The Fisherman

Marine Mate Boating Season Kickoff
2026-03-01 09:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York)
Located at 451 W Montauk Hwy, Lindenhurst, NY 11757. Join the crew from Marine Mate for coffee and breakfast from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Asbury Park Fishing Club’s 33rd Annual Fishing Show
2026-03-01
From 9-2 at the Berkeley Oceanfront Hotel at 1401 Ocean Avenue in Asbury Park (across from Convention Hall). Admission is $5. Call 732-988-0121 or visit asburyparkfishingclub.com.

Hackettstown High School First Annual Fisherman’s Flea Market
2026-03-01
Newly formed high school fishing club hosts first ever fishing flea market from 9 to 4 at 599 Warren Street in Hackettstown, NJ. Contact John Scalera at jscalera@hackettstown.org or 908-358-5607.

NJ Striped Bass & Winter Flounder Open
2026-03-01
The targeting of striped bass in New Jersey back bays and rivers reopens, as does the state’s winter flounder fishery. See Report Section for details and regulations, or visit njfishandwildlife.com.

Annual Rahway Spring Fishing Flea Market
2026-02-28
From 9-2 at St Thomas Church Hall at 1400 St Georges Ave, Rahway, NJ. Admission is $5 for adults, kids 12 and under are free. For details call 718-702-5838.

Atlantic City Boat Show
2026-02-25 - 2026-03-01
Annual event at the Atlantic City Convention Center, with fishing seminars presented by The Fisherman. Open Wed-Fri from noon to 8 p.m., Sat 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Sun 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Get details at acboatshow.com.

30th Annual Ocean Fire Co. #1 Fishing Flea Market
2026-02-22
Presented by Ocean Fire Company from 8:30 a.m. until 2:30 p.m. at the Antrim School, 401 Niblick Street in Point Pleasant Beach. Admission is $5 (kids under 12 free). For info contact Matt at 732-213-2133.

The Springfield Sportsmen's Show
2026-02-20 12:00 - 2026-02-22 17:00 | Eastern States Exposition Center, 1305 Memorial Ave, Springfield, MA, United States
A great show for fishermen and hunters, the Springfield Sportsmen’s Show takes over the grounds of the “Big E” and transforms them into an outdoorsman’s wonderland! With seminars, guides, tackle, boats, raffles and so much more. Show hours: Friday Noon to 8 p.m., Saturday 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Sunday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission is $18 per adult, children 6-12 $5, under 6 get in free.

Empire State Outdoor Sportsmen’s Show
2026-02-20 - 2026-02-22
From Friday through Sunday at the Rockland Community College Fieldhouse in Suffern, NY. For information call Peter Katz at 845-319-3976 or email info@goodlivingexpos.com.

Babylon Fishing Flea Market
2026-02-15 09:00 - 15:00
The Babylon Fishing Flea Market returns Sunday, February 15, 2026, at 22 Grove Place, Babylon, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Admission is $5, with a great selection of new, used, and custom tackle for anglers gearing up for the season. Vendors are wanted—call 718-998-8794 for details.

James Monroe Memorial Sportsmen’s Fishing/Hunting Flea Market
2026-02-15
Presented by the Delaware River Shad Fishermen’s Association (DRSFA) from 8-1 at Alpha Fire Co Banquet Hall, 1109 Lee Avenue in Alpha, NJ. Call Rusty Held at 484-239-4723.

Freeport Fishing Flea Market
2026-02-14 09:00 - 14:00
Located at the Freeport Recreation Center, 105 East Merrick Rd, Freeport, NY 11520. 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Features tackle, charter boats, fishing simulator and more. For vendor information please call 631-819-2100 or visit fishermanfleamarket.com.

Hi-Mar Fisherman’s Flea Market
2026-02-14
From 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Port Monmouth VFW Post 2179, 1 Veterans Lane in Port Monmouth. Admission is $5; kids 15 and under free. Includes free access to seminars and a chance at door prizes. Visit fleamarket@hi-mar.com.

Surf Day
2026-02-14
Presented by the Jersey Shore Surfcasters, this annual event for surfcasters returns to Brookdale Community College at 765 Newman Springs Road in Lincroft, NJ from 8:30 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. For details go to facebook.com/surfday.

New Jersey Boat Sale & Expo
2026-02-12 - 2026-02-15
Presented by the Marine Trades Association of New Jersey at New Jersey Convention and Exposition Center at Raritan Center, 97 Sunfield Avenue in Edison. Fishing seminars by The Fisherman. Go to jerseyboatexpo.com.

28th Annual Palmyra Fire Department Fishing Tackle Flea Market
2026-02-08
From 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Charles Street School at 100 West Charles Street in Palmyra, NJ. Admission is $5 (early bird starts at 8 a.m. for $10). For information call John at 856-786-0718.

Rt. 110 Fishing Flea Market
2026-02-07 09:00 - 15:00
The annual Pre-Super Bowl Fishing Flea Market returns to 535 Broadhollow Road (Rt. 110) in Melville, NY from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. This popular mid-winter event features tables packed with new, used, and collectible saltwater and freshwater tackle, rods, reels, and gear. It’s the perfect spot to gear up, swap stories, and shake off cabin fever before the spring run begins. Admission: $5. Vendors wanted: call 718-998-8794 for table information.

Southern Regional High School Fishing Flea Market
2026-02-07
From 8-2 at Southern Regional Middle School Cafeteria, 75 Cedar Bridge Road, Manahawkin, NJ. Admission $4, children under 12 free. Call Jason Hoch at 609-597-9481 ext. 2120 or email jhoch@srsd.net.

Raritan Bay Anglers Club Annual Fisherman’s Flea Market
2026-02-07
From 8:30 a.m. until 2 p.m. at St. John Vianney Parish, 420 Inman Ave. in Colonia. Admission $5, kids 12 and under admitted free. Contact Don at 908-494-0980 or visit raritanbayanglersfishingclub.com.

ASMFC Winter Meeting
2026-02-02 - 2026-02-05
The Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission (ASMFC) will hold their annual winter meeting at the Westin Crystal City, 1800 Richmond Highway, Arlington, VA. For details and webinar link go to ASMFC.org.

Saltwater Anglers of Bergen County Flea Market
2026-02-01
From 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Hasbrouck Heights Hilton. Cost of admission is $5 for adults and kids under 10 years free. Contact Don Lohse at 201-832-1298 or ddlohse@yahoo.com.

Copiague Fire Department Marine Unit Fishing & Marine Expo
2026-01-31 09:00 - 14:00
The Copiague Fire Department Marine Unit will host their Fishing & Marine Expo on Saturday, January 31, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Fire Department Headquarters, 320 Great Neck Road, Copiague, NY 11726.. For more information or vendor space, contact Thomas Dodge at (631) 880-0064.

The New England Fishing & Outdoor Expo
2026-01-30 12:00 - 2026-02-01 17:00 | Best Western Royal Trade Plaza, 181 Boston Post Rd, Marlborough, MA
Once referred to as the “Boxboro Show”, the New England Fishing & Outdoor Expo has moved to a new venue, the Best Western Royal Trade Plaza Hotel in Marlborough, MA. This event has become a can’t miss show for freshwater anglers all over New England, and is seeing a rapid growth in interest from the saltwater crowd as well. This show draws a lot of custom swimbait and tackle makers from around the country, offering the chance to get these highly sought-after baits in person. Admission is $20 at the door, or $15 if purchased in advance. Show hours: Friday Noon to 7 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m. t0 6 p.m. and Sunday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

The CMTA Hartford Boat Show
2026-01-29 12:00 - 2026-02-01 17:00 | Mohegan Sun Casino, 1 Mohegan Sun Boulevard, Uncasville, CT, 06382, United States
Presented by the Connecticut Marine Trades Association, the Hartford Boat Show brings you 4 days of everything boating, fishing and watersports all in one place! Located conveniently in the Earth Expo Center at Mohegan Sun with free parking in the Winter Garage. Don’t forget to renew your Fisherman subscription while you’re there! Show hours: Thursday Noon to 7 p.m., Friday Noon to 8 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Sunday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. (Save $3 per person, by buying your tickets in advance)

Sunshine Foundation Fishing Flea Market
2026-01-25
From 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Edward Thornton Little Egg Harbor Community Center, 319 W. Cala Breeze Way in Little Egg Harbor Township. Admission is $3. For details email fishthesunshine2@gmail.com.

East Islip Fishing Show
2026-01-24 09:00 - 14:00
The East Islip Fishing Show will be held on Saturday, January 24, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at AMVETS Post 18, 141 Carleton Avenue, East Islip. Admission is $6 (cash only). For vendor info or advance tickets call (631) 615-4263 or email office@fishermanfleamarket.com

The Fly Fishing Show
2026-01-23 - 2026-01-25
Friday 9 to 6, Saturday 8:30 to 6 and Sunday 9 to 4:30 at NJ Convention and Exposition Center in Edison, NJ. One-day admission is $20, just $5 for kids 6-12, free for kids 5 and under. Visit flyfishingshow.com.

New York Boat Show
2026-01-21 - 2026-01-25
At the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center in New York City, open noon until 8 p.m. weekdays, from 10 a.m. until 8 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Sunday. For more information, visit nyboatshow.com.

Rocky Point Fishing Show
2026-01-18 09:00 - 15:00
Located at Rocky Point Middle School from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Free admission and funds will be raised for the Rocky Point wrestling team.

LTHS 15th Annual Fisherman’s Flea Market
2026-01-18
Admission is $5 at the door. Children 10 & under are free. Helps support Lacey Township High School Fishing Club. From 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Lacey Township High School.
