Trout have helped fill that void for many anglers thanks to what has become a year-round season on most of the Island’s trout waters. Codfishing has been erratic and inconsistent at best, leaving winter weary anglers searching for something to bend a rod. With a season that runs from April 1 to May 30, and a two fish bag limit, which is no easy task to fill, few anglers look forward to flounder season. These days, flounder can hardly be considered an option. But March was reserved for flounder, or if you preferred – cod were also a solid option at the time. That day was an event in itself, celebrated by using up a sick day or in the case of youngsters, playing hooky with parental permission. In fact, the banks of the Shinnecock Canal would be lined shoulder to shoulder with flounder hopefuls once the bite was on.īack then, trout season did not open until April 1. Even the docks came alive with anglers looking to put some flounder fillets on the table. Launch ramps also saw an influx of activity as those with their own boats scrambled to catch their share of winter flatties. Docks became a beehive of activity as anglers lined the rails of party boats, and reservations were required to ensure yourself a rental skiff from one of the many fishing stations spread around the Island, particularly Moriches Bay, where a dozen or so liveries once lined the bay’s shoreline. Patricks Day in particular, signaled the unofficial opening of flounder season. There was a time when the month of March was looked forward to with great anticipation by Long Island anglers.
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