Atlantic County Surf Fishing Derby
2025-09-27 - 2025-11-23 | RI
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 | RI
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 | RI
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 (America/New_York) | RI
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 | RI
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 | RI
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.
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598 Broadhollow Rd. Melville, NY 11747
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Crazy Alberto Benefit Surf Tournament
2025-10-10 - 2025-10-12 | RI
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 | RI
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 | RI
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 | RI
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.

8th Annual Jeff Bajek Memorial Surf Tournament
2025-10-11 | RI
Hosted by Merchantville Fishing Club, sanctioned by the Association of Surf Angling Clubs and open to teams and individuals on LBI. Contact Gene Aikens at 609-440-6994 or fishnut1965@yahoo.com.

8th Annual American Angler Surf Fishing Tournament
2025-10-12 | RI
Surfcasters only event on the beaches of Seaside Park. For details visit americananglerus.com or contact Carl Hartmann at either 201-481-4390 or cfishigotu@aol.com.

Generations Bass Tournament
2025-10-13 06:00 - 16:30 | RI
Hosted by Harbor Crab Restaurant and Marina. Honoring Jay Nichols & Paul Ambrose. Boundaries are Shinnecock Inlet to Tobay Beach. Captain’s meeting is Sunday the 12th. Lines in at 6 a.m. Weigh in at 4:15 p.m. at the restaurant. $100 entry includes gifts, open bar and dinner buffet after the fishing. For more information contact Mark Miller at 631-721-3041.

Mr. Poseidon's 5th Annual 3-Day Montauk Striper Challenge
2025-10-16 - 2025-10-18 | RI
A catch and release only striper tournament located in Montauk Lower Lot. Over 10 prizes and side challenges during the event. For details on how to compete go to mrposeidonofficial.com or more call Mr. Poseidon at (917) 567-3105.

Korkers Cup Gathering of the Anglers Tournament
2025-10-17 - 2025-10-19 | RI
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 | RI
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 | RI
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 | RI
; 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 | RI
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 | RI
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 | RI
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 | RI
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 | RI
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 | RI
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 | RI
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 | RI
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 | RI
Presented by Berkeley Striper Club, to benefit BSC Fisheries Defense Fund and the St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital. Go to berkeleystriperclub.org.
