Upcoming Events – The Fisherman

April 1.  PA Trout Opener

The statewide opening of Pennsylvania’s 2023 statewide trout season is 8 a.m.  For licensing and regulations go to fishandboat.com.

April 8.  NJ Trout Opener

A valid fishing license and trout stamp are required to fish for or possess trout and salmon for all anglers...

Spring Family Freshwater Fishing Festival

Belmont Lake State Park 625 Belmont Ave, West Babylon

Located at Belmont State Park from 10-4. The festival is appropriate for people of all ages and activities include open...

Freeport Tuna Club Annual Fishing Flea Market

Freeport Tuna Club Marina 275 Hudson Ave, Freeport

Located at Freeport Tuna Club Marina, 275 Hudson Ave. Features rods, reels, outboards, outriggers, lights and more. Admission is free....

Freeport Tuna Club Annual Fishing Flea Market

Freeport Tuna Club 275 Hudson avenue, Freeport, NY

Located at Freeport Tuna Club Marina, 275 Hudson Ave. Features rods, reels, outboards, outriggers, lights and more. Admission is free....

Surf Rats Ball Tournament

Catch and release striped bass tournament. Proceeds will benefit the Kids Need More charity. Entry fee is a $35 membership...

$35

Manhattan Cup C&R Striper Tournament

Liberty Landing Jersey City, NJ 07305

New York City’s exclusive catch and release striped bass contest benefits service veterans and the Fisheries Conservation Trust.  Visit www.manhattancup.com...

New York State Outdoors Day

Located at McDonald Pond at Hempstead Lake State Park from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. In partnership with the Office...

Scotty’s Offshore Shootout

Scotty’s Fishing Station 72 Bayside Dr, Point Lookout, NY

A new tournament format including shark, tuna and swordfish. Entry fee is $500 per boat. Weigh-ins will be at Scotty’s...

NYS Free Fishing Weekend

During free fishing weekends anyone can fish the freshwaters of New York State and no fishing license is required. All other freshwater fishing...