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What happens in the Chesapeake Bay eventually shows up in New YorkThey keep one fish between 23 and 28 inches. I've fished there many times and I can tell you never see more than a half dozen boats on the water...- george
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What happens in the Chesapeake Bay eventually shows up in New YorkI posted once before that I as non expert do not understand the rationale of the Hudson River north of the GW regulations. Makes no sense to me.🤷♂️- WhatKnot
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Two Ice Fishermen Perish in St. Lawrence CountyTheir are no words, I guess the ice is like the ocean, it takes what it wants, very sad.- live bait
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The Biggest Lie in Striped Bass History Started With Two FishWith all due respect my good friend it is a published study. It was published in Marine and Coastal Fisheries, Volume 16, Issue 5, in September...
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New York anglers have learned a hard truth over the decades: when Chesapeake recruitment runs hot, the Northeast benefits down the road. When Chesapeake recruitment runs cold for multiple years, we eventually feel it as thinner age structure and “missing classes,” even if the bite can still look...
Tragedy in Clifton: Two Ice Fishermen Perish in St. Lawrence County Snowmobile Accident
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Two men died and a child escaped after a snowmobile broke through ice in Clifton, NY. Details on the St. Lawrence County tragedy and rescue attempts.
Introduction: A Heartbreaking Event in...
Ice Fishing Cross River Reservoir: The Ultimate Westchester Guide
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Discover the secrets of ice fishing Cross River Reservoir in Westchester County, NY. Learn essential regulations, best access points, and top tips for landing big catches safely.
Introduction: A Winter Angler's...
Tragedy off Cape Ann: The Sinking of the Fishing Vessel Lily Jean
A comprehensive report on the tragic sinking of the 72-foot commercial fishing boat Lily Jean off Gloucester, MA. Details on the loss of Captain Gus Sanfilippo, the crew, and the NOAA observer.
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The close-knit...
The Missing Fish
198 fish went into the study. 198 fish came out alive.
So where did 9% come from?
In 1996, the Diodati study caught and released 198 striped bass in an artificial pond. Eight weeks later, they drained the pond completely dry. Every single fish they recovered was alive. Not one...
I've Been Saying This All Along: Recreational Anglers Deserve an Apology
The data is finally in, and it proves what we've known for years—we were never the problem.
For over a decade, recreational striped bass anglers have been treated like criminals. We've endured slot limits, bag restrictions...
Abu Garcia's Beast Series: Revolutionary Equipment for the Modern Swimbait Revolution
October 2025 marks a pivotal moment in fishing equipment evolution as Abu Garcia introduces their most ambitious tackle series to date. The Beast collection represents a fundamental reimagining of how serious...
Game-Changer or Gimmick? The Daiwa LUVIAS ST Claims to Be the World's Lightest Spinning Reel
An in-depth look at Daiwa's bold claim and what it means for New York anglers targeting trout and panfish
George, as a seasoned angler with homes in both Naples, Florida and Commack, NY, you know the...
Fluke Management in 2025: Regulators Got It Wrong
Halfway through this season New York anglers were slapped with a new rule. The fluke size limit jumped from 19 inches to 19.5. Not because the science demanded it. Not because it helped the fishery. It happened so the season could stretch into...
The Western Run: Hunting Stripers and Blues from Rockaway Beach to Moriches Inlet
By: A Die-Hard Surf Angler
Written from the cab of a Ford F-250, October 2024
The Gritty Truth: Life on the Western Run
It's 3:47 AM and I'm writing this by the dome light of my truck, parked behind the dunes at...
The Eastern Edge: Mastering Montauk to North Fork Waters During the Fall Blitz
By Captain Mike "Truck" Thompson | 30+ Years of Long Island Surf Fishing
Prime Fishing Forecast: October 3-17, 2024
The fog lifts off Montauk Point like a curtain being drawn back, revealing the churning white water...
The Old School Way: A Long Island Sound Blackfish Story
For the party boat angler looking to master the art of catching tautog, sometimes the old ways are the best ways.
The air carries that distinct autumn chill, a signal to seasoned anglers that it's time to shift focus from the fleeting...
New York State Freshwater Fishing Records (Per DEC)
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These are the current official freshwater state records recognized by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation under the Angler Achievement Awards Program. If you want to know the biggest bass, catfish, trout, or...
New York State Marine / Saltwater Fishing Records (Per DEC)
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These are the official marine (saltwater) records recognized by New York DEC under the Marine Recreational Angler Records Program. If you're asking "what's the NY record for bluefish, tuna, striped bass, mahi-mahi, etc.,"...
New York's Marine Recreational Angler Records: Your Gateway to Fishing Glory
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Robert Foley's New York state record golden tilefish - a prime example of the quality catches recognized by the DEC program
As serious saltwater anglers fishing the waters around Long Island and beyond...
Unprecedented Albacore Tuna Run Hits Southeast Alaska Waters as Marine Heatwave Creates New Fishing Frontier
Climate-driven warm water intrusion brings southern species 1,500 miles north of normal range
By Staff Writer
September 17, 2025
Jared Nelson, left, and Adam Olson show off their haul...
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International Fishing News & Global Adventures
Around the World in 80 Casts: Global Fishing News Roundup
Monster Catches, Mysterious Creatures, and Record-Breaking Adventures from International Waters
By Manus AI | International Correspondent
Published in New York...
End of an Era:
Peconic Star Fleet Closes After 43 Years of North Fork Fishing Legacy
A deep dive into the closure that signals broader challenges for Long Island's maritime heritage
GREENPORT, NY — The salt-stained decks of Peconic Star III and Peconic Star IV will no longer echo with the...
The Great Fluke Migration: How Climate Change is Reshaping Atlantic Coast Fishing from the Carolinas to New York
An In-Depth Analysis of the Summer Flounder Fishery Crisis and Its Impact on Atlantic Coast Anglers
Introduction: A Fishery in Crisis
If you've been fishing the Atlantic coast for any...
Great Lakes Cheese Facility Discharge Kills Tens of Thousands of Fish in Ischua Creek
An investigation into one of the most significant fish kills in recent Western New York history
Ischua Creek in better times - a pristine Western New York trout stream that attracted anglers from across the...
