Captree State Park
3500 E. Ocean Parkway
Bay Shore, NY 11706
- General Information: (631) 669-0449
Home to the largest public fishing fleet on Long Island, Captree State Park is a fishing haven and a picnicker's delight, located on the eastern tip of Jones Island at the end of the Ocean Parkway. Open and charter boats are available for saltwater fishing. No license or equipment is necessary as the boat staff provides everything you'll need for a day on the Great South Bay or the Atlantic Ocean. Information on the fishing fleet is available at http://captreefleet.com/
The fleet also offers sightseeing excursions and scuba diving trips. There are two large fishing piers available for those who want to catch a few crabs or fish from a pier.
A full service restaurant operates in the park along with a more casual refreshment stand serving the best chili dogs anywhere. A picnic area at The Overlook offers a beautiful view of Fire Island and the Fire Island Lighthouse while boats of a variety of sizes pass through the Fire Island Inlet just below. A retail bait and tackle shop offers fishing gear and operates the fuel pumps at the boat basin. A boat launch is available for boats larger than 14' providing direct access to the State Boat Channel.
Find more about park permit information.
Pet Policy: No Pets Allowed
P.O. Box 247 Babylon, NY 11702
Hours of Operation
- Open year round.4/1 - 6/21/24 Sunrise to Sunset6/22 - 9/2/24 Sunrise to 10 PM9/3 - 3/31/25 Sunrise to Sunset
- Boat Ramp: Available all year and 9/16 - 12/31/24 overnight. Parking in boat launch area (by night fishing permit ONLY.)
- Fishing: Available all year. Overnight parking allowed, by night fishing permit ONLY. (April 1 - Dec. 31)
Boating: Transient berthing: sunrise - sunset.
Charter boats available: Please call (631) 669-6464 or visit www.captreefleet.com for information and fees.Tiki Joe's at the Captree Boat Basin (Concessions) seasonal operation hours are from 6AM - 6PM. Call 631-333-1063 or 631-218-9067 for more information.
Tiki Joe's Captain's Table Restaurant: seasonal operation hours are from 11 AM - 9 PM. Please call 631-333-1063 or 631-218-9067 for more information.- Picnicking: Available all year. Permit required for groups of 50 or more. No fee required.
Fees & Rates
Most New York State Parks charge a vehicle use fee to enter the facility. Fees vary by location and season. A list of entry fees and other park use fees is available below. For fees not listed or to verify information, please contact the park directly.
The easy-to-use Empire Pass card is $80- and your key to all-season enjoyment with unlimited day-use entry at most facilities operated by State Parks and the State Dept. of Environmental Conservation including forests, beaches, trails and more. Purchase online or contact your favorite park for more information. Learn more about our Admission Programs including the Empire Pass.
- Night Sport Fishing Permit
- NYS Driver's License $35
Out of State Driver's License $60
7 Day Sport Fishing Permit $25 - Only available regionally - Permits
- Metal Detecting:
By Permit Only $40
*Only available regionally
Night Sport Fishing Permit:
NYS Driver's License $35
Out of State Driver's License $60
7 Day Sport Fishing Permit $25 - Only available regionally - Vehicle Entrance Fee
- Cars: $8
Buses: $35
Fee Collected:
Starting 4/6 - 5/19: Weekends/Holidays 8:00 am - 4:00 pm5/25-9/2: Weekends/Holidays 7:00 am - 6:00 pm, Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 4:00 pm9/7 - 10/14: Weekends/Holidays 8:00am - 4:00pm
Amenities Information
- Amenities
- Boat Launches (Accessible)
- Canoeing/Kayaking * Paddle boards can also be launched at The Overlook.
- Fishing (Accessible)
- Food (Accessible)
- Marina
- Playgrounds (Accessible)
- Resources
- Captree Fleet