The Fisherman

The 2024 Nantucket Inshore Classic
2024-09-08 06:00 - 2024-10-12 17:00 (America/New_York)
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.

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
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.
