March 2017 Archives - The Fisherman

March 2017

Fortescue Beach Map

Fortescue Beach

As many of Jersey’s South/Central surfcasters turn up in force at the convergence of the Mullica and Great Bay, roughly 40 miles south as the osprey flies (and arguably a bit closer to the northern migratory arrival of spring stripers) lies Fortescue Beach along the northern bayshore of Delaware Bay.

Late Winter Walleye

Late Winter Walleye

Easily the best tasting freshwater fi sh you’ll fi nd, walleye action heats up this month along the Delaware River.

Winter Flounder Shore Thing

Winter Flounder, A Shore Thing

A walk down memory lane to the piers and bulkheads, where we’re reminded that the winter flounder is very much about tradition.

Fluke Fight Turns Ugly MARTIN AT RALLY

The Fluke Fight Turns Ugly

While New Jersey’s Marine Fisheries Council meets on March 2 to discuss fluke limits, the governor is vowing to fight on.

Hail Tides March Sod Bank Worm

Hail the Tides of March!

March comes roaring in like a lineside with the opening of New Jersey’s back bay season. A look at how and where to target the fi rst stripers of 2017.

Time Tides March On

Time & Tides March On

Just out of college and living alone in a one-room shack on LBI, it finally struck me just how tediously long February could feel (strange given the fewest actual days of any other month in the year).

2017 3 The Bloody Grounds

The Bloody Grounds

It’s fun and intriguing to imagine how the Bloody Grounds earned its crimson name. Visions of a pirate beheading, collision…

Offshore Windfarms

Offshore Wind farms

What effect will proposed off shore wind farms have on both commercial and recreational fisheries here in New England?

Hunting Spring Largies Dressed

Hunting Spring Largies

As winter gives way to spring, largemouth bass begin to move shallow and they are eager to feed.

What Say You?

Despite the misconception that I have an easy job and spend all my days fishing, there is a lot more that goes into putting out a weekly magazine than I had ever imagined when I took the helm of the New England edition of The Fisherman just over five years ago.

Smart Striper

Smart Striper

For years I’ve been fishing Staten Island and one of my favorite spots is a place we called Carmen’s Restaurant.

Constellation Rock

Constellation Rock

Head 2-1/2 miles southeast from the eastern tip of Plum Island and you’ll come to nun buoy 2 otherwise known a Constellation Rock.

The Miracle Of Shad 1

The Miracle of Shad

March is a good time to break out the light tackle outfit or fly gear for the return of a revolutionary classic.