Join A Fishing Club!

Whether you’re a beginner or an old salt looking for camaraderie, education, or to give back to the sport, there are many clubs to choose from and many reasons to join. Most clubs are actively looking for members and would be happy to have you attend a meeting and consider joining.

Buzzards Bay Anglers Club

www.buzbayac.com
The Buzzards Bay Anglers Club represents a group of fishermen and fisherwomen of all ages and levels of experience who fish the waters of Buzzards Bay and its surrounding areas, including the Cape Cod Canal. The group meets every month and runs a popular season-long club tournament.

Cape Cod Salties

www.capecodsalties.org
The Cape Cod Salties meet every month in West Yarmouth and focus on skill-building sessions and workshops along with guest speakers. With over 300 members, the Salties advocate for the interests of the saltwater angler and sponsor a number of environmental improvement and community activities.

Massachusetts Striped Bass Association

www.massachusettsstripedbass.com
Founded in 1950, the MSBA’s objectives are to promote and encourage interest in saltwater sport fishing, to provide opportunities for those interested in saltwater sport fishing to gather for entertainment and good fellowship, to uphold sound conservation practices and laws (and to see that these laws are carried out by its members), and to further good sportsmanship and disseminate information concerning saltwater sportfishing both to Association members and others.

Massachusetts Beach Buggy Association

www.mbba.net
Founded in 1950 by a group of Cape Cod fishermen, the Massachusetts Beach Buggy Association is the oldest and most active beach access and conservation organization in Massachusetts. Whenever there is a beach access issue, MBBA is front and center.

Osterville Anglers Club

www.ostervilleanglersclub.com
Located on the shores of Crosby Basin, the Osterville Anglers’ Club is a family oriented group committed to advancing the sport of fishing. With an active and dedicated membership, the Club sponsors a number of tournaments and social activities throughout the year.

Pioneer Valley Boat and Surf Club

www.pioneervalleyboatandsurf.org
Western Massachusetts’ only family oriented saltwater fishing club attracts many of the area’s finest saltwater anglers as well as novices to the sport. Club meetings are an opportunity for members to share knowledge on topics including tackle, techniques, and great locations to fish.

Plum Island Surfcasters

www.plumislandsurfcasters.org
The Plum Island Surfcasters, founded in 1957 and based in Newburyport, has a diverse membership that includes shore fishermen, boat fishermen and fly fishermen. The club has a thriving junior program and hosts several tournaments. If you fish Plum Island or its surrounding waters, this is the club for you.

Aquidneck Island Striper Team

www.aistriperteam.com
The Aquidneck Island Striper Team is composed of charter boat captains, accomplished anglers, novice anglers and their families from in and around the area of Aquidneck Island, Rhode Island. “There are many reasons why fishermen join our team,” explains AIST president Ted Zack. “To gain local insight and fishing knowledge, to enjoy the camaraderie and fellowship of a great group of people, to visit our forums and website, to be part of our local charity and fundraising events, and to help us capture the Striper Cup!”

Rhode Island Saltwater Anglers Association

www.risaa.org
The Rhode Island Saltwater Anglers Association is a large fishing club with members from all over New England. Members range from occasional anglers to weekend warriors and charter captains. RISAA was created to provide a forum for recreational saltwater anglers; to provide education to members concerning fishing techniques and overall enjoyment of fishing; to foster sportsmanship; to support marine conservation; and to preserve and protect the rights, traditions and the future of fishing in Rhode Island.

Connecticut Fly Fisherman’s Association

www.ctflyfish.org
This Association has many experienced club members who enjoy sharing their knowledge about the many aspects of fly-fishing. If you love the outdoors, enjoy traveling and meeting new people, and have an interest in the environment, then the CFFA has much to offer you.

Connecticut Surfcasters Association

www.connecticutsurfcasters.com
Established for the promotion, protection, and preservation of the surfcasting tradition, the Connecticut Surfcasters Association, headquartered in Madison, Connecticut, is a club whose main mission is camaraderie. CSA’s 100-plus members are men, women and their children from all walks of life who share the love of surfcasting.

Atlantic Beach Rod and Gun Club

www.abrgc.com
For over 60 years, the Atlantic Beach Rod and Gun club has brought fisherman together to share knowledge and camaraderie.  ABRG is comprised of a diverse group of 70 passionate inshore, offshore, and surf fisherman who fish together, compete against one another, compete together against other clubs, raise money for charity, and party together on club fishing outings and events.  ABRG meets monthly at the Keystone Yacht club with food and drinks to share fishing reports, learn from guest speakers, trade and sell fishing equipment and tackle, and award trophies and prize monies for tournaments.

Atlantis Anglers Association

atlantisanglers.com
The Atlantis Anglers are a Long Island based fishing club that has been in existence for more than 30 years. Club members enjoy a variety of fishing including boat, surf, pier and party boat. Their mission is to have fun safely and promote the continued conservation of marine resources.

Bayside Anglers

www.baysideanglers.com
Members join the Bayside Anglers to learn about the fishing right near their homes in Queens, New York. The 45 members do a variety of fishing, creating a nice mix of anglers and an opportunity to learn more about the fishing opportunities in the area. The club puts an emphasis on community service, particularly introducing youngsters to fishing.

Freeport Tuna Club

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For over 70 years the Freeport Tuna Club has been one of Long Island’s premier fishing clubs. Some of the best local fishermen and fisherwomen are among their 200-plus membership body. With a waterfront clubhouse and more than 30 slips, both inshore and offshore fishing grounds are easily accessible to members.

High Hill Striper Club

highhillstriperclub.com
Founded in 1952, the High Hill Striper Club’s focus is on surf fishing, fellowship, the sharing of knowledge, and friendly competition. Early on, the club put an emphasis on catch and release of striped bass, and continues to be involved in conservation issues today. Members meet on a monthly basis in Wantagh.

Lady Reelers of Long Island

TheLadyReelers.com
The Lady Reelers club consists of women from all walks of life and all ages ranging from 21 to 91. The club includes various experience levels, from beginners to women who are regional and national record holders! Members have fished ponds, lakes, seas and oceans all over the world.
Life can be hectic and move at a fast pace. This fishing club gives us the chance to unwind, relax, have fun and share some great fishing experiences.

Long Island Fly Rodders

liflyrodders.org
The Long Island Flyrodders are dedicated to the sport of fly fishing. LIFR was organized as a structured club in 1985 by a handful of dedicated fly fishermen from Long Island and Queens. Today, the club consists of more than 200 members who enjoy four seasons of fly-fishing activity including winter fly-tying, spring cleanups and fishing, summer cookouts and largemouth bass fishing, and fall saltwater fly-fishing for stripers and blues.

Squaw Island Fishing Club

Squaw Island Fishing Club was founded in 1957. It was started by, and mainly focuses on boating fisherman on the south shore of Western Suffolk and Eastern Nassau Counties on Long Island. The club runs many fishing and social activities including sponsorship in local tournaments as well as numerous weekend member competitive tournaments and events. We encourage and support conservation and safe boating and etiquette.

The club meets monthly in Amityville, NY.

If interested in checking out our club, email Eric Kopf at ekopf@hotmail.com for information.

Traditional Surfcasters

www.traditionalsurfcasters.com
The Traditional Surfcasters is a small club founded in 2002 with a philosophy that attempts to hold onto the traditions of surf fishing while taking advantage of a willingness of our senior members to mentor surf anglers who are new to the sport. In 2013, the club finished first in the release category, second in the overall competition, and Paul Hoenig finished in first place in the individual competition in the New York Surf Fishing Contest. They are looking to add a few members who share our philosophies and who might help us achieve first place finishes across the board in the future. The Traditional Surfcasters fish mostly with artificial lures, follow a catch and release ethic, and emphasize a respect for the sport, the species we seek, and a life-long learning curve.

Asbury Park Fishing Club

asburyparkfishingclub.com
New Jersey has a rich history of surfcasting clubs, beginning with the Asbury Park Fishing Club. Officially getting its start in 1890, the club has remained active for more than a century, boasting more than 200 members presently. Members are committed to the preservation of striped bass and alewives that spawn in Deal Lake.

Berkeley Striper Club

berkeleystriperclub.org
Established in 1966, the Berkley Striper Club has been bringing together fanatical striper fishermen for almost 50 years. With 180 members, the club’s objective is to promote and protect recreational fishing interests while safeguarding natural resources. The club hosts a catch-and-release tournament each fall.

Beach Haven Marlin and Tuna Club

www.bhmtc.com
The Beach Haven Marlin and Tuna Club is at the center of the 150-year history of big game fishing on Long Beach Island. First established in 1939, the club continues to flourish, with its own clubhouse on southern Long Beach Island.

Hi-Mar Striper Club

hi-mar.com
For nearly 40 years, club membership has included the Sandy Hook and Raritan Bay area’s best charter captains, family fishermen, and individuals who want to make a difference in preserving the striper fishery. Hi-Mar members have played an important role in bringing public attention to the problem of overharvesting bunker. Monthly meetings usually consist of a fishing seminar. New members are always welcome.

Jersey Shore Surfcasters

jerseyshoresurfcasters.co
The Jersey Shore Surfcasters was founded in 2005 by a small group of striped bass surfcasters who put an emphasis on two things: fishing regularly and giving something back to the community. The JSS is an assembly of excellent independent fishermen who are good people and enjoy sharing their success. The club meets monthly, and though it is an invitation-only club, outside inquiries are always welcome.

Kayak Fishing Association of New York

kfa-ny.org
The Kayak Fishing Association of New York started as a small group of kayak fishermen meeting informally throughout the years. In 2007, the KFA-NY became incorporated as an organization and currently holds 12 meetings annually, including six fishing outings and six indoor meetings.