Month: May 2024

A well-fitting surf fishing belt is an essential piece of equipment for the wading fisherman. Cinched tightly around the waist, the belt slows down water incursion in the event of an accidental submersion, buying precious seconds for an angler to get to shore.  Always resourceful, surf fishermen have elevated the wading belt from simple safety […]

As we wrap up another year of fishing through 4 seasons in the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic, we’re already looking ahead at what’s in store for 2024; but not without sharing some of our most viewed web stories of the year. 2023 saw tarpon on Cape Cod, whales accidentally inhaling a striper or two, and more […]

“Once we have sustained cold weather to form good ice, ice fishing can be safe and a lot of fun,” said Vermont Fish & Wildlife Commissioner Louis Porter. “But when we go onto the ice, we need to use good judgment and observe several ice fishing safety precautions.” (Note: On The Water is reader-supported. When […]

Because fir, pine, and spruce trees are softwood, they have faster breakdown rates, especially in warmer waters, so there’s always a need for more. YETI invites you to turn your holiday habit into an underwater habitat, by donating your holiday tree(s) to help improve fish ecosystems. Local parks and wildlife departments can sink your old […]

Big Thanks to everyone who tuned into the video content we put out through our YouTube Channel in 2023! Over the past year, we put out more than 80 new videos, from podcasts and fishing reports to recipes, tutorials, and full length episodes. Here are some of the most popular ones of the past year, […]

All of us at On The Water would like to wish you and your family a very happy holiday and a prosperous new year! The post Happy Holidays From On the Water! first appeared on On The Water.

A little salty, a little sour, Oxbow Brewing Co.’s Surfcasting captures the essence of the seasoned shore-bound striper fisherman in a light, easy-drinking grisette-style beer. Matt Haeffner and I had a chance to tip back a few Surfcastings last week at the Plugs and Mugs event held at Oxbow Blending and Bottling in Portland, Maine. […]

Through a salt-stained windshield, I was able to make out whitecaps on the kettle pond that would be my lunchtime fishing spot. I had forgotten to check the wind speed and direction, a pre-trout-fishing task that is usually ritual due to the requirement of light tackle for line-shy salmonids. On this day, the water—which is […]

Comments are due by 11:59 PM EST on December 22! The Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission (ASMFC) has proposed changes to the Striped Bass Management Plan to continue rebuilding the striped bass resource and its iconic fishery. If you fish for striped bass, please share your comments with the folks who make management decisions! The addendum […]

Discover what’s available for a new year and a new season of boating and fishing. The idea that there is any boat out there that is better than all the rest is simply a myth. There is simply no such thing as the best fishing boat, best family boat, best center console, or best bay […]