The Fisherman

The for-hire charter and party boat "Bonus Season" for scup/porgy begins on September 1 increasing posession limit from 20 to 40 fish per angler.

Public hearings have been set for September 26 in NY and September 27 in CT regarding the future of Plum Island, NY.

The Connecticut DEEP reminds all boaters using Long Island Sound that they must use state approved pumpout stations.

Sailing from Jack’s Bait & Tackle, City Island, and Snug Harbor, RI, the ISLAND CURRENT EXPRESS will target tautog, winter cod, night squid, doormat fluke and more over the course of the year.

Tom Lynch of AngryFish.tv shot this amazing surf zone shark footage at Island Beach State Park in August, 2012. The frenzy started well offshore and quickly moved within 50 yards of the beach.

White Water Marine to raffle new Everglades 243 Center Console as grand finale to the Hamptons Offshore Invitational. Funds benefit Big Brothers Big Sisters of Long Island.

Recreational sea bass fishing in federal waters (beyond three miles offshore) is now forbidden due to an emergency closure.

Anglers looking to target Connecticut’s Candlewood Lake should be aware that water levels will be lowered for scheduled maintenance until October 15th.

An open meeting to discuss the proposed wind farm off Block Island will be held on Tuesday October 9th.

The state of New Jersey is challenging the definition of Beach Bugy which goes well beyond just a truck. Could this be an effort to keep all Off Road Vehicles off the beaches?

Blackfish and sea bass seasons open in New Jersey and bottom-bouncers are eager to get started.

Kehl’s Family Boating Center in Lindenhurst, NY, now features Sportsman center consoles, including 20- and 22-foot models in the bay and offshore series.

Delaware angler Buddy Masten breaks the Delaware State Record for triggerfish with a 6.34 pounder!

The myriad of species in our waters continues to amaze as southern visitors, like jacks, cobia and even tarpon hang on into the fall.

The Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission’s Winter Flounder Management Board will hold a public hearing on October 4th regarding  increasing in both recreational and commercial limits.

The Montauk Classic, sponsored by The Fisherman Magazine and Long Island State Parks, featured good fishing along the north side and up front early in the tournament.