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title: About
description: "About the Manasquan Fishing Club, founded in 1955: our history, 2026 officers and trustees, lifetime members, and how to reach us."
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About

# The Manasquan Fishing Club

A not-for-profit organization dedicated to recreational saltwater fishing — established 1955.

## Who we are

The Manasquan Fishing Club is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to recreational saltwater fishing, preserving the environment, and protecting the rights of recreational saltwater anglers. Our members are avid fishermen, willing to share their knowledge and expertise.

Beyond recreation, many members actively participate in fisheries management through organizations including the New Jersey Marine Fisheries Council, the Jersey Coast Anglers Association, and the Recreational Fishing Alliance.

## A short history

Founded in 1955 by a group of local anglers who wanted a place to swap knowledge and protect the waters they fished. Nearly seventy years later, that's still what we do.

[See the club history in pictures →](https://manasquanfishingclub.com/history-of-mfc?hsLang=en)

## Officers & Trustees

2026 Board of Officers & Trustees

President

Paul Shafer

1st Vice-President

Bill Pollock

2nd Vice-President

Mike Gliddon

Treasurer

Jack Pongracz

Assistant Treasurer

Al Kedersha

Recording Secretary

Bob More

Corresponding Secretary

Luis Cadalzo

Social Media Secretary

Frank Cuccio

Trustees

Bill Beck, Joe Choma, Eric Wasnesky, John Sheehan

[Officer roles and responsibilities →](https://manasquanfishingclub.com/officers?hsLang=en)

## Lifetime Members

Members who have given decades of service to the club. [See the full list of lifetime members →](https://manasquanfishingclub.com/lifetime-members?hsLang=en)

## Contact

Mailing address: PO Box 513, Manasquan NJ 08736.

Email: [ManasquanFishingClub@comcast.net](mailto:ManasquanFishingClub@comcast.net)

Interested in joining? [Fill out the membership inquiry form](https://manasquanfishingclub.com/join#join-form) and someone will contact you.

#### Manasquan Fishing Club

 A not-for-profit organization dedicated to recreational saltwater fishing, preserving the environment, and protecting the rights of recreational anglers. Established 1955.

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#### Contact

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