Eleven year old daughter Demi Speranza single handedly caught this huge Bluefish while surf fishing on Rockaway Beach in Queens, N.Y. The big bluefish was fooled by a chunk of bunker. After a fierce battle Demi was able to beach the monster bluefish and have a picture taken to preserve the moment forever.

When surf fishing anglers fishing from the beaches of Long Island may encounter the following species of fish, striped bass, bluefish, fluke, flounder, porgies, and sea bass. Surf fisherman may use lures and various forms of bait including sand worms, clams, squid and bunker chunks.

Rockaway Beach is located on the South Shore of Long Island on the Rockaway Peninsula in the New York City borough of Queens. Rockaway Beach is a barrier beach and is run and operated by the New York City Department of Parks and Recreation.

 If you would like to try your hand at some awesome saltwater fishing then visit our Long Island Fishing Charters And Party Boats page to learn more.

   The following links break down the best fishing options according to the month of the year. Certain times of the year present excellent fishing opportunities for differnt species and can help make the best of your limited free time.