The Fisherman

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.

Taking over for the actions started by RISAA, the Rhode Island Attorney General, Peter F. Kilmartin, has filed a lawsuit to enforce the public’s right to use Misquamicut Beach.

Founded this year, Heroes On The Water’s New Jersey Chapter has attained lofty goals and set higher ones for helping wounded veterans kayak fish.

The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation has set new recreational and commercial fishing rules for blackfish (tautog) beginning immediately.