Attention all anglers! The 2026 Fred Golofaro Memorial South Shore Classic Bluefish & Striped Bass Surf Fishing Tournament will begin at Noon, Friday, October 23, 2026, and continue until Noon, Sunday, October 25, 2026. All Bluefish & Striped Bass must be hooked and landed from the beach, surf, jetty, bank, or pier in the waters between the Jones Beach West End and the east jetty of the Moriches Inlet.
Captree Bait & Tackle will be the official weigh in and photo verification station for the tournament. The Striped Bass category will be a Catch-Photo-Release format, where Blue Fish will be weighed. Prizes will be awarded to the three largest bluefish and the three longest released striped bass.
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, October 16, 2026
URL: https://naturalheritagetrust.jotform.com/form/south-shore-classic-2026
By Mail: Deadline Friday, October 16, 2026
South Shore Classic
P.O. Box 247
Babylon, NY 11702
In Person: Deadline Saturday, October 24, 2026 @ 9:00AM
Captree Bait & Tackle Shop 631-668-3232
3500 Ocean Pkwy
Bay Shore, NY 11706