The Fisherman

It’s official; the 2019 striped bass YOY indexes are in for Maryland and Virginia, but what does this mean?

Three popular surf tournaments on the Island this weekend will see hundreds of casters searching for bass and blues from Moriches to Jones Beach.

The ASMFC meets this week in New Hampshire to discuss a slew of important subjects including Final Approval of Addendum VI for Atlantic striped bass.

Entry fees go into a dedicated parks fund that is used for improving fishing opportunities within Long Island State Parks, making these events a win-win for all involved.

A look at what occurred at the October meeting of the ASMFC’s Atlantic Striped Bass Management Board and regulation changes implemented for 2020 and beyond.

From the bays to the blue water, anglers found lots of species in a cooperative mood, and the weather couldn’t have been better.

Following the lead of our friends in New Jersey, Connecticut has released a striped bass 2020 regulations survey to the public.

The weather and the fishing have entered the summertime phase of the fishing season, providing lots of opportunities for Long Island and Metro area anglers.

While most folks have found a higher than normal ratio of throwbacks to keepers, at least one monster doormat over the July Fourth weekend has tournament anglers chomping at the bit for the weekend ahead.

Here’s a look at what is happening on the fishing front in the waters surrounding Long Island.

Check out all the great new products which won coveted “Best of Show” awards in the ICAST 2019 New Product Showcase.

Fisherman publisher Mike Caruso joined Capt. Al Lorenzetti, Gary Hansen, and Al Steiger aboard Al’s new 31′ Steiger Craft to take first place in the bluefish division of the Suffolk Marine Anglers Tourney.

NOAA Fisheries explores electronic reporting as supplemental source of recreational fishing data.

While the big news coming out of Virginia this week relates to striped bass, a full slate of topics will be addressed August 6-8, 2019.

Placing artificial reefs off Long Island was an innovative and game changing idea that has brought a new home and place to grow for the fish in our area.

The New Jersey Division of Fish and Widlife has officially released details regarding the new 2019 ‘slot striper’ bonus program beginning September 1.