Tom Schlichter
Tom Schlichter is an award-winning author and photographer whose byline has appeared in a wide array of prestigious outdoors venues including Salt Water Sportsman, On The Water, Boating and The Fisherman Magazine. The outdoors columnist for Newsday, Tom lectures frequently on both freshwater and saltwater fishing, and contributes regularly to a variety of outdoor websites, radio and television shows. His latest book, Long Island’s Best Freshwater Fishing, is available online at outdoortom.com.
If you’re looking for variety, “Point J” has it in spades, starting with the rich inshore waters. In fact, you don’t have to go much past the launch ramp or local dock to enjoy action with school stripers, bluefish,...
From mackerel to stripers, codfish to tuna, there’s plenty of action to be had around Portland Harbor and Casco Bay. The season kicks off with an early run of striped bass that typically begins in mid-May and extends into...
Numerous choices await anglers in the Norwalk area. Depending on the season, powerful blackfish (tautog), feisty fluke, monster bluefish and giant stripers are available just a short run from the harbor. It makes for varied and interesting action with...
Deep channels, expansive flats and plenty of manmade structure make for great fishing in and around Newburyport. One of the most popular spots is the Joppa Flats, located just east of the city. The flats are 2 to 3...






