April 6, 2026 Archives - The Fisherman

The Fisherman Podcast #3

The Fisherman’s new coastwide coverage fishing podcast, will keep you informed on all the hot bites along the Northeast coast.

4/20 Deadline For Mid-Atlantic Fisheries Photo Contest

The Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council (Council) has extended the submission deadline for the Mid-Atlantic Fisheries Photo Contest. Entries will now…

License & Registration, Please

As a reminder, before heading out to your favorite lake, river, stream or reservoir this week for the start of…

Kids Day At Spring Lake This Saturday 4/11 For NJ Trout Opener

Unlike many lakes, ponds and reservoirs in New Jersey, Spring Lake will be closed to anglers in the three days…

April 11: Opening Day Of Trout Season In RI & CT

Rhode Island continues to uphold the time-honored tradition of a formal Opening Day, remaining the last state in southern New…

This Weekend: The Saltwater Edge Hosts Surfcasting Expo & Custom Plug Show

The wait is nearly over for the surfcasters up and down the coast. This Saturday, April 11th, The Saltwater Edge…

LIBBA Announces 2026–2027 Board Of Directors

The Long Island Beach Buggy Association (LIBBA) has officially announced its newly elected Board of Directors for the 2026–2027 term,…

Blackfish Season Reopens April 1 In New York

New York’s spring blackfish season kicks off on April 1, giving anglers a short but highly anticipated window to target…

Hudson River Striped Bass Cooperative Angler Program

Do you fish for striped bass in the Hudson River? Whether you catch-and-release or take home a keeper, you can…

Marine Retailers Kick Off Spring Sales Season

Long Island boaters and anglers looking to gear up for the 2026 season have a pair of can’t-miss sales events…

Comment Period Extended For Atlantic Shark Rule

Federal fisheries managers have extended the public comment period for proposed revisions to commercial Atlantic blacknose shark and recreational Atlantic…