2026 Fred Golofaro Memorial Montauk Classic Application

I know that surf fishing is a potentially hazardous activity and I assume all risks associated with fishing in this event, including but not limited to change in surfaces, falls, contact with other participants or spectators, the effect of weather, all such risks being known and appreciated by me.

Therefore, inconsideration of your accepting this entry, I the undersigned, intending to be legally bound hereby for myself, my heirs, executors and administrators waive and release any and all rights and claims for damages I may have against the Fred Golofaro Memorial Montauk Surf Fishing Classic, New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation - LI region, the Natural Heritage Trust, The Fisherman Magazine, Montauk Anglers Club and Marina, Captree Bait, Tackle, and Fuel, Jones Beach Bait and Tackle, and all sponsors and corporate contributors and their representatives, successors, and assigns for any and all injuries suffered by me in said event and all claim for liabilities of any kind arising out of my participation in this event though liability may arise out of the negligence or carelessness on the part of the persons named in this waiver.

I attest and verify that I will participate in this event as a fisherman entrant and that I am physically fit and that my physical conditions have been verified by a licensed medical doctor. Further, I grant full permission to any and all of foregoing to use any photographs, motion pictures, recordings or other records of this event for any legal purpose whatsoever.

TOURNAMENT PRIZES & GIVEAWAYS

1) All participants who attend the award ceremony will receive one soda.

2) Awards for Striped Bass will be presented to the 3 longest fish (in case of ties, the earliest recorded fish takes precedence). One prize per person, per species.

     1st Place: $1,000
     2nd & 3rd Place: Equipment Prizes

     Please Note: It takes 4-6 weeks to receive 1st Prize check.

3) Awards for Bluefish will be presented to the 3 largest fish (in case of ties, the earliest recorded fish takes precedence). One prize per person, per species.

     1st Place: $1,000
     2nd & 3rd Place: Equipment Prizes

     Please Note: It takes 4-6 weeks to receive 1st Prize check.

4) A drawing for additional raffle prizes will be held at the award ceremony (must be present to win).

 

TOURNAMENT RULES & CONDITIONS

1) All fish must be hooked and landed from the waters between the westernmost tip of Napeague State Park, east. All areas must be accessible on foot or by wading. Swimming and boating are prohibited.

2) Each participant must have an OFFICIAL ENTRY FORM/PARKING PERMIT. Those with beach vehicles must obey 4-wheel drive regulations.

3) All fish must be weighed in and recorded before noon on Sunday, October 4, 2026, at Montauk Anglers Club and Marina within two (2) hours of catch. Total length to the nearest 1/4 inch.

4) All Stiped Bass must be photographed with both official measuring tape and tournament tag prior to release.

5) All Striped Bass photo entries must be recorded in person on or before noon on Sunday, October 4, 2026, at Montauk Anglers Club and Marina within two (2) hours of catch. If weight station is closed, photo entries must be submitted within two (2) hours of reopening. Email, text, or other submission will not be accepted.

6) The minimum qualifying weight/size limit is:

     Bluefish: 5 lbs.
     Striped Bass: Minimum of 28 inches with no maximum, total length to nearest 1/4 inch. All Striped Bass must be released.

7) Awards will be presented for the 3 longest Striped Bass and the 3 largest Bluefish. In case of a tie, the earliest recorded fish takes precedence. One prize per person, per species.

8) Anglers may not enter more than two fish per species during the contest

9) Fish must be weighed to one hundredth of an ounce.

10) Fish will be gutted at the discretion of the official weigh in station.

11) THE FISHERMAN MAGAZINE reserves the right to be solely responsible for judging. In case of disputed entries, the tournament co-sponsors reserve the right to disqualify entries.

12) Employees of the Long Island State Parks Region affiliated with the tournament, all Sponsors and Corporate Contributors are not eligible for award prizes.

13) Be a responsible angler - free enrollment in the Recreational Saltwater/Marine Fishing Registry is required for any registrant 16 years or older.

Upon receipt of application, Tournament Tag and official measuring tape will be given or mailed to you. If you do not receive it by Wednesday, October 1, please call (631) 321-3510.

Download Tournament Prizes, Giveaways, Rules & Conditions in PDF format

IMPORTANT!

This transaction will be processed on behalf of New York State Parks by the NATURAL HERITAGE TRUST (NHT). The NHT is the charitable partner of New York State's public lands and waters and is a non-for-profit organization. For questions regarding this transaction please contact the NHT by calling (518) 474-2997 or by emailing nht@parks.ny.gov.

This is a rain or shine event and all sales are final.