Christopher LaPorta – NYSDEC – Artificial Reef
Program Coordinator – Marine Fishing Access & Artificial Reef
Programs
March 1 – Ward Melville Fishing Club Fishing Show
Legendary Surf Guide – Bill Wetzel
Pete Utschig of Comanche Surfcasting and Phase
Gear Plus His Film - “Magic Hour” and Surfcasting Tips.
The Proposed Beach Clean-up at Truman’s Beach, for Saturday, May 9, will be rescheduled for a later date. Once we have a date everyone will be notified.
North Fork Anglers Spring Tournament
May: 5/22 - 5/31 – Friday 5/22 6:00 PM to Sunday 5/31 9:00 AM.
Prizes: $100 largest Bass over 28 inches and $100 Largest Bluefish, any weight. Southold Town waters only. If you can walk to a rock in the water, that’s fine. No Swimming to rocks. Report your participation and any catch information on the Club website daily, but no later than Noon Sunday, 5/31. Please update your catches daily. So, tournament updates can be provided daily.
In addition, please text Rich Strzepek to let him know that you posted your catch. Text him at 631-793-9143.
TBD
June - Fluke Trip – Wednesday June 3rd on the Fishy Business – Orient. 5:30 AM at the dock. 15 – 17
members/guests maximum Cost: $145 Club will cover the mate’s tip and provide the $100 first and $50
second place pool. Bring your own food and beverages. Club will pick up the mate’s tip. The cost must
be paid in advance by the May club meeting. If you can’t make the April or May meetings you can mail
a check to Steve Kellner. See Club roster for his address. No Dough – No go!!!!
June Meeting – 6/24 WEDNESDAY - Due to a Library Meeting Conflict
NYSDEC Marine Resources Director - Martin Gary – Status of Striped Bass in NY and ASMFC Proposed Regulations Changes.
Meeting – TBD
August – 8/27 Meeting – TBD
September – 9/24 - Meeting – TBD
(Tentative) Fred Golofaro Memorial Montauk Classic. It will be held from Noon, Friday, September 26 till Noon, Sunday, September 28.
(Tentative) Fred Golofaro Memorial Montauk Classic.
Noon, Friday, 10/2, till Noon, Sunday, 10/4.
Friday October 9 – start 6:00 PM, to Sunday October 18 ending at 9:00 AM.
All Suffolk County waters.
The Largest Bass over 28 inches or Bluefish any size wins a $100 prize
each. If you can walk to a rock in the water that’s fine. No Swimming to
rocks. Report your participation and any catch information on the Club
website daily but no later than Noon Sunday 10/18. In addition, please text
Rich Strzepek at 631-793-9143. PLEASE UPDATE YOUR CATCHES DAILY.
So, tournament updates can be provided daily. Even if you catch a fish that
is smaller than the leader, please still report it.
Blackfish Shore Rodeo 11:30 AM to 12:30 PM Lunch. 12:30 to 4:00 PM fishing.- BYO bait, lunch and
beverages. Don’t forget your measuring tape. Minimum size 16 inches 2 per person. $50
prize for largest fish, 2 nd prize $25.
Meeting – TBD
November – 11/19 Thursday – 2026 Annual Club Dinner with Awards, Tackle
Raffle $1 per ticket and 4 Attendance Drawings for $100 cash @. Diggers in
Riverhead 6:30 PM. Buffet dinner, desserts, soft drinks and coffee/tea. Cash
Bar for adult beverages. Members Free (1 Family membership member free,
balance $45 each) and Guests $45.
NOTE: DINNER IS ONE WEEK EARLIER than regular meeting night due to
Thanksgiving holiday usually falling on the regular meeting night.
Meeting NOTE: MEETING IS ONE WEEK EARLIER because the regular meeting night falls on Christmas Eve this year.