Surf Caster Posted November 4, 2008 Report Share Posted November 4, 2008 All new to the LI surf fishing seen but since i am always down there (the GF) i should get involved with the local fishing. I'll be down there this weekend and was hoping to spend some time exploring gilgo and rm and the other local beaches (long beach, etc) I was wondering if i needed a permit or parking pass to get out there. I'll be on foot so not worried about 4x4 stuff. any help you could provide would be greatly appreciated. TIA Tom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam D Posted November 4, 2008 Report Share Posted November 4, 2008 Well... not sure... at night you will need one because the parks are closed to the public at night, except fisherman (with the permit) During the day, not sure. I know some fields are boarded up for entrance, some allow you to go in. The bath houses are closed though, but if your fishing who cares. I go to jones a lot and nobodys at the booths and no gates are up blocking you from entering. Id assume its the same at robert where the huts are boarded up for the season, i know at least at captree the huts are boarded up and you can come/go as you please. Just not at night, they check for permits sometimes at night. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokinjoejr Posted November 4, 2008 Report Share Posted November 4, 2008 you do need a perment if you drive your truck on the beach but if your on foot you are fine but in some places you can park your car at night but if i was you i woudent because if im worng about the parking lots at night they will tow your car away or will give you a ticket. [sigpic]http://www.stripersonline.com/surftalk/image.php?type=sigpic&userid=44472&dateline=122550 5033[/sicpic]My personal best Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atomb Posted November 4, 2008 Report Share Posted November 4, 2008 after Septmper 30 the parking lots are open free of charge sunup to sundown- during the the beach season which starts i think in may you get charged at the beach parking lots. If you are there after dark with out a night fishing permit you will most likely be ticketed towed or both. I m speaking strictly Robert Moses. I think its identical for Jones Beach. Gilgo is its own entity and your suppose to be a resident i think of town of oyster bayand get their permit to park in their parking lot - correct me if im wrong. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Surf Caster Posted November 5, 2008 Author Report Share Posted November 5, 2008 Thanks for getting back to me all. I guess i will be able to park in RM from the sounds of it w/o a permit. However, this may be a dumb question but do i need a permit to actually fish? Many thanks for the help and putting up with my idiocy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hook521 Posted November 5, 2008 Report Share Posted November 5, 2008 ...However, this may be a dumb question but do i need a permit to actually fish? Many thanks for the help and putting up with my idiocy. Reel340 - No permit needed to fish saltwater... yet! Geez, with questions like this you must be from Westchester. Hooky Don't overlook a quick peek at Jones Beach WE2 or Field 6. LIBBA 521 - MSA 521 - ASC Go Atlantic! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Surf Caster Posted November 5, 2008 Author Report Share Posted November 5, 2008 many thanks, so it looks like all i need to do to get the lines wet this weekend is to go get myself a NYS fishing permit sat morning and then go to town... i appreciate the advice all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hook521 Posted November 6, 2008 Report Share Posted November 6, 2008 many thanks, so it looks like all i need to do to get the lines wet this weekend is to go get myself a NYS fishing permit sat morning and then go to town... i appreciate the advice all. Reel340 - Perhaps you misread the last posting. There is No NYS fishing permit currently required to fish saltwater. However, one may be required in the near future. The only permit you might need is a State Park's issued Night Fishing Permit for your vehicle if you intend to remain parked after sunset in certain parking fields at Jones or RoMo. Hooky LIBBA 521 - MSA 521 - ASC Go Atlantic! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Surf Caster Posted November 6, 2008 Author Report Share Posted November 6, 2008 oops, yes. i did misread. glanced quickly at it while at work. apologies for causing confusion. i really appreciate the help from the board thus far. Its nice not to get flamed when asking NooB questions. anyway, thanks again and can't wait to get out there this weekend!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChasingTales Posted November 6, 2008 Report Share Posted November 6, 2008 You can get the night pass to park at the feilds at night with out a 4x4 vehichle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atomb Posted November 6, 2008 Report Share Posted November 6, 2008 Inmy opinion its an easier walk doing robert moses than Jones Beach - just getting to the Jones waterfront is quite along walk. I think just driving the extra 5 miles to rm is justified just to get away from that long walk unlesss you like walking to te beach versus walking up and down the beach. one mans opinion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Surf Caster Posted November 6, 2008 Author Report Share Posted November 6, 2008 atomb, i agree. i'd rather spend the time fishing as opposed to walking. In a bull market i'll be looking to get my hands on an old CJ as my BB, the current car is def. not made for the beach! until then.... im sticking to the most trusty form of transportation, my own 2 feet!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atomb Posted November 7, 2008 Report Share Posted November 7, 2008 Yeah - Generally I fish with my pops in his 4 wheeler but when Im alone its back to the feet. I got one more year of payments on the wifes CRV and then its my turn for a sweet buggy woooohhoooo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frankietool Posted November 10, 2008 Report Share Posted November 10, 2008 To fish at RM fields 2 and 3 you need he night fishing permit at all times. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atomb Posted November 10, 2008 Report Share Posted November 10, 2008 in order to park at rm2 and 3 during the day you need a permit? Is that true? I mean i have the empire pass- but it is olny needed so i dont have to pay the tll at the parking lot -during the day - in th off peak months no one looks to see if i have an empire pass I think field 2 is completly closed to everyone or it was for awhile. I guess im responding to rm field 5 and whatever fields they keep open Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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