March 25. Lacey Marine’s Spring Prep Day
2023-03-25 08:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | Lacey Marine, 308 Route 9 South, Forked River, NJ, United States
Join the pros from Interlux & Seahawk Paint for this special spring prep day at Lacey Marine, 308 Route 9 South in Forked River. Call 609-693-0151 or visit www.laceymarine.com.

Annual Long Island Fly Fishing Expo
2023-03-25 09:00 - 16:00 | Radisson Hotel, 110 Vanderbilt Motor Pkwy, Hauppauge, 11717, United States
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.

April 1. PA Trout Opener
2023-04-01 08:00
The statewide opening of Pennsylvania’s 2023 statewide trout season is 8 a.m. For licensing and regulations go to fishandboat.com.

April 1. 17th Annual Pickerel Tournament
2023-04-01 08:00 - 16:00 | Moore Deere Club, 69 Bozarthtown Road, Tabernacle, NJ, United States
Presented by the Moore Deere Club at 69 Bozarthtown Road in Tabernacle. Entry is $15 to fish any body of water with weigh-in at the club by 4 p.m. For rules and registration contact Ryan Holbrook at 609-923-0492.

Hempstead Harbor Anglers “Everything Fishing” Flea Market
2023-04-01 09:00 - 14:00 | 81 Sea Cliff Ave, 81 Sea Cliff Ave, Glen Cove, NY, 11542, United States
Located at 81 Sea Cliff Ave, Glenn Cove. Event hours are 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Vendor spots are still available. Call or text (516) 852-0422 to reserve a spot.

April 4-6. Mid Atlantic Fishery Management Council Meeting.
2023-04-04 08:00 - 2023-04-06 17:00 | Hyatt Place Durham Southpoint, 7840 NC-751, Durham, NC
Council meets at the Hyatt Place Durham Southpoint at 7840 NC-751 in Durham, NC. For details go to mafmc.org.

April 5. Striped Bass w/ Capt. Jim Freda
2023-04-05 08:00 - 17:00
Seminar hosted by Staten Island Tuna Club at the Proving Ground on Shrewsbury Ave. in Highlands. The $49 admission includes buffet dinner. Call or text Chris Beinert (973-634-7764) or Chip Capasso (201-390-6544).

April 1. DE Upstate Youth Trout Opener
2023-04-06 08:00 - 17:00
Delaware’s trout season in upstate streams will open for youth anglers on Saturday, April 1, with the opening of the regular trout season for all anglers on Sunday, April 2. Visit de.gov/fishinglicense.

April 1 - June 25. LBI Spring Derby
2023-04-06 08:00 - 17:00
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.

Through May 26. Riptide Spring Striper Derby
2023-04-06 08:00 - 17:00
Cash prizes awarded for stripers, blues, tautog and drum caught between Absecon Inlet and Wreck Inlet on the beach, sod bank, or jetty. Visit Riptide Bait and Tackle or call 609-264-0440.

April 8. NJ Trout Opener
2023-04-08, 2023-04-08 08:00 - 17:00
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). For details visit www.nj.gov/dep/fgw.

April 8. SRSA Kids “Opening Day” Trout Tournament
2023-04-08 08:00 - 13:30 | Spring Lake
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 www.sharkriversurfanglers.com for more information.

April 8. SRSA Kids “Opening Day” Trout Tournament
2023-04-08 08:00 - 13:30
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.

April 14-16. Bay Bridge Boat Show
2023-04-14 12:00 - 2023-04-16 18:30
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.

April 15 to May 13. HRFA “Catch, Tag & Release” Striper Derby
2023-04-15 - 2023-05-13
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.

April 15. SJBCA 28th Annual Fishermen’s Flea Market
2023-04-15 09:00 - 13:00 | Millville Elks Lodge, 1815 E. Broad Street, Millville, NJ, United States
Presented by the South Jersey Bass Club Association at Millville Elks Lodge, 1815 E. Broad Street in Millville. Admission is $2 from 9-1, with special $5 early admission at 8 a.m. For info call Brian at 609-437-3779.

Spring Family Freshwater Fishing Festival
2023-04-15 10:00 - 16:00 | Belmont Lake State Park, 625 Belmont Ave, West Babylon, 11704, United States
Located at Belmont State Park from 10-4. The festival is appropriate for people of all ages and 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. The lake will also be stocked prior to the event.

April 19. NJBBA Beach Driving Clinic
2023-04-19 19:00
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.

April 22-28. Bill Couch Memorial Tournament
2023-04-22 - 2023-04-28
A catch and release striper tournament presented by the Cape Atlantic Striper Club with memorial banquet to be held on April 29. For details call 856-896-8801 or email capeatlanticstriperclubllc@gmail.com.

April 22. 17th Annual Landisville Gunning Club White Perch Tournament
2023-04-22
With $1750 in payouts for top three places. Entry fee is $40, $15 for kids 10 and under with registered adult, $20 for active military and disabled veterans. Go to njwhiteperch.com.

Saltwater Edge Striper Kickoff
2023-04-22 08:00 - 16:00
Kick the season off on a high note and come to The Saltwater Edge in Middletown, RI for your chance to buy some of the finest custom plugs being made today, builders from all over the Striper Coast (and California) will be in attendance for this amazing one day event. In addition, there will be amazing sales in the store and food trucks for your enjoyment. Visit www.saltwateredge.com for more details. This event is free to the public!

April 28-30. Lacey Marine’s 19th Annual Open House
2023-04-28 08:00 - 2023-04-30 18:00 | Lacey Marine, 308 Route 9 South, Forked River, NJ, United States
From 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Lacey Marine, 308 Route 9 South in Forked River with door prizes, special offers and manufacturers’ reps on hand. Call 609-693-0151 or visit www.laceymarine.com.

May 1 – November 30. The Fisherman Dream Boat Fishing Challenge
2023-05-01 - 2023-11-30
Subscribe to The Fisherman, catch and weigh-in qualifying fish from eight eligible species and you could win the Grand Prize of a Steiger Craft. Go to TheFisherman.com.

The 13th Annual SWLCC Used Plug Swap & Sale
2023-05-06 08:00 - 14:00 | White’s of Westport, 66 State Rd, Westport, MA
This one day event runs from 8 AM to 2 PM hosted by the Salt Water Lure Collectors Club at White’s of Westport (66 State Road, Westport, MA.) The show is free and open to the public, and a great place to experience the largest display of vintage as well as contemporary saltwater lures and memorabilia ever compiled in one place! Trade for or buy plugs new and old with many custom plug builders in attendance! For more information, please visit www.swlcc.com.

Freeport Tuna Club Annual Fishing Flea Market
2023-05-13 08:00 - 15:00 | Freeport Tuna Club Marina, 275 Hudson Ave, Freeport, 11520, United States
Located at Freeport Tuna Club Marina, 275 Hudson Ave. Features rods, reels, outboards, outriggers, lights and more. Admission is free. The event starts at 8 a.m. Call Gene Schettini at (516) 434-1423 for more information.

Freeport Tuna Club Annual Fishing Flea Market
2023-05-13 08:00 - 15:00 | Freeport Tuna Club, 275 Hudson avenue, Freeport, NY, 11520, United States

Surfland Bait & Tackle “Try Before You Buy” Surfcasting Demo Day.
2023-05-20 | surfland Bait and Tackle, 30 Plum Island Blvd, Newbury, Massachusetts
Sponsored by St. Croix Rods and Pure Fishing, at this special event industry reps and Surfland Bait & Tackle will have surf rods and reels laid out and ready to test—this really is the best way to ensure that you purchase the perfect combo for your casting style. There will be manufacturers, plug builders and lots more!

Hooks For Heroes 12th Annual Bass & Bluefish Tournament.
2023-05-24 | Halloween Yacht Club, 10 Seaview Ave, Stamford, Connecticut, 06902
Hosted by Halloween Yacht Club, this striped bass and bluefish tournament starts off with breakfast at 5:15 a.m. and fishing begins at 6 a.m. with weigh-in at 12:45 p.m. The cost is $40 per angler. There will be prizes for the largest bluefish, heaviest slot striper and the most unique catch. For more information please visit www.hooksforheroesct.us/tournament.
