[Tracker99]

I've never been to Robert Moses State park, doing nearly 1/2 my fishing from the main pier at Captree. I keep reading fishing reports about Demo Point which I'm assuming is Democratic point at the Western end of Robert Moses State park.

I've checked Hagstroms Suffolk maps, and the parkway seems to end way before Demo Point.

Just how does one get there? If it's by foot, approx how long of a walk is it?

 

[SurfaceStrike]

Demo Bound

RM to end make right after tower. As parkway loops East there is a 4x4 road. (You need NYS 4x4 permit, If you do not have one you cannot get one until after Jan 1). Otherwise loop East on parkway and park at first parking lot on right. It's at least a 1/2 mile to mile walk to the Demo Jetty. The fishing can be great at any of the RM beaches in the fall. Last year NYS extended how long they were taking parking fees after labor day. At night you need a night fishing permit. I believe these permits can still be purchased. There is a place to buy the fishing permits down at RM. Again make right after tower at RM. The first right going west has an office where you can buy the permit. I think the fishing permit is $ 25.00.

Hope that helps.

 

[614512]

office

Right by the park office as described above, there are some docks where you may catch some bait of nice fish at the right time... Ya, know, while your there...

...mocean

 

[614347]

DEMO

Democrat Point is just as good on the bay side as the open ocean, maybe better.

Park in RM2, walk in the 4x4 entrance, on your right you will see some rocks. This is known as the "sidewalk jetty". It is as good a spot as any other you will find further in. After the rip-rap ends, there is a crescent shaped beach that is a great spot for soaking bunker.

While it's great to drive on the sand, and Demo has social aspects to the scene, the truth is I have caught more fish at WE2 than Demo, if you are talking about oceanfront.

Both the 4x4 and the night fishing permit will be available again after Monday (Labor Day). Belmont Lake State Park, the Police Station at Robert Moses, or the Permit office on the Boardwalk at Jones Beach (near the restaurant). $39 for 4x4, $25 for "night fishing". (4x4 covers both)

Flounder

 

[Tracker99]

Thanks all

Thanks for all the information. My son and I will be checking out Demo Point this monday if the weather holds.