ASMFC Does It Again: Yet Another Striper “Emergency”
Seasonal striped bass restrictions are in the pipeline for ’25. On October 23, the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission (Commission)…
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GOVERNOR HOCHUL ANNOUNCES FIRST FREE FISHING WEEKEND OF 2022
“New York State is home to many great fishing spots, and I encourage both new and experienced anglers alike to…
The Great South Bay: From Bountiful Waters To A Conservation Challenge
An overview of what the bay was and what is being done to help it.
Holiday Traditions: Feast Of The Seven Fishes
An Italian-American holiday celebration for all anglers this holiday season. The Feast of the Seven Fishes is a traditional Italian-American…
Holiday Time Treat: Last Licks Scup And Sea Bass
December is it! Look to Montauk and South Shore grounds for that last chance at fresh holiday fish.
Tale End: False Dawn
The stars aligned on a rare 70-degree, late October morning. A full moon caught the confluence of the last hour…
Long Island Video Fishing Forecast – February 10, 2022
Tuning Your Lures – Top Saltwater Flies Even with the milder weather, most boats stayed tied up to the…
Photo Gallery: Sand Eel Striper Slammer
Taking a look back at the some of the sand eel surf fishing action this fall. The ’24 sand eel…
Long Island Video Fishing Forecast – February 3, 2022
Fly Tying Continues – Fishing a Spook Heavy snowfall blanketed the region last week, making it challenging for anglers…
Lindenhurst Fall Fishing Flea Market
On Saturday, November 30, 2024, the Lindenhurst Fall Fishing Flea Market will continue in fond memory of George Rovnak and…
New video series from The Fisherman Magazine!
An all-new winter video feature series is coming to the Long Island weekly video fishing forecast. This series will feature…
Stay Safe While Fishing & Boating During Cold Weather Months Boating Safety
Just a reminder that from November 1 – May 1 everyone aboard a boat less than 21 feet (including canoes…
ASMFC STRIPER UPDATE: ANOTHER ROUND OF PUBLIC COMMENT AHEAD
During the January 26th meeting of Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission (Commission), the Atlantic Striped Bass Management Board (Board) voted…
IGFA Certifies Tautog Fly World Record
The IGFA has certified several new world records over this past fall, but one that really stood out was a…
Final Digital Weekly Of ‘24
This is issue #37 of the year, with issue #38 coming out next week with the printed December monthly edition…
Editor’s Log: November’s Vibe
As the fishing season transitions from the rush of fall to the quiet approach of winter, there is a marked…
