Press Release
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Wednesday September 12, 2007
REEL FUN FISHING ON LONG ISLAND
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Kristen Matejka
Director of Marketing and
Communications
LICVB&SC
631 951-3900 xt.317
REEL FUN FISHING ON LONG ISLAND
HAUPPAUGE, NY –(September 12, 2007)- Perhaps predestined to offer an amazing fishing experience, even being geographically shaped as a fish, Long Island indulges the beginner to the casual and even the seasoned angler with a variety of salt water fishing experiences.
Originally named “Paumanauke” by the Native Americans, meaning “tribute to the sea,” the fish-shaped island extends from the Hudson River into the Atlantic Ocean for 120 miles. Surrounded by water on all sides, it has over 400 miles of coastline.
The island offers a variety of fishing excursions due to its geographic diversity, with exciting ocean fishing or calmer bay fishing. Species of fish include mackerel, blackfish, striped bass, bluefish, porgies, flounder and fluke, in addition to ocean bluefish, shark, tuna, cod and striped bass.
Opportunities exist for private charter, party boat fishing or “rent your own” boating.
Bait your hook and whet your appetite for the great outdoors at the tail end of Long Island, Montauk Point and Orient Point. The two points offer distinct sport fishing experiences for everything from striped bass to shark fishing. There are various types of overnight vacation opportunities, ranging from nearby spa hotels, oceanfront motels and budget accommodations.
Hop aboard and set sail with professional sea captains and crew. Have the choice to bring your own bait or use the bait given on the boat. The variety of ocean fishing is tremendous and no two fishing trips will be alike.
Various places offer different type of excursions depending on the season. Most places provide reels, bait, and tackle with captains and crew who are more then content to show upcoming sea farers how to use them. Reservations are recommended for most trips. Fishing boats are regulated by the Department of Environmental Conversation to insure against over fishing and to keep the waters healthy for future generations. There are restrictions on how many fish a person can catch and the size of the fish.
Sail away in sapphire colored waters off the bay at Captree. Bay fishing offers calm waters and a relaxed atmosphere. The unique bay water has a variety of fish such as black and blue fish, summer and winter flounder, striped bass, cobia, sea bass, and many other species. Choose from half or full day excursions.
Freeport’s Nautical Mile is an experience within itself. Charter and party boats roam these waters with the wind in the sails and a song in the air. Fishing excursions, moonlight cruises, birthday, anniversaries, weddings, and company outings, are just a few of the events this location caters to. Park in convenient locations and simply walk to the marina where your adventure will begin. Enjoy catered services on some charter boats.
After the visit, enjoy the sites of the Nautical Mile with local bars, boutiques, and clubs, a perfect end to the evening. Enjoy the catch of the day at fine waterside restaurants and clam bars. Attend year long events including national fishing tournaments and festivals.
Other Long Island fishing stations are located at Port Jefferson Harbor and Shinnecock Bay in Hampton Bays. Or fish right off the beach at parks such as Sunken Meadow, Wildwood, Montauk Point or Orient Point.
You can also rent your own boat through various companies, including hyperfishing.com, sillylily.com, boatrenting.com and the waterfrontcenter.org.
Other fishing opportunities include:
Fall Harvest & Seafood Festival
The Famous Captree Carnival with a few added twists, wine tasting crab races, activities for children, boat rides, interactive pirate show and more!
Date: 9/15/07
Time: 11-5
Captree State Park
Ocean Drive
Babylon, NY 11702
Phone: (631) 669-0449
Website: www.nysparks.state.ny.us/parks/
Greenport Maritime Festival 2007
September 21-23
Various activities include a parade, romancing musicians, and arts and craft demonstrations. Programs starting at 11 a.m. until the evening.
Date: 9/22/07 - 9/23/07
East End Seaport Museum
3rd Street At the Ferry Dock
Greenport, NY 11944
Phone: (631) 477-2100
Website: www.eastendseaport.org
East End Seaport Museum & Maritime Foundation 18th Annual Maritime Festival
Parade, vendors, music, traditional arts & craft demonstrations, Captain Kid's Alley, old fashioned games, Kayak Derby, Whaleboat races, Peconic Radio Club, pirate shows, Chowder Contest, Greenport Band, fireworks & dancing in Mitchell Park.
Date: 9/22/07 - 9/23/07
Time: Please Call
Long Island Maritime Museum
86 West Avenue
West Sayville, NY 11796
Phone: (631) HISTORY
Fax: (631) 854-4979
Email: LIMARITIMEMUSEUM@AOL.COM
Website: www.limaritime.org
Montauk Surf Fishing Classic
Fishing tournament with a cash prize awarded for 1st place and equipment prizes awarded for 2nd through 5th place winners.
Date: 9/28/07 - 9/30/07
Time: 12 noon
Montauk Surf Fishing Classic
Montauk State Park
Montauk State Park
Phone: 631-321-3510
Pricing Information
$15 per participant
Parking fee: $8 per car
I Fish NY Salt Water Clinic
Children ages 10 and up will learn fishing techniques and tackle, ethics, regulations, seafood safety, and filet techniques. Rods, tackle, and bait will be provided.
Date: 10/6/07
Time: 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Captree State Park
Ocean Drive
Babylon, NY 11702
Phone: (631) 669-0449
Website: www.nysparks.state.ny.us/parks/
Striped Bass Derby
The 15th Annual Striped Bass Derby Opens - Sponsored by the MBCA.
Date: 10/6/07 - 11/30/07
Time: Please Call
Montauk Chamber of Commerce
742 Montauk Highway
Montauk, NY 11954
Phone: (631) 668-2428
Fax: (631) 668-9363
Email: mcoc@peconic.net
Website: www.montaukchamber.com
Fish Hatchery Fall Fair
Exhibits by environmentalist groups and conservations, children's games and fishing for those under 12,
Date: 10/13/07
Time: 10-4:30
Cold Spring Harbor Fish Hatchery & Aquarium
1660 Route 25A
Cold Spring Harbor, NY 11724
Phone: (516) 692-6768
Fax: (516) 692-6769
Email: cshfha@optonline.net
Website: www.cshfha.org
Oyster Festival
Enjoy the: Juried arts and crafts show, historic boat exhibit, oyster-eating and shucking contest, 5K run, petting zoo, entertainment, historic tall ships, harbor tours.
Date: 10/13/07 - 10/14/07
Time: 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Oyster Bay waterfront/ Town
Oyster Bay, NY 11771
Phone: (516) 628-1625
Website: www.theoysterfest.org
South Shore Fishing Classic
Jones Beach, Robert Moses, Captree State Parks presents South Shore Fishing Classic.
Each participant must have an entry permit. All fish must be hooked and landed from the beach, surf, jetty, bank or pier within the legal boundaries of the Jones Beach and Moriches Inlets.
There will be an awards ceremony on Sunday and a cash prize of $750 will be given to the first place winners in each category and 2nd and 5th place winners will receive tackle equipment.
You may request an application by writing to: South Shore Classic, P.O. Box 247, Babylon, NY 11702 or by calling (631) 321-3510. Registration deadline by mail is 5:00 pm Friday, October 12 and in person by 9:00 am on Saturday, October 20, 2007.
Date: 10/19/07 - 10/21/07
Time: 12 noon
South Shore Fishing Classic
Different Locations, NY
Phone: 631-321-3510
Pricing Information
$15 Entry fee per participant
Egg Stripping Demonstrations
Presented by the Cold Spring Harbor Fish Hatchery & Aquarium. Learn about Trout reproduction. Observe the process of egg and milt stripping from live trout.
Date: 10/20/07 - 10/28/07
Time: 1:00pm & 3:00pm
Cold Spring Harbor Fish Hatchery & Aquarium
1660 Route 25A Cold Spring Harbor, NY 11724
Phone: (516) 692-6768
Fall Freshwater Fishing & Children's Festival
Family fishing festival with demonstrations, loaner fishing rods, outdoor exhibits, casting for pumpkins, fly fishing instruction, pony rides, pumpkin decorating, and more.
Date: 10/20/07
Time: 10-4
Hempstead Lake State Park
West Hempstead, NY 11552
Nassau County
Contact Information
Phone: (516) 766-1029
Website: www.nysparks.state.ny.us/parks/
"Leviathon" The History Of Whaling in America
The Whaling Museum presents a book signing of "Leviathon" by Eric Jay Dolin and includes a slide show!
Date: 10/28/07
Time: 3 PM
The Whaling Museum
279 Main Street
Cold Spring Harbor, NY 11724
Suffolk County
Phone: 631-367-3418
The Long Island Convention & Visitors Bureau and Sports Commission (LICVB&SC) is the official tourism promotion agency for the destination’s travel and tourism industry. Based on Long Island in Hauppauge, NY, the LICVB&SC contributes to the economic development and quality of life on Long Island by promoting the region as a world-class destination for tourism, meetings and conventions, trade shows, sporting events, and related activities. For more information about Long Island, please contact the Long Island Convention & Visitors Bureau and Sports Commission by calling 1-877-FUN-ON-LI or visit www.discoverlongisland.com
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