The Fisherman

A potential new world record brown trout was recently landed by a New Zealand angler.

The NY State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) is planning to reconstruct and expand the existing DEC fishing access and boat ramp site at Forge Pond in Riverhead. You have until Thursday, April 4, to comment on the project.

This week’s North Shore report, courtesy of The Fishin’ Pole, notes increased action on recently-stocked trout as well as anxious saltwater anglers as they prepare for the coming season.

The New Jersey Community lost lure designer and master surfcaster Bob Hahn on Sunday, April 7.

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, 2014.

Due to ongoing renovations, the park will not be open for opening day and will not be stocked with trout.

The boats are ready to sail from Shark River Inlet and the historic port of Belmar.

Anglers fishing in Connectiocut, especially the West Branch of Farmington River, are reminded to take steps to prevent the additional spread of "rock snot".

Now in its tenth year, this annual surf fishing tournament in Rhode Island pits local clubs against each other while raising money for a worthy cause.

Round Valley’s 200-foot depths are the Bermuda Triangle of New Jersey.

Complications from recent neck surgery believed a factor claiming life of famed fishing tackle inventor, angling authority, author and longtime TV host.

A petition launched by Stripers Forever requesting a reduction in the harvest of wild striped bass has been delivered to Paul Diodati, Director of the Massachusetts Division of Marine Fisheries.

On the morning of February 28, 2013, an Alabama angler landed a potential new world record freshwater/landlocked striped bass.

If you’re planning on attending the show in RI this weekend, be sure to stop by the booths for Gibbs and Captain Bruce Sportfishing (The Otter) for a first look at their hot new products!

Fluke season has been determined as several options were considered for New Jersey waters.

Will the back bays and side channels be cleared of storm debris in time for the start of fishing and boating season?