Montauk Closures
The following locations will be closed due to piping plover nesting:
Thursday, 5/30 - Hither Hills Oceanfront 4x4 area: (FULL CLOSE) This area and access road will be fully closed this Thursday 5/30. Beachfront vehicles closures will begin at the far west campground boundary and continue to the Hither Hills 4x4 western boundary sign. At this time there is no need for plover fencing within the boundaries of the campground beachfront area.
Friday, 5/31 - Napeague Oceanfront 4x4 area: (PARTIAL CLOSE) This area will be closed starting approximately 800 feet west of the access road and will continue to the Napeague western boundary line. The Access road and east beach will still be available to permitted vehicles.
Reminder: Napeague Harbor 4x4 is still partially closed due to horse shoe crab spawning until June 24th, 2024.
Reminder: Hither Hills Northside-Goff Point is still closed to vehicle traffic.
Additionally:We have temporarily closed a portion of the Hither Hills Access Rd #2 heading northbound just south of the LIRR country crossing.
This info is courtesy of Ross Squire. Ross is not only a LIBBA member but is also President of the NY Coalition for Recreational Fishing (NYCRF). Myself and other LIBBA members are also on the Board. If you are a advocate for beach preservation and access check out the NYCRF at https://www.nycrf.org and consider joining. The more members, the louder our voice!
North Fork Anglers Spring Tournament Results
Not too many fish entered. 5 Anglers entered fish. Joe Mazza, John Tomici, Bruce Heller, Leif Gobel, and Mike Lisowy. 7 Fish were reported.
Largest Bass: Leif Gobel 18 lbs.
Largest Blue: Mike Lisowy 10 lbs.
Congratulations Leif & Mike