It’s an exciting evening of fishing for calamari loving sportsmen, right under our noses.

In the fall and spring, when squid migration brings them in to the bays, the EbbTide and Viking go out almost every night 6PM to midnight as long as the fishing is good. Two or three jigs on light tackle.

It’s hassle free, affordable at $60, and incredibly productive.  For most, catching 30 or more of anything guarantees a satisfying outing. Squid are easy to clean, no problem to freeze and versatile and delicious to eat.

The boat EHSA went out on was packed (limited to 50 people).  People came away with 15 to as much as 45 lbs, which means, at $60 for the trip, $0.25 per lb for calamari and bait if you come away with a modest 15 pounds. 

Here is a short clip from EHSA’s booth at the festival. We were handed a microphone out of the blue, and asked to “talk.” https://youtu.be/1ywgYnPPWvo?t=268&is=ZpmFC2WYkm3t1Nx_

Community members who care about conservation and appreciate the Town’s natural environment come out for this event in droves every year. No wonder we got five new paid up members as well as numerous other new friends of the Sportsmen’s Alliance.

We appreciate the welcome by the Trustees, and certainly support them in their important work.

Raffle for a chance at a half-day inshore PRIVATE fishing charter out of Montauk with Captain Joe McBride, long time President of the Montauk Captains Assn, https://www.ehsportsmen.com/raffle1/. Enter as many times as you like. Benefits the East Hampton Sportsmen’s Alliance.

The trip is worth about $1,000. Winner will be chosen by a randomizer program and then notified on July 29.

Your choice of August or early September weekday. All equipment and bait for 4-6 people covered.

Click here to participate AND support EHSA.

Once again, on Saturday May 9th, EHSA took the lead in a community initiative supporting our natural environment. The Accabonac Harbor area, where many of us live, fish, hunt, oyster garden and watch the sunset  is one of the most beautiful settings in town. We led a group of friendly, ecology minded community members on a lovely spring Saturday morning, removing bags and bags of litter left by thoughtless people. We received thanks and recognition in the East Hampton Star. Join us next time. Where have you seen a particular need around town? Suggest a site at easthamptonsportsmen@gmail.com

Join us!  We are sponsoring the first spring litter pickup on May 9th at Gerard Drive.  This clean up is in partnership with the East Hampton’s Litter Action Committee. 

We will meet at 10AM at the Gerard Point parking area at the end of the road near the inlet. There are three general areas of focus:
(1) the Gerard Drive roadway;
(2) the Gerard Point beach and parking lots; and
(3) the environs on town properties of which there are five. 

Vests, pickup tools, gloves and bags will be provided. Gratitude guaranteed

Together, these efforts protect water quality while preserving the character of our community.  

On Monday, November 24, 2025, representatives from the East Hampton Town Litter Action Committee, Christine Ganitsch and Tina Plesset, joined EHSA’s monthly meeting to present their Community Partner of the Year award to the Alliance.

EHSA spearheaded the collaborative initiatives to clean up Barcelona Point and Soak Hides Preserve; and also participated in similar work at Maidstone Park.

Members who have participated include Louis Forte, Terry O’Riordan, George Eldi, Rob Stanich, Brace Krag, Patrick Furlong and Bill O’Leary.

We look forward to long term cooperation with the EH Town Litter Action Committee and other local partners.

It was a beautiful autumn day and Terry made another amazing chowder! The annual Chowdown benefits the Springs Food Pantry and was very well attended – over 20 chowders and 350 tickets sold. We also got a lot of interest in our organization and hopefully new members!

Come fish.  About half a dozen EHSA members are taking this summer Thursday afternoon 8/21 to add fish to the freezer on the Lazybones (1-5 PM, 474 W Lake Dr MTK) and invite others to join. 

It’s not the serious outing that this fall’s planned full-day Blackfish trip will be, but this is SO easy – your tackle/bait or theirs, THEY worry about finding fish for you and you leave with clean, bagged filets ready for the grill.  Pricing below – pays for itself with fish flesh?  Play hooky and enjoy the second to last week of summer.  

Note Alternate venue:

EHSA Monthly Meeting – Note alternate location

July 28, 2025  7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
34 Buell Ln Ext, East Hampton, NY 11937, USA

Regular monthly membership meeting; this time at Bill’s house, 34 Buell Lane Extension.
Just enter at either side gate and walk back to the pool area.
Bathing suits optional!See more details