The Fisherman

Fluke Fishing w/ Capt. Erwin Heinrich
2023-08-02 | 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).

Great Gun Moriches Anglers Annual Fluke Tournament
2023-08-05 08:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York)
Sign up at Harts Cove Bait and Tackle by August 4th. $50 per angler entry Weigh in at Union Avenue Dock in Center Moriches by 5 p.m. Call (631) 878-7514 for more information.

Summer Family Fishing Clinic
2023-08-05 10:00 - 13:00
Located at Hempstead Lake State Park from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

50th Annual White Marlin Open
2023-08-07 - 2023-08-11
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.

Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council
2023-08-08 - 2023-08-11 | Westin Annapolis, 100 Westgate Circle, Annapolis, MD
Meeting scheduled to be held at Westin Annapolis at 100 Westgate Circle in Annapolis, MD. For meeting details go to MAFMC.org.

Freeport Tuna Club Fluke Shootout
2023-08-12 | Freeport Tuna Club, 275 Hudson avenue, Freeport, NY, 11520, United States
Captains meeting and sign up night before on August 11th at the club house from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. or any other Thursday at night before the tournament. $40 entry fee per angler for private boats. Boundaries are Debs Inlet, Jones Inlet to Fire Island. Must follow NYS DEC regulations. Weigh-Ins will be held at Freeport Tuna Club 275 Hudson avenue, Freeport NY,11520. Contact Adam at (516) 322-0030 or email freeporttunaclub@gmail.com.

24th Annual A.S.A.C. Youth Tournament
2023-08-12
Sanctioned by the Association of Surf Angling Clubs (ASAC) and open to youth age 5-17 in a surfcasting contest on the beach at Harvey Cedars. For entry information call 609-315-2368 or email RNMelvin@verizon.net.

FSOS 15th Annual Fluke Tournament
2023-08-12 | FSOS Headquarters, 815 16th Avenue, Belmar, NJ, 07719, United States
Presented by the Friendly Sons of the Shillelagh (FSOS) at the Jersey Shore. Captains meeting is August 11 at FSOS headquarters, 16th Avenue in Belmar. Email fsosfluke@gmail.com.

46th Annual Ocean City Marlin & Tuna Club Offshore Open
2023-08-13 - 2023-08-20
Captains meeting on August 13 with fishing days from Monday, August 14 through Saturday, August 19, with awards luncheon on Sunday, August 20. Download the registration form at ocmtc.com.

54th Annual White Marlin Invitational
2023-08-16 - 2023-08-19
Presented by Beach Haven Marlin and Tuna Club, with captain’s choice two of four available fishing days. For details go to thewmit.com.

Long Island Maritime Museum Seafood Festival
2023-08-19 - 2023-08-20 | Sayville Maritime Museum, 88 West Ave, West Sayville, NY, 11796
Features an array of local seafood, drinks and vendors and musical entertainment. Located at 88 West Avenue in West Sayville. General admission is $10. For more information visit www.limaritime.org/seafood-festival.

Ozarks 24th Annual Fluke Tournament / Greater Saltwater Open
2023-08-19
Early boat entry of $140 (four anglers) until August 11, $200 after. Captains meeting August 17, awards party on August 20; benefits Heroes on the Water. Call Rob at 609-516-4096 or visit OZARKGSO.com.

Captree State Park Snapper & Crab Derby
2023-08-19 08:00 - 2023-08-20 13:00 | Captree State Park, 3500 Ocean Pkwy, Bay Shore, 11706, United States
Held at Captree State Park to encourage children 16 years old and younger to discover and enjoy fishing. Age categories are as follows: 7 years old & younger; 8 – 12 years old; and 13 – 16 years old. Awards ceremony will begin at 1:30 p.m. each day. Fishing starts at 10 a.m. both days and registration is required.

The MidAtlantic Tournament
2023-08-20 - 2023-08-25
The standard for big game fishing tournaments in terms of prize money, hospitality, and conservation. Contact South Jersey Tournaments at 609-884-0177 or visit southjerseytournaments.com.

Jim Ryan Memorial Fluke Tournament
2023-08-26
Presented by the Staten Island Tuna Club. For info contact Guy Buono at 917-628-9079 or visit situnaclub.com.

Hooks For Hero’s Summer Fluke Slam
2023-08-26 08:00 - 17:00 | Scotty’s Fishing Station, 72 Bayside Dr, Point Lookout, NY, 11569, United States
Presented by Scotty’s Fishing Station. Captains meeting is on August 25. $40 entry fee for each angler. Tournament benefits Hooks For Heroes. Visit www.hooksforheroes.org for more information.

The Greatest Bluefish Tournament on Earth
2023-08-26 08:00 - 2023-08-27 17:00
Up to $40,000 in cash prizes. Grand prize of $25,000 for heaviest bluefish, 2nd place $7,500 and 3rd place $2,500. Cash prizes for 4th through 20th place. Port prize for heaviest fish at each participating weigh-in station in Connecticut and New York. The 2023 registration fee is $36. Register by calling 203-366-BLUE or apply in person at any one of the registration stations around the Sound in CT and NY. Registration includes a 2023 Greatest Bluefish Tournament t-shirt. To get a complete list of registration/weigh-in stations, FAQ’s, rules, or to register, visit bluefishtournament.com.

The 52nd Annual Green Harbor Club Giant Bluefin Tuna Tournament.
2023-08-31 08:00 - 2023-09-04 17:00
This three day tuna tournament will benefit The Dion Foundation (www.thedionfund.org) which seeks to help find cures for rare childhood diseases. The fishing days are August 31 and September 3 & 4. The entry fee is $250 per boat. To sign up or to get more info send an email to gianttunatournament@gmail.com or contact Debbie at 781-727-3667 or Frank at 781-727-3667 (call or text).

New Jersey Marine Fisheries Council
2023-09-07
Meets at Galloway Twp. Branch of the Atlantic Co. Library, 306 East Jimmie Leeds Rd. in Galloway, or Stafford Twp. Administrative Office Bldg. at 260 E. Bay Ave. in Manahawkin at 5 p.m. Call 609-748-2020 to confirm.

Korkers Cup Gathering of the Anglers
2023-09-07 00:00 - 2023-09-08 12:00
Event begins at midnight on Saturday and runs through 12 noon on Sunday. All fishing clubs in the interclub tournament are eligible to enter. There will be prizes from local tackle shops and a banquet awards dinner for the winning club. Send inquiries to info@surfcasters.org.

Generations Bass Tournament
2023-09-07 08:00 - 17:00
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 10th. 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.

Montauk Fall Run Castoberfest Casting Demo
2023-09-07 08:00 - 17:00
Located at the Montauk Lake Club, 211 E Lake Dr, Montauk, NY 11954 from 2 to 7 p.m. Sage fly fishing presents a day of rod demos. Montauk Brewing is providing refreshments and North Fork Iron Works will host the BBQ. A Sage R8 rod will be raffled off along with other prizes.

Ike Foundation Youth Tournament Trail at Newton Lake
2023-09-09
Mike Iaconelli’s “Ike Foundation” has created a tournament trail to specifically target youth ranging in ages from 8-13 and 14-18 (must be in school). Register for this Haddon Twp. event at theikefoundation.org.

60th Annual H.W. Shaner Tournament
2023-09-09
Sanctioned by the Association of Surf Angling Clubs (ASAC) and open to teams and individuals on the beach at Avalon. For entry information contact Lynda Greaves at 609-214-0939 or via email at lgreaves68@comcast.net.

Captree Dockside Family Festival
2023-09-09 08:00 - 17:00 | Captree State Park, 3500 Ocean Pkwy, Bay Shore, 11706, United States
This festival offers fun for the entire family! Adults can enjoy live music as well as a variety of merchandise and food vendors. Activities for children include a boat ride around the bay, interactive pirate show, pony rides, magic show, and much more! All activities are free. This event is sponsored by the Natural Heritage Trust and the Long Island State Park Region. For more information please call (631) 669-0449.

Town of Oyster Bay Waterfront Festival
2023-09-10 08:00 - 17:00 | Tobay Beach Marina
Hosted by Town of Oyster Bay and Supervisor Joseph Saladino at Tobay Beach Marina from noon to 4 p.m. Free concert featuring Jimmy Kenny and the Pirate Beach Band, marine and outdoor exhibits, snapper fishing, arts & crafts, police boat demos and much more. Rain date Sunday, September 17. For more information, call 516-797-4121 or go to www.oysterbaytown.com.

The Newport International Boat Show
2023-09-14 08:00 - 2023-09-17 17:00 | Commercial Wharf, Thames Street, Newport, RI
At the Newport Yachting Center on Commercial Wharf in Newport, RI and spilling over into Old Port Marine, Bannister’s Wharf, Bowen’s Warf and Market Square. Admission is $33 for adults 13 and over (children under 12 are FREE). Buy your tickets in advance and save $2. Those who would like a preview can buy a $40 ticket to get in on Thursday. Show hours are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily, (5 p.m. close on Sunday). For more information please visit www.newportboatshow.com.

5th Annual American Angler Surf Fishing Tournament
2023-09-16
Surfcasters only event on Long Beach Island open to teams and Individuals. For details contact Carl Hartmann at 201-481-4390 or cfishigotu@aol.com.

Women's Fishing Expo
2023-09-16 10:00 - 14:00
Located at Connetquot River State Park Preserve from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Expo activities begin at 10 a.m. and are free of charge. Spots are limited, and pre-registration is required. For more information, or to register, call the DEC’s I FISH NY Program at (631) 444-0283, or email fwfish1@dec.ny.gov with the subject title ‘Women’s Fishing Expo.’
