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 (America/New_York) | 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.

Surf Rats Ball Tournament
2023-06-01 00:00 - 2023-07-03 00:00
Catch and release striped bass tournament. Proceeds will benefit the Kids Need More charity. Entry fee is a $35 membership to www.surfratsball.com. Visit the website for additional info.

Fishin’ For The Mission22 Spring Fling Sea Bass Tournament.
2023-06-02 08:00 - 2023-06-04 17:00 | Quahog Republic, 197 Onset Ave, Warehma, Massachusetts
This family sea bass tournament is confined to Massachusetts waters and will benefit the Mission22 charity, a non-profit that helps veterans in crisis. There are several tiers of entry from the $50 junior angler, to the $100 adult entry to their $125 platinum package that comes with lots of extras—the grand prize winner will take home $2000. Sponsored by Maco’s Bait and Tackle, GW Customs and Quahog Republic. The June 4th awards ceremony will be held at Quahog Republic in Wareham, MA. Please visit www.fishingforthemission22.org for more information.

3rd Annual BHMTC Tuna Open
2023-06-03 - 2023-06-10 | Beach Haven Marlin and Tuna Club, 420 Pennsylvania Avenue, Beach Haven, NJ, 08008, United States
Presented by the Beach Haven Marlin and Tuna Club at 420 West Pennsylvania Ave. in Beach Haven. Eligible species include bigeye, bluefin, longfin and yellowfin with optional calcuttas. Got to www.bhmtc.com.

JCSA Bluefin Fever
2023-06-03 - 2023-06-04 | Jersey Coast Shark Anglers, 385 Herbertsville Road, Brick, 08724, United States
A “pick your day” tuna tournament presented by the Jersey Coast Shark Anglers. Captains at 385 Herbertsville Rd. in Brick. For details contact Rick Carroll at 732-773-3409 or Joe Kayhart at 862-432-6814.

4th Annual Raging Raymond Fluke Tournament
2023-06-03 - 2023-06-04 | American Legion Post 493, 420 Radio Rd, Little Egg Harbor Twp, NJ, 08087, United States
Captains meeting on June 2 at 7 p.m. at American Legion Post 493, 420 Radio Road in Little Egg Harbor. Entry fee is $100 per boat (four anglers). Fish from sunrise Saturday through Sunday at 1 p.m. Call 609-845-7653.

New Jersey Free Fishing Day
2023-06-03
Since 2015, the NJ Division of Fish & Wildlife has offered two free fishing days each year when no freshwater license is required. In 2023 the first is June 4, the second is October 21. For details visit njfishandwildlife.com.

Mid-Atlantic Marine Fisheries Council Meeting (VA)
2023-06-06 - 2023-06-08 | Hilton Virginia Beach Oceanfront, 3001 Atlantic Ave, Virginia Beach, VA, 23451, United States
The meeting will be held at the Hilton Virginia Beach Oceanfront, 3001 Atlantic Avenue in Virginia Beach. Additional details at mafmc.org.

Tuna Fishing w/ Capt. Deane Lambros
2023-06-07 | Proving Ground Restuarant, 56 Shrewsbury Ave, Highlands, NJ, 07732, United States
Part of Staten Island Tuna Club’s 2023 all-star seminar lineup from 6-9 p.m. at the Proving Ground Restaurant on Shrewsbury Ave. in Highlands. Your $49 admission includes buffet dinner and cash bar. Call or text Chris Beinert (973-634-7764) or Chip Capasso (201-390-6544).

Manhattan Cup C&R Striper Tournament
2023-06-09 08:00 - 17:00 | Liberty Landing, Jersey City, NJ 07305, 07305, United States
New York City’s exclusive catch and release striped bass contest benefits service veterans and the Fisheries Conservation Trust. Visit www.manhattancup.com for more information.

The NSRWA South Shore Striper Tournament.
2023-06-09 08:00 - 2023-06-11 17:00
From 5 p.m. on Friday June 9th through noon on Sunday, June 11th join the North and South Rivers Watershed Association (NSRWA) for a fun weekend of catch and release striper fishing! Adult entry is $75 and Junior anglers can join for $35—more than $3000 in cash and prizes will go to the winning anglers! For more information please visit www.nsrwa.org/event/2023-south-shore-striper-tournament.

8th Annual Ike’s Celebrity Pro-Am Bass Tournament
2023-06-10
Presented by Mike “Ike” Iaconelli and his Ike Foundation on the Upper Chesapeake. Fish out of your own boat (up to two anglers) for $300. Details at theikefoundation.org.

South Shore Invitational Charity Fishing Tournament
2023-06-10 06:00 - 15:30 | Robert Moses Marina
Benefiting Catholic Health Good Samaritan Hospital. Located at Robert Moses Marina. Captain’s meeting is at Great South Bay Brewery in Bay Shore on June 7th at 7 p.m. Shotgun start at 6 a.m. and weigh-in is 3:30 p.m. Two anglers required per boat. The entry fee is $800. For more information call or email Chrissy Valencia at 631-376-3333 or chrissy.valencia@chsli.org.

Friends of Caleb Smith Junior Angler “Catch and Release” Tournament
2023-06-10 09:00 - 12:00
For further details or questions please call Caleb Smith State Park Preserve at (631) 265-1054, Wednesday through Sunday from 9 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Registration forms and fees must be received by Saturday, June 3.

New York State Outdoors Day
2023-06-10 09:00 - 13:00
Located at McDonald Pond at Hempstead Lake State Park from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. In partnership with the Office for People with Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD) and the NYS Division of Veterans’ Services, will host free events to connect people to nature and provide increased access to the outdoors.

Scotty’s Offshore Shootout
2023-06-15 - 2023-06-16 | Scotty’s Fishing Station, 72 Bayside Dr, Point Lookout, NY, 11569, United States
A new tournament format including shark, tuna and swordfish. Entry fee is $500 per boat. 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.

25th Annual “Brutus” Fluke Tournament
2023-06-17
Hosted by EHT Elks Lodge 2563 and Somers Pt. AMVETS Post 911. Captains meeting at 6 p.m. on June 16 at Elks Lodge, 1815 Somers Pt.-Mays Landing Road. Contact Walter Gregory (Elks) 609-513-6219 or Fred Vineyard (AMVETS) 609-626-2675.
