NYSG: New York Sportfishing Guide

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Welcome to longislandsportfishing.org! New York is one of the greatest places to fish on the East Coast. Whether you decide to spend an afternoon fishing from a party boat, catch the surf in Montauk, or try the excellent freshwater fishing in one of the State parks, all offer memorable sportfishing opportunities. You can find information about sportfishing on Long Island at this website if you are unfamiliar with the area. This information was compiled to assist anglers to locate the bait & tackle stores on Long Island and New York City, and provide a current (although not complete) directory for charter boats and party boats that operate in the waters around Long Island. Tips are provided for successful and enjoyable fishing in our local waters.

Sportfishing Articles:

Party and Charter Boats: Not Just for Land Lubbers	Freshwater Fishing on Long Island	Super Sweet Water Fun	Surfcasting at Montauk
A Shore-Based Angler's Haven	Bait&Tackle Stores: More Than Just Bait	Recreational Boating is Big Business	The Sportfishing Education Center

Photographs on this site courtesy Robert Strovink, Tom Schlichter, and Felicia Scocozza.