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With 120-miles of shoreline, fishing and boating on Long Island is a popular activity. From renting private charters to fishing off the pier or shoreline, Long Island is the perfect setting to haul in some fresh catch. Here are our top picks for a trip of waterfront adventures on LI.
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At Long Beach you’ll find a charter/party fleet for sport fishing, offering early morning bass runs and mid to full day charters. Come with a tent or a trailer if you intend on being outdoorsy and let the waves lull you to sleep at the nearby campsites at Lido Beach.
Take the Long Island Railroad to the Long Beach Station on the Long Beach Branch.
A modern gastropub with brick oven pizza and American fare, located on the Long Beach boardwalk.
Great for fish or general beach entertainment, Jones Beach features a long boardwalk, performance venues, vendors, a fishing station and more. Field 10 fishing station offers a pier to stand on, but other fields are also open to use.
Add To TripA Luxury Waterfront Inn located steps from the beautiful town of Bay Shore. The area features a great selection of high end, local seafood, and gastropub restaurants.
Camp out on Lido Beach. Camp sites are available at Nickerson Beach Park.
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Stop by Captree State Park where you can fish off the pier, charter a boat or head down the Robert Moses Causeway and pick a spot with an ocean view for some surf casting. This is one of the top Suffolk County fishing spots and is a hotbed of fishing activities.
Add To TripTake the Long Island Railroad to the Bay Shore Station on the Montauk Branch.
Tellers: An American Chophouse resides in a renovated 1927 grand stone bank building. The classic chophouse menu with local seafood and sushi selections is complemented by a diverse and imaginative international wine list. A regular recipient of Wine Spectator’s Best of Award of Excellence, the list of 1,000 labels is part of an 8,000-bottle wine cellar “kept safe” in the once bank vault.
Hecksher State Park located on the Great South Bay is an ideal camping spot. Go boating, swimming, or hiking. Stay at one of their camp sites or rent a cottage.
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The inlet features a tight channel at the Shinnecock East County Park, connecting Shinnecock Bay to the Atlantic Ocean. The fall is a great time for fishing here. This area is known for its large bass, blackfish, bluefish, false albacore, Spanish mackerel.
Take the Long Island Railroad to the Hampton Bays Station on the Montauk Branch.
The Southampton Inn’s 90 luxury rooms are set on 5 manicured acres in Southampton village, within walking distance to village restaurants, boutiques, museums, galleries and nightlife. Dine at Claude’s Restaurant on property.
Set up camp at Sears Bellows County Park located in the Long Island Pine Barrens. Rent a rowboat and go fishing on the freshwater pond.
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Take the Long Island Railroad to the Montauk Station on the Montauk Branch.
The end of Long Island, great for surf casting from the rocky path behind the lighthouse or out among the waves in waders. The town holds many fishing competitions including an annual shark tournament for those looking for a test of skill. A trip through Montauk is a truly scenic experience, especially when the summer rush has ended and we are into fall.
Add To TripMTK Lobster House’s original location is a staple in the local community of Montauk. Take part in their popular program “You Hook’Em, We Cook’Em.”
First built in 1967, The Surf Lodge has become an international, much sought-after destination for local and international travelers looking for the perfect place for relaxing, wellness, sunshine, surfing, fishing, exceptional dining and unparalleled majestic sunsets.
Camp on the ocean at Hither Hills State Park. With scenic picnic areas and fireplaces, sport fishing, a sandy ocean beach, playing fields and more.
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Take the Long Island Railroad to the Mattituck Station on the Ronkonkoma Branch.
Laurel Lake is fed by the Peconic River and is an incredibly serene area. You can fish around the perimeter or rent a small boat, but be ready to carry it as the lake is only accessible by foot. This spot is great for early morning and dusk fishing. The lake is in the heart of Long Island’s famous wine and farm country. Later in the day head out to Orient Point where you’ll find fishing charters and surf casting.
Take the Long Island Railroad to the Greenport Station on the Ronkonkoma Branch.
Greenport has a rich maritime history by grace of its unusually deep water ports which made it an ideal stop for international whaling ships. Today, the waters teem with fluke, flounder and bass as well as offer a variety of shellfish including mussels, clams and scallops. For a sailing experience, head to Layla Saling.
Take the ferry from Greenport over to Shelter Island for the day for scenic views and salty air.
Waterfront dining at Claudio’s Restaurant, Claudio’s Waterfront, and Crabby Jerry’s. Claudio’s Restaurant is the oldest same family-owned restaurant in the United States and is a historic landmark.
Enjoy walking around Greenport village and its quaint waterfront shops and restaurants.
Greenporter Hotel is a small, privately owned Green-Certified hotel. The 30 room hotel is designed in a 1950’s retro style, conveying the feel of a comfortable beach house for the guest seeking a casual but stylish setting complete with outdoor pool and hot tub during summer months.
In addition to tent and RV sites, Easten L.I. Kampgrounds has luxury Safari Tents, Cabin Suites, an archery range, an outdoor RC track, moonlight theater and more.
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