Freshwater: Casting Docks For Smallmouth
Skipping baits under docks works with smallies as well as largemouth.
Long Island, Metro NY
Editor’s Log: One Word, Or Two?
I’ve been at The Fisherman long enough to witness a lot of “bait and tackle” trends in the striper fishery. …
Long Island Video Fishing Forecast – May 7, 2026
The 2026 fluke season officially kicked off this week, although rough weather and stiff winds kept many anglers tied to…
Long Island Video Fishing Forecast – April 30, 2026
The spring striper bite continues to build across Long Island, with fish now spread from the East End back bays…
Long Island Anglers Ticketed In Hempstead Harbor Striper Bust
Environmental Conservation Officers patrolling Hempstead Harbor issued multiple striped bass violations during a late-night enforcement operation on April 16. According…
Long Island Video Fishing Forecast – April 23, 2026
The spring striper push is well underway across Long Island, with fresh waves of migratory bass lighting up both the…
Public Input Sought For New York’s Next Ocean Action Plan
The New York State DEC and Department of State are inviting the public to help shape the future of New…
Volunteers Needed For New York Horseshoe Crab Monitoring Program
The New York State DEC, along with researchers from Stony Brook University and Cornell Cooperative Extension, is once again looking…
DEC Expands Public Reporting Effort For Dead Sharks & Sturgeon
The New York State DEC is reminding anglers and beachgoers to report any dead sharks or sturgeon found along shorelines…
Long Island Video Fishing Forecast – April 16, 2026
This week’s forecast covers the latest striped bass reports from around Long Island highlighted by a strong push of fish…
Surf: Making Connections
Connecting the dots between spots and conditions will put you in the best position for consistent surf success.
Product Review: Seviin Spinning Reels
seviinreels.com SEVIIN may be one of the newer names in the spinning reel market, but the company has wasted little…
Long Island Video Fishing Forecast – April 9, 2026
The early season is starting to take shape across Long Island, with striped bass reports slowly building from the North…
Offshore: Bluefin Regs For ‘26
Bluefin tuna season is officially underway as of June 1, 2026.
Inshore: Anchoring Tips
Know your essential anchoring skills for safety and fishing efficiency.
Long Island Video Fishing Forecast – April 2, 2026
The first April forecast rolls into the heart of the early spring transition, highlighted by the opening of both spring…