Long Islander's, if you're into fishing, then you already know that Long Island offers some of the best Salt Water Fishing on the East Coast. If you are a visitor and would like to try to cast out a few lines, you will want to get a 7-day license. This will allow you to fish while you are on vacation without having to spend the money on an annual license. If you are traveling in June, New York offers free days where everyone in the state can fish with no license.

One of the hottest fishing spots is Manhasset Bay. Manhasset Bay offers fishing at its best with Blackfish, porgies, Fluke, Stripped Bass and perhaps the biggest blue fish on Long Island. You can also visit Shinnecock bay where it’s quiet and peaceful, free from the congestion of the city. This bay is loaded with fish. Shinnecock Canal is a traditional starting point for Flounder Season. There have even been 10 pound flukes caught there. There have been more than 80 world fishing records set from Long Island fishing spots, making this one of the best fishing spots on the east coast.

There are plenty of fish to be caught right from a pier. No matter what your favorite is, you can be sure to get the catch of the day, from Blue Fish to Stripped Bass and from Flukes to Porgies, the fishing is just right. If pier fishing is not for you, you can always go with one of the many charters. They offer great fishing trips and most guarantee a catch for everyone. No matter where you are fishing, you will want to make sure that you have the right tackle and bait to get the fish you want. There are many choices of live bait such as shrimp and bait-fish.

You can also go with frozen bait that is found in most tackle and bait shops. Just check with the bait and tackle shops to see what works best for the fish you are trying to catch. They will also fill you in as to what tackle you will need, such as terminal tackle and supplies. Fishing on Long Island is definitely an experience you will not want to miss. So make sure you take some extra time to relax and enjoy the wonders of fishing. This is perhaps one of the best hobbies to have when visiting or living on Long Island.