Hey I was wondering If there are any fishing clubs/fisherman in the NYC/ LI area??

Really??? Nothing??

I live in Nassau County and was looking for others who fished our local waters, too. Anyone else here?

I've fished a few lakes..haven't been in a little while..how has it been

I've fished a few lakes..haven't been in a little while..how has it been

I've only done Twin Lakes, Wantagh Mill Pond, the two ponds near Hempstead Lake and Hempstead Lake. I badly want to try Forge Pond, though.

Any luck on those lakes? Never had any.

I've only done Twin Lakes, Wantagh Mill Pond, the two ponds near Hempstead Lake and Hempstead Lake. I badly want to try Forge Pond, though.

Any luck on the lakes???

Never been to forge pond..hear good things?

Any luck on those lakes? Never had any.

Any luck on the lakes???

Never been to forge pond..hear good things?

I've met a few guys in each of those ponds/lakes (except Forge Pond) who said they've caught 2-4 lbs. largemouth. I haven't caught one myself yet since the times I went there I didn't know what to expect (too new to this) and was unprepared with my limited gear.

 

As for Forge Pond, I've seen videos and heard talk about it being the best on the island. I don't have a boat myself, though, and all those guys were on boats.

 

Update: Just to update this post, I've read that Hempstead Lake was ruined by some anglers a few years ago.

What a disappointing day. Only small fish bit, which I didn't even care about catching, and one frog. A big frog actually tried to eat my frog lure... twice.

 

suffolk county here

 

Can I ask where in Suffolk you fish? I have yet to catch a fish worth bragging about, although I've only started bass fishing a little less than a month ago.

Any LI Bassmasters members here?

 

http://www.longislandbassmasters.com/Home_Page.php

 

https://www.facebook.com/pages/Long-Island-Bassmasters/199472543507577

What a disappointing day. Only small fish bit, which I didn't even care about catching, and one frog. A big frog actually tried to eat my frog lure... twice.

 

 

thats awesome!

never seen that before lol

suffolk county here

 

Nice, what lakes do you hit?

 

Can I ask where in Suffolk you fish? I have yet to catch a fish worth bragging about, although I've only started bass fishing a little less than a month ago.

 

the one in my profile picture was caught in Suffolk. A buddy of mine caught a nice 3.5-4lber as well

We should all meet up and go fishin!

Depends where. I kind of fish spontaneously, never planned.

wherever you guys want, doesnt matter to me

I don't have any consistent spots. The frog fish I showed you above is from a small private pond. I don't have a boat so when I can I fish from shore blydenburgh and millers pond with very little luck. I fish millers sometimes from kayak with a little more luck but overall the bass fishing here on LI is challenging. The challenging part is having spots to fish. Most ponds are overfished and not well maintained at all in Suffolk County. It's a shame.

Any experience in Ronkonkoma? I'm going to check it out tomorrow.

I don't have any consistent spots. The frog fish I showed you above is from a small private pond. I don't have a boat so when I can I fish from shore blydenburgh and millers pond with very little luck. I fish millers sometimes from kayak with a little more luck but overall the bass fishing here on LI is challenging. The challenging part is having spots to fish. Most ponds are overfished and not well maintained at all in Suffolk County. It's a shame.

Yeah, the fishing isnt maintained. Def. a shame..You would think it'd be the opposite.

Any experience in Ronkonkoma? I'm going to check it out tomorrow.

tried it once, no luck for me..met a drunk dude there in his little row boat, told me about the curse. funny listenin to him speak

No luck for me either. Everyone who were fishing were either on kayak or small boat/dinghy. But I keep reading everywhere it's a very challenging lake with not a lot of fish. I almost bought one of these, just to try that lake again: http://www.sundolphin.com/sportsman/

No luck for me either. Everyone who were fishing were either on kayak or small boat/dinghy. But I keep reading everywhere it's a very challenging lake with not a lot of fish. I almost bought one of these, just to try that lake again: http://www.sundolphin.com/sportsman/

 

not a bad idea..always better fishing off a boat!

Any experience in Ronkonkoma? I'm going to check it out tomorrow.

 

Ronkonkoma is possibly one of the worst spots on the island to bass fish.

 

I've met a few guys in each of those ponds/lakes (except Forge Pond) who said they've caught 2-4 lbs. largemouth. I haven't caught one myself yet since the times I went there I didn't know what to expect (too new to this) and was unprepared with my limited gear.

 

As for Forge Pond, I've seen videos and heard talk about it being the best on the island. I don't have a boat myself, though, and all those guys were on boats.

 

Update: Just to update this post, I've read that Hempstead Lake was ruined by some anglers a few years ago.

 

Forge Pond is full of weeds and almost impossible to fish. There are good spots on the island, but you have to spend time to find them. It also helps to have a small jon boat or kayak. 

Ronkonkoma is possibly one of the worst spots on the island to bass fish.

 

 

Forge Pond is full of weeds and almost impossible to fish. There are good spots on the island, but you have to spend time to find them. It also helps to have a small jon boat or kayak. 

 

I found out the hard way with Ronkonkoma. The banks are so polluted. As for Forge, I haven't tried it yet. I'm seriously considering a boat (electric), though.

I found out the hard way with Ronkonkoma. The banks are so polluted. As for Forge, I haven't tried it yet. I'm seriously considering a boat (electric), though.

yeah, its pretty nasty...had a guy swear the fishing is good there.

still looking for that honey hole!

On 8/6/2015 at 9:03 AM, chris7390 said:

Hey I was wondering If there are any fishing clubs/fisherman in the NYC/ LI area??

Im in nassau county as well