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Two Ice Fishermen Perish in St. Lawrence County
Tragedy in Clifton: Two Ice Fishermen Perish in St. Lawrence County Snowmobile Accident Meta Description 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... -
A Winter Angler's Paradise Just North of NYC
Ice Fishing Cross River Reservoir: The Ultimate Westchester Guide Meta Description 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...- george
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Tragedy off Cape Ann: The Sinking of the Fishing Vessel Lily Jean
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. Introduction The close-knit... -
The Missing Fish!
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...- george
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The Biggest Lie in Striped Bass History Started With Two Fish
That’s it. That’s the number. Two. For thirty years, the entire Atlantic coast striped bass recreational fishery, a multi billion dollar industry and a way of life for millions, has been managed based on the ghosts of fish that never died. But it all started with two. Two small, 13 inch striped...- george
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Recreational Anglers Deserve an Apology
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...- george
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Abu Garcia's Beast Series
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...- george
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World's Lightest Spinning Reel
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...- george
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New York Fluked Itself!
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...- george
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Hunting Stripers and Blues from Rockaway Beach to Moriches Inlet
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...- george
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Surf Fishing for Stripers - The East End
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...- george
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A Long Island Sound Blackfish Story
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
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... -
Saltwater Fishing Records
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.,"... -
Marine Heatwave Creates New Fishing Frontier - Tuna in Alaska
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... -
End of an Era: Peconic Star Fleet Closes
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
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... -
Environmental Catastrophe Devastates Premier Western New York Trout Stream
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
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... -
Around the World in 80 Casts: Global Fishing News Roundup
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 George | International Correspondent Published in New York Angler...
