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 (America/New_York) | 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.

5th Annual BHMTC Tuna Open
2025-06-14 - 2025-06-21
Presented by the Beach Haven Marlin and Tuna Club at 420 West Pennsylvania Ave. in Beach Haven. Eligible species include bigeye, bluefin, longfin and yellowfin with optional calcuttas. Go to www.bhmtc.com.

JCSA Bluefin Fever
2025-06-14 - 2025-06-16
A “pick your day” tuna tournament presented by the Jersey Coast Shark Anglers. Captains at 385 Herbertsville Rd. in Brick. For details contact Rick Carroll at 732-773-3409 or Frank Ross at 732-856-2576.

Cape Horn Marina Flounder Round-Up
2025-06-14
Bay fishing only between Atlantic City and Oyster Creek in Waretown. Register $125 (four anglers) at Cape Horn Marina Bait & Tackle at 570 Great Bay Blvd, Little Egg Harbor Township. Call Joe 609-377-4394 for details.

Flea Market on the Canal
2025-06-14 08:30 - 13:00 | Bourne Scenic Park Campground, 370 Scenic Hwy, Buzzarsds Bay, MA, United States
Sponsored by the Canal Sportsman’s Club, this fishing flea market will feature a mix of new and used tackle, custom lure makers and a bunch more. There are still tables available, those interested should contact Peter Hess at 617-803-2879 or pete214@comcast.net. The event will run 8:30 to 1 p.m. and will be held at Bourne Scenic Park Campground, 370 Scenic Hwy in Buzzards Bay. This event is free and open to the public (rain date is Sunday June 15). And with a great tide, this event can be combined with some excellent fishing opportunities as well!

School’s Out Tuna Tournament
2025-06-19 - 2025-06-22
Presented by South Jersey Marina. Captains meeting is Wednesday, June 18; fish days are from Thursday to Sunday. Go to southjerseytournaments.com.

Hook, Line, & Warriors Fred Pane Memorial Surf Fishing Event
2025-06-19
Registration at 5 a.m. at the Community Lodge, 300 JFK Blvd in Sea Isle City, with tournament fishing from 6 to 10 a.m. between 1st and 10th Street beaches. Contact Frank Breakell at 609-425-9401.

NJ Fishing Club’s Rock the Dock Tournament
2025-06-21
An early season tournament with weigh-ins hosted at Sun Harbor Marina Bar and Grill in Barnegat. Get details at NJFishingClub.com.

Great Gun Moriches Anglers Inshore and Offshore Tournament
2025-06-21 07:00 - 15:00
Based out of Union Ave Dock in Center Moriches. Entry fee $300 per boat. Mandatory captains meeting on June 20 at 7 p.m. at Rock Hill Country Club in Mannorville. For more information, call Hank at Harts Cove Bait and Tackle (631) 878-7514.

First Annual Bay Rats & Buoys Striped Bass Invitational
2025-06-22 07:30 - 15:00
At 7:30 a.m. all boats meet at the Huntington Lighthouse. Entry fee is $250 per boat. Captain’s meeting date, time, and place is TBD. Event features cash payouts, high-end fishing gear, and exclusive sponsor giveaways. First 25 boats receive sponsored products in our tournament bucket. Visit https://sandcitycharter.com/tournament/ for more information.

9th Annual FlukeAmania Tournament
2025-06-28 - 2025-06-29
Presented by the Beach Haven Marlin and Tuna Club at 420 West Pennsylvania Ave. in Beach Haven. Registration and Captains Meeting at the club on Friday, June 28. Go to www.bhmtc.com.

Valley Stream Fishing Weekend
2025-06-28 10:00 - 2025-06-29 16:00
Participate in a free beginner’s fishing clinic hosted by NYSDEC at Arthur Hendrickson Park in Valley Stream, Nassau County on Saturday, 6/29 and Sunday, 6/30 from 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. For more information and to pre-register, email the NYSDEC Region 1 Fisheries Office at fwfish1@dec.ny.gov, 631-444-0280.

All Pro Fishing Duke of Fluke Tournament and Fair
2025-06-29
Cash prizes for 1st and 2nd place. Weigh In will be 3 p.m. at Amityville Beach Pavillion. A fishing fair will also take place during the event with a band, vendors, games, and food. Signup begins June1st. For more information, call (844) 462-5577 or email allproteam@allpronational.com.

3rd Annual Doormat Derby
2025-07-03
One-day summer flounder tournament presented by Wildwood Fishing & Boating Expo, sponsored by Cape May Outboard and hosted by Off the Hook Marina. Get details at Off the Hook or call Gerard J Vessels at 609-377-1617.

South Jersey Yacht Sales Offshore Showdown
2025-07-10 - 2025-07-12
Captains meeting to be held on Wednesday, July 9. For tournament details and registration call 609-884-0177 or visit southjerseytournaments.com.

NJ Marine Fisheries Council Meeting
2025-07-10
Scheduled for 5 p.m. at the Stafford Township Firehouse at 133 Stafford Avenue in Manahawkin. For details call 609-292-7794.

Fluke for Luke
2025-07-12 - 2025-07-13 | PA Club, 137 Vineyard Ave, Oak Bluffs, Massachusetts
A Martha’s Vineyard fluke tournament in memory of friend, father and master fisherman, Luke Gurney. Participants can register through Coop’s Bait and Tackle, Dick’s Bait and Tackle or Larry’s Bait and Tackle, the cost is $50 for adults and $25 for juniors (12 and under). there are prizes for first, second and third heaviest fluke and sea bass in both the adult and junior categories. There is also a team competition, for an additional $100, teams can compete for half of the proceeds collected through these team fees. Proceeds will benefit the Fluke for Luke Scholarship Fund. Make sure to check out their online auctions as well at 32auctions.com/flukeforluke2025.
