NJBBA Beach Driving Clinic
2025-04-10
Presented by the New Jersey Beach Buggy Association, this online Zoom clinic will cover beach driving basics for mobile surfcasters. Starts at 7 p.m. Email Doug Taylor at fishtrek@comcast.net.

Corona Fishing Tournament
2025-04-11 - 2025-04-13
Presented by DELCO Tackle along the Delaware River, includes fishing and riverside cleanup (winners for most trash collected too) with BBQ starting at 3 p.m. on the 13th. Call 610-733-7538.

Bay Bridge Boat Show
2025-04-11 - 2025-04-13
Held in Stevensville, MD along the Chesapeake from noon until 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, 10 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday. Get discount tickets online at annapolisboatshows.com.

Bi-State Shad Fishing Contest
2025-04-24 - 2025-04-27
A PA and NJ “big money” tradition along the Delaware. Entry is $45 for adults 16 and over and $25 for youths 15 years and under. For details and tournament application go to shadfishingcontest.com.

NJSFSC Jamboree
2025-04-26
Presented by the New Jersey State Federation of Sportsmen’s Clubs (NJFSC) from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Dream Park Equestrian Center, 400 US-130 in Logan Township, NJ. For details visit njsfsc.org.

The Fisherman Dream Boat Fishing Challenge
2025-05-01 - 2025-11-30
Subscribe to The Fisherman, catch and weigh-in qualifying fish from eight eligible species and you could win the Grand Prize of a ’25 Steiger Craft. Go to TheFisherman.com.

Black Hall Outfitters Summer Kickoff Weekend!
2025-05-01 09:00 - 2025-05-04 17:00 (America/New_York) | Black Hall Outfitters – Westbrook, 362 Boston Post Road, Westbrook, CT, United States
A large-scale event that features in-store sales, industry reps, food and drink and so much more! Kick off the summer season in style with the cast and crew of BHO, they do it right! Swing by their Westbrook location (372 Boston Post Rd, Westbrook, CT) and cash in on the good times and great deals!

Free Fishing Weekend in Rhode Island
2025-05-03 00:00 - 2025-05-04 23:59
No license is required to fish in any of Rhode Island’s freshwater lakes, ponds and river on the weekend of May 3-4. This does not include saltwater fishing, and all freshwater rules and regulations will apply.4

NJ Fluke Season Opens
2025-05-04
Open through Sept. 25 with a three fish bag and an 18″ minimum size (17” minimum size, 3/angler west of COLREGS on Delaware Bay; 16” minimum size, 2/angler at IBSP). Register to fish at saltwaterregistry.nj.gov.

ASMFC Spring Meeting
2025-05-05 - 2025-05-08
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
2025-05-08
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.

The 43rd Annual Karl J. Boehret Surf Fishing Tournament
2025-05-10
Presented by Delaware Valley Surf Anglers this ASAC sanctioned event is open to teams and individuals in Sea Isle City. For details Joe Kelly 267-918-4517 or jckastr@yahoo.com.

JSCA Spring Catch & Release Striper Fever
2025-05-10 - 2025-05-17
Presented by the Jersey Coast Shark Anglers. Captains choice, fish one day or multiple days with paid entry each day. For details contact Rick Carroll at 732-773-3409 or Joe Kayhart at 862-432-6814. Visit jcsa.org.

3rd Annual StriperQuest
2025-05-15
A 100% catch & release tournament with prizes for most striped bass tagged. Benefits Gray Fishtag Research and the Northeast Striped Bass Study with The Fisherman. Open to the public; register at grayfishtagresearch.org/striper-quest.

21st Annual Middle Township Drum Fish Tournament
2025-05-16 - 2025-05-21
The “Mayor’s Cup” drum classic with weigh-ins at Jim’s Bait and Tackle at 1208 NJ-109 in Cape May. Visit Jim’s for registration details or download the form at middletownship.com.

LHM Canal Flounder Tournament
2025-05-16
Register at Lewes Harbour Marina. Annual summer flounder contest supports Pancreatic Cancer Action Network. For details call 302-645-6227 or pick up registration form at Lewes Harbour Marina.

The 35th Annual Surf’n Land Tournament
2025-05-17
An ASAC sanctioned event is open to teams and individuals in Brigantine. For details contact Dan Wiest at 215-410-6192 or danstcroix@verizon.net.

Valhalla Flounder Open
2025-05-17
The Bass River Classic returns to Valhalla Yachting Center in New Gretna with awards ceremony at Breeze’s on the Bass River. Register online at fisheriesconservationtrust.org.

NJ Black Sea Bass Opens
2025-05-17
With a 12-1/2-inch minimum size, runs through 6/19 (10 fish bag); from 7/1-8/31 (1 fish bag); from 10/1-10/31 (10 fish bag), and 11/1-12/31 (15 fish bag).

Surfland Bait & Tackle Surfcasting Demo Day
2025-05-17 09:00 - 13:00 | surfland Bait and Tackle, 30 Plum Island Blvd, Newbury, Massachusetts
Sponsored by St. Croix Rods 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. Newburyport, MA.

Governor's Cup Surf Fishing Tournament
2025-05-18
Annual surfcasting event at Island Beach State Park. Register by April 19 to save on adult registration fee and become eligible for additional prizes. Get details at njfishandwildlife.org or call 609-748-4347.

American Angler Grand Slam Surf Fishing Tournament
2025-05-31
Open to teams and individuals on LBI. Registration at the Surf City Fire Hall at 713 Long Beach Blvd starting at 5:30 am. Visit Americananglerus.com or call Carl Hartmann at 201-481-4390.

Surf Rats Ball Tournament
2025-06-01 00:00 - 2025-06-30 00:00
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.

The Mid Atlantic Kayak Open
2025-06-06 - 2025-06-08
New Jersey’s biggest kayak fishing tournament, with nine qualifying species. A length-based tournament based on nine species. Sign up at Great Bay at 955 Radio Rd. in Little Egg Harbor Twp. or visit tupperwarenavy.org.

Manhattan Cup C&R Striper Tournament
2025-06-06
New York City’s exclusive catch and release striped bass contest benefits service veterans and the Fisheries Conservation Trust. Visit manhattancup.com.

New Jersey Free Fishing Day
2025-06-07
Since 2015, the NJ Division of Fish & Wildlife has offered two free fishing days each year when no freshwater license is required. In 2025 the first is June 7, the second is October 18. For details visit njfishandwildlife.com.

6th Annual Raging Raymond Fluke Tournament
2025-06-07 - 2025-06-08
Captains meeting on June 6 at 7 p.m. at American Legion Post 493, 420 Radio Road in Little Egg Harbor. Entry fee is $100 per boat (four anglers), fish sunrise Saturday through Sunday at 1 p.m. Call 609-845-7653.

Free Fishing Weekend in Massachusetts
2025-06-07 00:00 - 2025-06-08 23:59
No license required to fish any of Massachusetts’ freshwaters June 7 and 8. Get the kids out there and enjoy the natural beauty of Massachusetts.

Sandy Hook Bay Anglers 43rd Annual Two-Day Fluke Tournament
2025-06-12 - 2025-06-13
Captain’s meeting is 7 p.m. on July 11 at the Senior Citizens Building in Atlantic Highlands Harbor. Call 732-787-4008 or visit sandyhookbayanglers.org.
