Free Fishing Day #2 in Connecticut
2025-08-30 | NH
Anglers who wish to fish on this free fishing day must obtain a free one-day fishing license through the state’s licensing system (ct.aspirafocus.com), license availability will begin three weeks prior to the event.

Riptide Fall Striped Bass Derby
2025-09-04 - 2025-12-14 | NH
Surf tournament on the beaches of Brigantine with prizes for striped bass, bluefish, kingfish and tautog. Get details at Riptide Bait and Tackle in Brigantine; call 609-264-0440.

Annual Atlantic City In-Water Boat Show
2025-09-04 - 2025-09-07 | NH
Held on-water at Farley State Marina from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. every day. Admission is $22 for adults, children 12 and under admitted free. Go to acinwaterboatshow.com.

NJ Marine Fisheries Council Meeting
2025-09-04 | NH
Scheduled for 5 p.m. at the Bay Avenue Community Center, 775 E Bay Avenue in Manahawkin. For details call 609-292-7794.

56th Annual Surf Fishing Tournament at North Wildwood
2025-09-05 - 2025-09-07 | NH
Presented by the North Wildwood Recreation Department from 7-5 on Friday and Saturday, ending at 11 a.m. on Sunday. Register at the Gazebo on 3rd and JFK Boulevard. For details call 609-522-2955.

Mount Sinai Snapper Show Down
2025-09-07 | NH
The Montauk Surfcasters and the Town of Brookhaven present the First Annual Snapper Show Down at the Mount Sinai Harbor Fishing Pier from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The first 100 children will receive a free Snapper Show Down shirt or snapper rod combo. Prizes donated by MSA, Miller Place Bait & Tackle, and Ralph’s Fishing Station. For details, contact Brookhaven Parks Department.

The 2025 Nantucket Inshore Classic
2025-09-07 09:00 - 2025-10-11 17:00 (America/New_York) | NH
Hosted by the Nantucket Anglers’ Club. Now in its 20th year, The Inshore Classic is Nantucket’s premiere fall fishing tournament open to ALL local and visiting anglers. Last year over 375 anglers of all ages and skill levels participated. In addition to promoting the excitement of Nantucket’s fall fishing opportunities, the tournament raises funds for the Nantucket Angler’s Club Scholarship Fund

Town of Oyster Bay Waterfront Festival
2025-09-07 12:00 - 16:00 | Tobay Beach Marina
Hosted by Town of Oyster Bay and Supervisor Joseph Saladino at Tobay Beach Marina from noon to 4 p.m. Free concert featuring the Captain Cool Band, marine and outdoor exhibits, snapper fishing, arts & crafts, police boat demos and much more. For more information, call 516-797-4121 or go to www.oysterbaytown.com.

The Newport International Boat Show
2025-09-11 09:00 - 2025-09-14 17:00 | 1 Bellevue Ave, Newport, RI 02840, 1 Bellevue Ave., Newport,, RI, 02840
At the Newport Yachting Center on Commercial Wharf in Newport, RI and spilling over into Old Port Marine, Bannister’s Wharf, Bowen’s Warf and Market Square. Admission is $32 for adults 10 and over (children under 10 are free). Buy your tickets in advance and save $2. Those who would like a preview can buy a $42 ticket to get in on Thursday. Show hours are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily, (5 p.m. close on Sunday).

29th Annual NJBBA Children's Surf Fishing Tournament
2025-09-13 | NH
Presented annually by the New Jersey Beach Buggy Association at Island Beach. Registration starts at 7:30 a.m. at OBA-1 (first swimming area) Contact Ken Hollins at njbbawebmaster@gmail.com.

Fred Golofaro Snapper Derby
2025-09-13 09:00 - 12:00 | NH
Located at East Islip Marina. Event Begins at 9 a.m.

Riverhead Snapper Derby
2025-09-13 10:00 - 12:00 | NH
On-site registration will begin at the Town Dock at Amman Park at 10:00 a.m. Fees are $10 for the youth division and $20 for the adult division. For more information please call Doris Strange at (631) 727-3200.

Keith Romaine Memorial Snapper Derby
2025-09-14 | NH
The Montauk Surfcasters and Town of Brookhaven present the annual derby on the Union Avenue Dock in Center Moriches from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. The first 100 children registered will receive a derby shirt or snapper rod combo. Prizes donated by MSA, Smith Point Bait & Tackle, and the Center Moriches Chamber of Commerce. For info, contact Brookhaven Parks Department.

The 80th Annual Martha’s Vineyard Striped Bass & Bluefish Derby
2025-09-14 08:00 - 2025-10-18 17:00 | JR Yacht Club, 1 Dock St #1309, Edgartown, MA, 02539, United States
Be a part of the long-standing tradition that is “The Derby”, and bring home some great prizes! For eight decades, The Derby has been a time to renew friendships, share a hot cup of coffee and create memories that fuel the winter’s exaggerated fish tales. It is a time for all to refocus on the natural beauty of this Island sanctuary. So come and join us, to experience great fishing, rich history, meeting new friends, and generous sponsor-donated prizes – all in support of our scholarship program.

The Progressive® Norwalk Boat Show
2025-09-18 10:00 - 2025-09-21 17:00 | Norwalk Cove Marina, 48 Calf Pasture Beach Rd., Nowalk, CT, 06855
Located at Norwalk Cove Marina in Norwalk, CT right on Calf Pasture Beach Road with FREE parking! Tickets are $20 in advance or $22 the day of the show, children 12 and under are FREE. Open 10 to 7 daily, 10 to 5 on Sunday.

Tobay In-Water Boat Show
2025-09-19 - 2025-09-21 | Tobay Beach Marina
Tobay Beach, Massapequa, NY. Presented by the New York Marine Trades Association, Long Island’s largest in-water boat show features hundreds of new and pre-owned boats on display, along with marine accessories and services. For more information visit nymta.com.

56th Annual Ocean City Fishing Club Surf Fishing Tournament
2025-09-20 | NH
Association of Surf Angling Clubs (ASAC) event open to teams and individuals at Ocean City. Get details at asaconline.org.

Jersey Shore Boat Sale & Expo
2025-09-26 - 2025-09-28 | NH
Presented by the Marine Trades Association of New Jersey at 2 Stadium Way in Lakewood, NJ. Friday 11-6, Saturday 10-6 and Sunday 10-5. Admission $10 (12 and under free). Go to jerseyboatexpo.com.

7th Annual Fishing Tournament & Lobster Bash
2025-09-26 - 2025-09-27 | NH
Located at Port of Egypt Marine in Southold, NY on September 26 & 27, 2025, benefiting Stony Brook Eastern Long Island Hospital. Entry is $700 per team and includes access to the Captain’s Huddle reception, souvenir tournament shirts, and four tickets to the Saturday night Lobster Bash celebration. For more info call (631) 477-5164.

Atlantic County Surf Fishing Derby
2025-09-27 - 2025-11-23 | NH
The annual Pat Erdman Memorial Tournament for stripers, bluefish, tautog, kingfish and sheepshead from Brigantine to Longport. Register at Ray Scott’s Dock in Margate. Email ed@steelfinangling.com.

70th Annual Pennsauken Surf Fishing Club Tournament
2025-09-27 | NH
Association of Surf Angling Clubs (ASAC) event open to teams and individuals in North Wildwood. For info contact Pamela Thompson at 609-680-9842 or pamela.thompson74@gmail.com.

United States Powerboat Show
2025-10-02 - 2025-10-05 | NH
Held at the City Dock at Annapolis, MD, 10 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday. Discount tickets at annapolisboatshows.com.

Fred Golofaro Memorial Montauk Surf Fishing Classic
2025-10-03 09:00 - 2025-10-05 12:30 | NH
Sponsored by Long Island State Parks and The Fisherman. Cash and tackle prizes for the three largest striped bass, bluefish and released striped bass. Entry fee is $20. Awards ceremony at Montauk State Park at 12:30 p.m. on Sunday, October 5. For more info, call 631-321-3510.

Hook’em Early Kids Fishing Event
2025-10-04 | NH
Present by Mike “Ike” Iaconelli and the IKE Foundation at Runnemede Lake in Elmer, NJ. Event runs from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. for kids ages 15 and under. For details go to theikefoundation.org.

The 77th Annual Long Beach Island Fishing Club Tournament
2025-10-04 | NH
Sanctioned by the Association of Surf Angling Clubs (ASAC) and open to teams and individuals in Harvey Cedars. For details contact Barry Forgeng at 215-990-7660 or BForg001@gmail.com.

The Fisherman Surf/Inshore/Offshore Fishing Show
2025-10-09 17:00 - 22:00 | Huntington Hilton, 598 Broadhollow Rd, Melville, 11747, United States
Hosted by The Fisherman Magazine at the Huntington Hilton (quarter mile south of the LIE on Route 110). More than 75 surf and inshore related tackle manufacturers and retailers; Goody bags to first 600 attendees. Free giant raffle (additional tickets available for purchase); Surf and inshore fishing seminars; Show doors open at 5 p.m. and presentations get underway at 5:30 p.m. Tickets $20 for adults; $15 for children 16 and under. For more information call 631-345-5200.
Hilton Long Island Hotel & Convention Center
598 Broadhollow Rd. Melville, NY 11747
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Crazy Alberto Benefit Surf Tournament
2025-10-10 - 2025-10-12 | NH
Fish anywhere on the East Coast, catch & release striped bass only. Entry $25 per angler, proceeds benefit “Crazy” Alberto Knie. Longest fish wins with photo submission. Cash and gear prizes, plus raffles. Info/registration: crazyalbertobenefit.site

7th Annual Barrier Island Beach Brawl
2025-10-10 - 2025-10-11 | NH
Presented by Nick Honachefsky of the Saltwater Underground, two-day surfcasting event from Point to IBSP, based out of Playa Bowls and Crabs Claw Inn in Lavallette with $45 entry. Go to saltwaterunderground.com.

Twin Lights Cup Striper Tournament
2025-10-10 | NH
Out of Bahr’s Landing supporting the Monmouth County Mental Health Association. For details email brian@jerseydevilsportfishing.com or visit thetwinlightscup.com.

The Tightlined Slam Western Sound Tournament
2025-10-10 05:00 - 2025-10-12 17:00 | NH
With a mission of spreading a message of fisheries conservation, the Tightlined Slam Tournament Series are non-profit events that support the American Saltwater Guides Association and the Save A Million Bass organization. There are nine prize categories with striped bass, bluefish and hardtails (false albacore, bonito, Spanish mackerel) filling out the species categories in fly and spin, a slam category and a team category. Cost is $675 per boat with a new skiff category that carries a $450 entry fee.
