The Fisherman

Black Hall Outfitters' 10th Annual Togtober Tournament
2023-10-19 09:00 - 2023-10-22 15:00 (America/New_York) | Black Hall Outfitters – Westbrook, 362 Boston Post Road, Westbrook, CT, United States
Put on by Black Hall Outfitters in Westbrook, CT. This 4 day blackfish battle for the ages gives out a cash prize to the winner (based on number of entries) and a rod and reel combo to the runner up. The cost is $50 per angler and 10% of all proceeds will be donated to Save The Sound. There are also four $20 Calcuttas; blackfish, sea bass, porgy and – new for 2023 – false albacore. For more information please visit www.blackhalloutfitters.com.

ASMFC Annual Meeting
2023-10-16 - 2023-10-19 | Beaufort Hotel, 2440 Lennoxville Rd, Beaufort, NC, 28516, United States
The Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission (ASMFC) will hold their 2023 Annual Meeting at the Beaufort Hotel, 2440 Lennoxville Road in Beaufort, NC. For details go to ASMFC.org.

6th Annual Merchantville Fishing Club Surf Fishing Tournament
2023-10-14
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.

Korkers Cup Gathering of the Anglers
2023-10-07 00:00 - 2023-10-08 12:00, 2023-09-07 00:00 - 2023-09-08 12:00
Event begins at midnight on Saturday and runs through 12 noon on Sunday. All fishing clubs in the interclub tournament are eligible to enter. There will be prizes from local tackle shops and a banquet awards dinner for the winning club. Send inquiries to info@surfcasters.org.

69th Annual LBI Surf Fishing Classic
2023-10-07 - 2023-12-10
Nine-week surfcasters tournament with 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 lbisfc.com.

38th Annual Women's Surf Fishing Club of NJ Tournament
2023-10-07
Sanctioned by the Association of Surf Angling Clubs (ASAC) and open to teams and individuals on the beach at Brigantine. For entry information contact Reggi Vasta at 215-901-2474 or cozmofaerie@aol.com.

Annual Tobay Beach Boat Show
2023-10-06 12:00 - 2023-10-08 18:00 | Tobay Beach Marina
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
2023-10-06 10:00 - 2023-10-08 18:00 | Tobay Beach Marina East

United States Powerboat Show
2023-10-05 - 2023-10-08 | 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 $25 for adults, $30 at the gate (kids 15 and under are free). Discount tickets at annapolisboatshows.com.

Tautog Fishing w/ Capt. Stephen Rhodes
2023-10-04 | Proving Ground Restuarant, 56 Shrewsbury Ave, Highlands, NJ, 07732, United States
Part of Staten Island Tuna Club’s 2023 all-star seminar lineup from 6-9 p.m. at the Proving Ground Restaurant on Shrewsbury Ave. in Highlands. Your $49 admission includes buffet dinner and cash bar. Call or text Chris Beinert (973-634-7764) or Chip Capasso (201-390-6544).

Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council
2023-10-03 - 2023-10-05 | YOTEL New York Times Square, 570 10th Ave, New York, NY, 10036, United States
Meeting scheduled to be held at the YOTEL NYC at 570 10th Avenue in New York, NY. For meeting details go to MAFMC.org.

68th Annual Pennsauken Surf Fishing Club Tournament
2023-09-30
Sanctioned by the Association of Surf Angling Clubs (ASAC) and open to teams and individuals on the beach at North Wildwood. For entry information contact Dan Ladik at 856-261-4521 or djladik41@gmail.com.

Fred Golofaro Memorial Montauk Surf Fishing Classic
2023-09-29 09:00 - 2023-10-01 12:00 | montauk point
Sponsored by Long Island State Parks and The Fisherman. 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, October 1. For more info, call 631-321-3510.

Riverhead Snapper Tournament
2023-09-26 09:00 - 14:00
On-site registration will begin at the Peconic Riverfront located at 40 Peconic Ave, Riverhead, NY 11901at 9 a.m. Fishing will take place between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. with lots of raffles in between. Montauk Surfcasters Association will be once again donating rod and reel combos to the kids as well as providing fishing rod and reel prizes for Winners in the kids division.

The 76th Annual Long Beach Island Fishing Club Tournament
2023-09-23
Sanctioned by the Association of Surf Angling Clubs (ASAC) and open to teams and individuals on the beach at Harvey Cedars. For entry information contact Barry Forge at 215-990-7660 or BForg001@gmail.com.

Jersey Shore Boat Sale & Expo
2023-09-22 - 2023-09-24 | ShoreTown Ballpark, 2 Stadium Way, Lakewood, NJ, 08701, United States
Presented by the Marine Trades Association of New Jersey at 2 Stadium Way in Lakewood, NJ. Friday 11-6, Saturday 10-6 and Sunday 10-5. Admission $7 (12 and under free). Go to jerseyboatexpo.com.

The Fisherman’s Surf/Inshore/Offshore 2023 Fishing Show
2023-09-21 18:00 - 23:00 | Huntington Hilton, 598 Broadhollow Rd, Melville, 11747, United States

Women's Fishing Expo
2023-09-16 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.’

5th Annual American Angler Surf Fishing Tournament
2023-09-16
Surfcasters only event on Long Beach Island open to teams and Individuals. For details contact Carl Hartmann at 201-481-4390 or cfishigotu@aol.com.

The Newport International Boat Show
2023-09-14 08:00 - 2023-09-17 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 $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.

Town of Oyster Bay Waterfront Festival
2023-09-10 08:00 - 17:00 | 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 17. For more information, call 516-797-4121 or go to www.oysterbaytown.com.

Captree Dockside Family Festival
2023-09-09 08:00 - 17:00 | Captree State Park, 3500 Ocean Pkwy, Bay Shore, 11706, United States
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.

60th Annual H.W. Shaner Tournament
2023-09-09
Sanctioned by the Association of Surf Angling Clubs (ASAC) and open to teams and individuals on the beach at Avalon. For entry information contact Lynda Greaves at 609-214-0939 or via email at lgreaves68@comcast.net.

Ike Foundation Youth Tournament Trail at Newton Lake
2023-09-09
Mike Iaconelli’s “Ike Foundation” has created a tournament trail to specifically target youth ranging in ages from 8-13 and 14-18 (must be in school). Register for this Haddon Twp. event at theikefoundation.org.

Montauk Fall Run Castoberfest Casting Demo
2023-09-07 08:00 - 17:00
Located at the Montauk Lake Club, 211 E Lake Dr, Montauk, NY 11954 from 2 to 7 p.m. Sage fly fishing presents a day of rod demos. Montauk Brewing is providing refreshments and North Fork Iron Works will host the BBQ. A Sage R8 rod will be raffled off along with other prizes.

Generations Bass Tournament
2023-09-07 08:00 - 17:00
Hosted by Harbor Crab Restaurant and Marina. Honoring Jay Nichols & Paul Ambrose. Boundaries are Shinnecock Inlet to Tobay Beach. Captain’s meeting is Sunday the 10th. Lines in at 6 a.m. Weigh in at 4:15 p.m. at the restaurant. $100 entry includes gifts, open bar and dinner buffet after the fishing. For more information contact Mark Miller at 631-721-3041.

New Jersey Marine Fisheries Council
2023-09-07
Meets at Galloway Twp. Branch of the Atlantic Co. Library, 306 East Jimmie Leeds Rd. in Galloway, or Stafford Twp. Administrative Office Bldg. at 260 E. Bay Ave. in Manahawkin at 5 p.m. Call 609-748-2020 to confirm.

The 52nd Annual Green Harbor Club Giant Bluefin Tuna Tournament.
2023-08-31 08:00 - 2023-09-04 17:00
This three day tuna tournament will benefit The Dion Foundation (www.thedionfund.org) which seeks to help find cures for rare childhood diseases. The fishing days are August 31 and September 3 & 4. The entry fee is $250 per boat. To sign up or to get more info send an email to gianttunatournament@gmail.com or contact Debbie at 781-727-3667 or Frank at 781-727-3667 (call or text).
