Captree State Park — Attraction in Town of Islip

If you’re an outdoors family person, this is a great state park to visit if you want to alternate between Jones Beach and Robert Moses, which aren’t that far. The parking fee is $8, but if you have a state pass, you know it’s free! There is kayaking, fishing, boating, restaurants, and the beach. I went to mainly fish by the pier, which had benches for people to sit and relax instead of just stand. I brought my own chairs just in case. There is absolutely no shade so I do recommend bringing a beach umbrella and rope to tie against something, or an upstanding umbrella. There is a no swimming sign all around the park, but I saw kids swimming. If children do not like fishing, there’s a sand park behind the fishing pier. Be warned, there’s poison ivy by the grassy area. You’ll see the signs. Next to the park, is where the fishing boat dock is. I didn’t take the boat out so I’m unsure of the pricing. The restroom is your average state park bathroom, the restaurant is around the area as well as the bait shop for fishermen. The other side of the pier has picnic tables and BBQ. Overall, it’s a nice park and a little remote compared to Jones Beach and Robert Moses. Not as much sand to play with at this park compared to the other two, but it’ll keep the little ones...

We took our granddaughter for her first fishing trip, and we chose Captree because it's close to our house. Getting there was really easy and finding the boat even easier. Parking is easy and finding a parking space near our boat was a bit challenging; however, there are plenty of spaces if you're willing to walk just a bit. We took the JIB VI fishing boat. Wow, what a really nice boat. We boarded on time, were given our equipment, and were escorted to our positions. The crew was extremely attentive to our needs. We informed them that we were new at fishing and that we would need some quick lessons. Every single mate made it their business to shepherd us in our attempt at fishing, especially for my granddaughter. We were so very well taken care of, especially by a female member of the crew (sorry I don't remember her name]... all were so very pleasant. Next time we go fishing, we'll take the JIB VI again. Captree also has a little restaurant, where you can get some fast food at reasonable prices. Their lobster roll with a beverage comes in at $19.95... not bad at all. It's a nice place to go and spend a day and catch some fish and sunshine. We caught some sun but skunked out on the fish. Oh well,...

Today was a early wake up cell . I had to be at Captee State Park no later then 7:30 am . I was there ny 7:15 . I was meeting 10 of my friend's to go fishing . On the fishing boat Princess. You could go on line and get the ticket witch is 65 dollars. Or pay your way the day of the trip in cash , I paid cash . I feel uneasy to go on line and pay for stuff . The fishing boat Priness is a Very Nice bout !" Net and clean and everything in order . The last time I was out here was with my father so long ago !" The staff on board are very nice . Always there to help you with any fishing problem that might come up !" The crew supply all the fishing poles and all the bat you need . Along with the buckets to put your fish in . They also clean the fish for you as they start to head back . The water was not come today . The boat was a rocken don't come knocking . We left the pear at 8:15 am . We got back 2 :30 maybe 2:45 No matter what time it was. It was a pleasure of mine to be on the fishing boat Priness today !!' The boat it's self , the staff on the boat . And spending time with all my friend's . I would do it again in...