
New Jersey Striper Stats – ‘26 Spring Enforcement And ‘25 Bonus Results
During the May 7th meeting of the New Jersey Marine Fisheries Council, the results of the 2025 Striped Bass Bonus…
NJ Marine Fisheries Council – No State Cod Changes, But Tog Coming
The New Jersey Marine Fisheries Council met on Thursday, May 7th, 2026 at the Stafford Township Firehouse for the council’s…
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…
