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Northeast Fishing Challenge Offers Grand Prize Boat

The 2026 fishing season is about to get underway, and with it, a unique challenge for anglers across the Northeast. The Dream Boat Fishing Challenge offers a grand prize boat to the angler who can catch the largest fish across seven eligible species. From spring blackfish to summer fluke, and from porgies to sea bass, this challenge requires a strategy that spans the entire season and the ability to capitalize on multiple fisheries. With 70 possible spots on the leaderboard, anglers will need to be versatile and persistent to come out on top.

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