Fishing on Long Island, New York, has a rich history dating back centuries. Indigenous peoples, like the Shinnecock and Montaukett, fished its abundant waters for sustenance, using nets, spears, and weirs to catch fish like striped bass and shellfish. European settlers in the 17th century adopted these methods, establishing fishing as a key economic activity. By the 19th century, commercial fishing boomed, with ports like Montauk and Greenport thriving on cod, flounder, and oysters. The 20th cen

Big Stripers in "The Race" - Long Island Sound