The Fisherman

Whether you fish from a kayak or big boat, there is a division for you in this year’s 4th Annual Fluke-Fest.

RI DEM announces changes to recreational black sea bass fishery which increases season length and possession limit.

NOAA fisheries reminds recreational anglers of 83 inch minimum size limit for north Atlantic shortfin mako sharks.

After clearing committee in December, federal legislation supported by the recreational and boating community will finally get its chance for vote this week on Capitol Hill to help modernize the way recreational fishermen are managed.

Almost as if right on schedule, a slug of big striped bass rocket into Southern New England for the 4th of July holiday week.

The Fourth of July holiday has already gotten underway for some folks, and you can bet there will be plenty of anglers looking to use the mid-week vacation day as an opportunity to get onto some heavy duty fluking.

Political wrangling in the Senate prevented the menhaden bill, and many other bills, from going to the floor for votes for reasons completely detached from the merits of the bills.

NOAA Fisheries has officially designated 13 New Jersey artificial reef sites as special management zones where fixed commercial gear can no longer be deployed.

“The latest pound of appointments by Secretary Ross are a step toward more equitable representation for the recreational fishing community on these important advisory bodies.”

Angler-led efforts to reauthorize the nation’s federal fisheries while incorporating a dose of "flexibility" in terms of managing annual catch limits and rebuilding deadlines took a major step up Capitol Hill last week.

A look at the award-winning new products fresh from Orlando, Florida and ICAST 2018.

The American Fisheries Society will hold their 148th annual meeting in Atlantic City in August, providing local fishermen and business owners a unique opportunity to participate in stakeholder engagement day on August 21.

With the offshore bite heating up, the timing couldn’t be better for the 2018 Tri-State Canyon Shootout brought to you by J&B Tackle.

The expansion of state’s network of artificial reefs will provide new marine habitats, improve recreational fishing opportunities, and help restore fishery resources.

The 2018 derby set a new record for largest catfish, and as always all derby fish were safely released to fight another day.

The 24th Annual Jersey Coast Anglers Association (JCAA) fluke tournament will be held this Saturday, August 4, with a $50,000 calcutta for largest fluke over 12 pounds.