Memorial Day weekend has passed, and the Long Island boating season is officially here. The local bays are alive with bait, bluefish are becoming more active, striped bass are still a major target, and fluke fishing is now a big part of the weekly conversation across the South Shore. Recent Long Island reports have pointed to strong spring activity, including striped bass in the surf and bays, fluke improving in the back bays, bluefish showing in local waters, and sea bass action beginning around wrecks and reefs.

Around Sayville, Great South Bay, Fire Island, Patchogue, Bay Shore, and the South Shore inlets, this is when the season starts moving fast. If your current boat is not doing what your family needs it to do, or if you are still waiting to buy, do not wait until everyone else is looking. White Water Marine Center in Sayville is here with the boats, service, and local knowledge to help you enjoy the 2026 season the right way. From serious fishing machines to family-friendly center consoles and cruisers, White Water Marine is ready to get you on the water.

*Boat in Picture is a 2023 Parker 23 SE Available For Purchase