Village Harbour Fishing Club
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Village Harbour Fishing Club
Experience the thrill of sportfishing along the New Jersey shore with fellow enthusiasts dedicated to conservation and camaraderie.
What we offer:
- Multiple Contests and Tournaments Throughout the Season
- 8 Monthly Meetings with Informative Speakers
- 9 Monthly Newsletters
- Raffles and Give-Aways
- Social Gatherings
- Discounts from Advertisers and Sponsors
Next Event:
The VHFC Annual Fall Bottom Fishing Trip is moving to a different date. Due to weather issues we are moving this trip to 10/8/25. Please contact Ed Valitutto and confirm you are joining us on this trip.
Next General Meeting October 10, 2025. Doors open 6:45PM. Guest Speaker: Bill Figley discussing “Artificial Reef Restoration”!
The 71st LBI Surf Fishing Classic (LBISFC) kicks off on August 30th and runs to November 30th. New for this year, Fluke has been added to the target species roster! Check out all the details in the Tournament Rules & Prizes Brochure.
Contact Ed Valitutto to sign up for the Bottom Fishing Trip on the Mary M – New Date 10/8/25.
Don’t forget about the VHFC Dinner at Kostas Grill on 10/15/25.
The second annual VHFC Surf Tournament will be held on Saturday, 11/22/25. Contact Dave Etelman for more details and to sign up for this event.
Advertisers and Sponsors
Surf City Bait and Tackle
Beach Haven West Marine Center
The Boat Shop
The Saltwater Fishing Club for Ocean County & the Surrounding Areas
The Village Harbour Fishing Club, Inc. (VHFC) was started in 1989 as a non-profit organization to bring together those anglers wishing to further their knowledge of sportfishing in our area of the New Jersey shore. Whether it is bay or ocean fishing that boils your blood, the Village Harbour Fishing Club has members that will share your enthusiasm! We support the conservation of our precious fishing resources as well as our inland and oceanic waters and adjacent lands. We also support the NJ artificial Reef Program. We strive to promote the best interests of recreational angling, and to establish sportsmanship and fellowship. Throughout the year, we sponsor fishing tournaments and club events designed to foster these ideals.
VHFC meets the second Friday of each month from April through November. Meetings are at the Manahawkin Community Center located at 775 E. Bay Ave. Manahawkin, NJ. Meetings will begin at 7:15 PM and doors will open at 6:45.
Annual Membership: $50. Juniors $10 (under 18 Years Old). Buy before 3/31/25 and save $10.
News & Annoucements
Congratulations to Tyler Leary – The 2024 Melanie Boytos Award Winner!!!
Congratulations to Phil Simon – Winner of our last Rod & Reel Raffle
Congratulations to Pat Presutto – Winner of the first Annual Inshore Slam!
Congratulations to Ron Nachman – First Place in the VHFC Flounder Tournament
The Striped Bass Bonus Program (SBBP) is available again this year. Please visit the SBBP webpage for application instructions and for more information regarding the 2025 SBBP.
The Bluefin Tuna Fishery has been closed for the remainder of 2025. We have closed the FOM Category for Bluefin as well.
Most of the “Fish of the Month” Contests are now open. Don’t forget to measure your catch!