Hudson River Fishermen's Association

Hudson River Fishermen's Association The HRFA is a group of recreational fishermen who make active use of the N.Y. Bight and are concerned Bob Boyle forced the government to enforce those laws.

In 1966 a writer for Sports Illustrated, Robert Boyle, got together with a few fishermen in Garrison New York and decided they had had enough of the industrial abuse of the Hudson River. The pollutants of the industrial revolution had brought the majestic Hudson River to her knees. The small group of men formed an association which would use the laws of the land to bring the Hudson River back to l

ife - they called themselves the Hudson River Fishermen's Association. The laws had been on the books against polluting the waters of this country for years, but just not enforced. Other chapters of the HRFA started to spring up. There was a Yonkers chapter, a Manhattan chapter and in the fall of 1969, a New Jersey Chapter. The New Jersey chapter was started by a young man named Pete Barrett who with a couple of friends, Vic Alesio, Don Eckert and Larry Danziger, started meeting in Doc Heldens office in Hackensack. They had about eight members. The earliest records of the NJ HRFA is an early copy of their newsletter dated 1971. They talked about the different fishing seasons and a problem with the town of Edgewater dumping sewage into the River. Today is not so different. We still talk about the fishing seasons and the pollution of the river still by the town of Edgewater (and others).

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Thanks to everyone who came out and made this event another success—it’s the people that make this event special.
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Let’s go fishing tomorrow!!!Registration closing up at at 3:30PMlink in the bio salty fly challengeJune 13th! Registrati...
06/12/2026

Let’s go fishing tomorrow!!!
Registration closing up at at 3:30PM

link in the bio salty fly challenge

June 13th! Registration in the bio

HRFA members will meet at Sandy Hook,
Parking Lot C. 6:30AM —

Feel free to fish with us
New to fly fishing? Shoot us a DM!

Prize Drawing for all
entrants who attend the award ceremony

Lunch / Awards 12:45 pmD’Alessio’s Bagel Express949 NJ-36, Leonardo, NJ

🚨 LAST CALL! 🚨Registration link.https://tinyurl.com/SaltyFlyRules and details Pinned.The HRFA Salty Fly Challenge regist...
06/12/2026

🚨 LAST CALL! 🚨

Registration link.
https://tinyurl.com/SaltyFly

Rules and details Pinned.

The HRFA Salty Fly Challenge registration closes TODAY at 3:30 PM!

Don't miss your chance to join fellow anglers for a fun day of saltwater fly fishing, great food, prizes, camaraderie, and memories on the water.

Whether you're a seasoned fly caster or just getting started, this event is for YOU.

⏰ Registration closes at 2:30 PM sharp.
🎣 Fish. Laugh. Compete. Connect.

Sign up now before it's too late!

June 13th, 2026 7 AM - 12 PM

Let’s go fishing tomorrow!!!Registration closing up at at 330 PMhttps://tinyurl.com/SaltyFlyJune 13th! Registration in t...
06/12/2026

Let’s go fishing tomorrow!!!
Registration closing up at at 330 PM

https://tinyurl.com/SaltyFly

June 13th! Registration in the bio

HRFA members will meet at Sandy Hook,
Parking Lot C. 6:30AM —

Feel free to fish with us
New to fly fishing? Shoot us a DM!

Prize Drawing for all
entrants who attend the award ceremony

Lunch / Awards 12:45 pmD’Alessio’s Bagel Express949 NJ-36, Leonardo, NJ

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I’ve introduced legislation to restore fairness, improve access for anglers, and ensure a portion of permit revenue is invested directly back into the park.

This is a commonsense solution that supports outdoor recreation, conservation, and the fishing community that has been part of Island Beach’s history for decades.

The Derby is back! June 13th! Registration below.HRFA members will meet at Sandy Hook, Parking Lot C. 6:30AM -- Feel fre...
06/04/2026

The Derby is back! June 13th! Registration below.

HRFA members will meet at Sandy Hook,
Parking Lot C. 6:30AM -- Feel free to fish with us

Prize Drawing for all
entrants who attend the award ceremony

Lunch / Awards 12:45 pmD'Alessio's Bagel Express949 NJ-36, Leonardo, NJ

https://tinyurl.com/SaltyFly

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Ridgefield Park, NJ
07660

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