The Fisherman

Korkers Cup Gathering of the Anglers Tournament
2025-10-17 - 2025-10-19
Hosted by the Montauk Surfcasters Association. This surf-only, lures-only contest runs from 5 p.m. on Friday, October 17 to 10 a.m. on Sunday, October 19. Weigh-in at 11 a.m. Sunday on the northwest corner of the Robert Moses Field 2 parking lot. All clubs eligible. For info, email info@surfcasters.org.

New Jersey Free Fishing Day
2025-10-18
Beginning in 2015, the NJ Division of Fish & Wildlife has offered spring and fall Free Fishing Days when no freshwater license is required. For details visit njfishandwildlife.com.

Hempstead Lake Fall Family Fishing Festival
2025-10-18 10:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York)
Located at Hempstead 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 “Fall Fling” casting contest.

Oakdale Yacht Club Striper Cup Tournament
2025-10-23 - 2025-10-25
; Located at Oakdale Yacht Marina. Entry fee is $125 per angler. Go to oakdaleyacht.com/pages/striper-cup for more information.

Striper Day
2025-10-25
Located at Riverhead High School. Hosted by Surfcaster’s Journal and the Riverhead High School Fishing Club. Event will raise funds for the club’s activities. At the event will be tackle shops, fishing equipment, plug builders, manufacturers, clubs and organizations. For more information please admin@surfcastersjournal.com.

Town of Babylon Surf Fishing Cup
2025-10-31 - 2025-11-02
Sign-ups take place Friday, October 31 from 3 to 11 p.m. in the Babylon Overlook parking lot. Hosted by the Town of Babylon with support from Paumonak Surfcasters, the Long Island Beach Buggy Association and the New York Coalition for Recreational Fishing.

NJ Mandatory PFD Rule
2025-11-01 - 2026-05-01
All persons aboard a recreational vessel less than 26 feet must wear a securely fastened USCG approved wearable personal flotation device while such vessel is underway.

JCSA Catch & Release Striper Fever
2025-11-01 - 2025-11-08
Presented by the Jersey Coast Shark Anglers with captains meeting at club headquarters located at 385 Herbertsville Road in Brick Township. A “pick your day” tournament; for details go to jcsa.org.

Riverview Striped Bass Tournament
2025-11-04 08:00 - 17:00 | The View, 3 Consuelo Pl, Oakdale, NY, 11769, United States
Sponsored by The View Restaurant and Lessings Inc. Register at captains meeting, 6 p.m. Monday, November 3 at The View Restaurant in Oakdale. Awards dinner follows final weigh-in. For more info, call tournament director Jimmy Hahn at 631-589-2694.

NJ Marine Fisheries Council Meeting
2025-11-06
Scheduled for 5 p.m. at the Galloway Twp. Branch of the Atlantic Co. Library, 306 East Jimmie Leeds Road in Galloway. For details call 609-292-7794.

JCAA Sportsperson of the Year Dinner
2025-11-08
Annual dinner presented by Jersey Coast Anglers Association at the Captain’s Inn, 304 E. Lacey Road in Forked River. Tickets are $100 per person, $900 for a table of 10. Contact John Toth at 732-656-0139 or visit JCAA.org.

NJ Tautog Limit Increase
2025-11-16
From November 16 through December 31 the blackfish limit in New Jersey will increase to five fish at a size limit of 15 inches. Starting January 1 and through February 28 the bag limit drops to four fish.

29th Annual Rahway Fall Fishing Flea Market
2025-11-22
From 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at St Thomas Church Hall at 1400 St Georges Ave, Rahway, NJ. Admission is $5 (children 12 and under are free). For details visit fishingfleamarkets.com or call 718-702-5838.

Steiger Craft Boats Open House
2025-11-22 09:00 - 16:00 | Steiger Craft, 99 Bellport Ave, Bellport, 11713
Located at 99 Bellport Ave, Bellport NY, 11713 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. All models will be on display and tours will be given of their factory and operation. Outboard engine along with Sea Keeper representatives will be present. For more information call (631) 286-2136.

15th Annual Ponytail Mike Malek/Tom Grumpy Hansen Memorial Striped Bass C&R Tournament
2025-11-26 - 2025-11-30
Presented by Berkeley Striper Club, to benefit BSC Fisheries Defense Fund and the St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital. Go to berkeleystriperclub.org.

14th Annual Surf Turkey Tournament
2025-11-26 - 2025-11-29
Presented by Charlie’s Bait and Tackle at 485 Route 35 North in Normandy Beach with $2,000 prize for first place. For details visit the shop or call 732-793-1144.

Lindenhurst Fall Fishing Flea Market
2025-11-30 09:00 - 14:00
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.

Tom Grumpy Hansen Christmas at Grumpys Fundraiser Event
2025-12-13 - 2025-12-14 | Grumpys Tackle, 906 NE Central Ave, Seaside Park, NJ, 08752, United States
Head over to Grumpys Tackle to celebrate Christmas at Grumpys Tackle, a memorial event for Tom Grumpy Hansen. Donate to raise money for St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital in Grumpy’s name and keep his legacy of the Grumpy Santa Event a jolly occasion in his remembrance. The fundraiser event is all weekend long on December 13-14th, Saturday from 8am-5pm features Photos with Santa and the bake sale & donation collection will be all weekend long.

Grumpys Tackle Polar Striper Plunge
2025-12-15 - 2025-12-31 | Grumpys Tackle, 906 NE Central Ave, Seaside Park, NJ, 08752, United States
The first annual Polar Striper Plunge is a FREE catch-and-release striped bass tournament. Sign up before December 14th at Grumpys Tackle – all rules and details are included on the registration form. Tournament runs from December 15th-December 31st.

NJ Fish & Game Council Meeting
2025-12-16
Freshwater fishing and hunting discussion starts at 10 a.m. at Assunpink Wildlife Management Area in the large conference room #1 at the Central Region Office, 1 Eldridge Rd. in Robbinsville. Visit njfishandwildlife.com.

Black Sea Bass Seasons Ends
2025-12-31
As of January 1, 2026, the New Jersey, Delaware and New York recreational black sea bass fishery will be closed until the spring. Details on the 2026 black sea bass fishery to come.

NJ Back Bay Striper Fishing Closed
2026-01-01 - 2026-02-28
From January 1 through the end of February, anglers are not allowed to target striped bass in New Jersey west of the COLREGs (dividing line for inland waterways) even for catch and release.

The Progressive New England Boat Show
2026-01-07 08:00 - 2026-01-11 17:00 | Boston Convention Center, 415 Summer St, Boston, MA, United States
This five day boating extravaganza is for all you boat lovers out there! You’ll see it all from power yachts to backwater skiffs. The show takes over the Thomas Michael Menino Convention & Exhibition Center and makes it a winter paradise for Northeast boaters. Show hours Wednesday to Friday Noon to 8 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Sunday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., admission is $20, kids under 12 FREE, parking is $25. For more information please visit www.newenglandboatshow.com.

NJ Marine Fisheries Council Meeting
2026-01-08
Scheduled for 5 p.m. at the Galloway Twp. Branch of the Atlantic Co. Library, 306 East Jimmie Leeds Road in Galloway; for details call 609-292-7794.

Philadelphia Fishing Show
2026-01-09 - 2026-01-11
A 100% fishing show at the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center in Oaks, PA featuring seminars presented by The Fisherman Magazine. Call 732-330-5674 or visit phillyfishingshow.com.

Wildwood Fishing & Boating Expo
2026-01-09 - 2026-01-11
From 1-7 on Friday, 9-6 on Saturday and 9-2 on Sunday at the Wildwood Convention Center. Go to fishingexpowildwood.com.

NJBBA Fishing Flea Market
2026-01-10
Presented by the New Jersey Beach Buggy Association at the Toms River Elks from 8-2. Admission is $5 for adults, free for children 15 and under with adult admission. Contact Paul Novello at 609-203-4812 or Njstripernut@yahoo.com.

The Narragansett Surfcasters 12th Annual Surf Day
2026-01-10 08:00 - 14:00 | West Warwick Civic Center, 100 Factory St, West Warwick, RI
This year’s event is being held at a NEW VENUE, the West Warwick Civic Center, (100 Factory St, West Warwick, RI). There will be loads of new and used fishing tackle for sale. Vendor tables are available, please contact Bruce Bain at brucebain123@hotmail.com. Adult admission is a $10 donation to our Take a Kid Fishing Day (children 12 and under get in free), the show runs 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.

DVSA 17th Annual Flea Market
2026-01-17
Presented by the Delaware Valley Surf Anglers (DVSA) from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. at VE German Club at 130 Davisville Road in Warminster, PA. Admission $5, kids under 16 are free. Contact Joe Kelly at 267-918-4517.

LTHS 15th Annual Fisherman’s Flea Market
2026-01-18
Admission is $5 at the door. Children 10 & under are free. Helps support Lacey Township High School Fishing Club. From 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Lacey Township High School.
