22nd Annual LBI Spring Derby
2024-04-06 - 2024-06-23
Formerly Simply Bassin’ a bluefish division was added in 2018 to this LBI-wide surfcasting event. Entry is $20 at Fisherman’s Headquarters, Surf City Bait & Tackle or Jingles Bait and Tackle. Visit LBISFC.com.

3rd Annual Bill Couch Memorial Tournament
2024-04-06 - 2024-04-12
A catch and release striper tournament presented by the Cape Atlantic Striper Club with memorial banquet to be held on April 13. For details go to capeatlanticstriperclubllc.com.

SRSA Kids “Opening Day” Trout Tournament
2024-04-06
Annual opening day event for kids 15 and under presented by the Shark River Surf Anglers at Spring Lake from 8 a.m. until 1:30 p.m. Visit sharkriversurfanglers.com for more information.

NJ & PA Trout Opener
2024-04-06
A valid fishing license and trout stamp are required; for NJ license and stamp info go to njfishandwildlife.com, while in PA it’s fishandboat.com.

Saltwater Edge Striper Kickoff
2024-04-06 | The Saltwater Edge, 1315 West Main Rd., Middletown, RI
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 awesome sales in the store and food trucks for your enjoyment. Visit www.saltwateredge.com for more details.

PA Trout Opener
2024-04-06
The statewide opening of Pennsylvania’s 2024 statewide trout season is 8 a.m. For licensing and regulations go to fishandboat.com.

SRSA Kids “Opening Day” Trout Tournament
2024-04-06 | Divine Park, 801 West Lake Drive, Spring Lake, NJ, 07762, United States
April 6 Annual opening day event for kids 15 and under presented by the Shark River Surf Anglers at Spring Lake from 8 a.m. until 1:30 p.m. Visit sharkriversurfanglers.com for more information.

NJ Trout Opener
2024-04-06
A valid fishing license and trout stamp are required to fish for or possess trout and salmon for all anglers 16 and over, and residents under 70 (no stamp required for residents 70 and over). Get license and stamp at njfishandwildlife.com.

Fisherman Flea Market
2024-04-07 09:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | Port Jefferson Moose Lodge, 37 Crystal Brook Hollow Rd, Mt Sinai, 11766
Located at the Port Jefferson Moose Lodge, 37 Crystal Brook Hollow Rd, Mt Sinai, NY from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Over 40 tables of fishing related items new and used with one on one expert talks, door prizes and one on one with local fishing experts. For more information visit portjeffersonfishingfleamarket.com.

Fisherman Flea Market
2024-04-07 09:00 - 16:00 | Port Jefferson Moose Lodge, 37 Crystal Brook Hollow Rd, Mt Sinai, 11766
Located at the Port Jefferson Moose Lodge, 37 Crystal Brook Hollow Rd, Mt Sinai, NY from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Over 40 tables of fishing related items new and used with one on one expert talks, door prizes and one on one with local fishing experts. For more information visit portjeffersonfishingfleamarket.com.

NJBBA Beach Driving Clinic
2024-04-10
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.

Bay Bridge Boat Show
2024-04-12 - 2024-04-14
Held in Stevensville, MD along the Chesapeake from noon until 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, 10 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday. Get discount tickets online at annapolisboatshows.com.

Rhode Island Opening Day of Trout Season
2024-04-13
As of the second Saturday in April each year, trout season opens in Rhode Island. The daily creel limit is 5 fish per angler with a minimum size of 8 inches. For more information please visit www.dem.ri.gov.

Connecticut Trout Harvest Season Begins
2024-04-13
As of 6 a.m. on April 13, 2024 anglers may harvest trout from stocked rivers and lakes that don’t fall under special regulations (check DEEP website). The limit is five (5) trout per angler with no minimum size. . For more information please visit www.portal.ct.gov/DEEP.

Belmont Lake Spring Fishing Festival
2024-04-13 10:00 - 16:00 | Belmont Lake State Park, 625 Belmont Ave, West Babylon, 11704, United States
Located at Belmont Lake State Park from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. 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.

District 3 Advanced Class
2024-04-16 18:30 - 19:00
Boat handling, Great South Bay Squadron; Located at West Islip Library, 3 Higbie Lane at 6:30 p.m. Cost is $120. For details contact Jeanne Braun at (646) 404-0888 or jbraun101@gmail.com.

18th Annual Landisville Gunning Club White Perch Tournament
2024-04-20
With $1,750 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.

J&B Tackle’s Used Tackle Sale
2024-04-20 | J&B Tackle, 25 Smith Ave, Niantic, CT, 06357, United States
A popular recurring event at J&B, their used tackle sales are a great place to find good deals on fishing equipment. The event runs 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and you never know what you might find there. If you have something to sell, bring it by the shop ASAP so they can process the item and put it up for sale. Please DO NOT bring used tackle on the day of the sale. For more information please visit www.jbtackle.com.

2024 Coastal Kayak Clash
2024-05-01 - 2024-11-30
https://www.thefisherman.com/2024-coastal-kayak-clash/

The Fisherman Dream Boat Fishing Challenge
2024-05-01 - 2024-11-30
Subscribe to The Fisherman, catch and weigh-in qualifying fish from eight eligible species and you could win the Grand Prize of a ’24 Steiger Craft. Go to TheFisherman.com
Learn More: .https://www.thefisherman.com/category/dream-boat/

NJ Fluke Season Opens
2024-05-04
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.

29th Annual BSC Fisherman's Flea Market
2024-05-04
Berkeley Striper Club’s annual outdoor tackle flea market from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Marina Park (J Street) in Seaside Park, across from Grumpys Tackle. For details email bscfishingfleamarket@gmail.com.

29th Annual BSC Fisherman's Flea Market
2024-05-04 | Grumpys Tackle, 906 NE Central Ave, Seaside Park, NJ, 08752, United States

NJ Marine Fisheries Council Meeting
2024-05-09, 2024-05-09 08:00 - 17:00 | 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.
