Fishing around Long Island is a fun pastime for those who enjoy fresh air, tranquility, and a bit of excitement. National Fishing Month presents a good chance to disconnect from technology and spend time in the great outdoors. With approximately 1,600 miles of coastline and more than 500 lakes, Long Island is a popular fishing destination with opportunities to catch numerous northern and southern species. If you’d like to participate in National Fishing Month, our REALTORS® compiled a list of top fishing destinations around Long Island.
- Town Dock Park – 347 Main St., Port Washington, NY 11050
Cast a line while enjoying the beauty of Manhasset Bay. Town Dock Park features a nice fishing pier. If you’d prefer to fish from a boat, you can moor from the dock with a permit. Fluke, snapper, and striped bass are some of the common fish you’ll find in the Bay. The park is open daily from 7:30 am to 10 pm. After you’re done fishing, schedule your tour of one of these Port Washington homes for sale while you’re in the area. - Jeanne Garant Harborfront Park – Port Jefferson, NY 11777
This 5.1-acre park development is located on the site of a former shipyard. Jeanne Garant Harborfront Park features a 350-foot fishing pier with 12-foot-wide decking and plenty of seating. The pier provides spectacular views of the sunset over the harbor. While there, take a walk around the park or take the kids to the playground or picnic area. The park is a great place for a family outing, and it’s also conveniently located near these Port Jefferson homes for sale. - Long Beach Municipal Fishing Pier – 198 W. Bay Drive, Long Beach, NY 11561
Long Island’s most popular beach offers some prime fishing spots. Long Beach Municipal Fishing Pier is open 365 days per year. The pier is well-lit for nighttime fishing and has plenty of amenities such as free parking, clean public restrooms, and a snack bar nearby. Best of all, the pier is just a 15-minute drive from these Huntington homes for sale. - Target Rock National Wildlife Refuge – 12 Target Rock Road, Huntington, Lloyd Harbor, NY 11743
The Target Rock National Wildlife Refuge contains 80 acres of protected land on the north shore of Long Island, and it has a highly popular fishing shore. The hike from the parking lot to the beach is about 1 mile. From mid-May through the end of October, the shore is a good spot for catching porgies, sea robins, black sea bass, striped bass, and bluefish. You’ll want to get there early on the weekends to grab a good spot!
If you’d like to live near these prime fishing destinations, there are plenty of Nassau County homes for sale and Suffolk County homes for sale in the area. Contact us today to start your home search.