Flash Flood WATCH in effect for:
Northern Nassau, NY
Northern Queens, NY
Long Island's Hidden Past: South Shore fishing stations
Posted: Updated:There was a time when a great day on the water meant sitting in a small wooded boat, fishing for flounder. News 12's Danielle Campbell and Brian Endres take us back in time to one of the last remaining South Shore fishing stations in Long Island's Hidden Past series.
It may not look like much, but the fishing station perched on the edge of Moriches Bay, in East Moriches, has been a fisherman's heaven on earth since the early 1900s.
LISTEN: Danielle talks to Silly Lily owner Jay Scott in a companion podcast for News 12 Talks Long Island:
"Fishing stations were these magical places where people would rent these boats and either row them out or be towed out and go fishing for the day," says Jay Scott, owner of Silly Lily, a place where common people could slip away for the day and go fishing.
People from New York City, Pennsylvania, Connecticut and Long Island would go fishing at the spot because the fishing was bountiful, many catching 50 flounders in an afternoon.
- Grumman Moon
- Grumman Moon
- Grumman Moon
- Grumman Moon
- Grumman Moon
- Grumman Moon
- Grumman Moon
- South Shore fishing stations
- South Shore fishing stations
- South Shore fishing stations
- South Shore fishing stations
- South Shore fishing stations
- Greenport Auditorium
- Greenport Auditorium
- Greenport Auditorium
- Greenport Auditorium
- Greenport Auditorium
- Greenport Auditorium
- Long Island's Hidden Past: Protecting and preserving historic Long Island locations
- Long Island's Hidden Past: Cold Spring Harbor's forgotten graveyard
- Abandoned nuclear fallout shelter
- Abandoned nuclear fallout shelter
- Abandoned nuclear fallout shelter
- Jones historic complex
- Jones historic complex
- Jones historic complex
- Jones historic complex
- Jones historic complex
- Jones historic complex
At one time there were several fishing stations dotting the South Shore from Mastic to Shinnecock.
The Silly Lily is the last of its kind. Scott says it's important to preserve the fishing station's history and keep it authentic. Memorabilia hangs from the station's wood planked ceilings and walls.
The Silly Lily is famous for the line used for decades - "Stop Wishing and go Fishing."
Long Island's Hidden Past: South Shore fishing stationsMore>>
Long Island's Hidden Past Photos
Long Island's Hidden Past Photos
Oyster Sloop Priscilla is the oldest of her kind. The ship was among a fleet of 500 boats that once worked the Great South Bay from Patchogue to Jamaica in the late 1800s.
Oyster Sloop Priscilla is the oldest of her kind. The ship was among a fleet of 500 boats that once worked the Great South Bay from Patchogue to Jamaica in the late 1800s.
Long Island's Hidden Past: More Information
Long Island's Hidden Past: More Information
Here is information on Long Island's Hidden Past series.
Here is information on Long Island's Hidden Past series.
Top StoriesMore>>
Detective on MS-13 gang member in court today: ‘He was basically in plain sight’
Detective on MS-13 gang member in court today: ‘He was basically in plain sight’
Suspected MS-13 gang member accused in machete death due in court Monday
Suspected MS-13 gang member accused in machete death due in court Monday
A suspected MS-13 gang member charged in connection with a machete slaying is due in court today.A suspected MS-13 gang member charged in connection with a machete slaying is due in court today.Late-day storms on track to bring downpours, gusty winds
Late-day storms on track to bring downpours, gusty winds
The intense heat is coming to an end after an extremely muggy weekend.The intense heat is coming to an end after an extremely muggy weekend.Target, Fresh Market egg salads and sandwiches recalled over listeria concerns
Target, Fresh Market egg salads and sandwiches recalled over listeria concerns
Some salads and Sandwiches sold at Target stores and the Fresh Market have been recalled due to listeria concerns, officials say.Some salads and Sandwiches sold at Target stores and the Fresh Market have been recalled due to listeria concerns, officials say.East End: Ram's Head Inn on Shelter Island
East End: Ram's Head Inn on Shelter Island
The Rams Head Inn on Shelter Island dates back 90 years and attracts guests from across the Island and around the world.
The Rams Head Inn on Shelter Island dates back 90 years and attracts guests from across the Island and around the world.
The Rams Head Inn on Shelter Island dates back 90 years and attracts guests from across the Island and around the world.The Rams Head Inn on Shelter Island dates back 90 years and attracts guests from across the Island and around the world.Hot in the Hamptons: Grilling competition at GrillHampton
Hot in the Hamptons: Grilling competition at GrillHampton
New York City chefs competed against Hamptons chefs in a grill off at GrillHampton, with host David Burtka.New York City chefs competed against Hamptons chefs in a grill off at GrillHampton, with host David Burtka.
SlideshowsGalleriesMore>>
Nation marks 50 years after Apollo 11's 'giant leap' on moon
Nation marks 50 years after Apollo 11's 'giant leap' on moon
When Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin took their first steps on the moon in 1969, the world was watching.When Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin took their first steps on the moon in 1969, the world was watching.Dog Day Fridays for July 19
Dog Day Fridays for July 19
This week's dogs are up for adoption at North Fork Animal Welfare League. They brought three puppies!This week's dogs are up for adoption at North Fork Animal Welfare League. They brought three puppies!July Storm Photos Across the Tri-State
July Storm Photos Across the Tri-State
Storm photos in July from around the tri-state area.Storm photos in July from around the tri-state area.Great South Bay Music Festival 2019
Great South Bay Music Festival 2019
Performers at the Great South Bay Music Festival in Patchogue July 18 - July 21.Performers at the Great South Bay Music Festival in Patchogue July 18 - July 21.Dave Matthews Band reschedules show at Jones Beach due to weather
Dave Matthews Band reschedules show at Jones Beach due to weather
Dave Matthews fans packed Jones Beach Wednesday evening hoping the rain wouldn't dampen their spirits.Dave Matthews fans packed Jones Beach Wednesday evening hoping the rain wouldn't dampen their spirits.
