The Fisherman

May 2. 31st Annual BSC Fisherman's Flea Market.
2026-05-02 09:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York)
Berkeley Striper Club’s annual outdoor tackle flea market from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Marina Park (J Street) in Seaside Park, across from Grumpys Tackle. For details email bscfishingfleamarket@gmail.com.

Atlantic Boats, Inc. Open House Sales Event & Demo Day
2026-05-02 09:00 - 15:00 | Atlantic Boats, 2820 Cranberry Highway, Wareham, MA
This one-day-only show features big boat show savings, manufacturer reps, and in-water demos. At Atlantic Boats 2820 Cranberry Highway, Wareham, MA and Stonebridge Marina, 5 East Boulevard, Onset, MA from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. For more information visit AtlanticBoats.com.

Snug Harbor Marina Used Tackle Sale.
2026-05-02 09:00 - 2026-05-03 16:00 | Snug Harbor Marina, 410 Gooseberry Rd, South Kingstown, RI
Whether you’re looking to upgrade your gear without breaking the bank or you just want to poke around and look for deals, this an event you don’t want to miss. If you have tackle you’d like to sell, bring it to the shop at least one week prior to the sale! The event runs 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday and 6 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday. For more info call the shop (401-783-7766) or find the shop on Facebook.

ASMFC Spring Meeting
2026-05-04 - 2026-05-07
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.

NJ Marine Fisheries Council Meeting
2026-05-07, 2026-07-09
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.

JCSA 2nd Annual Catch & Release Striper Fever
2026-05-09 - 2026-05-17
Presented by the Jersey Coast Shark Anglers with captains meeting at club headquarters located at 385 Herbertsville Road in Brick Township on May 8. A “pick your day” tournament; for details go to jcsa.org.

Free Fishing Day in Connecticut
2026-05-09 00:01 - 23:59
No fishing license will be required in any of Connecticut’s freshwater lakes, rivers and streams, get out there and enjoy all the amazing fishing the Nutmeg State has to offer!

Surfland Bait & Tackle Surfcasting Demo Day.
2026-05-09 09:00 - 13:00 | surfland Bait and Tackle, 30 Plum Island Blvd, Newbury, Massachusetts
DATE CHANGED Sponsored by St. Croix Rods, Van Staal and Penn Reels, at this special event industry reps and Surfland Bait & Tackle will have surf rods and reels laid out and ready to test—this really is the best way to ensure that you purchase the perfect combo for your casting style. There will also be in-store specials, plug builders, free swag and more! The event runs 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Surfland Bait and Tackle, 30 Plum Island Blvd. Newbury, MA.

Phishphinders Friends & Family Fishing Trip
2026-05-27 06:00 - 13:00
PhishPhinders kicks off its 2026 Friends & Family Series aboard the Finchaser out of Greenport. A school holiday makes this a family-friendly trip ideal for kids. Sail time is 6 a.m., fishing until about 1 p.m. Cost is $145 per person, all-inclusive (fare, tip, pool, rod rental, fish cleaning). Giveaways and raffles aboard. Space is limited. Contact Capt. Garrett Weir or PhishPhinders via Instagram to reserve.

Fishin’ For The Mission22 Spring Sea Bass Tournament.
2026-05-29 06:00 - 2026-05-31 17:00
This family sea bass tournament is confined to Massachusetts waters and will benefit the Mission22 charity, a non-profit that helps veterans in crisis. There are several tiers of entry from the $20 junior angler, to the $100 adult entry—the heaviest fish takes home $3000, second place nets $1500, third gets $750 and there are many more prizes. Please visit www.fishingforthemission22.org for more information.

Surf Rats Ball Tournament
2026-06-01 - 2026-06-30
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.

Manhattan Cup C&R Striper Tournament
2026-06-05
New York City’s exclusive catch and release striped bass contest benefits service veterans and the Fisheries Conservation Trust. Visit manhattancup.com.

June 6-7. NJSFSC Jamboree.
2026-06-06 08:00 - 2026-06-07 17:00
Presented by the New Jersey State Federation of Sportsmen’s Clubs (NJFSC) from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Griffin & Howe at Hudson Farm, 270 Stanhope Road in Andover. For details visit njsfsc.org.

Quest for the Ring Championship Week
2026-06-12 - 2026-06-18
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.

6th Annual BHMTC Tuna Open
2026-06-13 - 2026-06-20
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. Go to tunaopen.com.

Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council Meeting
2026-06-16 - 2026-06-18
The Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council will meet at the Sheraton Suites Old Town Alexandria on 801 North Saint Asaph Street in Alexandria, VA. For more information go to MAFMC.org.

JCSA 1st Annual Thresher Tournament
2026-06-20
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.

Little Big Fishing Tournament
2026-06-25 05:00 - 16:00
Put on by E.J. Jaxtimer Builder, Inc. this charitable tournament benefits the Big Brothers Big Sisters of Cape Cod. With up to 35 boats and more than 175 anglers of all ages expected, the Little Big Fishing Tournament, might not be so little anymore! The cost is $350 per boat and food will be provided by Baxter’s Fish and Chips! For more information please visit www.jaxtimer.com/thelittlebigfishingtournament.

Great Gun Anglers Offshore/Inshore Tournament
2026-06-27
The Great Gun Anglers host their annual Offshore/Inshore Tournament with a captains meeting set for June 26 at 7 p.m. at Rock Hill Country Club. The meeting will include raffles and door prizes. Tournament fishing takes place June 27 with two divisions: Inshore ($100 per boat) and Offshore ($300 per boat). Calcutta options will be available. For more information, call Frank at 516-779-9355.

Valley Stream Fishing Weekend
2026-06-27 10:00 - 2026-06-28 16:00
Participate in a free beginner’s fishing clinic hosted by NYSDEC at Arthur Hendrickson Park in Valley Stream, Nassau County on Saturday, 6/29 and Sunday, 6/30 from 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. For more information and to pre-register, email the NYSDEC Region 1 Fisheries Office at fwfish1@dec.ny.gov, 631-444-0280.

Town of Islip Public Freshwater Clinic
2026-07-16 17:30 - 19:30, 2026-07-30 17:30 - 19:00
Parks, Recreation & Cultural Affairs alongside NYSDEC will be hosting a free fishing Clinic located at Knapps Lake at Brookwood Hall, East Islip from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Loaner poles and bait will be provided. Only 25 are spots are available per session. Preregistration required, call (631) 224-5430.

JCSA Fluke Fever Tournament
2026-07-18
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.

Freedom to Fish Lynn Fishing Derby
2026-07-18 08:00 - 15:00 | Blossom Street Pier, 379 Blossom St, Lynn, MA
A day-long fishing derby and luncheon to say thank you to Veterans of Lynn and the surrounding communities. The fishing derby will be held in Lynn’s beautiful harbor and culminating at the Blossom Street ferry site where there will be a weigh-in and cook-out. For more information or to sign up, please follow “freedomfishlynn” on Facebook or call 781-581-9399.

Great Gun Moriches Anglers Take a Vet Fishing
2026-07-25
Vets will be treated to a day of fishing with all bait, tackle, and boats supplied by the club and local volunteers followed by a barbecue. Registration for veterans will begin at the Union Avenue Dock in Center Moriches at 8 a.m. on July 25th. For more information call (631) 813-8663.

Block Island Inshore Fishing Tournament
2026-07-25 05:00 - 2026-07-26 12:00 | Block Island FishWorks, Ocean Ave, New Shoreham, RI, United States
Compete in the expanded field of nine inshore species categories, bonito, false albacore, bluefin tuna, yellowfin tuna, mahi, striped bass, bluefish, black sea bass and fluke—the albie, striper and bluefish categories will be catch-photo-release only. There are also prize categories for youth, shore, fly, team achievements and even for the best wind farm photo. With over $10,000 in prizes, you don’t want to miss this one. Visit www.sandypointco.com for more information.

ASMFC Summer Meeting
2026-08-03 - 2026-08-06
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.

53rd Annual White Marlin Open
2026-08-03 - 2026-08-08
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.

Great Gun Anglers Fluke Tournament
2026-08-08
The Great Gun Anglers Fluke Tournament is set for August 8 and will be held rain or shine. Weigh-in will take place at Union Avenue Dock. Entry fee is $75 per boat. Additional details are expected soon. For more information, contact John at 631-879-2809.
