The Fisherman

New Jersey is expected to finalize (finally!) the 2019 summer flounder and black sea bass regulations on Tuesday, April 16 in Manahawkin at a public meeting of the New Jersey Marine Fisheries Council.

With the open-water fishing season underway, keep in mind these cold-water safety precautions to ensure a great day of fishing!

This critical new law will help us further protect a vital fishery that supports species important to our sport fishing economy.

With a new venue for 2019, this year’s event is sure to be even bigger and better than ever!

It’s a sad fact that illegal harvesting and bycatch mortality figures are considerably higher than most people think.

Blooming dogwoods and booming drum are a “boon” to Jersey anglers looking to compete this season.

Results of the recent stock assessment have fishery managers looking for answers to help rebuild the fishery.

A New Jersey angler and fishing industry leader shares his views in a House Natural Resources Subcommittee hearing on May 1, 2019, as the Magnuson Stevens Act enters the spotlight once again.

May has become prime time to connect with bluefish in the Long Island surf and you can spice up your efforts by entering this weekend’s 1^st Annual Surf Bluefish Tourney.

Hit the beach with a pair of dedicated Long Island surfcasters to understand more about what goes on in the…

Fishermen are always looking for the coolest gadgets to increase their odds of finding success, here is a bevy of…

Following the Winter Meeting of the ASMFC on February 4, we have a slightly better idea of how 2020 and…

Gamefish can’t resist shrimp, and neither can we. Here’s a meal every serious seafood lover needs to know how to…

On January 2, 2015, angler Kenneth Westerfeld of College Point, Queens bested a 28.80-pound tog. Here is part 3 of the thrilling story in his words.

Join The Fisherman, Navionics and Gray FishTag Research as we fish the Big Apple for striped bass while kicking off the…

THE NORTHEAST STRIPED BASS TAG STUDY TEAM Together, Gray FishTag Research, Navionics, Tsunami Fishing Tackle, the RFA, American Fishing Wire,…