Strathmere Fishing and Environmental Club - SFEC

10/19/2026

Please join us for the Strathmere Living Shoreline Groundbreaking Ceremony!

Saturday, October 24 at 1:00 PM
Strathmere Bayview Ave Boat Ramp

We are excited to announce that project contracts have been awarded and construction will begin in the near future. This important environmental initiative will help protect and enhance our local wetlands, create additional habitat for fish and wildlife, and improve coastal resiliency. Healthy wetlands can absorb approximately one million gallons of floodwater per acre during coastal storm events, helping safeguard our community and natural resources.

We are honored to welcome the following special guests:

Congressman Jeff Van Drew
Upper Township Mayor Curtis T. Corson, Jr.
Upper Township Administrator James Van Zlike
William "Billy" Fisher, Commander, New Jersey State Police Woodbine Barracks
Douglas Gaffney, U.S. Ports and Coastal Resilience Practice Lead, AtkinsRéalis
Junetta Dix, ACT Engineers
Chief Riordan, Strathmere Volunteer Fire Company
The event will feature a brief 30-minute program led by our hosts:

Wayne Thomas, SFEC President
Randy Roash, SFEC Environmental Co-Chair
Rose Rhine, SFEC Environmental Co-Chair
Alice March, SFEC Environmental Committee Program Advisor

Following the remarks, guests will participate in a symbolic shovel soil toss and blue ribbon-cutting ceremony to officially mark the beginning of this transformative project.

We hope you will join us as we celebrate a significant milestone in protecting and preserving Strathmere's treasured coastal environment for future generations.

10/16/2026

⚓ Strathmere Boat Ramp Closure – Bay Avenue

Strathmere residents and boaters: the Bay Avenue boat ramp will be closed from October 19, 2026 through January 15, 2027.

This closure is in coordination with the contractor performing the Strathmere Living Shoreline Project.

📍 During the closure, please use the boat ramp at Taylor Avenue.

Thank you for your patience and cooperation as this important coastal resilience project moves forward. Questions? Please contact Upper Township Public Works at 609-628-2011 ext. 359.

– Upper Township Public Works

09/30/2026

Great news for the Townsends Inlet Reef! Two big loads of culvert pipes have been put into place to create “Culvert City” we are expecting more loads in the future and will keep everyone posted when that is! We are always looking for funding for future projects as well! Feel free to reach out if you are interested! Thanks
Cameron

09/15/2026

Ralph has been apart of the Strathmere Community for over 40 years, he needs some help getting back on his feet after a recent car accident. Please consider donating or sharing to spread the news! We hope Ralph has a speedy recovery.

If you’ve spent any amount of time in Strathmere, chances are you know Ralph, or at the… Kelsea Imanuel needs your support for Help Ralph Get Back on His Feet

09/15/2026

The results you all have been waiting for:

What another incredible year of Nightmare in Strathmere!

Weather was perfect, volunteers were extremely helpful and indications are that all participants and viewers thoroughly enjoyed themselves. We cannot thank all those club members that helped to make this event another memorable experience.

50 /50 Raffle
First Place - Wei Wang - Prize $2,085
Second Place - Carlo Delessio, Prize $1,250
Third Place - Kira Sanders, Prize $834

Boat Parade
First Place - Strathmere Sand Sucker - Amy Riordan
Second Place - Life is Sweeter at the Shore - Welker Family
Third Place - Strathmere Pipe Layers - Ben Cheney

Spirit of Strathmere - General's Osprey

Houses on the Bay
First Place - Strathmere Seafari
Second Place - Party Like It's 1776
Third Place - Declaration of Strathmere

Houses off the Bay
First Place - Bounce Bay to the Fifties
Second Place - Strathmere Silly Sanctuary
Third Place - No Nightmares

09/09/2026

‼️🚨🔔🚨 the finish line is near for the TI Reef culvert city deployment through strathmerefec ! We thank everyone who donated and look forward to more future deployments! This will be weather dependent and we plan to have drone footage of the deployment. Stay tuned!

09/09/2026

Pictures from the kids surf fishing tournament and surfmare in Strathmere!

2026 Kids Surfmare Surfing Event Saturday Aug 29 | Sumner Avenue Beach Ahoy, kids, grandkids, nieces, nephews, and all future wave riders! Have you ever wanted to surf as a…

09/04/2026

08/30/2026

Another successful Nightmare in Strathmere! A huge thank you to all of our amazing volunteers and participants who helped make it such a great event! We couldn’t do it without you! Already counting down the days until next year!

08/25/2026

This Saturday Aug 29 | Sumner Avenue Beach

Ahoy, kids, grandkids, nieces, nephews, and all future wave riders!

Have you ever wanted to surf as a pirate, paddle out as a superhero, or ride a wave dressed as a shark? Now's your chance! SFEC Surfmare in Strathmere 2026 Kids Costume Surf Contest is splashing onto the Sumner Ave beach on August 29, and we're looking for the most creative, courageous, and costume-clad surfers around.

Whether you're a first-time boogie boarder or a seasoned wave warrior, there will be surfing, costumes, prizes, t-shirts, hot dogs, drinks, and plenty of laughs. Bring your board, your imagination, and your biggest beach smile. Parents and grandparents are encouraged to cheer loudly and embarrass themselves appropriately.

The waves are waiting... and they love a good costume! 🌊🎭🏄‍♀️

We hope to see you on the sand! ☀️ Register with the QR Code below.