The Fisherman

NJ Marine Fisheries Council Meeting
2024-05-09, 2024-05-09 08:00 - 17:00, 2024-06-11 (America/New_York) | Galloway Twp. Branch of the Atlantic Co. Library, 306 East Jimmie Leeds Road, Galloway, NJ, 08205, United States
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.

District 3 Boating Course
2024-05-09 09:30 - 10:00
America’s Boating Course, Great South Bay Squadron; Located at West Islip Library, 3 Higbie Lane at 9:30 a.m. Cost is $30. For details contact Michael Boland at (631) 290-8096 or bolandmichael123@gmail.com.

2024 Valhalla Flounder Open
2024-05-11
The Bass River Classic returns to Valhalla Yachting Center in New Gretna with awards ceremony at Breeze’s on the Bass River. Register online at 2024 Valhalla Flounder Open (regfox.com)

’24 StriperQuest
2024-05-16
Second annual Gray Fishtag Research event, a 100% catch and release tournament with prizes for most striped bass tagged. Benefits Gray Fishtag Research and the Northeast Striped Bass Study. Go to grayfishtagresearch.org/striper-quest.

Freeport Tuna Club Annual Fishing Flea Market
2024-05-18 08:00 - 15:00 | Freeport Tuna Club, 275 Hudson avenue, Freeport, NY, 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.

Governor's Cup Surf Fishing Tournament
2024-05-19
Annual surfcasting event at Island Beach State Park. Register by April 19 to save on adult registration fee and become eligible for additional prizes. Get details at njfishandwildlife.org or call 609-748-4347

Governor's Cup Surf Fishing Tournament
2024-05-19 | Island Beach State Park, 2401 Central Ave., Seaside Park, NJ, 08752, United States
Annual surfcasting event at Island Beach State Park. Register by April 19 to save on adult registration fee and become eligible for additional prizes. Get details at njfishandwildlife.org or call 609-748-4347.

5th Annual Raging Raymond Fluke Tournament
2024-06-01 - 2024-06-02 | American Legion Post 493, 420 Radio Rd, Little Egg Harbor Twp, NJ, 08087, United States
Captains meeting on May 31 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 sunrise Saturday through Sunday at 1 p.m. Call 609-845-7653.

New Jersey Free Fishing Day
2024-06-01
Since 2015, the NJ Division of Fish & Wildlife has offered two free fishing days each year when no freshwater license is required. In 2024 the first is June 1, the second is October 19. For details visit njfishandwildlife.com.

Surf Rats Ball Tournament
2024-06-01 00:00 - 2024-07-05 23:30
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.

Quest for the Ring Championship Week
2024-06-04 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.

Richie Addeo Fluke Tournament
2024-06-04 08:00 - 17:00
Presented by the Staten Island Tuna Club. For registration and tournament details call Chris Angelo Pignataro 917-440-6959 or visit situnaclub.com.

The Mid Atlantic Kayak Open
2024-06-07 - 2024-06-09
New Jersey’s biggest kayak fishing tournament, a two-day, multispecies event with $4K plus purse. A length-based tournament based on nine species, with captains meeting on June 7. For details visit tupperwarenavy.org.

Manhattan Cup C&R Striper Tournament
2024-06-07 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.

4th Annual BHMTC Tuna Open
2024-06-08 - 2024-06-15
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.

1st Annual Grand Slam Striper Tournament
2024-06-08 00:00 - 14:00
Located at Morgan and Company Marina, 363 Grove Ave, Patchogue, 11772. From 12 a.m. to 2 p.m. For more information call (631) 317-3990.

JCSA Bluefin Fever
2024-06-14 - 2024-06-16
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.

School’s Out Tuna Tournament
2024-06-19 - 2024-06-23
Presented by South Jersey Marina. Captains meeting is Wednesday, June 19; fish days are from Thursday to Sunday. Go to southjerseytournaments.com.

26th Annual “Brutus” Fluke Tournament
2024-06-22
Hosted by EHT Elks Lodge 2563 and Somers Pt. AMVETS Post 911. Contact Walter Gregory (Elks) 609-513-6219 or Fred Vineyard (AMVETS) 609-626-2675.

South Shore Invitational Charity Fishing Tournament
2024-06-22 06:00 - 15:30
Benefiting Catholic Health Good Samaritan Hospital. Located at Long Island Yacht Club. Shotgun start at 6 a.m. and weigh-in is 3:30 p.m. Captain’s meeting is at Captain Bill’s Restaurant on June 20th from 6 p.m.-10 p.m. For more information call or email Chrissy Valencia at 631-376-3333 or chrissy.valencia@chsli.org.

All Pro Fishing Duke of Fluke Tournament and Fair
2024-06-23 08:00 - 15:00 | Surfside 3 Marina, 778 S Wellwood Ave, Lindenhurst, 11757
General Entry is $45pp (Pro Members save 10%). For more Tournament Info visit allpronational.com/duke-of-fluke-fishing-tournament-fair. Sign up at Combs Bait & Tackle located at 74 Merrick Rd, Amityville, NY. Duke of Fluke is a PROUD Sponsor of Tunnel to Towers Foundation and Sarcoma Cancer Foundation.

JCAA Heavy Hitters Fluke Tournament
2024-07-01 - 2024-07-04
Presented by the Jersey Coast Anglers Association, with captain’s choice of fishing day. Get details at jcaa.org or call 732-506-6975.

MidAtlantic Blue Marlin Tournament
2024-07-04
Exclusive blue marlin tournament presented by South Jersey Tournaments is a winner-take-all, one-day event with multiple weigh stations. Call 609-884-0177 or visit SouthJerseyTournaments.com.

27th Annual Fishing Tournament & Family Fun Day
2024-07-06
American Legion Post 493 in Little Egg Harbor Township, with fluke and bluefish contest in the morning followed by family for BBQ in the afternoon. Go to sunshinefoundation.org/fishing-2024.

South Jersey Yacht Sales Offshore Showdown
2024-07-11 - 2024-07-13
Captains meeting to be held on Wednesday, July 10. For tournament details and registration call 609-884-0177 or visit southjerseytournaments.com.
