The Fisherman

June 18-22. School’s Out Tuna Tournament
2026-04-24 08:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York)
Presented by South Jersey Marina. Captains meeting is Wednesday, June 17; fish days are from Thursday to Sunday. Go to southjerseytournaments.com.

June 16-18. Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council Meeting
2026-04-24 08:00 - 17:00
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.

June 13-20. 6th Annual BHMTC Tuna Open.
2026-04-24 08:00 - 17:00
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.

June 13. Hook, Line, and Warriors Poverty Beach Surf Trip
2026-04-24 08:00 - 17:00
Presented by Hook, Line and Warriors for veterans and first responders starting at 6 a.m. For details contact Capt. Frank W. Breakell at 609-425-9401.

June 13. 3rd Annual Slack Tide Flounder Pounder Tournament
2026-04-24 08:00 - 17:00
Presented by Slack Tide Brewing Company and Boulevard Bait & Tackle in Ocean View. Call Cameron at Boulevard for details at 609-624-7637.

Grand Opening: Port Tackle Co.
2026-04-25
115 W Broadway, Port Jefferson, NY; Grand opening celebration including in-store specials, community engagement, and the launch of the Port Kids Fishing Club; More info at port-tackle.com.

Island Yacht 10-Year Anniversary Celebration
2026-04-25 - 2026-04-26
Island Yacht in Bohemia hosts a two-day anniversary event featuring free food, giveaways, and factory incentives on select boats including Everglades, Sailfish, World Cat, and Cutwater models. New boat buyers can also take advantage of a premium full-service VIP package valued at up to $20,000, including bottom paint, waxing and detailing, spring launch, haul-out, winter storage, and more. Island Yacht is located at 4720 Sunrise Highway in Bohemia. Info: www.islandyachtny.com
or (631) 991-7955.

Free Fishing Weekend in Rhode Island!
2026-05-02 00:01 - 2026-05-03 23:59
No license is required to fish in any of Rhode Island’s freshwater lakes, ponds and river on the weekend of May 2-3.

May 2. 9th Annual American Angler Classic Surf Fishing Tournament.
2026-05-02 07:00 - 13:00
Tournament runs from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. with registration starting at 6 a.m. at Bayview Park, 6805 Long Beach Blvd in Brant Beach. Go to Americananglerus.com or call Carl Hartmann at 201-481-4390.

May 2. 31st Annual BSC Fisherman's Flea Market.
2026-05-02 09:00 - 14:00
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
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.

Suffolk Marine Regulator Open House
2026-05-15 - 2026-05-17
The Regulator Open House will take place May 15–17, 2026 at Suffolk Marine, located at 45 Willow St, Babylon, NY 11702, offering a three-day opportunity to check out the latest Regulator models with factory incentives and limited-time spring deals. The event runs Friday, May 15 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday, May 16 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., and Sunday, May 17 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Attendees can step aboard a full lineup of boats, enjoy sea trials, and experience firsthand the legendary Regulator ride. Complimentary refreshments will be available throughout the event.

NYC Fishing Meet Up
2026-05-17 09:00 - 12:00
The NYC Fishing Meet Up Spring 2026, hosted by Bob Aquatic, is set for Sunday, May 17 from 9 a.m. to 12 noon at East River Park in Manhattan. This casual, non-official gathering invites anglers to fish for fun with a “shortest fish” prize of $100 cash. Participants will be fishing north of the Williamsburg Bridge up to the end of construction, around the green umbrellas and seating area across from the tennis courts, with access via the Delancey Street Bridge. Anglers are asked to bring their own gear and bait, and a valid fishing license is required for anyone age 16 and older. This is a laid-back meet-up designed to keep things simple and enjoyable—just show up, fish, and have fun.

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.

2nd Annual Great South Bay Poker Run
2026-05-30
The Great South Bay Poker Run returns for its second year on May 30th. For more details on the event, head over to gsbpokerrun.com.

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

Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council Meeting
2026-06-16 - 2026-06-18

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.
