The Fisherman

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.

A quick look at the outcome of the ASMFC’s Striped Bass Management Board discussion at the Summer Meeting and what’s in store for the upcoming Public Hearings.

A brief synopsis of the current fishing activity in the waters around Long Island and the Metro NY area.

Lots of anglers will be hunting bluefish in Long Island Sound this weekend and one of those fish will be worth a hefty $25,000.

Ongoing project seeks to examine feeding habits and study area expansion into Cape Cod Bay.

The New Jersey Division of Fish and Wildlife has scheduled three public hearings in September to provide anglers and other interested groups to provide input on striped bass management options for 2020.

Have an opinion on offshore wind farms planned for the Jersey Shore? How about striped bass management and new regulations for 2020? Make the meetings!

States announce schedule of public hearings on Atlantic Striped Bass Draft Addendum VI.

A string of public hearings on Atlantic Striped Bass Draft Addendum VI will be held from August through October with a final ruling expected to be made in late winter.