Outcast Bass Anglers is a Long Island, NY based Bass Fishing Club. Originally formed as a spin off of another LI club approximately 30 years ago. Outcast Bass Anglers is about fishing with friendly competition. We are not B.A.S.S. affiliated. Annual dues and tournament entry fees are minimal. We fish approximately 12 tournaments per year on lakes mainly in NY and CT. We also travel to MA, PA and NJ to occasionally fish club tournaments and our classic. Long Island, New York

In 1975 a group of Sportsmen with a respect for the outdoors and a passion for fishing founded the Rochester Bassmasters. We are an organization of about 100 men and women who come from all walks of life to enjoy the great sport of bass fishing. Through a common interest and a variety of educational and competitive activities we give members the opportunity to become more effective anglers. We are affiliated with B.A.S.S., the National Federation and the New York State Bass Federation. We believe strongly in the conservation and preservation of our aquatic resources so catch & release and respect for the environment are promoted. This will ensure that we provide the same opportunities for future generations. We encourage the youth of our community to get involved in fishing through various mediums. Rochester, New York

An organization dedicated to helping its members become better bass anglers through discussion, seminars, and interactive learning. Salt City strives to provide a competitive bass fishing tournament trail that encourages sportsmanship, fun, and learning. Lastly, Salt City Bassmasters wants to improve the knowledge of all anglers, promote ethical behavior and sportsmanship, and increase environmental awareness. Syracuse, New York

The club offers and participates in fishing contests and rodeos, and fishing tournaments.

Southern Tier Bassmasters was officially "born" on February 11th, 1998. A dedicated group of eleven tournament fishermen and women decided to start something new in the heart of New York's southern tier to serve the communities in which we live and the youth in these communities. As sportsmen and women, we support the ideals of the Bass Anglers Sportsman Society and the New York State B.A.S.S. Chapter Federation. We extend an open invitation for anyone to join us. A boat and experience are NOT NECESSARY! Portville, New York

The Southtowns Walleye Association is a family-orientated organization that formed to promote walleye fishing activities in Lake Erie, the Niagara River and Western New York. Our group of members prides itself on being dedicated to furthering the sport of fishing on all bodies of water, with a clear focus on community and the outdoors. This commitment to preserving our natural resources for today and future generations is key to the success of our sport and the success of our community. With our annual tournament, scholarships, club events and dedicated sponsors we pride ourselves on our ever growing membership and continued drive to making the Western New York area a better place for everyone in our community, won't you join us and become part of what makes this a great organization. Hamburg, New York

The St. Lawrence River is known as one of the best fishing destinations in the world. This mighty river is the watershed of the Great Lakes to the Atlantic Ocean making it one of the largest fresh waters on the planet. The St. Lawrence River Walleye Association is making strides to preserve this wonderful fishery and protect it from modern influences for our future generations. It is the hope and desire of the organization to one day build a research, hatchery and visitors center to provide cutting edge laboratories and facilities to study the impact of man, natural occurences and invasive species on the walleye. Massena, New York

Star Island Yacht Club attracts a wide variety of people year-round with a passion for cruising and fishing. Boaters and fishers come from all over the Island and up and down the East Coast to enjoy the excitement of seasonal sport fishing and access to an extensive fleet of charter boats. Star Island is also host to many fishing tournaments, cruising club rendezvous, and catered events, as well as Star Island's own planned tournaments, including its renown annual shark tournament.No marina in the area offers more facilities and services. The Ship’s Store is one of the largest tackle shops with bait of every type, an expert staff, marine supplies including electrical, polishes and waxes, cleaning materials, marine safety equipment, boat batteries, collectors' items, groceries, and a full repair service. Montauk Point, Long Island, New York

Established 1938. We are dedicated to Continue being the oldest, best and foremost fishing club on the East Coast. We have multiple fishing tournaments, derbies or rodeo’s every year. These competitions are both Club members only and open to the public.SITC changes with the times and stays present with technology and new fishing techniques. We now enjoy the entire fishery in our area, which includes but is not limited to: Tuna, Sharks, Billfish, Striped bass, Bluefish, Fluke, Winter Flounder, Weakfish, Tautog (Blackfish), Sea bass, Porgies and more. Although we still live by the same values and still fish for Giant Bluefin and other tuna we have significantly expanded our horizons. This is all in line with keeping dedicated to the Mission and Goals of our founders. Friendship, brotherhood, charity and yes, FISHING. Staten Island, New York

The Striper Surf Club, Inc., established in June of 1951, is one of the oldest active organized surf fishing clubs in New York State. We hold club fish nights, and conduct an annual fishing contest in which we compete against each other for plaques, pins and certificates, as well as bragging rights! We also compete as a group, against other clubs, in the New York State Surf fishing Contest sponsored by The Fisherman magazine. East Meadow, Long Island, New York

The Suffolk Marine Anglers Club was established in 2009 by local anglers of the Great South Bay and Fire Island area. The goal of the Club was to create a network of fisherman to share knowledge and fishing information with other anglers, and to promote sport fishing through friendly fishing tournaments and monthly meetings. Babylon, New York

Theodore Gordon Flyfishers, Inc. is a not for profit angling organization, founded on American fly fishing traditions, promoting stream and river protection and self-sustainable salmonid populations through conservation, environmental oversight, activism, catch-and-release practices, and education. New York, New York

Our mission is to conserve, protect and restore North America’s trout and salmon fisheries and their watersheds. Croton Watershed-TU was founded in 1972 and we now have over 500 members. Our territory includes the extensive cold-water fisheries of Westchester and Putnam Counties. The Chapter activities include eight-week schools in fly-fishing and fly-tying classes for our Adult Education Program; stream water quality testing and monitoring; stream restoration projects. Based in Pleasantville, New York

The fisheries of Upstate New York are truly unique. Our world-class rivers, streams and tributaries are a thriving habitat for brown trout, rainbow trout, steelhead, brook trout and many other species of fish. Our organization exists to maintain this rich heritage and ensure that future generations can enjoy the same privilege of angling for these extraordinary fish. Join us as we work together to preserve and protect this precious resource. The Seth Green Chapter is working to promote conservation of cold water fisheries and fellowship for the anglers that frequent those waters. Rochester, New York

The Tug Hill Black River Chapter of Trout Unlimited is a group of dedicated conservationists, anglers, and individuals committed to preserving and restoring the coldwater fisheries in the Black River-Tug Hill region. We advocate for sustainable fishing and restoration of native species in our cold water habitats. In addition we support educations thourgh outreach programs like Trout In the Classroom at local schools. We are proud to support our veterans through our affiliation with local Project Healing Waters Fly Fishing programs in Watertown and Mexico, NY. We provide timely feedback and information to the New York DEC in support of their efforts to maintain and restore our cold water fisheries. Mexico, New York

The Twin Tiers Five Rivers IFFF is a group of fly fishers living in the Twin Tiers -- New York State's Southern Tier (including Bath, Corning, Big Flats, Elmira, Waverly and surrounding communities), and Pennsylvania's Northern Tier (including Sayre, Athens, Troy, Wellsboro, and Tioga, PA.) We fish the Twin Tiers's Five Rivers -- the Chemung, Cohocton, Tioga, Canisteo, and Susquehanna, and other local streams, lakes, and ponds, for trout, bass, sunfish, carp, and other species. Club members share information and ideas, comraderie, and community service. Big Flats, New York

Westchester Rod and Reel Bassmasters, Inc. was established in 1986 as a bass fishing organization participating in local club level fishing tournaments, as well youth and conservation related events. We are based in Westchester County, New York, and our members reside in the Lower Hudson Valley region, western Connecticut, Rockland County and Long Island. We are proud members of the B.A.S.S Federation Nation and the New York BASS Chapter Federation. Westchester County, New York

We always have a large list of volunteer opportunities and this year is no exception. Whether you are a community or scout group looking for community service hours or someone who is just looking to give back. You do not have to be a trout unlimited member, just have a willingness to do some good work for your community. We are currently running the Project Healing Waters program at the Buffalo Veterans Administration hospital on Bailey. The program is currently an hour long monthly fly tying class for the area's veterans. All materials are provided, but you're welcome to bring your own tools if you're more comfortable doing so. Trout (or Salmon) in the Classroom (TIC or SIC) offers students of all ages a chance to raise Salmonids in a classroom setting and then release them into a nearby stream or river. Caring for the fish fosters a conservation ethic in the students, and the act of walking to a streambank and directly releasing the fingerlings into the water makes a concrete connection between caring for the fish and caring for the water. Buffalo, New York