Asbury Park Fishing Club’s 32nd Annual Fishing Show
2025-03-02 | Berkeley Oceanfront Hotel, 1401 Ocean Avenue, Asbury Park
From 9-2 at the Berkeley Oceanfront Hotel at 1401 Ocean Avenue in Asbury Park (across from Convention Hall). Admission is $5. Call 732-988-0121 or visit asburyparkfishingclub.com.

NJ Marine Fisheries Council Meeting
2025-03-06 | NH
Scheduled for 5 p.m. at the Stafford Township Firehouse at 133 Stafford Avenue in Manahawkin. For details call 609-292-7794.

Long Island Boat Show
2025-03-07 12:00 - 2025-03-09 20:00 (America/New_York) | Nassau Coliseum, 1255 Hempstead Turnpike, Uniondale, 11553, United States
At the new Nassau Coliseum; Free parking; Hours are Noon to 8 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Sunday. Adults $15, seniors $12, children 15 and under free. For more info, go to www.nyboatshows.com.

The New England Saltwater Fishing Show (RISAA)
2025-03-07 13:00 - 2025-03-09 17:00 | Rhode Island Convention Center, 1 Sabin St, Providence, RI
Presented by the Rhode Island Saltwater Anglers Association. This is the largest saltwater fishing show in the entire Northeast! Known locally as “The RISAA Show” it truly is the main event of the New England show season. Check out new tackle, attend non-stop free seminars throughout the show and enter to win one of the many raffles and giveaways. Show hours: Friday 1 p.m. to 8 p.m., Saturday 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Sunday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

O.C. Red Raider Fishing Flea Market
2025-03-08 | NH
From 9-1 at the Ocean City Civic Center at 840 E 6th St, Ocean City. Adult admission $5, kids 6-13 just $1. Benefits the Ocean City High School and Intermediate School Fishing clubs. Call Nick Verducci at 609-408-0196.

District 3 Boating Course
2025-03-08 09:00 - 12:00 | NH
America’s Boating Course, Peconic Bay Squadron; Located at Port of Egypt Marine at 9:00 a.m. Cost is $65. For details contact Fred Smith at (631) 298-1930 or FBSMITHTAPMAN@aol.com.

Lindenhurst Spring Fishing Flea Market
2025-03-08 09:00 - 14:00 | NH
At the Firemen’s Pavilion, 555 Heiling Blvd @ Hartford Street in Lindenhurst, NY 11757. Wide variety of salt and freshwater fishing tackle; New, used, antique, custom fishing and boating items. Door prizes every hour; Food and refreshments available. Hours are 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. For show or vendor information go to www.fishingfleamarkets.com or call 718-702-5838.

Annual Long Island Fly Fishing Expo
2025-03-08 09:00 - 16:00 | NH
Located at the Radisson Hotel, 110 Vanderbilt Motor Pkwy in Hauppauge from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Showcases the art, science and sport behind fly fishing in the area. A wonderful way to learn fly fishing, hone your skills, learn fly tying and hear from the professionals. Featuring fly fishing related exhibitors, fly tiers, seminars and movies. Admission $10 adults; Under 18 free with paid adult. For more info, contact ken@arstark.com or call 516-316-3640.

AC Saltwater Anglers Fishing Flea Market
2025-03-09 | NH
Presented by the Atlantic City Saltwater Anglers from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Elks Lodge on 1815 Somers Point Road in Egg Harbor Township. Admission is $5. Contact Leon Checinski at 609-994-7453.

Kingwood Fishing Flea Market
2025-03-09 | NH
From 9 am. To 2 p.m. at Kingwood Park in Frenchtown, NJ with over 100 tables and vendors from throughout the tristate region. Admission $5 (free for kids under 14). Contact Tom Maiarota at 267-885-7179.

District 3 Boating Course
2025-03-11 19:00 - 21:00 | NH
America’s Boating Course, Sewanhaka Squadron; Located at Long Beach Middle School at 7 p.m. Cost is $60. For details contact George Winsper at (516) 333-6297 or gwins12345@aol.com.

Greater Philadelphia Boat Show
2025-03-14 - 2025-03-16 | Greater Philadelphia Expo Center in Oaks, 100 Station Ave, Oaks, PA, 19456
Held at the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center at Oaks, PA on Friday from 1-8, Saturday 10-7 and Sunday 11-5. Admission is $12 for adults, kids 16 and under free. Visit phillyboatshow.com.

Saltwater Fishing Expo
2025-03-14 - 2025-03-16 | New Jersey’s Convention and Exposition Center, 97 Sunfield Avenue, Edison, NJ, 08837, United States
New Jersey Convention and Exposition Center at 97 Sunfield Avenue in Edison, NJ. Open Friday (noon to 8), Saturday (10-6) and Sunday (10-5). Go to sportshows.com.

29th Annual Rahway Spring Fishing Flea Market
2025-03-22 | NH
From 9-2 at St Thomas Church Hall at 1400 St Georges Ave, Rahway, NJ. Admission is $5 for adults, kids 12 and under are free. For details call 718-702-5838.

District 3 Boating Course
2025-03-23 08:30 - 10:30 | NH
America’s Boating Course, Peconic Bay Squadron; Located at Riverhead Moose Lodge at 8:30 a.m. Cost is $65. For details contact Vince Mauceri at (631) 566-4181 or vamauceri@gmail.com.

Port Jeff Fishing Show
2025-03-23 09:00 - 16:00 | NH
Located at 37 Crystal Brook Hollow Rd, Mt Sinai, NY 11766 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The event will feature over 50 tables of fishing related items new and used including seminars with pros in the industry. As well as door prizes and a full cash bar. Purchase tickets in advance or find out more information at fishermanfleamarket.com. The event is sponsored by The Sportfishin’ Simulator.

HRFA “Catch, Tag & Release” Striper Derby
2025-04-01 - 2025-05-18 | NH
The Fred Rung Memorial, a catch and release tournament presented by the Hudson River Fishermen’s Association. Rules and registration available online at thehrfa.org or call Joe Albanese at 908-456-2968.

23rd Annual LBI Spring Derby
2025-04-05 - 2025-06-22 | NH
Formerly Simply Bassin’ a bluefish division was added in 2018 to this LBI-wide surfcasting event. Entry is $20 at Fisherman’s Headquarters, Surf City Bait & Tackle or Jingles Bait and Tackle. Visit LBISFC.com.

PA Trout Opener
2025-04-05 | NH
The statewide opening of Pennsylvania’s 2025 statewide trout season is 8 a.m. For licensing and regulations go to fishandboat.com.

SRSA Kids “Opening Day” Trout Tournament
2025-04-05 | NH
Annual opening day event for kids 15 and under presented by the Shark River Surf Anglers at Spring Lake from 8 a.m. until 1:30 p.m. Visit sharkriversurfanglers.com for more information.

NJ Trout Opener
2025-04-05 | NH
A valid fishing license and trout stamp are required to fish for or possess trout and salmon for all anglers 16 and over, and residents under 70 (no stamp required for residents 70 and over). Get license and stamp at njfishandwildlife.com.

Belmont Lake Spring Fishing Festival
2025-04-05 10:00 - 16:00 | Belmont Lake State Park, 625 Belmont Ave, West Babylon, 11704, United States
Located at Belmont Lake State Park from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Activities include open fishing, fishing instruction, fly casting demonstrations, and a fish cleaning station. Children’s activities will include hands-on educational displays and a “Spring Fling” casting contest.

Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council Meeting
2025-04-08 - 2025-04-10 | NH
The Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council will meet at the Seaview Dolce Hotel at 401 South New York Rd. in Galloway, NJ. For more information go to MAFMC.org.

NJBBA Beach Driving Clinic
2025-04-10 | NH
Presented by the New Jersey Beach Buggy Association, this online Zoom clinic will cover beach driving basics for mobile surfcasters. Starts at 7 p.m. Email Doug Taylor at fishtrek@comcast.net.

Corona Fishing Tournament
2025-04-11 - 2025-04-13 | NH
Presented by DELCO Tackle along the Delaware River, includes fishing and riverside cleanup (winners for most trash collected too) with BBQ starting at 3 p.m. on the 13th. Call 610-733-7538.

Bay Bridge Boat Show
2025-04-11 - 2025-04-13 | NH
Held in Stevensville, MD along the Chesapeake from noon until 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, 10 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday. Get discount tickets online at annapolisboatshows.com.

Bi-State Shad Fishing Contest
2025-04-24 - 2025-04-27 | NH
A PA and NJ “big money” tradition along the Delaware. Entry is $45 for adults 16 and over and $25 for youths 15 years and under. For details and tournament application go to shadfishingcontest.com.

NJSFSC Jamboree
2025-04-26 | NH
Presented by the New Jersey State Federation of Sportsmen’s Clubs (NJFSC) from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Dream Park Equestrian Center, 400 US-130 in Logan Township, NJ. For details visit njsfsc.org.

The Fisherman Dream Boat Fishing Challenge
2025-05-01 - 2025-11-30 | NH
Subscribe to The Fisherman, catch and weigh-in qualifying fish from eight eligible species and you could win the Grand Prize of a ’25 Steiger Craft. Go to TheFisherman.com.
