Fred Golofaro Memorial Montauk Surf Fishing Classic
2024-09-27 09:00 - 2024-09-29 12:00 (America/New_York)
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.

United States Powerboat Show
2024-10-03 - 2024-10-06 | City Dock at Annapolis, Dock St., Annapolis, MD, 21401
Held at the City Dock at Annapolis, MD, 10 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday. Discount tickets at annapolisboatshows.com.

Annual Tobay Beach Boat Show
2024-10-04 12:00 - 2024-10-06 18:00
At Tobay Beach Marina East of Jones Beach on Ocean Parkway for 3 days. Hours are noon to 6 p.m., Friday and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Saturday and Sunday. Exclusive boat show discounts, special dealer incentives and on the spot financing. Hundreds of new and used boats, marine electronics, inboard and outboard engines, repowers, inflatable boats, food, drinks and live music. Tickets $15 adults and children 12 and under are free. For more info call (631) 947-6581.

47th Annual Tobay Beach Boat Show
2024-10-04 12:00 - 2024-10-06 18:00

The 76th Annual Long Beach Island Fishing Club Tournament
2024-10-05
Sanctioned by the Association of Surf Angling Clubs (ASAC) and open to teams and individuals in Harvey Cedars. For details contact Barry Forgeng at 215-990-7660 or BForg001@gmail.com.

70th Annual LBI Surf Fishing Classic
2024-10-05 - 2024-12-08
Nine-week surfcasters tournament with daily, weekly, segment and grand prize awards (striped bass, bluefish, kingfish, redfish and tautog). Stop by a participating LBI tackle shop or visit lbisfc.com.

American Angler Surf Fishing Tournament
2024-10-06
Surfcasters only event in Seaside Park, open to teams and Individuals. For details contact Carl Hartmann at 201-481-4390 or cfishigotu@aol.com.

Hempstead Lake Fall Family Fishing Festival
2024-10-10 10:00 - 16:00, 2024-10-19 10:00 - 16:00
Located at Hempstead 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 “Fall Fling” casting contest.

Twin Lights Cup Striper Tournament
2024-10-11
Out of Bahr’s Landing supporting the Monmouth County Mental Health Association. Captains meeting 7 p.m. Oct. 10, hybrid or in-person at 731 River Road, in Fair Haven. For details visit thetwinlightscup.com.

6th Annual Barrier Island Beach Brawl
2024-10-11 - 2024-10-12
Presented by Nick Honachefsky of the Saltwater Underground, two-day surfcasting event from Point to IBSP, based out of Playa Bowls and Crabs Claw Inn in Lavallette with $45 entry. Go to saltwaterunderground.com.

The Tightlined Slam Western Sound Tournament
2024-10-11 06:00 - 2024-10-13 17:00
With a mission of spreading a message of fisheries conservation, the Tightlined Slam Tournament Series are non-profit events that support the American Saltwater Guides Association and the Save A Million Bass organization. There are nine prize categories with striped bass, bluefish and hardtails (false albacore, bonito, Spanish mackerel) filling out the species categories in fly and spin, a slam category and a team category. Cost is $750 per boat. For more information visit www.tightlinedslam.com.

7th Annual Merchantville Fishing Club Surf Fishing Tournament
2024-10-12
Sanctioned by the Association of Surf Angling Clubs (ASAC) and open to teams and individuals on LBI. For entry information contact Gene Aikens at 609-440-6994 or fishnut1965@yahoo.com.

Rhode Island Tog Classic
2024-10-13 | Portuguese American Citizens Club, 35 Power St, Portsmouth, RI, United States
Put on by the AnglerCatch App and Crafty One Customs in Portsmouth, RI. A one day shootout with all proceeds donated to charity. The cost is $100 per angler. The awards ceremony and HUGE raffle will be held at the Portuguese American Citizens Club, in Portsmouth, RI; please visit www.ritogclassic.com for tournament details, signups and other ways to support the cause.

Atlantic County Surf Fishing Derby
2024-10-14 - 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.

Mr Poseidon's 4th Annual 3-Day Montauk Striper Challenge
2024-10-17 - 2024-10-19
A catch and release only striper tournament located in Montauk Lower Lot. Over 10 prizes and side challenges during the event. For details on how to compete or more call Mr. Poseidon at (917) 567-3105

6th Annual American Angler Surf Fishing Tournament
2024-10-19
Surfcasters only event on LBI, sanctioned by Association of Surf Angling Clubs (ASAC), open to teams and Individuals. For details contact Carl Hartmann at 201-481-4390 or cfishigotu@aol.com.

SITC Bobby Tosto Blackfish Tournament
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.

New Jersey Free Fishing Day
2024-10-19
Beginning in 2015, the NJ Division of Fish & Wildlife has offered spring and fall Free Fishing Days when no freshwater license is required. For details visit njfishandwildlife.com.

ASMFC Annual Meeting
2024-10-21 - 2024-10-24
The Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission (ASMFC) will hold their 82nd Annual Meeting at the Westin Annapolis at 100 Westgate Circle in Annapolis, MD. For details go to ASMFC.org.

Hi-Mar Striper Club’s Bob Kamienski Memorial
2024-10-25 - 2024-10-27
A 40-hour “catch and release” striper tournament with $5,000 in cash and prizes. Captains meeting at 6 p.m. at American Legion Post 338 in Leonardo. Go to Hi-Mar.com.

Fred Golofaro Memorial South Shore Fishing Classic
2024-10-25 09:00 - 2024-10-27 12:00
Sponsored by Long Island State Parks, The Fisherman and Captree Bait and Tackle; Cash and tackle prizes for the three largest bluefish and released striped bass. Entry fee is $20. Awards ceremony at Captree State Park at 12:30 p.m. on Sunday, October 27. For more info, call 631-321-3510.

NJBBA Presidents Cup
2024-11-02
Open to NJBBA members in good standing. Sign-up from 6 a.m. to 7 a.m. in rear parking lot at IBSP Area 7. More details including registration information can be found at njbba.org.

2nd Annual JCSA Catch & Release Striper Fever
2024-11-02 - 2024-11-09
Presented by the Jersey Coast Shark Anglers with captains meeting at club headquarters located at 385 Herbertsville Road in Brick Township. A “pick your day” tournament; for details go to jcsa.org.

Riverview Striped Bass Tournament
2024-11-05 06:30 - 15:00 | The View, 3 Consuelo Pl, Oakdale, NY, 11769, United States
Sponsored by The View Restaurant and Lessings Inc. Register at captains meeting, 6 p.m. Monday, November 4 at The View Restaurant in Oakdale. Awards dinner follows final weigh-in. For more info, call tournament director Jimmy Hahn at 631-589-2694.

Great Gun Moriches Anglers Casey Mehlinger Striped Bass Tournament
2024-11-06 06:30 - 2024-11-10 12:00
Entry fee is $60 per angler. All weigh-ins by 12 noon on the 10th at Harts Cove B&T. BBQ and awards will be at same location. Captains meeting and sign up is November 6th at 7 p.m. at the Rock Hill Country Club 105 Clancy Rd, Manorville, NY 11949. For additional information contact Hank at (631) 878-7515.

NJ Marine Fisheries Council Meeting
2024-11-07 | 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.
