The Fisherman

October 7-8. 4th Annual Barrier Island Beach Brawl.
2022-10-07 - 2022-10-08 | New Jersey
Presented by Nick Honachefsky of the Saltwater Underground, two-day surf contest from Point Pleasant to Island Beach. Based out of Playa Bowls and Crabs Claw Inn in Lavallette with $45 entry. Go to saltwaterunderground.com.

October 6-9. United States Powerboat Show.
2022-10-06 10:00 - 2022-10-09 18:30 (America/New_York) | 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. General admission is $22 for adults, $10 for children 7-12 (6 and under are free). Discount tickets at annapolisboatshows.com.

October 8-December 11. 68th Annual LBI Surf Fishing Classic.
2022-10-06 08:00 - 17:00 | New Jersey
Expanded to nine weeks, features daily, weekly, segment and grand prize awards. Prizes awarded for striped bass, bluefish, kingfish, redfish and tautog. Stop by a participating LBI tackle shop or visit www.lbift.com.

October 16. - 4th Annual American Angler Classic Surf Fishing Tournament
2022-10-06 08:00 - 17:00 | New Jersey
An individual (friends and family) tournament located in Seaside Park, open to the public. Go to AmericanAnglerus.com to download the application or call Carl Hartmann at 201-481-4390.

October 22. - 53rd Annual Ocean City Fishing Club Surf Fishing Tournament
2022-10-06 08:00 - 17:00 | New Jersey
Sanctioned by the Association of Surf Angling Clubs (ASAC) and open to teams and individuals on the beach at Ocean City. For entry information contact Ed Parkinson at 215-680-6652 or eparkinson718@gmail.com.

October 22. - SITC Big Bass Tournament
2022-10-06 08:00 - 17:00 | New Jersey
Striped bass tournament presented by the Staten Island Tuna Club. For details call Joe Nasella at 347-672-3252 or visit situnaclub.com.

October 22. - New Jersey Free Fishing Day
2022-10-06 08:00 - 17:00 | New Jersey
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 www.nj.gov/dep/fgw.

October 29. SITC Bobby Tosto Blackfish Tournament
2022-10-06 08:00 - 17:00 | New Jersey
Tautog tournament presented by the Staten Island Tuna Club. For details call Angelo Pignataro at 917-440-6959 or visit situnaclub.com.

October 4-6. - Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council
2022-10-06 | Hyatt Place, Dewey Beach, 1301 Coastal Highway, Dewey Beach, DE
Meeting scheduled to be held at Hyatt Place, Dewey Beach at 1301 Coastal Highway, Dewey Beach, DE. For meeting details go to MAFMC.org.

October 15. 5th Annual Merchantville Fishing Club Surf Fishing Tournament
2022-10-06 | New Jersey
Sanctioned by the Association of Surf Angling Clubs (ASAC) and open to teams and individuals on the beach on Long Beach Island. For entry information contact Gene Aikens at 609-440-6994 or fishnut1965@yahoo.com.

October 1 – 2 The Tightlined Slam Eastern Sound Tournament
2022-10-01 06:00 - 2022-10-02 12:00 | New Jersey
With a mission of spreading a message of fisheries conservation, the Tighlined 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 $600 per team of four. A Captain’s meeting will be held on Friday, September 30 (5-8 p.m.) at Black Hall Outfitters in Westbrook, CT. For more information visit: www.tightlinedslam.com.

Fred Golofaro Memorial Montauk Surf Fishing Classic
2022-09-30 - 2022-10-02 | New Jersey
Sponsored by Long Island State Parks and The Fisherman. Cash and tackle prizes for the three largest striped bass, bluefish and released striped bass. Entry fee is $25. Awards ceremony at Montauk State Park at 12:30 p.m. on Sunday, October 2. For more info, call 631-321-3510.

Norwalk Boat Show
2022-09-22 10:00 - 2022-09-25 17:00 | Norwalk Cove Marina, 48 Calf Pasture Beach Rd., Nowalk, CT, 06855
At Norwalk Cove Marina in Norwalk, CT. An in-water boat show with vendors from all over showing the latest and greatest in boating. Buy your tickets online for a $2 discount, per ticket! For more information, visit their website.

46th Annual Tobay Beach Boat Show
2022-09-16 12:00 - 2022-09-18 18:00 | Tobay Beach Marina East
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.

4th Annual Fall Fishing Showdown
2022-09-16 - 2022-10-17 | Port of Egypt, 62300 NY-25, Southold, United States
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, call Linda Sweeney at (631) 477-5164 or email linda.sweeney2@stonybrookmedicine.edu.

Newport International Boat Show
2022-09-15 10:00 - 2022-09-18 17:00 | Commercial Wharf, Thames Street, Newport, RI
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 $28 for adults 13 and over (children under 12 are FREE). 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 their website.

77th Annual Martha's Vineyard Striped Bass & Bluefish Derby
2022-09-11 00:01 - 2022-10-15 22:00 | New Jersey
Be a part of the long-standing tradition that is “The Derby”, and bring home some great prizes! Anglers will compete in three species categories, bluefish, bonito and false albacore with all tackle, senior and junior divisions. For more information, please visit their website.

Town of Oyster Bay Waterfront Festival
2022-09-10 12:00 - 16:00 | Tobay Beach Marina
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 19. For more information, call (516) 797-4121 or go to www.oysterbaytown.com.

Captree Dockside Family Festival
2022-09-10 11:00 - 2022-10-11 17:00 | New Jersey
This festival offers fun for the entire family! Adults can enjoy live music as well as a variety of merchandise and food vendors. Activities for children include a boat ride around the bay, interactive pirate show, pony rides, magic show, and much more! All activities are free. This event is sponsored by the Natural Heritage Trust and the Long Island State Park Region. For more information please call (631) 669-0449.

September 8. NJ Marine Fisheries Council Meeting.
2022-09-08 | Branch of the Atlantic Co. Library, 306 East Jimmie Leeds Road, Galloway, New Jersey
Scheduled for 5 p.m. at the Galloway Twp. Branch of the Atlantic Co. Library, 306 East Jimmie Leeds Road in Galloway; for details go to www.state.nj.us/dep/fgw/mcnclmtg.htm or call 609-292-7794.

The 2022 Nantucket Inshore Classic
2022-09-04 08:00 - 2022-10-08 12:00 | New Jersey
A five week fishing tournament, catch and release or keep and fillet! Competitors in shore, boat and junior categories will compete in five species categories; striped bass, bluefish, bonito and false albacore. Daily, weekly and grand prizes will be awarded, visit their website for more information.

August 28. NJ SAT FEST.
2022-08-28 | New Jersey
The New Jersey Surf Angler Tournament & Festival boasts the largest purse from land at the Jersey Shore with $10,000 for first place. For details go to njsatfest.com.

WICC & Spector Eye Care Greatest Bluefish Tournament on Earth
2022-08-27 00:00 - 2022-08-28 17:00 | New Jersey
Up to $40,000 in cash prizes. Grand prize of $25,000 for heaviest bluefish, 2nd place $7,500 and 3rd place $2,500. Cash prizes for 4th through 20th place. Port prize for heaviest fish at each participating weigh-in station in Connecticut and New York. Registration is $36. Register by calling 203-366-BLUE or apply in person at any one of the registration stations around the sound in CT and NY. Register online and includes a Greatest Bluefish Tournament t-shirt. To get a complete list of registration/weigh-in stations, FAQ’s, rules, or to register, visit bluefishtournament.com.

The Greatest Bluefish Tournament on Earth
2022-08-27 - 2022-08-28 | New Jersey
Up to $40,000 in cash prizes. Grand prize of $25,000 for heaviest bluefish, 2nd place $7,500 and 3rd place $2,500. Cash prizes for 4th through 20th place. Port prize for heaviest fish at each participating weigh-in station in Connecticut and New York. Registration is $36. Register by calling 203-366-BLUE or apply in person at any one of the registration stations around the sound in CT and NY. Register online and includes a 2022 Greatest Bluefish Tournament t-shirt. To get a complete list of registration/weigh-in stations, FAQ’s, rules, or to register, visit bluefishtournament.com.

The Greatest Bluefish Tournament on Earth
2022-08-27 - 2022-08-28 | New Jersey
Up to $40,000 in cash prizes. Grand prize of $25,000 for heaviest bluefish, 2nd place $7,500 and 3rd place $2,500. Cash prizes for 4th through 20th place. Port prize for heaviest fish at each participating weigh-in station in Connecticut and New York. The 2022 registration fee is $36. Register by calling 203-366-BLUE or apply in person at any one of the registration stations around the Sound in CT and NY. Registration includes a 2022 Greatest Bluefish Tournament t-shirt. To get a complete list of registration/weigh-in stations, FAQ’s, rules, or to register, visit bluefishtournament.com.

Hooks For Hero’s Summer Fluke Slam
2022-08-27 | Scotty’s Fishing Station, 72 Bayside Dr, Point Lookout, NY, 11569, United States
Presented by Scotty’s Fishing Station. Captains meeting is on August 26 at 5 p.m. $40 entry fee for each angler. Fishing begins at 6 a.m. Weight in is from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. Winners ceremony to follow with live music/food and drink specials. Rain date is the 28th. Tournament benefits Hooks For Heroes. Visit www.hooksforheroes.org for more information.

August 21-26. The MidAtlantic Tournament.
2022-08-21 08:00 - 2022-08-26 17:00 | New Jersey
The standard for big game fishing tournaments in terms of prize money, hospitality, and conservation. Contact South Jersey Tournaments at 609-884-0177 or visit southjerseytournaments.com.

Captree State Park Snapper & Crab Derby
2022-08-20 10:00 - 2022-08-21 13:30 | Captree State Park, 3500 Ocean Pkwy, Bay Shore, 11706, United States
Held at Captree State Park to encourage children 16 years old and younger to discover and enjoy fishing. Age categories are as follows: 7 years old & younger; 8 – 12 years old; and 13 – 16 years old. Awards ceremony will begin at 1:30 p.m. each day. Fishing starts at 10 a.m. both days and registration is required.

August 20. Ozarks 23rd Annual Fluke Tournament / Greater Saltwater Open.
2022-08-20 | New Jersey
Early boat entry $140 (four anglers) until August 12, $200 after. Captains meeting August 18, awards party on August 21; benefits Heroes on the Water. Call Rob at 609-516-4096.

August 20. Veteran’s Tuna Tournament.
2022-08-20 | New Jersey
Presented by Jersey Coast Shark Anglers in honor of wounded veterans. For details contact Rick Carroll at 732-773-3409 or Joey Kayhart at 862-432-6814 or go to jcsa.org for details.
