The Fisherman

Channel Catfish provide great fishing opportunities all summer long!

From surf to offshore, the sixth month plays host to numerous tournaments around the Island.

The United States Coast Guard is reminding the public that unlicensed vessel charters are both illegal and unsafe to the consumer, while announcing a crackdown during the 2019 summer season.

Local environmental police officers have been on high alert, kept busy by excessive poaching activities on a variety of species.

From City Island to Orient Point and Staten Island to Montauk, it’s all happening in June for Long Island, Metro NY anglers.

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.