May 4. NJ Fluke Season Opens.
Open through Sept. 25 with a three fish bag and an 18″ minimum size (17” minimum size, 3/angler west of…
New Jersey & Delaware Bay
May 2. 9th Annual American Angler Classic Surf Fishing Tournament.
Tournament runs from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. with registration starting at 6 a.m. at Bayview Park, 6805 Long Beach…
May 2. 31st Annual BSC Fisherman’s Flea Market.
Berkeley Striper Club’s annual outdoor tackle flea market from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Marina Park (J Street) in…
NJ/DE Bay Region Fishing Forecast – July 30th, 2026
The August 2026 edition of The Fisherman is out this week; look for your copy of the New Jersey, Delaware…
November Bluefin: Big Game, Late Season
Don’t pack up that offshore gear just yet!
Technical-Tackle Advantage: Building A Custom Inshore Striper Rod
A 7-1/2-foot spinning rod built with light striper plugging and bucktailing in mind.
November Notes: Togging Through Turkey Day
November and tautog go hand in hand, but the eleventh month requires a mix of approaches from New Jersey to Massachusetts.
NJ/DE Bay Region Fishing Forecast – July 23rd, 2026
In addition to weekly video fishing forecast for the New Jersey, Delaware Bay region published every Thursday at noon, The…
Bunker Pods: Between & Beyond
Success in trophy striper fishing hinges on adapting tactics to real-time pod activity.
Exiting Stripers: Greetings From The Jersey Shore
It’s no secret, Jersey’s the place to be for November stripers.
Photo Gallery: School’s In Session
Before a return to reading, writing and arithmetic, these young anglers were catching.
NJ/DE Bay Region Fishing Forecast – July 16th, 2026
This week, The Fisherman team is on the floor of ICAST 2026 – the world’s largest sportfishing trade show in…
NYC Council Member Calls For 12-Mile Menhaden Buffer
With the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission (ASMFC) set to decide in November on proposals to reduce the menhaden harvest…
The Cost Of Going Fishing – Tariff Reflief Hailed By Sportfishing Industry
In late September, the United States and China Announce $30 billion for tariff relief, including some fishing products. According to…
Mr. Poseidon’s Montauk Striper Challenge Is On – NJ Event Cancelled
This Thursday, Friday and Saturday, October 15, 16, and 17, the annual Mr. Poseidon Montauk Striper Challenge will be held…
NJ/DE Bay Region Fishing Forecast – July 9th, 2026
The intro video of the week comes courtesy of Toms River author Frank Viscuso who shot the striking footage of…