New York State's largest commercial fi shing
fl eet. Inlet Seafood is home to the Inlet Sea-
food Restaurant.
out to their fishing holes cast out by Camp
Hero, the Lighthouse, and west to Gin Beach
for the striped bass that run from September
through November, and big blues offshore
from July through October. Surfcasters are
a different breed of fi sherman. But the most
extreme of them are called "skishers". These
people swim out into the water with their
poles, hang on to a rock, and fi sh, Permits to
park after hours at Camp Hero Parking Lot
and to park after hours at the Montauk Point
Lighthouse Parking Lot or on the beach by
the Lighthouse sold at the Montauk Downs
(668-5000). Purchase Outer Beach permits for
Gin Beach at the park offi ce at the end of East
Lake Drive.
ural Anglers to experience the pleasures
of fly fishing for stripers, bluefish, weak-
fi sh, and other fi sh in season and also during
deck of a 21' custom build fl ats skiff designed
especially for our waters. Novices to expe-
rienced fly fishermen are welcomed. Trips
can include personal instruction on casting
and fi shing techniques for light tackle and
fl y fi shing. 516-238-7642. naturalanglers.com
Montauk's ponds. Fort Pond is the largest and
most accessible of these ponds, but there are
others deep in the woods, like Oyster Pond
at Montauk Point State Park or Hidden Pond
in Hither Hills. Fresh water fi shing requires a
license, ask at Montauk Downs. Fishing at Big
Reed Pond in Theodore Roosevelt County Park
requires a "Green Key" card.
carry a large selection of fi shing supplies. Espo
has surf rods and equipment for children and
Westlake Fishing Marina also carries supplies.
cruise in Long Island Sound. The Miss Mon-
tauk and the Elizabeth II will put you on the
water for some of this magic.