Saltwater Fishing and Boating Newsletter

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Saltwater Fishing and Boating Newsletter

Blackfish

Tautog Season Opens October 5th

As the fall chill sets in upon us, it brings with it the Tautog season for recreational anglers. Tautog get their common name "blackfish" from the dark markings on their sides and have distinctively arched heads and toothed mouths. They are predominately found in structural habitats, so whether you are fishing the rocky bottoms of the North Shore of Long Island or the wrecks and artificial reefs of the South Shore, you’re likely not far from finding fish. At night, blackfish find a hole or some other place to hide and enter a sleep-like state until morning.

Tautog season opens on October 5th and closes on December 14th. Fish must be 16 inches in total length to keep, and only 4 fish may be possessed by each angler.

Review all the saltwater fishing regulations on our website.

Striped Bass Cooperative Angler Program

Do you want to have a more active role in the conservation and management of striped bass? By joining the NYS DEC Striped Bass Cooperative Anglers Program (SBCA), you can take part in an effort to help manage and maintain a healthy striped bass population. Email sbcaprogram@dec.ny.gov for more information.

Important Dates

Meetings

Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council Meeting

Tuesday, October 10, 2017, 10 AM - 5:30 PM
Wednesday, October 11, 2017, 9 AM - 5 PM
Thursday, October 12, 2017, 9 AM - 1 PM

Hyatt Long Island East End
451 East Main Street
Riverhead, NY 11901

Telephone: 631-208-0002