The Angler’s Guide to the Northeast.
On The Water has covered Northeast saltwater fishing for 30 years — striped bass, fluke, tuna, and everything in between — written by the anglers, guides, and biologists who know your fishery.
Only $29 a year · Print + Digital · Since 1996
Choose Your Edition
Select the edition that covers your home waters.
New England Edition
Maine · New Hampshire · Vermont · Massachusetts · Rhode Island · Connecticut
Mid-Atlantic Edition
New York · New Jersey · Chesapeake Bay
What Our Readers Have to Say
30 years in print. Here’s what keeps them coming back.
Reliable, practical info for fishing my home waters.
— Mike B. from Kingston, MA
The best regional knowledge in one place.
— Eric H. from Reading, MA
Love seeing the next issue arrive—and learning something new.
— Josh B. from Greenlawn, NY
I love going back to old issues to see how the fishery has changed over the years. It makes for an excellent reference.
— Nick M. from Fairfield, CT
With the magazine, I know I’m getting real content written by real anglers who target the same fish that I do.
— Jeff C. from Long Beach, NJ
Inside Every Issue
Each edition blends seasonal strategies, gear intel, and inspiring on-the-water stories to keep you connected to the bite.
Special Editions
Unique issues dedicated to iconic fisheries, in-depth tactics, and seasonal recaps.


