The Fisherman

Surf fishermen are gearing up for a trio of annual surfcasting tournaments slated for September and October.

Some important information and updates from the MA DMF which apply to all recreational shark anglers.

Individual anglers and those on some party boats in New Jersey are allowed one striped bass between 24 inches and less than 28 inches, if they possess a Striped Bass Bonus Program permit.

With cooling waters, New England anglers begin to turn their sights to fall blackfishing.

Bluefish quota reallocation takes center stage in coastwide public hearings, with Delaware set for June 21, New York on June 26 and a pair of hearings in New Jersey on June 27 and 28.

The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection is urging boaters and users of personal watercraft to exercise care to reduce damage to Barnegat Bay’s salt marshes and sea grass beds this summer.

New York’s largest fluke tournament draws hundreds of anglers eager to be crowned this year’s Duke of Fluke.

Whether you fish from a kayak or big boat, there is a division for you in this year’s 4th Annual Fluke-Fest.

RI DEM announces changes to recreational black sea bass fishery which increases season length and possession limit.

NOAA fisheries reminds recreational anglers of 83 inch minimum size limit for north Atlantic shortfin mako sharks.

After clearing committee in December, federal legislation supported by the recreational and boating community will finally get its chance for vote this week on Capitol Hill to help modernize the way recreational fishermen are managed.

Almost as if right on schedule, a slug of big striped bass rocket into Southern New England for the 4th of July holiday week.

The Fourth of July holiday has already gotten underway for some folks, and you can bet there will be plenty of anglers looking to use the mid-week vacation day as an opportunity to get onto some heavy duty fluking.

Political wrangling in the Senate prevented the menhaden bill, and many other bills, from going to the floor for votes for reasons completely detached from the merits of the bills.

NOAA Fisheries has officially designated 13 New Jersey artificial reef sites as special management zones where fixed commercial gear can no longer be deployed.

“The latest pound of appointments by Secretary Ross are a step toward more equitable representation for the recreational fishing community on these important advisory bodies.”