The Fisherman

May 4-7. ASMFC Spring Meeting.
2026-04-22 08:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York)
The Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission (ASMFC) will hold their annual spring meeting at the Westin Crystal City, 1800 Richmond Highway, Arlington, VA. For details and webinar link go to ASMFC.org.

May 4. NJ Fluke Season Opens.
2026-04-22 08:00 - 17:00
Open through Sept. 25 with a three fish bag and an 18″ minimum size (17” minimum size, 3/angler west of COLREGS on Delaware Bay; 16” minimum size, 2/angler at IBSP). Register to fish at saltwaterregistry.nj.gov.

May 7. NJ Marine Fisheries Council Meeting.
2026-04-22 17:00 | 133 Stafford Avenue in Manahawkin
Scheduled for 5 p.m. at the Stafford Township Firehouse at 133 Stafford Avenue in Manahawkin. For details call 609-292-7794.

Bi-State Shad Fishing Contest
2026-04-23 - 2026-04-26
A PA and NJ “big money” tradition along the Delaware. Entry is $50 for adults 16 and over and $30 for youths 15 years and under. For details and tournament application go to shadfishingcontest.com.

December 14-17. Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council Meeting
2026-04-24 08:00 - 17:00
The Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council will meet at the Westin Annapolis at 100 Westgate Circle in Annapolis, MD. For more information go to MAFMC.org.

November 9-12. ASMFC Annual Meeting
2026-04-24 08:00 - 17:00
The Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission (ASMFC) will hold their annual meeting at the Hotel Viking in Newport, RI. For details and webinar link go to ASMFC.org.

November 7-15. 4th Annual JCSA Catch & Release Striper Fever.
2026-04-24 08:00 - 17:00
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.

November 5. NJ Marine Fisheries Council Meeting.
2026-04-24 08:00 - 17:00
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.

October 6-8. Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council Meeting
2026-04-24 08:00 - 17:00
The Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council will meet at the Sanderling Resort at 1461 Duck Road in Duck, NC. For more information go to MAFMC.org.

September 25-27. Jersey Shore Boat Sale & Expo
2026-04-24 08:00 - 17:00
Presented by the Marine Trades Association of New Jersey at 2 Stadium Way in Lakewood, NJ. Friday 11-6, Saturday 10-6 and Sunday 10-5. Admission $10 (12 and under free). Go to jerseyboatexpo.com.

September 10. NJ Marine Fisheries Council Meeting
2026-04-24 08:00 - 17:00
Scheduled for 5 p.m. at the Bay Avenue Community Center, 775 E Bay Avenue in Manahawkin. For details call 609-292-7794.

August 17-21. The MidAtlantic Tournament
2026-04-24 08:00 - 17:00
The standard for big game fishing tournaments in terms of prize money, hospitality, and conservation. Captains meeting August 16. Contact South Jersey Tournaments at 609-884-0177 or visit southjerseytournaments.com.

August 17. Hook, Line, and Warriors Starfish Trip
2026-04-24 08:00 - 17:00
Presented by Hook, Line and Warriors for veterans and first responders, this 4-hour trip leaves at 1p.m. For details contact Capt. Frank W. Breakell at 609-425-9401.

August 15. 4th Annual Arrowhead Fluke Tournament
2026-04-24 08:00 - 17:00
Presented by the Jersey Coast Shark Anglers. Captains meeting on August 14 at the Arrowhead Inn on Rt. 88 in Brick. For details contact Rick Carroll at 732-773-3409 or Frank Ross at 732-856-2576. Visit jcsa.org.

August 10-15. 57th Annual White Marlin Invitational
2026-04-24 08:00 - 17:00
Presented by Beach Haven Marlin and Tuna Club, with captain’s choice two of four available fishing days. For details go to whitemarlininvitational.com.

August 10-13. Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council Meeting
2026-04-24 08:00 - 17:00
The Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council will meet at the Westin Philadelphia at 99 South 17th Street in Philadelphia, PA. For more information go to MAFMC.org.

August 8. Hook, Line, and Warriors Poverty Beach Surf Trip
2026-04-24 08:00 - 17:00
Presented by Hook, Line and Warriors for veterans and first responders starting at 6 a.m. For details contact Capt. Frank W. Breakell at 609-425-9401.

August 3-6. ASMFC Summer Meeting.
2026-04-24 08:00 - 17:00
The Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission (ASMFC) will hold their annual summer meeting at the Westin Crystal City, 1800 Richmond Highway, Arlington, VA. For details and webinar link go to ASMFC.org.

August 3-8. 53rd Annual White Marlin Open
2026-04-24 08:00 - 17:00
Held annually in Ocean City, MD the tournament awards prize money for catches of white marlin, blue marlin, tuna, wahoo, and dolphin. For details go to whitemarlinopen.com.

July 24-26. Cape May Marlin Tournament.
2026-04-24 08:00 - 17:00
Presented by South Jersey Marina and South Jersey Tournaments. Captains meeting on Thursday, July 23. Call 609-884-0177 or visit SouthJerseyTournaments.com.

July 18. JCSA Fluke Fever Tournament
2026-04-24 08:00 - 17:00
Presented by the Jersey Coast Shark Anglers. Captains meeting at 385 Herbertsville Rd. in Brick. For details contact Rick Carroll at 732-773-3409 or Frank Ross at 732-856-2576. Visit jcsa.org.

July 13. Hook, Line, and Warriors Starfish Trip
2026-04-24 08:00 - 17:00

July 12-18. Quest for the Ring Championship Week
2026-04-24 08:00 - 17:00
Coach Jimmy Johnson returns to Farley State Marina at the Golden Nugget in Atlantic City with a $1 million guaranteed purse on the offshore grounds. For details go to questfortheringac.com.

July 11. Hook, Line, and Warriors Poverty Beach Surf Trip
2026-04-24 08:00 - 17:00

July 10-12. The Mid Atlantic Kayak Open.
2026-04-24 08:00 - 17:00
New Jersey’s biggest kayak fishing tournament, with multiple qualifying species. Sign up at Great Bay at 955 Radio Rd. in Little Egg Harbor Twp. or visit tupperwarenavy.org.

July 9-11. South Jersey Yacht Sales Offshore Showdown
2026-04-24 08:00 - 17:00
Captains meeting to be held on Wednesday, July 8. For tournament details and registration call 609-884-0177 or visit southjerseytournaments.com.

July 9. NJ Marine Fisheries Council Meeting
2026-04-24 08:00 - 17:00

July 7-August 2. JCAA Heavy Hitters Fluke Tournament
2026-04-24 08:00 - 17:00
Presented by the Jersey Coast Anglers Association, get details at jcaa.org.

June 26. Hook, Line, and Warriors Starfish Trip.
2026-04-24 08:00 - 17:00

June 20. JCSA 1st Annual Thresher Tournament
2026-04-24 08:00 - 17:00
The Jersey Coast Shark Anglers put shark anglers back in the competition with door prizes and a mako release calcutta. Weigh-ins at Capt. Bill’s Landing on the Manasquan. For details go to jcsa.org.
