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Where can you park to fish the back side (bay side) of Jones? Like near the Coast Guard station, or near the bridges, etc? Field 6 and WE2 are a bit far. Any other lots?
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You can park right at the Marina adjacent to the CG Station. If you want to stay after dark you should get a night fishing permit before the end of the month. You can also park at Field 10 fishing piers. During the day you will have to pay the regular fee in season or you can get an Empire Passport that is good for free admission till next March. It costs $59 but it pays if you go often.
The bridges are another issue. You can't park any where near them legally and you can't fish from them either. Enforcement is often hit or miss but if you do get tagged it will cost you $$ and some folks have had their vehicles towed.
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The bridges are another issue. You can't park any where near them legally and you can't fish from them either. Enforcement is often hit or miss but if you do get tagged it will cost you $$ and some folks have had their vehicles towed.
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Huh?
I find it hard to believe that there's "no fish back there" near those bridges and in the early spring. Can you help me understand that? (I have the parking permit.)
This post edited by MatthewPaul 10:05 AM 04/09/2008
I find it hard to believe that there's "no fish back there" near those bridges and in the early spring. Can you help me understand that? (I have the parking permit.)
This post edited by MatthewPaul 10:05 AM 04/09/2008
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MatthewPaul wrote:
I find it hard to believe that there's "no fish back there" near those bridges and in the early spring. Can you help me understand that? (I have the parking permit.)
Just sounds like someone who doesn't want anyone treading on THEIR spot!!
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In addition to the parking mentioned above you have access to the "Construction Dock" area with the proper permits. I don't recall if the Night Fishing permit was adequate or if you needed the 4x4 permit for back there.
If you absolutely NEED to get to the bridges, here's a hint, two wheelers!!!
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SHHHHHHHHH!!!
I find it hard to believe that there's "no fish back there" near those bridges and in the early spring. Can you help me understand that? (I have the parking permit.)
Just sounds like someone who doesn't want anyone treading on THEIR spot!!
In addition to the parking mentioned above you have access to the "Construction Dock" area with the proper permits. I don't recall if the Night Fishing permit was adequate or if you needed the 4x4 permit for back there.
If you absolutely NEED to get to the bridges, here's a hint, two wheelers!!!
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surfstix wrote:
In addition to the parking mentioned above you have access to the "Construction Dock" area with the proper permits. I don't recall if the Night Fishing permit was adequate or if you needed the 4x4 permit for back there.
NYS night fishing permit required for, of all things, fishing at night
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No permit required for day fishing and access is not limited to 4x4's. The road is hard pack.
As for the bridges, I believe that they are supposed to re-open the Green Island Access parking area this fall and will be usable by all NYS night fishing permit holders.
-Rich
In addition to the parking mentioned above you have access to the "Construction Dock" area with the proper permits. I don't recall if the Night Fishing permit was adequate or if you needed the 4x4 permit for back there.
NYS night fishing permit required for, of all things, fishing at night
As for the bridges, I believe that they are supposed to re-open the Green Island Access parking area this fall and will be usable by all NYS night fishing permit holders.
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ooppppps, my bad......
Do they actually enforce it? I see cars there all the time, sometimes with couples involved in "non-fishing" related activities
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Now that I think about it, I kinda do recall a sign that says something like that. Shows you how much attention I pay to signs
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Who, me officer? I swear I didn't see any sign
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-Rich
Do they actually enforce it? I see cars there all the time, sometimes with couples involved in "non-fishing" related activities
Now that I think about it, I kinda do recall a sign that says something like that. Shows you how much attention I pay to signs
.Who, me officer? I swear I didn't see any sign
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Speaking of the Construction Dock...
...Where exactly is it in relation to the turnaround near WE2 parking lot. I want to show up for the beach clean up on Saturday with my daughter and need some direction...
...Where exactly is it in relation to the turnaround near WE2 parking lot. I want to show up for the beach clean up on Saturday with my daughter and need some direction...
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Right before you go as far as you can to west end 2, you will see an entrance on the right for the coast guard station. Take the right and a little way down you will a dirt road to the left. Try looking at the area with the satellite program of your choice. Mapquest works well. See you Sat. (if the rain is not heavy)
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Ahhhhhh, Green Island!!! Yes, I remember that place. Wasn't it only about 10-15 years ago they closed it down for the bridge replacement?? LOL
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Seriously though, rumor has it Green Island is "supposed" to open again in the fall. (um,, yea!!) The problem I see with that is it will probably close down shortly thereafter when they start on the second bridge!!!
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Seriously though, rumor has it Green Island is "supposed" to open again in the fall. (um,, yea!!) The problem I see with that is it will probably close down shortly thereafter when they start on the second bridge!!!
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paulsp wrote:
Does any one know what day they stop selling the night fishing permit?
Fairly certain that you can only get the NYS permits (4x4, night permit, etc) until the end of this month. Might even be a little earlier, so if you plan on getting it, do it now.
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The problem I see with that is it will probably close down shortly thereafter when they start on the second bridge!!!
You are probably right unfortunately. I heard thru the grapevine that they were going to yank the draw mechanism off the 2nd and use it for the 3rd. Then they were going replace the missing draw section on the 2nd with solid pavement. Hopefully they can figure a way to do it without further closure of the access point. NYS also promised a pier at the 3rd. There was roughly $386,000 (200k fed grant, rest nys tax dollar) allocated for this at least 12 years ago. I suspect we won't see this any time soon.
The original plan called for a catwalk beneath the bridge extending from either side toward the middle (boat channel). This would have been the best of all worlds, from a cost standpoint and for the fishermen who use it. Instead, it was replaced with the official NYS bigger and better deal. A pier running parallel to the south shore of the channel. AAAAAGGGGGGHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH
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Your tax dollars (and state representation) hard at work for you
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. I bet that money has bought a lot of high priced hookers in it's day
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-Rich
Does any one know what day they stop selling the night fishing permit?
Fairly certain that you can only get the NYS permits (4x4, night permit, etc) until the end of this month. Might even be a little earlier, so if you plan on getting it, do it now.
surfstix wrote:
The problem I see with that is it will probably close down shortly thereafter when they start on the second bridge!!!
You are probably right unfortunately
. I heard thru the grapevine that they were going to yank the draw mechanism off the 2nd and use it for the 3rd. Then they were going replace the missing draw section on the 2nd with solid pavement. Hopefully they can figure a way to do it without further closure of the access point. NYS also promised a pier at the 3rd. There was roughly $386,000 (200k fed grant, rest nys tax dollar) allocated for this at least 12 years ago. I suspect we won't see this any time soon.The original plan called for a catwalk beneath the bridge extending from either side toward the middle (boat channel). This would have been the best of all worlds, from a cost standpoint and for the fishermen who use it. Instead, it was replaced with the official NYS bigger and better deal. A pier running parallel to the south shore of the channel. AAAAAGGGGGGHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH
Your tax dollars (and state representation) hard at work for you
-Rich
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Rich,
A buddy of mine is at D.O.T. and he had given us some early info on the bridge back then and I was going CRAZY when the mention of catwalk came up!!! WHOA!! How cool would that have been!!! Instead we get a pier
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that WILL wash away in short order with how fast that water is!!
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I can't see the pier doing ANYTHING of value for the fishing there. IMHO it's totally useless!!
Oh Well!!!!!
A buddy of mine is at D.O.T. and he had given us some early info on the bridge back then and I was going CRAZY when the mention of catwalk came up!!! WHOA!! How cool would that have been!!! Instead we get a pier
I can't see the pier doing ANYTHING of value for the fishing there. IMHO it's totally useless!!
Oh Well!!!!!
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leech916 wrote:
If im not mistaken, they sell the permit all year long.
Short answer, wrong!! The permit, (Night Fishing and/or 4x4) is only on sale till April 30th. Miss that and you have to wait till the Tuesday following Labor Day
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If im not mistaken, they sell the permit all year long.
Short answer, wrong!!
The permit, (Night Fishing and/or 4x4) is only on sale till April 30th. Miss that and you have to wait till the Tuesday following Labor Day
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Construction Dock Access.
I go back there with my car and only a night fishing permit. I thought the sign says 4x4 access permit or properly authorized vehicles. I took the fishing permit to mean properly authorized. You certainly don't need 4x4 to get back there. It's hard -pack.
I go back there with my car and only a night fishing permit. I thought the sign says 4x4 access permit or properly authorized vehicles. I took the fishing permit to mean properly authorized. You certainly don't need 4x4 to get back there. It's hard -pack.
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