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Nissequogue River State Park (North Shore)

Saint Johnland Rd, Kings Park, NY 11754, 631-269-4927

Perfect spot for fishing a tidal river from kayak or canoe.

Lunch your own canoe and kayak or rent one at the park.

Direction: Take Sunken Meadow Parkway North to exit SM4 -

Pulaski Road (East, 0.8 miles) which changes into Old Dock Rd. (1.5 miles),

At the 4th traffic light make a right onto St. Johnland Rd.

Park entrance is 0.5 mile on the left.

(#1) Welcome sign at the entrance to the Nissequogue River State Park.

For canoe or kayak rentals inquire at entrance booth or call 631-979-8244

(#2) Park map in the front of Park Office. Click on pictures to see high resolution map.

(#3) Park Office, go inside to se the display in the lobby.

(#4) Fly fishing display in the park office lobby.

(#5) Local "residents" - striped bass and bluefish.

(#6) Kayak and canoe lunch site.

GENERAL RULES (text from sign)

Please obey the following rules for a safe and enjoyable visit:

* Must wear PFD (personal flotation device) or life jacket.

* No Alcohol is allowed.

* Must stay in vessel at all times.

Riverbed is muddy and therefore dangerous

* No fishing in launch or dock areas.

* No launching before sunrise

* Must have whistle or horn onboard

and obey all water laws and regulations.

* Observe the tide chart and be sure to launch

and return during high tide (tide table on display).

(#7) Connecting canal to the river.

(#8) East view from Northeast corner of the park (low tide).

(#9) West view from Northeast corner of the park (low tide). On left Bluff Park.

(#10) Shallow canal, on left "the bigger" island of the park (low tide).