Welcome to American Angler!
Our Story
At American Angler, we've been passionate about fishing for over 30 years. We started as a small family-owned club, and we've grown into a company that's dedicated to providing the best fishing experience possible for our members and customers. We believe in sustainable fishing practices and protecting our environment for future generations. With over 300 members, we are American Angler Strong!
Our Mission
American Angler is a group of recreational fishermen who make active use of our surrounding water system and are concerned with the present and future state of these fisheries. Our objectives are to encourage the responsible use of aquatic resources and protection of habitat. We assist where possible in efforts to promote sportfishing and the management of that recreation. And to bring the kids back into fishing. We enforce clean fishing areas and do our own clean ups.
American Angler Classic on October 11 in Seaside Park, N.J.
Adult registration: $27.00/Kids $15.00
- For the October 11, 2025 Adults are $27.00 ($30.00 late) Kids are $15.00 snail mail check: American Angler-1010 Treasure Ave Manahawkin, NJ 08050
Corporate Sponsors of American Angler 2025
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Fishing Gear
Some of our corporate sponsors in 2025! Garabedian Realtors, Muller Insurance, Micheal Fioretti Esq, M & T bank, Stop n Shop Supermarkets.
Thank you for your support!
The 8th AMERICAN ANGLER CLASSIC in the fall in Seaside Park
2025 dates are coming! The American Angler Classic Surf Fishing Tournament
Coming up: We think the American Angler Classic Surf Fishing Tournament on Sunday, October 5 from 7 am to 1pm. Don't miss out on 4x4 access, phenomenal prizes for kids and adults and a great day on the beach of Seaside Park. Thanks to our many fantastic sponsors, the annual fall classic has become one of the popular fishing events in NJ so early registration is recommended. See our website for registration instructions: americananglerus.com
$37.00 per adult that includes 4x4 pass for the day. $27.00 for the adult "no" option on the 4x4 day of pass. $15.00 for kid. If you select the 4x4 pass option, please send plate number.
Sponsors include the three major bait and tackle shops on the island. Betty and Nicks, Grumpys, and Hook House. All of these shops are sponsors of the gift certificates towards first, second and third place adult winners. *Prizes subject to change!
Additional sponsors are: Century Rod/Advanced Fishing- USA, Toadfish, J.T.Brooks Tire Deflators, Papa's Plugs, Muller Insurance, Costa Delmar, Portarod, Shimano, Fisherman Magazine, Rainey Rigs, The Cornhole Guy NJ, Top Notch Tackle, Fisbites, Deadfish lures Tica, Lester Glenn Chevrolet, X- Rack systems and many more.
Next Up with American Angler Team members and friends!
Next up with American Angler:
We are having a free and open, and public meeting at Barnegat Bay Bait and Tackle with a guest speaker, Salty Sam Fishing. He is going to do a seminar on Fluking from the beach. Plus the restaurant 30 feet away, called Caribbean Pete's, is offering any participant to the meeting 10 percent off your meal!
Sam created the Salty Sam Fishing YouTube channel in 2023, growing a dedicated community by sharing his journey of becoming a better angler. Drawn to fishing for the escape it offers from daily life, he quickly became obsessed with learning everything he could to improve. With a background in graphic design and video, Sam brings a love for storytelling to his land-based fishing adventures all along the New Jersey coast. His videos aim to help new anglers feel confident getting started, encourage others to try new techniques, and keep the fishing experience honest and real. He believes the learning never stops, and the best part of fishing is sharing that journey with others along the way.
And a link to my YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@SaltySamFishing
Barnegat Bay Bait and Tackle is located at Key Harbor Marina, 2 Point Road, Waretown, NJ. Turn left onto the gravel road and continue around the corner. Email: BarnegatbayBT@gmail.com
American Angler Angler would like to thank you
American Angler and it's members would like to thank all of the participants, volunteers and everyone involved in our 2024 season. We are now starting to set up our 2025 events which will include a kids only tournament We would also like to thank all of our sponsors and friends of American Angler. You are great!
The new American Angler License Plates
Welcome to American Angler
American Angler Membership
Featured Sponsor: Century Rod/Advanced Fishing-USA
American Angler Merchandise
American Angler has a paid membership fishing team of about 250 members. With membership you get discounts at tackle shops and fishing manufacturers. This also entitles you to all of the tournament and BBQ's we hold and other events.
Currently there is a waiting list. To inquire, contact Carl Hartmann at 201-481-4390 or cfishigotu@aol.com
American Angler Merchandise
Featured Sponsor: Century Rod/Advanced Fishing-USA
American Angler Merchandise
American Angler has a whole line of merchandise. Sweatshirts, UV shirts, Koozies, Flags, Beer pint glasses, Vinyl Stickers, Winter Caps/Hats, Tank Tops and Jackets !(to be ordered) and now license plates.
To inquire, contact Carl Hartmann at 201-481-4390 or cfishigotu@aol.com
Featured Sponsor: Century Rod/Advanced Fishing-USA
Featured Sponsor: Century Rod/Advanced Fishing-USA
Featured Sponsor: Century Rod/Advanced Fishing-USA
Introducing Century Rods/Advanced Fishing-USA as our Featured and major sponsor of American Angler in 2023.
Contact Mike for more details.
856-839-6916 or mkulickaf@gmail.com,
American Angler L.B.I. Grand Slam Tournament May 31, 2025
Tournament details
Our second public tournament this springis our American Angler L.B.I. Grand Slam Surf Fishing Tournament on May 31 in L.B.I. This is a team and individual tournament. Teams are $90.00 ($100.00 day of) and can have up to 6 anglers. Individuals are $25.00 ($30.00 day of) $15.00 for kids. There are several categories. Teams, Individuals and kids with great prizes served with a free light lunch. 4x4 access is free with paid registration. Rules are located at www.asaconline.org This is a rain or shine event with no refunds.
Sponsors of American Angler.
Sponsors include: Fisherman's Headquarters, Century Rod/Advanced Fishing- USA, Toadfish, J.T.Brooks Tire Deflators, Papa's Plugs, Muller Insurance, Costa Delmar, Portarod, Shimano, Fisherman Magazine, The Cornhole Guy NJ, Fisbites, X-Rack, Tica, Jingles bait and tackle, Garabedian Reality, Defio Jeep, Barnegat Bay Bait and Tackle, Performance Marine Solutions, Micheal Fiorettio esq,and many more.
American Angler Grand Slam Surf Fishing Tournament May 31
Adult registration: $90.00 per team (Late $100.00) Kids $15.
- For the May 31 tournament in L.B.I. Teams (up to 6 anglers) are $90.00 ($90.00 if late/day of) Individuals are $25.00 ($30.00 late/day of) Snail mail Checks can be mailed to American Angler, 1010 Treasure Road, Manahawkin, NJ 08050