The Fisherman

Ownership of historic Race Rock Lighthouse will be transferred to its new steward, The New London Maritime Society, on June 27.

Anglers coming from NYC, the five boroughs and Nassau County can now take the train to Captree State Park. The package is inexpensive and includes a half-day of fishing aboard the Captree fleet.

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and its partners are providing $12 million during the next three years to support 75 fish habitat conservation projects in 27 states acros the US.

It’s a keeper, but for how long will the season last? Details have finally been announced after months of speculation.

Several area skippers with ties to The Fisherman were named to Saltwater Sportsman’s top 50 Charter Boat Captains list.

The CT DEEP is continuing to offer training for people interested in volunteering their time to monitor local boat launches for the presence of invasive plants and animals, such as zebra mussels.

The first NOAA Fisheries Northeast Region Recreational Fishing Town Hall Call was initiated in order to engage the recreational fisheries community in NOAA Fisheries programs and actions.

The Rhode Island Saltwater Anglers Association was presented with the “Lesa Meng Aquatic Conservation Award” on April 19.

The New Jersey Fishing and Hunter Caucus was created so that politicians and the State Division of Fish and Wildlife could hear the concerns of the recreational sector.

Due to recent high water flow levels, several state-run boat ramps across Connecticut have been closed until further notice.

DEP Commissioner Bob Martin will provide key updates about the Jersey Shore this Thursday.

A huge codfish caught by a German angler off Norway may break the all-tackle world record which has stood since the year in which man first walked on the moon!

Is your fish safe to eat? The Connecticut Department of Health has released its annual fish consumption advisory for common inland and marine species.

After roughly a 100 year drought, migratory fish once again have access beyond High Pond Dam on the Mattabesset River.

Penn’s Big Water Adventures with Mark Davis features Captain Bob Rocchetta and The Fisherman staffers Mike Caruso and Fred Golofaro as they tackle Montauk’s linesiders both in the suds and in the rips.

On the final leg of the Viking FiveStar’s journey from Florida to its home port of Montauk, another nine species were added to the tally list bringing the grand total to 62.