The Fisherman

The Greatest Bluefish Tournament on Earth
2022-08-27 - 2022-08-28
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
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 (America/New_York)
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
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
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.

August 20. Jim Ryan Memorial Fluke Tournament.
2022-08-20
Presented by the Staten Island Tuna Club. For info contact Guy Buono at 917-628-9079 or visit situnaclub.com.

August 17-20. 53rd Annual White Marlin Invitational.
2022-08-17 - 2022-08-20
Presented by Beach Haven Marlin and Tuna Club, with captain’s choice two of four available fishing days. For details go to www.thewmit.com.

August 14-21. Ocean City Marlin & Tuna Club Offshore Open.
2022-08-14 - 2022-08-21
Captains meeting on Sunday, August 14 with fishing days from Monday, August 15 through Saturday, August 20. For questions regarding the tournament call Aaron Hoffman at 609-412-3778.

August 13. FSOS 14th Annual Fluke Tournament.
2022-08-13
Presented by the Friendly Sons of the Shillelagh (FSOS) at the Jersey Shore. Captains meeting is August 12 at FSOS headquarters, 16th Avenue in Belmar. Email fsosfluke@gmail.com.

August 13. 23rd Annual A.S.A.C. Youth Tournament.
2022-08-13
Sanctioned by the Association of Surf Angling Clubs (ASAC) and open to youth age 5-17 on the beach at Harvey Cedars. For entry information call 609-315-2368 or email RNMelvin@verizon.net.

August 13. St. Anthony's Catfish Tournament.
2022-08-13
Top prize $1,000 with cash for second and third as well out of New Castle, DE. Contact Tony Anderson (302-328-9086) or Jason Davis (302-528-2230) for details.

Corey Beach Crabbing and Snapper Fishing Clinic
2022-08-12 17:30 - 19:30 | Corey Beach Dock, 1 Corey Ave, Blue Point, 11715, United States
Starts at 5:30 p.m. at Corey Beach Blue Point boat ramp. Free admission. For more information contact Walter Burak at (631) 444-0283.

Annual Hamptons Offshore Invitational Tournament
2022-08-12 08:00 - 2022-08-21 17:00 | Prime Marina, 6 Teepee St, Hampton Bays, 11946, United States
Captains meeting will be on August 12th at Prime Marina, 6 Teepee St., Hampton Bays. Entry cost is $1250 per boat. For more information please call Captain Scott Horowitz at 631-921-3944 or visit www.hamptonsoffshore.com. Proceeds from the event support local East End programming with Big Brothers Big Sisters of Long Island.

August 8-12. 49th Annual White Marlin Open
2022-08-08 - 2022-08-12
Held annually in Ocean City, MD the tournament awards prize money for catches of white marlin, blue marlin, tuna, wahoo, and dolphin. For details go to whitemarlinopen.com.

August 6. 25th Annual Fluke Masters Tournament
2022-08-06 19:00 - 20:00 | 75 Appleton Ave. in Leonardo, 75 Appleton Ave., Leonardo, NJ, 07737, United States
Presented by Community Fire Company Number 4 at 75 Appleton Ave. in Leonardo; captains meeting 7 p.m. on August 5. Contact Dennis Smith at 732-546-0395 or visit cfcstation4.org.

August 6. JCSA Ladies Tournament
2022-08-06
Jersey Coast Shark Anglers “members only” ladies fishing tournament. For details contact Rick Carroll at 732-773-3409 or Joey Kayhart at 862-432-6814 or go to jcsa.org for details.

August 6. SITC Ladies Only Fluke Tournament
2022-08-06
Presented by the Staten Island Tuna Club for lady fluke anglers. For details contact Walter & Kim Fisher at 917-375-7607. For more details go to situnaclub.com.

August 12-14. Holiday Beach Club Fluke Tournament.
2022-08-05 08:00 - 17:00 | Holiday Beach Club, 26 Shore Drive, Waretown
Presented by Holiday Beach Club, 26 Shore Drive in Waretown with weigh-ins at Creekside Outfitters. Prizes for heaviest three fluke; three divisions, surf, kayak and boat. Call Jeff Evans 732-569-4819.

Hook A Cure Fishing Tournament
2022-08-05 07:00 - 2022-08-22 17:00
Hit the surf or the high seas to help The Scrawney-Morgan Foundation fight cancer! Anglers will compete in four categories, striped bass, bluefish, groundfish and bluefin tuna. With entry packages for children and adults ranging from $40 to $99 there are many ways to get involved, with all profits going to benefit the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute. For more information please visit www.hookacure.org

Bergan Bay Docks Blue Water Tuna/Billfish Tournament
2022-08-05 - 2022-08-14 | Bergan Bay Docks, 605 Bergen Ave, West Babylon, 11704, United States
Three days of offshore fishing for bluefin, yellowfin, bigeye tuna, blue marlin, white marlin, mahi and tilefish. Entry fee is $500 per boat. Any three single days of fishing in a ten day period or combination of an overnight trip and a day trip. Contact Scott at (631) 827-4012 or Joe at (516) 297-5656 for more information.

August 4-7. JCAA Heavy Hitters Fluke Tournament.
2022-08-04 - 2022-08-07
Presented by the Jersey Coast Anglers Association. For details go to www.jcaa.org or call 732-506-6975.

The 4th Annual Casco Bay Bluefin Bonanza Tuna Tournament
2022-08-03 - 2022-08-07 | Spring Point Marina, 1 Spring Point Drive, Portland, ME, United States
Based out of the Spring Point Marina in South Portland, ME, there will be over $25,000 in prize money handed out at the awards dinner Saturday evening, with a top prize of $12,500 and the Casco Cup for the largest fish. For more information, check out the Casco Bay Bluefin Bonanza on Facebook, www.bluefinbonanza.org, or email bluefinbonanza@gmail.com. Four free tournament t-shirts come with each boat registration.

3nd Annual Freeport Tuna Club Fluke Shootout Tournament
2022-07-16 | Freeport Tuna Club, 275 Hudson avenue, Freeport, NY, 11520, United States
Captains meeting and sign up night before on July 15th at the club house from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. or any other Thursday at night before the tournament. $40 entry fee per angler for private boats. Boundaries are Debs Inlet, Jones Inlet to Fire Island. Must follow NYS DEC regulations. Weigh Ins will be held at Freeport Tuna Club 275 Hudson avenue, Freeport NY,11520. Contact Adam at (516) 322-0030 or email freeporttunaclub@gmail.com

Great Gun Anglers 44th Annual Shark Tournament
2022-06-25 | Union Ave Dock
Based out of Union Ave Dock in Center Moriches. Entry fee $300 per boat. Mandatory captains meeting on June 24 at 7 p.m. at the Center Moriches V.F.W. Hall. New this year due to regulations—threshers only are in competition. For more information, call Evan Goldstein at (914) 804-5875 or Hank at Harts Cove Bait and Tackle (631) 878-7514.

Manhattan Cup C&R Striper Tournament
2022-06-03 | Liberty Landing, Jersey City, NJ 07305, 07305, United States
New York City’s exclusive catch and release striped bass contest benefits service veterans and the Fisheries Conservation Trust. Visit www.manhattancup.com for more information.

Surf Rats Ball Tournament
2022-06-01 00:00 - 2022-07-03 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.

Freeport Tuna Club Annual Fishing Flea Market
2022-05-21 08:00 - 16:00 | Freeport Tuna Club Marina, 275 Hudson Ave, Freeport, 11520, United States
Located at Freeport Tuna Club Marina, 275 Hudson Ave. Features rods, reels, outboards, outriggers, lights and more. Admission is free. The event starts at 8 a.m. Call Gene Schettini (516) 434-1423, Chris Lombardo (516) 270-0796 or Anthony Alfieri (516) 417-4733 for more information.

The 12th Annual SWLCC Used Plug Swap & Sale
2022-05-14 08:00 - 17:00 | White’s of Westport, 66 State Rd, Westport, MA
This yearly event runs from 8 AM to 2 PM on May 14 and is hosted by the Salt Water Lure Collectors Club at White’s of Westport (66 State Road, Westport, MA.) The show is free and open to the public, and a great place to experience the largest display of vintage as well as contemporary saltwater lures and memorabilia ever compiled in one place! With many of New England’s best wooden lure makers selling their work as well. For more information, please visit www.swlcc.com.
