2026 Fred Golofaro Memorial Montauk Classic Bluefish & Striped Bass Surf Fishing Tournament

Attention all anglers! The 2026 Fred Golofaro Memorial Montauk Classic Bluefish & Striped Bass Surf Fishing Tournament will begin at Noon, Friday, October 2, 2026, and continue until Noon, Sunday, October 4, 2026. Fish must be landed from the beach, surf, jetty, bank or pier beginning at the western most tip of Napeague State Park and encompassing all points east. All areas must be accessible on foot or by wading. Swimming is prohibited.

Prizes will be awarded to the three largest bluefish and the three longest released striped bass. New York State minimum qualifying weight and size limits will be in effect. Only one prize per person, per species, will be awarded. A drawing for raffle prizes will be held at the award ceremony on Sunday at 12:30pm at the lower lot of Montauk Point State Park. You must be present to win. The entry fee is $20 per angler. Please make checks or money orders payable to NHT-LI. Credit Cards will be accepted for online registration only. 

To Apply:

Online: Deadline Friday, September 25, 2026
URL: https://naturalheritagetrust.jotform.com/form/2026-fred-golofaro-memorial

In Person: Deadline Saturday, October 3, 2026 @ 9:00AM
Hither Hills State Park
2 Old Montauk Highway, Montauk NY 11954
631-668-2554

By Mail: Deadline Friday, September 25, 2026                                            Montauk Surf Classic                                                                                      P.O. Box 247                                                                                                    Babylon, NY 11702

For an application and/or additional information please contact the Long Island State Parks Recreation Department @ 631-321-3510 or liparksrecreation@parks.ny.gov.