The DEP reports a special fishing opportunity High school aged students have a chance to participate in the Governor's Surf Fishing Tournament on May 20 as part of a team. The High School Team Category is for students who are part of a formal fishing club, members of a Hooked on Fishing-Not on Drugs group, or a non-formal group.
Acting DEP Commissioner Catherine Mc Cabe has appointed Debbie Mans as Deputy Commissioned of that agency. Mans has been serving as executive director of the NY-NY Baykeeper since 2008.
2-6-18 We had a very nice day today offshore,very calm with light winds.,shame only a handful of people came down on such a nice day. Perch were chewing and we had inbetween a few nice codfish,some keeper pollock,and keeper blackfish.
The Canyon Runner from Point Pleasant got off to a great start after resuming tuna fishing out of Oregon Inlet. Call him at 732 842-6825 for tickets and info about tuna charters.
Capt. Joe Bogan of the Jamaica II at Brielle reported catches up to 53 ling and three cod to 12 pounds. There was the same story of great ling fishing plus a few cod at Point Pleasant as the party boat fleet was being kept busy.
Unless there's a change in the weather and a vast improvement in bottom fishing offshore, your best bet may be to take in events indoors. The 20 fee covers food and drink in addition to instruction.
The Raritan Bay Anglers Club runs their Fishing Flea Market on Saturday from 8 a. m. to 2 p. m. in the Rutgers Student Center, 126 College St., New Brunswick. The Hi-Mar Striper Club Fishing Flea Market and Seminars run from 8 a. m. to 2 p. m. on Saturday, Feb, 10 in the Highlands VFW on Rt, 36 in Port Monmouth.
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