The Fisherman

The MassWildlife Angler Education Program provides people of all ages a chance to learn and try fishing.

You have until this Friday, June 14, 2019 to respond to the striped bass survey being conduced by the New Jersey Division of Fish and Wildlife to solicit angler input on potential changes to the state’s striped bass regulations as of 2020.

Here’s an insider’s look at what’s happening around the Island this week.

A day of saltwater fly casting with master fly fishing instructor John Bilotta and team.

Full rundown on Saturday’s results in the 25th Annual JCAA Fluke Tournament, with details on how to still win big in the contest this Thursday, June 20, 2019 in Toms River.

Here’s an insider’s look at what’s happening around the Island this week.

Against strong winds and big seas, more than 1200 anglers battled it out for the biggest purse in the tournament’s 14-year history.

Mackerel or little tunny or bonito? Oh, my! Here is a helpful guide from NOAA Fisheries to help you ID that catch.

For the first time in four years, surf fishermen will once again have 4×4 access to Gilgo Beach State Park.

Spring officially arrives this week – Wednesday, March 20, 2019 – and with it more spring-like temperatures. Will the spring run be far behind?

The Marine Registry has been in effect since 2011 but there are still anglers who have not registered for what is for all intents and purposes a free license.

The final days of March should give way to improved striped bass action while Jersey toggers head back to the wrecks, reefs and snags as of April 1. A local rundown on local fishing news for the first part of April, 2019.

As we enter the 4th month of the year today, we kick-off “Opening Day” season across Southern New England.

No fooling, April 1 kicks off with tautog action along the Jersey Shore, with trout season to kickoff in NJ and DE on Saturday, the SRSA kids contest at Spring Lake, and Wildwood Fishing and Boating Expo in South Jersey.

More than 3,000 trout to be stocked by DEC and State Parks prior to the festival.

With fishing seasons opening almost weekly across Southern New England, now is the time to head to the water and get on the bite!