The Hempstead Harbor Anglers Club is a recreational saltwater fishing club situated in western Long Island Sound, in New York State. Members of the fishing club fish mainly in the area of Hempstead Harbor, Nassau County and other areas of western Long Island Sound. The Hempstead Harbor Anglers Club is located on the north shore of Long Island in the Glen Head - Glen Cove area. Our fishing clubs' weigh station and second " meeting place " is ' Duffy's Bait and Tackle ', located at 58 Shore Road in Glenwood Landing.
The main species of fish that the fishing club members target are Striped Bass, Fluke, and Blackfish. Our members have also been known to catch Bluefish, Winter Flounder, Porgy, Weakfish, and Black Sea Bass during the fishing season.
Happenings at the Hempstead Harbor Anglers Club Monthly General Meetings
The Board of Directors ensures that our general membership club meetings are interesting and well attended by members. Speakers at club meetings are expert fisherman and have a wealth of knowledge to share. Marine biologists, conservation officers, charter boat captains, fishing tackle manufacturers, environmental groups, and meteorologists are among our monthly speakers.
The most informative club meeting of the year is in April and our guest speaker is from the
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation . The fishing club each year welcomed Byron Young, a Marine Biologist to lecture. Mr. Young unfortunately ( for the State of New York ) retired in 2005. In 2006 Steve Heins took over the duties of Mr. Young. Mr. Heins also an accomplished speaker brought the fishing club up to date on the current and proposed fishing regulations for 2006. An added benefit of having Mr. Heins is that Mr. Heins was in charge of the New York State Artificial Reef Building Project , which added to the interest of his presentation. When a speaker from the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation is scheduled, a representative from the Division of Law Enforcement usually attends which adds enforcement of the fishing regulation laws into the discussion.
Another type of speaker that has captivated the fishing club members are charter and party boat captains. Captain Stret Whitting of the Charter Boat ' Wake ' out of Montauk Point, New York has spoken to the fishing club many times. Captain Whitting has lectured on Striped Bass and Blackfish fishing at Montauk Point, repair and maintenance of fishing taclke, and the tying of fishing rigs for all species of fish that reside in the western Long Island Sound.
We have had the pleasure of seminars by Captain Rich Tenreiro of R&G Fishing Charters . Captain Tenreiro who charters out of Port Washington, New York mesmerized all in attendance with his views of fishing the western Long Island Sound area. Captain Tenreiro spoke of fishing methods that he has developed over his long fishing career, and tackle and terminal gear that he uses.
A representative from a local environmental group - ' The Coalition to Save Hempstead Harbor ' spoke to us about ongoing programs to clean up the harbor. Hempstead Harbor was one of the most contaminated bodies of water in the western Long Island Sound. Ms Carol Dipole explained to the members that the poor water quality and the major silting of the back harbor was caused by the commercial activities in the area. The good news is that the commercial activities have stopped and the water quality improves every year.
Another guest speaker was Captain Neil Faulkner Representing Custom Fishing Rods by Capt. Neil . Captain Neil came to our meeting and gave a very informative speech about the dynamics of the fishing rod. Captain Neil demonstrated to our members the different actions and rod wrapping techniques that are incorporated in the construction of a custom made fishing rod.
The Board of Directors invited the ' National Weather Service ' to address one of our meetings. Science and Operations Officer (SOO) - Jeffrey Tongue from the Upton Forecast Center accepted our invitation. Mr. Tongue explained how the weather forecast is predicted and how the announcements are made over the Weather Service Radio. The members complained, moaned and pleaded with Mr. Tongue, but the reality is - he CAN NOT change the weather.
A Mobile Marine Mechanic - Tim Binder, has spoken at one of our club meetings. Mr. Binder has lived in the area of the western Long Island Sound and has traveled to many far off places around the country. This seminar was very interesting and the club members present were made aware of the differences of an automobile engine and a marine engine. The changes that have taken place with the refining of present day gasoline made for some interesting conversation.
Hempstead Harbor Anglers Club Fishing Excursions
Other activities of the Hempstead Harbor Anglers Club include fishing aboard party boats. In June 2006 the fishing club held its first Striped Bass party boat trip aboard the Sea Otter West Fishing out of Glen Cove, New York. The party boat piloted by Captain B.J. Lizza fished outside of Hempstead Harbor with 23 fishing club members aboard. Striped Bass and Bluefish were caught throughout the evening, and everyone onboard enjoyed the outing.
Travels have taken club members everywhere there is water that can be fished in the United States and beyond. Visit our Photo Gallery to view fishing expeditions taken by members of the Hempstead Harbor Anglers Club.
The main species of fish that the fishing club members target are Striped Bass, Fluke, and Blackfish. Our members have also been known to catch Bluefish, Winter Flounder, Porgy, Weakfish, and Black Sea Bass during the fishing season.
Happenings at the Hempstead Harbor Anglers Club Monthly General Meetings
The Board of Directors ensures that our general membership club meetings are interesting and well attended by members. Speakers at club meetings are expert fisherman and have a wealth of knowledge to share. Marine biologists, conservation officers, charter boat captains, fishing tackle manufacturers, environmental groups, and meteorologists are among our monthly speakers.
The most informative club meeting of the year is in April and our guest speaker is from the
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation . The fishing club each year welcomed Byron Young, a Marine Biologist to lecture. Mr. Young unfortunately ( for the State of New York ) retired in 2005. In 2006 Steve Heins took over the duties of Mr. Young. Mr. Heins also an accomplished speaker brought the fishing club up to date on the current and proposed fishing regulations for 2006. An added benefit of having Mr. Heins is that Mr. Heins was in charge of the New York State Artificial Reef Building Project , which added to the interest of his presentation. When a speaker from the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation is scheduled, a representative from the Division of Law Enforcement usually attends which adds enforcement of the fishing regulation laws into the discussion.
Another type of speaker that has captivated the fishing club members are charter and party boat captains. Captain Stret Whitting of the Charter Boat ' Wake ' out of Montauk Point, New York has spoken to the fishing club many times. Captain Whitting has lectured on Striped Bass and Blackfish fishing at Montauk Point, repair and maintenance of fishing taclke, and the tying of fishing rigs for all species of fish that reside in the western Long Island Sound.
We have had the pleasure of seminars by Captain Rich Tenreiro of R&G Fishing Charters . Captain Tenreiro who charters out of Port Washington, New York mesmerized all in attendance with his views of fishing the western Long Island Sound area. Captain Tenreiro spoke of fishing methods that he has developed over his long fishing career, and tackle and terminal gear that he uses.
A representative from a local environmental group - ' The Coalition to Save Hempstead Harbor ' spoke to us about ongoing programs to clean up the harbor. Hempstead Harbor was one of the most contaminated bodies of water in the western Long Island Sound. Ms Carol Dipole explained to the members that the poor water quality and the major silting of the back harbor was caused by the commercial activities in the area. The good news is that the commercial activities have stopped and the water quality improves every year.
Another guest speaker was Captain Neil Faulkner Representing Custom Fishing Rods by Capt. Neil . Captain Neil came to our meeting and gave a very informative speech about the dynamics of the fishing rod. Captain Neil demonstrated to our members the different actions and rod wrapping techniques that are incorporated in the construction of a custom made fishing rod.
The Board of Directors invited the ' National Weather Service ' to address one of our meetings. Science and Operations Officer (SOO) - Jeffrey Tongue from the Upton Forecast Center accepted our invitation. Mr. Tongue explained how the weather forecast is predicted and how the announcements are made over the Weather Service Radio. The members complained, moaned and pleaded with Mr. Tongue, but the reality is - he CAN NOT change the weather.
A Mobile Marine Mechanic - Tim Binder, has spoken at one of our club meetings. Mr. Binder has lived in the area of the western Long Island Sound and has traveled to many far off places around the country. This seminar was very interesting and the club members present were made aware of the differences of an automobile engine and a marine engine. The changes that have taken place with the refining of present day gasoline made for some interesting conversation.
Hempstead Harbor Anglers Club Fishing Excursions
Other activities of the Hempstead Harbor Anglers Club include fishing aboard party boats. In June 2006 the fishing club held its first Striped Bass party boat trip aboard the Sea Otter West Fishing out of Glen Cove, New York. The party boat piloted by Captain B.J. Lizza fished outside of Hempstead Harbor with 23 fishing club members aboard. Striped Bass and Bluefish were caught throughout the evening, and everyone onboard enjoyed the outing.
Travels have taken club members everywhere there is water that can be fished in the United States and beyond. Visit our Photo Gallery to view fishing expeditions taken by members of the Hempstead Harbor Anglers Club.
Friends of the Hempstead Harbor Anglers Club:
Custom Fishing Rods by Captain Neil
Duffy's Bait and Tackle
R&G Fishing Charters
Sea Otter Fleet
Wake
Duffy's Bait and Tackle
R&G Fishing Charters
Sea Otter Fleet
Wake
HEMPSTEAD HARBOR ANGLERS CLUB
P.O. Box 192
Glen Head, NY 11542-1954
P.O. Box 192
Glen Head, NY 11542-1954
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