On June 24, ECOs on Long Island organized and hosted their fourth annual youth Marine Fishing Outreach event onboard the Osprey Fleet out of Port Jefferson. This year, Officers accompanied 30 youth from Little Flower Family Services on a half-day fish for porgy on the Long Island Sound. Several young newcomers attended this year, along with some return anglers. The children received a marine fishing lesson before heading out onto the water to fish and many were successful. The event was supported by the New York Conservation Officers Association, DEC’s Division of Marine Resources, I FISH NY Program, the Long Island Beach Buggies Association, and the Osprey Fleet of Port Jefferson, which generously donated the charter trip. A local wholesaler also provided food and water for the event.
