2026 Fred Golofaro South Shore Classic

2026 Fred Golofaro Memorial South Shore Fishing Classic Application

Bluefish and Striped Bass Surf Fishing Tournament
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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 South Shore Surf Fishing Classic, New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation - LI region, the Natural Heritage Trust, The Fisherman Magazine, Captree Bait and Tackle, Jones Beach Bait and Bites, and all sponsors, corporate contributors, their representatives, and 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.
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Tournament Prizes, Giveaways, Rules and Conditions
TOURNAMENT PRIZES AND 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.
  1. 1st place- $1000
  2. 2nd and 3rd places will be equipment prizes.
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.
  1. 1st place- $1000
  2. 2nd-3rd place will be equipment prizes.
  Please Note: It takes 4-6 weeks to receive 1st place check. A drawing for additional raffle prizes will be held at the award ceremony. (Must be present to win.)
TOURNAMENT RULES AND CONDITIONS:
1. All fish must be hooked and landed from the waters between the West End of Jones Beach to the East Jetty of Moriches Inlet. All areas must be accessible by foot or wading. Swimming & 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 Bluefish must be weighed in and recorded on or before noon on Sunday, October 25, 2026. Weight is measured to a tenth of a pound.
4. All Striped 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 25, 2026, at Captree Fuel Bait & Tackle within two (2) hours of catch. If weigh station is closed, photo entries must be submitted within 2 hours of reopening. Email, text, or other submissions will not be accepted.
6. The minimum qualifying weight/size limit is: Bluefish - 5lbs., Striped Bass - Minimum of 28 inches with no maximum, total length to nearest ¼ 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. Fish will be gutted at the discretion of the official weigh in station.
9. 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.
10. Employees of the Long Island State Park Region affiliated with the tournament, all Sponsors and Corporate Contributors are not eligible for award prizes.
11. 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 an OFFICIAL ENTRY FORM/PARKING PERMIT, tournament tag, and official measuring tape will be given or mailed to you.

If you do not receive it by Wednesday, October 22, please call (631) 321-3510.
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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.
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2026 Fred Golofaro Memorial South Shore Fishing Classic Application

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