fishing

Elizabeth City, NC – Federal authorities this week arrested a Honduran national with a prior removal order after he was caught poaching red drum fish at Cape Hatteras National Seashore, …

Trenton, NJ – It began with a well-intended law to make fishing more accessible, but a definition error limited its reach — now, New Jersey has fixed it, and the …

LITTLE EGG HARBOR TOWNSHIP, N.J. — Volunteers from the Southern Ocean County Chapter of the Sunshine Foundation will host their 28th Annual Fishing Tournament on Saturday, raising funds to send …

DOVER, DE — The Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC) announced the winners of the 39th Annual Delaware Youth Fishing Tournament held Saturday, as over 150 young anglers …

TRENTON, NJ – May 25, 2025 – Anglers in New Jersey hoping to cast their lines this season may face an unexpected hurdle: the state is now denying fishing permits …

TRENTON, N.J. – New Jersey anglers can cast their lines without a license on two designated Free Fishing Days this year—Saturday, June 7 and Saturday, October 18—courtesy of the New …

WOODLAND PARK, N.J. — Anglers of all ages gather this morning at Barbour’s Pond in Garret Mountain Reservation for the 5th Annual Passaic County Fishing Derby, hosted by the Passaic …

Cranford’s Annual Kids Fishing Derby Hooks Community CRANFORD, NJ — The Cranford Police Department celebrated its 3rd Annual Cops & Bobbers Kids Fishing Derby with local children and officers gathering …

TOMS RIVER, NJ — Children and teens can cast a line and compete for prizes next month as Toms River Township teams up with the New Jersey Department of Environmental …

CRANFORD, NJ — The Cranford Police Department will hold its third annual “Cops and Bobbers” youth fishing event on Wednesday, April 16, from 8:30 to 11:00 a.m. at Nomahegan Park, …

LONG BEACH ISLAND, N.J. — A young grey seal pup found entangled in fishing gear on North Beach was rescued last week and is now recovering at the Marine Mammal …

TRENTON, N.J. — The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP) Fish & Wildlife’s Bureau of Marine Fisheries and the Marine Fisheries Council are inviting public feedback on proposed recreational …

TOMS RIVER, N.J. — The Toms River Fishing Derby is set to take place on Saturday from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. at Veterans Park, according to a reminder from …

TRENTON, N.J. — Starting October 15, all individuals obtaining a New Jersey Saltwater Registration will be required to complete a Child Support Certification Form as part of a new legislative …

TOMS RIVER, N.J. – The Toms River Township will host a community fishing derby at Veterans Park on October 19, from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. The event, presented by …

WILDWOOD, N.J. — As summer draws to a close, fishing enthusiasts are flocking to the Wildwoods for a series of surf fishing competitions this September. The five-mile beach, known for …

MONTVILLE, N.J. — A 64-year-old man from Montville Township was found dead Sunday evening in a body of water behind an industrial complex on Chapin Road, authorities said. The man, …

NEW BEDFORD, Mass. — A flotilla of fishermen from across the East Coast gathered yesterday near the site of a damaged Vineyard Wind turbine to protest the perceived risks posed …

Dover, DE — Delaware Natural Resources Police announced the temporary closure of multiple surf fishing beaches due to extreme high tides. Affected beaches are currently closed and will be monitored …

New Jersey’s coast is a paradise for anglers, offering a diverse array of fish species. Here are some of the most common catches you’ll find in the Garden State’s ocean …

SUFFOLK COUNTY, NY—An off-duty officer from Suffolk County Police Second Precinct played a crucial role in rescuing a man who suffered severe injuries from a fishing accident in the Atlantic …

MARYLAND – The Maryland Department of Natural Resources announces that tomorrow, June 1, marks the first license-free fishing day of the year. This day allows residents and visitors to enjoy …

The Maryland Department of Natural Resources – Natural Resources Police recently issued a reminder to anglers that the striped bass fishing closure in Maryland’s Chesapeake Bay and its tributaries became …

TRENTON, NJ – The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP) Fish & Wildlife has announced its trout stocking and fishing schedule for the spring season. Pre-season trout stocking will …

WASHINGTON (Reuters) – A U.S. congressional commission has called on the Biden administration to act against alleged forced labor involving North Korean workers in China’s fishing industry, saying seafood sales …