American Littoral Society Fish Tagging Program

09/30/2026

Join the American Littoral Society's Fish Tagging Manager to learn the art of fishing for Striped Bass on the surf during the 2026 fall striped bass migration. The society is partnering with professional anglers to teach other adults about surf fishing on Sandy Hook. As part of the program, we will cover the basics of casting, knot tying, lure/bait selection, and “reading a beach". Part of the course is in the "classroom" and the majority is out on the beach fishing and practicing those skills.

Sunday, October 18th, 9:00am - 1:00pm.

All skill levels are welcome. Novice fishermen are encouraged. This is a fun intro learning course with outgoing instructors. Rods, reels, and tackle will be provided. Anglers 16+ are welcome. Participants must have a copy of their NJ Saltwater Registry. We will be able to assist those first-time anglers get their registry the day of the event.

To register, please click here: https://www.littoralsociety.org/adult-surf-fishing-clinic-oct-18-2026.html

09/28/2026

The National Park Service and the American Littoral Society are partnering to teach young children surf fishing on Sandy Hook. As part of the program, we will cover the basics of casting, knot tying, lure/bait selection, and “reading” a beach.

Sunday, October 11th, 10am-1pm.

For more information and to register, please click here: https://www.littoralsociety.org/junior-angler-oct-11-2026.html

09/26/2026

Estuaries are essential habitats that support the food webs of both menhaden and striped bass. These nutrient-rich waters provide important nursery and feeding grounds for young menhaden, which feed on plankton and serve as a major food source for larger predators. Striped bass rely heavily on estuaries to feed on menhaden and other forage species, making estuaries an important link between lower and higher levels of the food web. Healthy estuaries help sustain abundant menhaden populations, which in turn support healthy striped bass populations and the many other species that depend on them

We will be hosting striped bass fishing clinics for adults on October 18th and November 7th. For more information about these events, please see our website.

09/24/2026

09/15/2026

This spring and summer, the Littoral Society partnered with the National Park Service to introduce young people ages 10–16 to fishing and the coastal environment through the Junior Ranger Angler Program at Sandy Hook.

Read more about this program at the link in the comments.

08/24/2026

Join our Annual Fluke Tagging Trip on Monday, August 31st from 7am-2pm. Come aboard the Mi-Jo II for some inshore sport fishing and to learn about the fish tagging program, which helps scientists track fish migration and populations.

For more information and to register, see link in the comments.

08/14/2026

Join the American Littoral Society of our Annual Fluke Tagging Trip!!!

Monday August 31st (7am-2pm)

$120 for a full day of fun

Come out and support of the Fish Tagging Program.

REGISTER HERE
https://www.littoralsociety.org/fluke-tagging-trip-2026.html

08/05/2026

Join the Littoral Society's Annual Fluke Tagging Trip on August 31st with our new Fish Tagging Manager Justin Saginor. Come aboard the "Mi-Jo II" for some inshore sport fishing and to learn about the fish tagging program, which helps scientists track fish migration and populations. 7am-2pm.

For more information and to register, please see link in the comments.

07/27/2026

**REGISTRATION FULL** On August 3rd, The National Park Service and the American Littoral Society are partnering this summer to teach young people surf fishing on Sandy Hook. As part of the program, we will cover the basics of casting, knot tying, lure/bait selection, and “reading” a beach. All skill levels are welcome!!!. Rods, reels, and tackle will be provided. Children 10-16 are welcome with a supervising adult. Parents must have a copy of their NJ Saltwater Registry License. Please bring your lunch and snacks.

For more information and to register: https://www.littoralsociety.org/junior-angler-program.html