Starts May 1st – Dream Boat Fishing Challenge
Whether you fish hard or are just a casual angler, any subscriber can win in The Fisherman’s season-long, multi-species, region-wide,…
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Marine White Perch Record Becomes Official
On February 11th, while fishing a South Shore tidal river, Jeffrey Butta hooked and landed a massive white perch while…
Rep. Van Drew Launches Congressional Investigation Into Offshore Wind
In his opening statement as chairman of the March 16, 2023 Congressional field hearing at the Wildwood Convention Center in…
New Recreational Harvest Control Rule Goes Into Effect
Effective March 9, NOAA Fisheries issued a final rule implementing a new process to set recreational management measures (bag, size,…
Long Island Lakes And Rivers Get Stocked
Starting in March and running through the month of May, The New York Department of Environmental Conservation will be stocking…
North Fork Tackle Shop Owner Passes
An avid Fisherman all his life, Ed Kopack had the best areas to enjoy his hobby. From the shore and…
Orange County Youth Fishing Derby
Orange County District Attorney David M. Hoovler announced the launch of the Third District Attorney’s Office Youth Fishing Derby. The…
High Hill Striper Club Officers
The High Hill Striper Club (HHSC) was established in 1952 and a carries a tradition of being a conservation-minded group…
Boat Review: Steiger 21 Classic
A detailed look at your 2023 Dream Boat!
Raritan Bay: Coldwater Stripers On The Fly
It is not – and perhaps never will be – too early to break out the fly gear.
Editor’s Log: New High School Fishing Contest
For those of you who follow along with the Fisherman’s prestigious Interclub Contest that we sponsor every year, you know…
Hot Spot: Nortons Point
Located between Gravesend and Lower New York Bay, in sight of the Coney Island Lighthouse, Norton’s Point is part of…
Acoustic Tagging Tog
Did you know about the acoustic tagging program for tautog off the South Shore?
Planning The Season: Freeport Fishing Primer
A month by month and species by species guide to one of the hottest ports in the Northeast right now.
Shaking The Winter Jitters: It’s Time For Tog
Take advantage of April’s month-long tog season in Long Island waters.