Event
Snapper and Crab Derby at Captree State Park
Saturday, August 15, 2026 10:00 AM - 01:00 PM
The New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation – Long Island Region and Captree Bait and Tackle are pleased to announce that the annual Snapper and Crab Fishing Derby at Captree State Park. The Snapper & Crab Fishing Derby is held to encourage children to discover and enjoy fishing and crabbing. Children 16 years old and younger are welcome to participate. The tournament is free; however, the standard $8 vehicle use fee will be in effect. There are numerous fishing locations throughout Captree State Park. Participants are welcome to bring their own equipment or buy it at Captree Bait and Tackle. Captree State Park is located on Ocean Parkway in Babylon. It can be reached by taking the Robert Moses Causeway south, or Ocean Parkway east. For additional information, please call Captree State Park at (631) 669-0449 or Captree Bait and Tackle at (631) 587-3430.
Registration: Not required
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