Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council
2024-08-12 - 2024-08-15 | Westin Philadelphia, 99 South 17th Street, Philadelphia, PA, 19103, United States
Meeting scheduled to be held at The Westin Philadelphia at 99 South 17th Street in Philadelphia, PA. For meeting details go to MAFMC.org.

IGFA Reel Into Fishing - Ocean County
2024-08-13 - 2024-08-15
Three-day fisheries program for grades 5-10 to learn about fisheries management, fish biology, and angling basics, capped off by a day aboard the Bingo. Offered by IGFA-NJ and Rutgers Cooperative Extension of Ocean County. Contact Amelia Valente Minervini at amelia.minervini@rutgers.edu.

55th Annual White Marlin Invitational
2024-08-13 - 2024-08-17
Presented by Beach Haven Marlin and Tuna Club, with captain’s choice two of four available fishing days. For details go to whitemarlininvitational.com.

Ozarks 25th Annual Fluke Tournament / Greater Saltwater Open
2024-08-17
Captains meeting August 16, awards party on August 18; benefits Heroes on the Water. Call Rob at 609-516-4096 or visit OZARKGSO.com.

2nd Annual Arrow Head Fluke Tournament
2024-08-17
Presented by the Jersey Coast Shark Anglers. Captains meeting on August 16, weigh-ins at Captain Bill’s from 3 to 5 p.m. For details contact Rick Carroll at 732-773-3409 or Joe Kayhart at 862-432-6814. Visit jcsa.org.

8th Annual Summer Fluke Slam
2024-08-17
Presented by Scotty’s Fishing Station. Captains meeting is on August 25. $40 entry fee for each angler. Tournament benefits Hooks For Heroes. Visit www.hooksforheroes.org for more information.

The MidAtlantic Tournament
2024-08-19 - 2024-08-23
The standard for big game fishing tournaments in terms of prize money, hospitality, and conservation. Captains meeting August 18. Contact South Jersey Tournaments at 609-884-0177 or visit southjerseytournaments.com.

IGFA Reel Into Fishing - Burlington County
2024-08-20 - 2024-08-22
Three-day fisheries program for grades 5-10 to learn about fisheries management, fish biology, and angling basics, capped off by a day aboard the Bingo. Offered by IGFA-NJ and Rutgers Cooperative Extension of Burlington County. Contact Brianna Boyd at bb677@njaes.rutgers.edu.

Atlantic County Surf Fishing Derby
2024-08-23 - 2024-11-24
AKA, the Pat Erdman Memorial Tournament for stripers, bluefish, tautog, kingfish and sheepshead from Brigantine Inlet to Longport. Registration and weigh-in at Ray Scott’s Dock in Margate. Email ed@steelfinangling.com.

8th Annual PLAY HOOK-e
2024-08-24
For veterans, children with disabilities and active-duty military, a day of fishing at Ponderosa Estates Farm in Millstone Township. Rods & reels provided, with door prizes and food. Call Don Marantz (908-347-1434) or Kevin Nolan (732-504-5492).

1st Annual ASAC Barnegat Youth Tournament
2024-08-24 | Barnegat Public Dock, 427 E Bay Ave, Barnegat Township, NJ, 08005, United States
Presented by the Association of Surf Angling Clubs (ASAC) at Barnegat Public Dock for individual youth ages 5-13. For details contact Brandy Hillegass at 732-864-7990 or brandyhillegass@gmail.com.

Long Island Maritime Museum Seafood Festival
2024-08-24 - 2024-08-25
Features an array of local seafood, drinks and vendors and musical entertainment. Located at 88 West Avenue in West Sayville. General admission is $10. For more information visit www.limaritime.org/seafood-festival.

The Greatest Bluefish Tournament on Earth
2024-08-24 - 2024-08-25
Up to $40,000 in cash prizes. Grand prize of $25,000 for heaviest bluefish, 2nd place $7,500 and 3rd place $2,500. Cash prizes for 4th through 20th place. Port prize for heaviest fish at each participating weigh-in station in Connecticut and New York. The 2024 registration fee is $36. Register by calling 203-366-BLUE or apply in person at any one of the registration stations around the Sound in CT and NY. Registration includes a 2024 Greatest Bluefish Tournament t-shirt. To get a complete list of registration/weigh-in stations, FAQ’s, rules, or to register, visit bluefishtournament.com.

40th Annual Atlantic City In-Water Boat Show
2024-09-05 - 2024-09-08 | Farley State Marina, 600 Huron Ave, Atlantic City, NJ, 08401, United States
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
2024-09-05 | Stafford Twp. Administrative Office Building, 260 E. Bay Ave.
Scheduled for 5 p.m. at the Atlantic County Library at 306 E. Jimmie Leeds Road in Galloway Township. Call 609-748-2020 to confirm date and time of meeting.

55th Annual Surf Fishing Tournament at North Wildwood
2024-09-06 - 2024-09-08
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.

Scotty’s Offshore Shootout
2024-09-06 - 2024-09-29
New for 2024 is our Offshore Tournament, teams will choose their fishing days out of the flexible fishing window and battle it out to see who is the best in the deep. Weigh-ins will be at Scotty’s Fishing Station, 72 Bayside Drive, Point Lookout, NY. Must follow state and federal rules. For more information call Scotty’s at (516) 432-4665.

Captree Dockside Festival
2024-09-07
This festival offers fun for the entire family! Adults can enjoy live music as well as a variety of merchandise and food vendors. Activities for children include a boat ride around the bay, interactive pirate show, pony rides, magic show, and much more! All activities are free. This event is sponsored by the Natural Heritage Trust and the Long Island State Park Region. For more information please call (631) 669-0449.

Riptide Fall Striped Bass Derby
2024-09-07 - 2024-12-08
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.

Ike Foundation Youth Tournament Trail at Cooper River Park
2024-09-07
Mike Iaconelli’s “Ike Foundation” has created a tournament trail to specifically target youth ranging in ages from 8-13 and 14-18. Register for this Pennsauken Twp. event at theikefoundation.org.

Riverhead Snapper Derby
2024-09-07 09:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York)
On-site registration will begin at the Town Dock at Ammann 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.

The 2024 Nantucket Inshore Classic
2024-09-08 06:00 - 2024-10-12 17:00
The 2024 Nantucket Inshore Classic, hosted by the Nantucket Anglers’ Club. For more information, please visit www.nantucketanglersclub.com.

Brookhaven Town / MSA Annual Keith Romaine Snapper Derby
2024-09-08 11:00 - 15:00
Takes place from 11-3 p.m. at Union Ave Dock in Center Moriches. Hosted by the Montauk Surfcasters Association.

Town of Oyster Bay Waterfront Festival
2024-09-08 12:00 - 16:00
Hosted by Town of Oyster Bay and Supervisor Joseph Saladino at Tobay Beach Marina from noon to 4 p.m. Free concert featuring Jimmy Kenny and the Pirate Beach Band, marine and outdoor exhibits, snapper fishing, arts & crafts, police boat demos and much more. Rain date Sunday, September 14. For more information, call 516-797-4121 or go to www.oysterbaytown.com.

SITC Bobby Tosto Blackfish Tournament
2024-09-09 - 2024-10-19
Tautog tournament presented by the Staten Island Tuna Club. For details call Angelo Pignataro at 917-440-6959 or visit situnaclub.com.

Great Gun Moriches Anglers 2nd Annual Chet Wilcox Memorial Fluke Tournament
2024-09-09 06:00 - 15:00
Cost is $60 per angler. Tournament times are 6 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sign up is at Harts Cove Bait and Tackle or Shark Bait and Tackle. Call 631-879-2809 for more info.

Newport International Boat Show
2024-09-12 08:00 - 2024-09-15 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 $33 for adults 13 and over (children under 12 are free). Buy your tickets in advance and save $2. Those who would like a preview can buy a $40 ticket to get in on Thursday. Show hours are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily, (5 p.m. close on Sunday). For more information please visit www.newportboatshow.com.

28th Annual NJBBA Children's Surf Fishing Tournament
2024-09-14
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.

Women's Fishing Expo
2024-09-14 10:00 - 14:00
Located at Connetquot River State Park Preserve from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Expo activities begin at 10 a.m. and are free of charge. Spots are limited, and pre-registration is required. For more information, or to register, call the DEC’s I FISH NY Program at (631) 444-0283, or email fwfish1@dec.ny.gov with the subject title ‘Women’s Fishing Expo.’

The 79th Annual Martha’s Vineyard Striped Bass & Bluefish Derby
2024-09-15 06:00 - 2024-10-19 17:00
Be a part of the long-standing tradition that is “The Derby”, and bring home some great prizes! Registration begins August 15. For more information, please visit www.mvderby.com.
