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 (America/New_York)
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.

Rocky Point Fishing Show
2026-01-18 09:00 - 15:00
Located at Rocky Point Middle School from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Free admission and funds will be raised for the Rocky Point wrestling team.

New York Boat Show
2026-01-21 - 2026-01-25
At the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center in New York City, open noon until 8 p.m. weekdays, from 10 a.m. until 8 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Sunday. For more information, visit nyboatshow.com.

The Fly Fishing Show
2026-01-23 - 2026-01-25
Friday 9 to 6, Saturday 8:30 to 6 and Sunday 9 to 4:30 at NJ Convention and Exposition Center in Edison, NJ. One-day admission is $20, just $5 for kids 6-12, free for kids 5 and under. Visit flyfishingshow.com.

East Islip Fishing Show
2026-01-24 09:00 - 14:00
The East Islip Fishing Show will be held on Saturday, January 24, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at AMVETS Post 18, 141 Carleton Avenue, East Islip. Admission is $6 (cash only). For vendor info or advance tickets call (631) 615-4263 or email office@fishermanfleamarket.com

Sunshine Foundation Fishing Flea Market
2026-01-25
From 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Edward Thornton Little Egg Harbor Community Center, 319 W. Cala Breeze Way in Little Egg Harbor Township. Admission is $3. For details email fishthesunshine2@gmail.com.

The CMTA Hartford Boat Show
2026-01-29 12:00 - 2026-02-01 17:00 | Mohegan Sun Casino, 1 Mohegan Sun Boulevard, Uncasville, CT, 06382, United States
Presented by the Connecticut Marine Trades Association, the Hartford Boat Show brings you 4 days of everything boating, fishing and watersports all in one place! Located conveniently in the Earth Expo Center at Mohegan Sun with free parking in the Winter Garage. Don’t forget to renew your Fisherman subscription while you’re there! Show hours: Thursday Noon to 7 p.m., Friday Noon to 8 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Sunday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. (Save $3 per person, by buying your tickets in advance)

The New England Fishing & Outdoor Expo
2026-01-30 12:00 - 2026-02-01 17:00 | Best Western Royal Trade Plaza, 181 Boston Post Rd, Marlborough, MA
Once referred to as the “Boxboro Show”, the New England Fishing & Outdoor Expo has moved to a new venue, the Best Western Royal Trade Plaza Hotel in Marlborough, MA. This event has become a can’t miss show for freshwater anglers all over New England, and is seeing a rapid growth in interest from the saltwater crowd as well. This show draws a lot of custom swimbait and tackle makers from around the country, offering the chance to get these highly sought-after baits in person. Admission is $20 at the door, or $15 if purchased in advance. Show hours: Friday Noon to 7 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m. t0 6 p.m. and Sunday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Copiague Fire Department Marine Unit Fishing & Marine Expo
2026-01-31 09:00 - 14:00
The Copiague Fire Department Marine Unit will host their Fishing & Marine Expo on Saturday, January 31, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Fire Department Headquarters, 320 Great Neck Road, Copiague, NY 11726.. For more information or vendor space, contact Thomas Dodge at (631) 880-0064.

Saltwater Anglers of Bergen County Flea Market
2026-02-01
From 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Hasbrouck Heights Hilton. Cost of admission is $5 for adults and kids under 10 years free. Contact Don Lohse at 201-832-1298 or ddlohse@yahoo.com.

ASMFC Winter Meeting
2026-02-02 - 2026-02-05
The Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission (ASMFC) will hold their annual winter meeting at the Westin Crystal City, 1800 Richmond Highway, Arlington, VA. For details and webinar link go to ASMFC.org.

Raritan Bay Anglers Club Annual Fisherman’s Flea Market
2026-02-07
From 8:30 a.m. until 2 p.m. at St. John Vianney Parish, 420 Inman Ave. in Colonia. Admission $5, kids 12 and under admitted free. Contact Don at 908-494-0980 or visit raritanbayanglersfishingclub.com.

Southern Regional High School Fishing Flea Market
2026-02-07
From 8-2 at Southern Regional Middle School Cafeteria, 75 Cedar Bridge Road, Manahawkin, NJ. Admission $4, children under 12 free. Call Jason Hoch at 609-597-9481 ext. 2120 or email jhoch@srsd.net.

Rt. 110 Fishing Flea Market
2026-02-07 09:00 - 15:00
The annual Pre-Super Bowl Fishing Flea Market returns to 535 Broadhollow Road (Rt. 110) in Melville, NY from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. This popular mid-winter event features tables packed with new, used, and collectible saltwater and freshwater tackle, rods, reels, and gear. It’s the perfect spot to gear up, swap stories, and shake off cabin fever before the spring run begins. Admission: $5. Vendors wanted: call 718-998-8794 for table information.

28th Annual Palmyra Fire Department Fishing Tackle Flea Market
2026-02-08
From 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Charles Street School at 100 West Charles Street in Palmyra, NJ. Admission is $5 (early bird starts at 8 a.m. for $10). For information call John at 856-786-0718.
