HRFA’s 5th Annual Bass & Blues Surfcasting Derby On Nov. 22
The Hudson River Fishermen’s Association (HRFA) invites surfcasters to join the 5th Annual Bass & Blues Surfcasting Derby on Saturday,…
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THE COASTAL KAYAK CLASH
Subscribe to The Fisherman, catch an eligible species while fishing from a kayak and you could win the Grand Prize…
NJ/DE Bay Region Fishing Forecast – September 21, 2023
Breaking News at Island Beach State Park Big news this week as the NJDEP acknowledges that Ørsted is indeed doing…
13TH Annual High Tides Striper Tournament
November 23. 13th Annual High Tides Striper Tournament. Captains meeting 7 p.m. on Friday at VFW #386 at 419…
SEE SOMETHING, SAY SOMETHING, EARN SOMETHING
The NOAA Office of Law Enforcement is offering a reward of up to $20,000 in exchange for information leading to…
Photo Gallery: A Fresh Focus
Don’t forget about the incredible freshwater options we have in the region!
NJ/DE Bay Region Fishing Forecast – September 14, 2023
Ørsted Breaks Ground in OC – So What’s Up at IBSP? How much heavy equipment is being brought into Island…
Editor’s Log: That’s A Wrap
On Wednesday, October 30, 2025 the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission (ASMFC) and its Striped Bass Management Board voted 13-3…
Surf: The Storm Checklist
If the surfcaster plays it safe and fishes smart, fall storms can produce epic fishing opportunities.
Product Spotlight: Rapala Countdown Magnum Crankbait
Some lures come and go with changing techniques, but the Rapala CountDown Magnum has held its ground for decades as…
Offshore: Bluefin Tuna For ‘26
So much for the ’25 bluefin fishery, but future tuna hopes are high in Spain this month.
NJ/DE Bay Region Fishing Forecast – September 7, 2023
NJ Beaches Are Better in September! Last week it was east vs. west, and now this week we can’t keep…
Inshore: Crunch Time
Late-season tog feeding behavior.
Garmin Wins Sea Tow National Safety Award For The Fifth Straight Year
Garmin has just been awarded a 2025 National Boating Safety Award from the Sea Tow Foundation for the fifth consecutive…
40th Clean Ocean Action Fall Beach Sweeps On Oct. 18
At nearly 80 sites across New Jersey, volunteers came together for the 2025 Clean Ocean Action (COA) Fall Beach Sweeps,…
Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council Report
The Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council met October 7-9, 2025, in Philadelphia, PA. The following is a summary of actions taken…