Light Tackle Awakening: Early Spring Stripers In The Back Bays
Scale down your tackle and target back-bay stripers as Long Island’s early spring bite begins.
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Smithtown Bay Fluking: The Short-Drift Strategy
Dial in Smithtown Bay fluke with a simple formula—stay on the bait, make short drifts and fish light tackle for more hookups.
Long Island Video Fishing Forecast – October 2, 2025
We’re just one week away from the big Hilton Melville Fishing Show, and we’ve got a full preview of the…
Offshore Reports September 25, 2025
While the fall windows are getting tighter on the offshore grounds, The Fisherman Magazine is offering a sneak peek at…
Long Island Video Fishing Forecast – September 25, 2025
This week’s Video Fishing Forecast is stacked with reports and updates from across the Island. On the East End, fluke…
Bay Shore Fish & Hunt 1st Annual Fluke Tournament
Fish the 1st Annual Fluke Tournament hosted by Bay Shore Fish & Hunt. Lines in 5:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.,…
Ward Melville High School Fishing Expo Returns March 7–8
The Ward Melville High School Fishing Expo returns for its 13th year on March 7 and 8, bringing one of…
Long Island Boat Show At Nassau Coliseum
The best way to get ready for the boating season is at this year’s Annual Long Island Boat Show being…
Port Jeff Fishing Flea Market
The Port Jeff Fishing Flea market will take place on Sunday, March 21 at 37 Crystal Brook Hollow Rd, Mt…
Lindenhurst 29th Annual Spring Fishing Flea Market
On Saturday, March 28, 2025, the 29th Annual Lindenhurst Spring Fishing Flea Market will be held at the Firemen’s Pavilion…
Update On Hudson River’s Atlantic Striped Bass Reproductive Success
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) issued an update on the Hudson River’s Atlantic striped bass Juvenile…
Offshore Reports September 18, 2025
While the fall windows are getting tighter on the offshore grounds, The Fisherman Magazine’s weekly offshore report offers a sneak…
DEC Announces 2026 Free Freshwater Fishing Days In New York
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) has announced the 2026 dates for Free Freshwater Fishing Days, when…
Long Island Video Fishing Forecast – September 18, 2025
This week’s Video Fishing Forecast comes to you from the Tobay Marina Boat Show, where local dealers are offering end-of-season…
Editor’s Log: Turning The Corner
March has always felt like a reset button around here. The days start to stretch a little longer, the boats…
NEW OFFSHORE VIDEO FISHING FORECAST
While the fall windows are getting tighter on the offshore grounds, The Fisherman Magazine is piloting a new weekly video program, offering…