The Fisherman

J&B Tackle and the Tri-State Tournaments have brought the Block Island Sharkfest home to Connecticut and expanded it into a week-long event for everyone.

In 2010, the EPA approved the debut of a fuel that contains 15 percent ethanol, yet under their own regulations it can’t be used in boats. The question for Congress, is the agency reneging on its pledge to boaters?

State Senate confirms Basil Seggos as 15th Commissioner of NYDEC.

Tournament record mako runs away with top spot in Star Island Shark Tourney.

With more than 1200 participants, the 2016 Fluke Til Ya Puke tournament was even bigger and better than ever!

On the free fishing weekend of May 7 – 8, keep your eyes on the lookout for some specially-stocked golden trout in Rhode Island.

Any person harvesting a striped bass thirty-four (34) inches or larger in Rhode Island shall at the time of harvest have the right pectoral fin removed at a point as close to the body of the fish as possible.

The intent of the plan is to embrace a wide range of partners and stakeholders to allow for successful recreational and for-hire fisheries.

NMFS has adjusted the Atlantic Bluefin Tuna Angling Category with an increase in daily retention limits to start the 2016 season.

With the 2016 New Jersey trout season now underway, the trout hatchery at Pequest will be active all season long with events geared towards anglers of all ages.

DEEP announced that the prohibition on the taking of alewives and blueback herring from most inland and marine waters in Connecticut has been extended through March 31, 2017.

New York’s striped bass season in the Marine District runs from April 15th through December 15th.

With hundreds of thousands of fresh trout stocked across New England so far this this spring, the opportunities are almost endless for great trout action!

State DEC and local agencies collaborate to mitigate impact of potential fish kill in Peconic River.

If you’re looking to buy a new kayak or SUP this year then be sure to head to Black Hall Outfitters in Old Lyme, CT on the weekend of May 21 – 22.

The ASMFC’s weakfish stock assessment indicates the stock is depleted and overfishing not occurring.