The CMTA Hartford Boat Show
2023-01-19 12:00 - 2023-01-22 17:00 (America/New_York) | Mohegan Sun Casino, 1 Mohegan Sun Boulevard, Uncasville, CT, 06382, United States
Now in its 53rd year, the Hartford Boat Show features the newest boats on the market including center consoles, fishing boats, cruisers, sport and ski boats, sailboats, personal watercraft, paddle boats and boards in addition to fishing gear, marinas and boatyards, other marine services and boating accessories. Produced by the Connecticut Marine Trades Association (CMTA) the show is open to the public and being held in the Earth Expo Center at Mohegan Sun, and will feature over 100 exhibitors, 400 boats and watercraft, as well as educational seminars, boating personality appearances, and demonstration areas. Show hours: Thursday: 12 p.m. – 8 p.m., Friday: 12 p.m. – 8 p.m., Saturday: 10 a.m. – 8 p.m., Sunday: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Striper Day VI
2023-01-15 08:00 - 16:00 | Ward Melville High School, 380 Old Town Rd., Setauket-East Setauket, NY, 11733, United States
Located at Ward Melville High School at 380 Old Town Rd, Setauket-East Setauket, NY 11733. Hosted by Surfcaster’s Journal and the Ward Melville Fishing Club. Event will raise funds for the club’s activities. At the event will be tackle shops, fishing equipment, plug builders, manufacturers, clubs and organizations. For more information please zenohromin@gmail.com.

Narragansett Surfcasters 8th Annual Surf Day
2023-01-14 09:00 - 13:00 | 53 Mumford Rd, Narragansett, RI 02882, 53 Mumford Rd., Naragansett, RI, 02882
The event is being held at the Narragansett Community Center, 53 Mumford Rd, Narragansett, RI (behind the elementary school.) There will be loads of new and used fishing tackle for sale. Vendor tables are available, please contact the club today. Adult admission is a $5 donation to our Take a Kid’s Fishing Day (children get in free), the show runs 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

January 12-15. Garden State Outdoor Sports Show.
2023-01-12 13:00 - 2023-01-15 20:00 | New Jersey Convention & Expo Center, Edison, New Jersey
New Jersey’s only hunting and fishing combination show at the New Jersey Convention & Expo Center in Edison from 1 to 8 p.m. on Thursday and Friday, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Saturday and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday. For advance tickets go to www.gsoss.com.

January 7-8. Wildwood Fishing & Boating Expo.
2023-01-07 09:00 - 2023-01-08 17:00 | Wildwood Convention Center, 4501 Boardwalk, Wildwood, New Jersey, 08260
South Jersey’s fishing and boat expo returns to the Wildwood Convention Center from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday and 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Sunday. For show information go to www.fishingexpowildwood.com.

Lindenhurst Fall Fishing Flea Market
2022-11-26 09:00 - 14:00 | 555 Heiling Blvd, 555 Heiling Blvd, Linbdenhurst, NY, 11757, United States
At the Firemen’s Pavilion, 555 Heiling Blvd @ Hartford Street in Lindenhurst, NY 11757. Wide variety of salt and freshwater fishing tackle; New, used, antique, custom fishing and boating items. Door prizes every hour; Food and refreshments available. Hours are 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. For show or vendor information go to www.fishingfleamarkets.com or call 732-381-2165.

November 23-26. 11th Annual Surf Turkey Tournament.
2022-11-23 05:00 - 2022-11-26 17:00 | NJ
Presented by Charlie’s Bait and Tackle in Normandy Beach; starts 5 a.m. on 11/23 and runs until 5 p.m. on 11/26. Boundaries from the south jetty at Manasquan to the north jetty of Barnegat. Entry fee is $45. Call 732-793-1144.

November 19. 25th Annual Rahway Fall Fishing Flea Market.
2022-11-19 09:00 - 14:00 | St Thomas Church Hall, 1400 St Georges Ave., Rahway
A wide variety of fresh and saltwater tackle will be on display at St Thomas Church Hall at 1400 St Georges Ave, Rahway, NJ. Show hours are 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. and admission is $5 (children 12 and under are free). For details visit www.fishingfleamarkets.com or call 732-381-2165.

November 19. Tog Master Tournament.
2022-11-18 19:00 | 75 Appleton Ave. in Leonardo, 75 Appleton Ave., Leonardo, NJ, 07737, United States
Presented by the Community Fire Company of Leonardo with weigh stations at Leonardo State Marina and the Total Marina at Shark River. Captains meeting at 75 Appleton Ave. in Leonardo on Friday, November 18 at 7 p.m. Go to www.cfcstation4.org or call 732-291-0124.

November 16. NJ Tautog Limit Increase.
2022-11-16 08:00 | NJ
From November 16 through December 31 the tautog or blackfish limit in New Jersey will increase to five fish at a size limit of 15 inches. Starting January 1 and through February 28 the bag limit will once again drop to four fish.

Riverview Striped Bass Tournament
2022-11-08 06:30 - 17:00 | The View, 3 Consuelo Pl, Oakdale, NY, 11769, United States
Sponsored by The View Restaurant and Lessings Inc. Cash prizes for 15 largest stripers. Register at captains meeting, 6 p.m. Monday, November 7 at The View Restaurant in Oakdale. Awards dinner follows final weigh-in. Entry is $100 per angler. The tournament benefits Send A Kid Fishing and Challenging Anglers. First 200 signups get a free hat and koozie. For more info, call tournament director Jimmy Hahn at 631-589-2694.

November 6-10. ASMFC Annual Meeting.
2022-11-06 17:00 - 2022-11-10 17:00 | Ocean Place Resort, 1 Ocean Boulevard, Long Branch, New Jersey
The Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission (ASMFC) will hold their 2022 Annual Meeting at the Ocean Place Resort, 1 Ocean Boulevard in Long Branch, NJ. For details go to ASMFC.org.

November 5. HRFA 2nd Annual Bass and Blues Surfcasting Derby.
2022-11-05 06:00 | NJ
Presented by the Hudson River Fishermen’s Association at Sandy Hook (Lot B) at 6 a.m. for a $25 donation. For details contact Michael at Masardinas@yahoo.com.

November 3. NJ Marine Fisheries Council Meeting.
2022-11-03 17:00 | 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.

Fred Golofaro Memorial South Shore Fishing Classic
2022-10-28 08:00 - 2022-10-30 12:00 | NJ
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 Captree State Park at 12:30 p.m. on Sunday, October 30. For more info, call 631-321-3510.

Great Gun Anglers Casey Mehlinger Striped Bass Tournament
2022-10-27 08:00 - 2022-10-30 12:00 | Harts Cove B&T, 400 Montauk Hwy UNIT 3, East Moriches, NY, 11940, United States
Entry fee is $50 per angler. All weigh-ins by 12 noon on the 30th at Harts Cove B&T. BBQ and awards will be at same location. Captains meeting and sign up is October 26th at 7 p.m. at the VFW hall located at 437 Montauk Hwy, Center Moriches, NY 11934. There will be raffles, rod and reel plus a 50/50 raffle. For additional information contact Hank at (631) 878-7515.

Bodhis 2nd Annual Striper Tournament
2022-10-22 06:00 - 17:00 | NJ
Entry fee is $100 per boat. Boundaries are from Shinnecock to Jones Inlet. Tournament includes open bar with food. Sponsorship opportunities available. For more information contact CB at 631-905-5636 or Scott at 631-312-1398.

Bergen Bay Docks Striper Tournament
2022-10-15 07:00 - 16:00 | Bergen Bay Docks, 605 Bergen Bay Ave, West Babylon, NY, United States
On Saturday October 15th, Bergen Bay Docks hosts its 7th annual fall striper tournament. The rain date for the event is 16th. Captain’s meeting will be on the 14th at 7 p.m. at the docks. It will include complimentary beer, soda, food and entertainment. A BBQ will take place after the weigh in on the 15th. Entry fee is $300 per boat. For more information please call Scott at (631) 827-4012 or the shop at (631) 539-4136.

7th Annual Bergen Bay Docks Striped bass Tournament
2022-10-15 06:30 - 16:00 | Bergen Bay Docks, 605 Bergen Bay Ave, West Babylon, NY, United States
The tournament will take place on Saturday October 15th with a rain date of Sunday October 16th. Captain’s meeting is on the 14th at 7 p.m. Huge raffle/50-50 raffle, food, drinks and entertainment after the weigh-in. Entry is $300 per boat. For more details call Bergen Bay Docks at 631-539-4136.

The Tightlined Slam Western Sound Tournament.
2022-10-15 06:00 - 2022-10-16 12:00 | NJ
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, October 14 (5-8 p.m.) at The Boatworks in Norwalk, CT. For more information visit: www.tightlinedslam.com.

Generations Bass Tournament
2022-10-10 06:00 - 16:00 | The Harbor Crab, 116 Division St, Patchogue, 11772, United States
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.

Montauk Fall Run Castoberfest Casting Demo
2022-10-09 14:00 - 19:00 | Montauk Lake Club, 211 E Lake Dr, Montauk, 11954, United States
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.

The Rhode Island Tog Classic
2022-10-09 06:50 - 18:00 | Portuguese American Citizens Club, 35 Power St, Portsmouth, RI, United States
Put on by Crafty One Customs in Portsmouth, RI. A one day shootout with all proceeds going to benefit The Three Angels Fund, a charitable organization that seeks to help ease the financial burden experienced by those in our community who are touched by a cancer diagnosis. The cost is $100 per angler. The awards ceremony and HUGE raffle will be held at the Portuguese American Citizens Club, in Portsmouth, RI; please visit their website for tournament details, signups and other ways to support the cause.

October 8. 37th Annual Women's Surf Fishing Club of NJ Tournament
2022-10-08 | NJ
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.

September 26 – December 5. 2022 Atlantic County Surf Fishing Derby.
2022-10-07 08:00 - 17:00 | NJ
Also known as the Pat Erdman Memorial Tournament, a striper, bluefish, tautog and kingfish tournament from Brigantine Inlet to the base of the Ocean City Toll Bridge at Longport Entry is $25. See details in local tackle shops or email ed@steelfinangling.com.

November 19-20. JCSA Fall Striper Tournament.
2022-10-07 08:00 - 17:00 | 385 Herbertsville Road, 385 Herbertsville Road, Brick, NJ
For details go to jcsa.org. Club headquarters located at 385 Herbertsville Road in Brick Township.

December 12-15. Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council.
2022-10-07 08:00 - 17:00 | Westin Annapolis, 100 Westgate Circle, Annapolis, MD
Meeting scheduled to be held at Westin Annapolis at 100 Westgate Circle in Annapolis, MD. For meeting details go to MAFMC.org.

October 7-8. 4th Annual Barrier Island Beach Brawl.
2022-10-07 - 2022-10-08 | NJ
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 | 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 | NJ
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.
