It’s all about that BASS!
- BBP Gazette
- Oct 11, 2022
- 1 min read
by Gazette Staff
The pumpkins are out, the air is crisp, and the fish are flying! Autumn on the south shore of Long Island typically means one thing… NY Striped Bass season is upon us and with it comes Long Island favorite pastime: BASS TOURNAMENTS. Striped Bass, or stripers, are New York’s official saltwater fish. They can live up to thirty years and growing to be up to five feet in length and over seventy pounds. If you’re looking for a reel good time (and endless puns), we have just the list of local tournaments for you!
2nd Annual Bodhi’s Striped Bass Tournament
Date: October 22, 2022
Entry: $100
Benefits: William’s Warriors
Contact: Text (631) 905-5636 to secure a spot. Include boat name, number of people, and jacket size.
The 33rd annual View Bass Tournament
Date: November 8, 2022
Entry: $100
Benefits: Send-a-Kid-Fishing Fund and Challengers
Contact: Captain Jim Hahn at (631) 589-2694
Oakdale Yacht 22nd Annual Fall Fishing Classic
Date: October 22, 2022
Entry: $200 per Angler
Contact: Registration is available at oakdaleyacht.com
Great Gun Anglers Casey Mehlinger Striped Bass Tournament
Date: October 27 until October 30 at 12:00PM
Entry: $50 per angler.
Contact: Hank at (631) 878-7515
Fred Golofaro Memorial South Shore Fishing Classic
Date: October 28 at 8:00AM until October 30 at 12:00PM. Awards ceremony at Captree State Park at 12:30PM
Entry: $25
Contact: Sponsored by Long Island State Parks and The Fisherman; for more info, call 631-321-3510
Caught the big one? Share your tall fish tails with us at bayportbluepointgazette@gmail.com
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