The Fisherman

Long Island Maritime Museum Seafood Festival
2024-08-24 - 2024-08-25
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.

The Greatest Bluefish Tournament on Earth
2024-08-24 - 2024-08-25
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 2024 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 2024 Greatest Bluefish Tournament t-shirt. To get a complete list of registration/weigh-in stations, FAQ’s, rules, or to register, visit bluefishtournament.com.

40th Annual Atlantic City In-Water Boat Show
2024-09-05 - 2024-09-08 | Farley State Marina, 600 Huron Ave, Atlantic City, NJ, 08401, United States
Held on-water at Farley State Marina from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. every day. Admission is $22 for adults, children 12 and under admitted free. Go to acinwaterboatshow.com.

NJ Marine Fisheries Council Meeting
2024-09-05 | Stafford Twp. Administrative Office Building, 260 E. Bay Ave.
Scheduled for 5 p.m. at the Atlantic County Library at 306 E. Jimmie Leeds Road in Galloway Township. Call 609-748-2020 to confirm date and time of meeting.

55th Annual Surf Fishing Tournament at North Wildwood
2024-09-06 - 2024-09-08
Presented by the North Wildwood Recreation Department from 7-5 on Friday and Saturday, ending at 11 a.m. on Sunday. Register at the Gazebo on 3rd and JFK Boulevard. For details call 609-522-2955.

Scotty’s Offshore Shootout
2024-09-06 - 2024-09-29
New for 2024 is our Offshore Tournament, teams will choose their fishing days out of the flexible fishing window and battle it out to see who is the best in the deep. 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.

Captree Dockside Festival
2024-09-07
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.

Riptide Fall Striped Bass Derby
2024-09-07 - 2024-12-08
Surf tournament on the beaches of Brigantine with prizes for striped bass, bluefish, kingfish and tautog. Get details at Riptide Bait and Tackle in Brigantine; call 609-264-0440.

Ike Foundation Youth Tournament Trail at Cooper River Park
2024-09-07
Mike Iaconelli’s “Ike Foundation” has created a tournament trail to specifically target youth ranging in ages from 8-13 and 14-18. Register for this Pennsauken Twp. event at theikefoundation.org.

Riverhead Snapper Derby
2024-09-07 09:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York)
On-site registration will begin at the Town Dock at Ammann Park at 10:00 a.m. Fees are $10 for the youth division and $20 for the adult division. For more information please call Doris Strange at (631) 727-3200.

The 2024 Nantucket Inshore Classic
2024-09-08 06:00 - 2024-10-12 17:00
The 2024 Nantucket Inshore Classic, hosted by the Nantucket Anglers’ Club. For more information, please visit www.nantucketanglersclub.com.

Brookhaven Town / MSA Annual Keith Romaine Snapper Derby
2024-09-08 11:00 - 15:00
Takes place from 11-3 p.m. at Union Ave Dock in Center Moriches. Hosted by the Montauk Surfcasters Association.

Town of Oyster Bay Waterfront Festival
2024-09-08 12:00 - 16:00
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 14. For more information, call 516-797-4121 or go to www.oysterbaytown.com.

SITC Bobby Tosto Blackfish Tournament
2024-09-09 - 2024-10-19
Tautog tournament presented by the Staten Island Tuna Club. For details call Angelo Pignataro at 917-440-6959 or visit situnaclub.com.

Great Gun Moriches Anglers 2nd Annual Chet Wilcox Memorial Fluke Tournament
2024-09-09 06:00 - 15:00
Cost is $60 per angler. Tournament times are 6 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sign up is at Harts Cove Bait and Tackle or Shark Bait and Tackle. Call 631-879-2809 for more info.

Newport International Boat Show
2024-09-12 08:00 - 2024-09-15 17:00 | 1 Bellevue Ave, Newport, RI 02840, 1 Bellevue Ave., Newport,, RI, 02840
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.

28th Annual NJBBA Children's Surf Fishing Tournament
2024-09-14
Presented annually by the New Jersey Beach Buggy Association at Island Beach. Registration starts at 7:30 a.m. at OBA-1 (first swimming area) Contact Ken Hollins at njbbawebmaster@gmail.com.

Women's Fishing Expo
2024-09-14 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.’

The 79th Annual Martha’s Vineyard Striped Bass & Bluefish Derby
2024-09-15 06:00 - 2024-10-19 17:00
Be a part of the long-standing tradition that is “The Derby”, and bring home some great prizes! Registration begins August 15. For more information, please visit www.mvderby.com.

The Progressive® Norwalk Boat Show
2024-09-19 08:00 - 2024-09-22 17:00 | Norwalk Cove Marina, 48 Calf Pasture Beach Rd., Nowalk, CT, 06855
Located at Norwalk Cove Marina in Norwalk, CT right on Calf Pasture Beach Road with FREE parking! Tickets are $18 in advance or $20 the day of the show, children 12 and under are FREE. Open 10 to 7 daily, 10 to 5 on Sunday, for more information visit www.boatshownorwalk.com.

55th Annual Ocean City Fishing Club Surf Fishing Tournament
2024-09-21
Association of Surf Angling Clubs (ASAC) event open to teams and individuals at Ocean City. For entry information contact Ed Parkinson at 215-680-6652 or eparkinson718@gmail.com.

Atlantic County Surf Fishing Derby
2024-09-23 - 2024-11-24
AKA, the Pat Erdman Memorial Tournament for stripers, bluefish, tautog, kingfish and sheepshead from Brigantine Inlet to Longport. Registration and weigh-in at Ray Scott’s Dock in Margate. Email ed@steelfinangling.com.

The Fisherman Surf/Inshore/Offshore Fishing Show
2024-09-26 17:00 - 22:00 | Huntington Hilton, 598 Broadhollow Rd, Melville, 11747, United States
The Fisherman’s Surf, Inshore, offshore Consumer Show and Seminar event on SEPT. 26
The Fisherman Magazine’s giant Fishing Tackle and Seminar show will once again be held at the Huntington Hilton Thursday, at 5 p.m., September 26st (598 Broadhollow Rd., Melville, NY). The 2024 show will be covering inshore and offshore fishing as well as Northeast surfcasting which is what the event has traditionally spotlighted.

Free with admission is a seat at eight exclusive seminars from Long Island’s greatest fishing authorities covering surf, offshore, light tackle, inshore and travel. Learn from the best anglers on our seminar schedule. Lineup includes Crazy Alberto Knie, Matt Broderick, Capt. John Paduano, Dave Anderson, Bill Wetzel, John Skinner, Comanche Surfcasting, Jenni Ackerman and John Raguso.
On the show floor you will come across over a hundred tables that will feature local shops, plug makers, organizations, groups, clothing companies and national manufacturers. It’s a great place to pick up some new gear while also checking out what’s in the pipeline for 2025 release.
Doors open at 5 p.m. this year, an hour earlier than last year’s event and will run through 10 p.m. The first 600 attendees through the door will receive a goody bag filled with tackle, along with a raffle ticket that can win you some great prizes at the big raffle during the night; the earlier you arrive, the more variety you’ll find in your goody bag. (see The Fisherman Show ad in this issue to see what’s in or goody bags). The goody bag sponsors this year include: Mustad, Yo-Zuri, Berkley, Owner Hooks, Tin Man Teasers, Spro, Nautical School, Tsunami, Fishbites, Al Gags and more.
Tickets are $20 for adults; $15 for children 16 and under.
For more information, or to exhibit at the show call 631-345-5200 or visit TheFisherman.com.

Korkers Cup Challenge
2024-09-27 - 2024-09-28
Hosted by Montauk Surfcasters Association, the surfcasting tournament returns for the fall of 2024 at Montauk Point State Park. For more information on participation and rule please contact MSA@Surfcasters.org.

4th Annual Fall Fishing Showdown
2024-09-27 - 2024-09-28, 2024-09-27 08:00 - 2024-09-28 17:00
A weekend of friendly competition, fabulous events, and fun, all for the benefit of your community hospital. A Captain’s Huddle kicks the weekend off, followed by the Tournament on Saturday and a Lobster Bash at Port of Egypt that evening. Cash prizes awarded to the top 3 stripers and top 3 blues. For more information visit elihfoundation.org/event/annual-fall-fishing-showdown.

Fred Golofaro Memorial Montauk Surf Fishing Classic
2024-09-27 09:00 - 2024-09-29 12:00
Sponsored by Long Island State Parks, The Fisherman and Montauk Anglers Club. Cash and tackle prizes for the three largest bluefish and released striped bass. Entry fee is $20. Awards ceremony at Montauk State Park at 12:30 p.m. on Sunday, September 29. For more info, call 631-321-3510.

69th Annual Pennsauken Surf Fishing Club Tournament
2024-09-28
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.

NJ Black Sea Bass Reopens
2024-10-01
From October 1-31, New Jersey’s black sea bass fall season runs with a 12-1/2-inch size limit and 10 fish bag. From November 1 through December 31, it’s a 15-fish bag with the same 12-1/2-inch size limit.

Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council
2024-10-03 - 2024-10-05
Meeting scheduled to be held at Hyatt Place Dewey Beach at 1301 Coastal Highway in Dewey Beach, DE. For meeting details go to MAFMC.org.
