2026 Fred Golofaro Memorial Montauk Classic Bluefish & Striped Bass Surf Fishing Tournament

Attention all anglers! The 2026 Fred Golofaro Memorial Montauk Classic Bluefish & Striped Bass Surf Fishing Tournament will begin at Noon, Friday, October 2, 2026, and continue until Noon, Sunday, October 4, 2026. Fish must be landed from the beach, surf, jetty, bank or pier beginning at the western most tip of Napeague State Park and encompassing all points east. All areas must be accessible on foot or by wading. Swimming is prohibited. 

Hither Hills State Park in Montauk will be the official weigh in and photo verification station for the tournament.

Prizes will be awarded to the three largest bluefish and the three longest released striped bass. New York State minimum qualifying weight and size limits will be in effect. Only one prize per person, per species, will be awarded. A drawing for raffle prizes will be held at the award ceremony on Sunday at 12:30pm at the lower lot of Montauk Point State Park. You must be present to win. The entry fee is $20 per angler. Please make checks or money orders payable to NHT-LI. Credit Cards will be accepted for online registration only.

To Apply:

Online:           Deadline Friday, September 25, 2026

                                   URL: https://naturalheritagetrust.jotform.com/form/2026-fred-golofaro-memorial             

In Person:      Deadline Saturday, October 3, 2026 @ 9:00AM

                     Hither Hills State Park
                     2 Old Montauk Highway,
                     Montauk, NY 11954
                     631-668-2554