“The Next Cast” Weekly Podcast #8
The Fisherman’s new coastwide coverage fishing podcast, will keep you informed on all the hot bites along the Northeast coast.
May 2026
Photo Gallery: SRSA Youth Tournament ‘26
A few snapshots from Spring Lake from the opening day of the ’26 trout season.
Photo Gallery: Freshwater Finale
We have now (mostly) passed the breakoff point of when our readers switch out of freshwater mode and dive head…
Bang A Drum, Win The Mayor’s Cup
Middle Township in Cape May County is pleased to announce the 22nd annual Middle Township Drum Fish Tournament being held…
Do You Prefer Competetive Fluking?
For boaters who prefer their competitive fishing away from shore, you have two more options for this weekend ahead. Lewes…
Jersey Shore Surf Tournaments In Brigantine And Island Beach
For Jersey Shore surfcasters looking to score this weekend, there are two tournaments taking place on Saturday and Sunday, with…
New Jersey Black Sea Bass Opens 5/15
After a long, drawn out battle – one that included a lapse in federal bookkeeping in the U.S. Department of…
RI DEM Protects Princess Pine Estate, Opening New Access To Wincheck Pond
In the quiet corner of Hopkinton, where the dense forest canopy of the Canonchet Region provides a sanctuary for migratory…
Connecticut Deep’s “Learn To Fish” Field Trips Through The End Of May
The Connecticut CARE (Connecticut Aquatic Resources Education) program is pleased to announce a robust schedule of “Learn to Fish” classes…
Massachusetts Black Sea Bass Season Opens May 16
The Massachusetts Division of Marine Fisheries (DMF) is pleased to announce the official opening of the 2026 recreational black sea…
NY State Parks Graduates 33 New Park Police Officers For 2026 Season
The New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation announced the graduation of 33 new officers from the…
Upcoming Safe Boating Courses
Upcoming Safe Boating Courses District 3 Boating Courses Squadron: Great South Bay – America’s Boating Course Contact: Michael Boland Phone:…
DEC Expands Shark & Sturgeon Salvage Program
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) is reminding anglers and beachgoers to report any deceased sharks or…
Editor’s Log: Preferred Status
As most readers are probably aware, I’m a big NFL fan. Much like fishing, football is pretty much religion in…
Editor’s Log: Am I Too Competitive?
I used to revel in the bookends of the season. I was one of the few that was out earlier…
Editor’s Log: Holding The Line At Jones Beach
For most Long Island anglers, Coast Guard Station Jones Beach isn’t something you think about—until you need it. It’s not…