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End of an Era: Peconic Star Fleet ClosesI spoke with Paul this past Wednesday and he did say that he and Rachel will be running another boat in the Peconic's and Sound soon. He hopes to...- captmike28
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End of an Era: Peconic Star Fleet ClosesIt seems that Capt Paul and one of the other Captains may have a new boat coming back to the area.
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New York State Freshwater Fishing Records (Per DEC)
Introduction
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)
Introduction
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
NYAngler.com
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...
NEW YORK ANGLER MAGAZINE
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...
Constitutional Challenge Rocks Gulf Fisheries: Florida Brothers Take on Federal Management System Over Devastating Gag Grouper Cuts
A landmark lawsuit challenges the very foundation of U.S. fisheries management as commercial fishermen face industry-crushing quota reductions
Commercial...
Summer Flounder Commercial vs Recreational Allocation Split: Historical Basis and Methodology
Executive Summary
The current 60% commercial / 40% recreational allocation split for summer flounder was established under Amendment 2 of the Summer Flounder Fishery Management Plan, which was ratified...
Offshore Wind Farm Construction Effects on Bottom Fish and Commercial Fishing: What the Science Actually Shows
The bottom line from peer-reviewed studies: Yes, pile driving affects fish behavior and fishing, but the impacts are mostly temporary and less severe than many feared.
With Empire...
- A Marine Biologist's Deep Dive
George, my friend, you've hit upon one of the most encouraging marine ecology stories of our time right here in our backyard waters. As someone who's seen these bays through decades of change – just like the folks sharing their experiences on nyangler – this...
The Future of Fishing is Here: Utechwear's U-Track AR Glasses Revolutionize Angling Forever
By Manus AI
The fishing world is about to experience its most dramatic transformation since the invention of the fish finder. Utechwear's groundbreaking U-Track AR glasses represent nothing short of a...
Okuma Introduces the Tesoro Lever Drag Jigging Reel: A Game-Changer for Saltwater Vertical Jigging
By Manus AI | July 8, 2025
The new Okuma Tesoro Lever Drag Jigging Reel represents a significant advancement in saltwater jigging technology
The saltwater jigging community has been eagerly...
From the Depths: Global Fishing Phenomena of 2025
By Marine Observer, Special Correspondent for New York Angler
The world's oceans continue to surprise even the most seasoned anglers with remarkable catches and sightings in 2025. From record-breaking game fish to creatures once thought to be the...
Mastering Summer Surf Fishing: Advanced Techniques for Fluke, Stripers, and More
A comprehensive guide to successful surf fishing based on proven techniques from New York's premier fishing waters
Introduction: The Art of Shore-Based Angling
Summer surf fishing presents some of the most...
Years of Data Reveal the Decline of Fisheries Management's Most Trusted Tool
For seven decades, the Young-of-the-Year (YOY) index has stood as the cornerstone of striped bass management, promising to predict the future of this iconic fishery by counting baby fish in Chesapeake Bay nurseries...
Fifty Shades of Braid: Why Your Fishing Line’s Got More Style Than You Do
Once upon a time, fishing line came in one flavor — clear. Boring. Invisible. Like that one buddy who never speaks up on the boat. But welcome to 2025, where braided line now comes in pink, yellow, green, and even wild...
Beneath the Surface: Honoring the USS San Diego this Memorial Day
Just off the coast of Long Island lies a solemn relic of America’s past — a sunken warship that once sailed proudly under the U.S. flag and now rests beneath the waves, teeming with marine life and layered with history. As we...
$7 billion offshore wind farm collapses under its own weight
There’s finally some good news for Long Island residents and taxpayers: Equinor’s troubled Empire Wind project appears to be on the brink of collapse. The $7 billion offshore wind farm—planned just 14 miles off Long Beach—is now facing...
