When I fished Jersey I would ride on Island Beach. Had a Wrangler, Jeep Cherokee, Liberty and Patriot. All were good on the beach. Upon my decision to fish Long Island almost exclusively I hit up Demo with a Honda Pilot that was great on the sand. Currently I am driving a 2020 Subaru Outback. The Outback is the best vehicle I have had as far as handling the sand, Plus 30-32 miles per gallon. For those that say all-wheel drives like this Outback should not be allowed on the sand……well obviously your talking about something you know nothing about. With this Outback I can fit my rods inside, I wanted to go more fishing stealth mode with this vehicle.

The Mitsubishi Outlander 81, 000 miles last rip was June 28th, 2020. Was a great vehicle for the beach. Never stuck. 26-30 MPG. Not a single maintenance issue. I always dropped the tire pressure to 12-14 PSI. Never got stuck.

REQUIRED EQUIPMENT ALL NEW YORK STATE PARKS
Fishing Tackle, including Rods, and Reels (for all persons age 12 and over)
Portable Toilet
Tow Rope or Tow Chain
Jack
Jack Board
Shovel
Approved Tires
Spare Tire (Maximum of 33 inches in diameter by 12.5 inches in width)
Tire Gauge (capable of registering a minimum of 5 PSI.)

BREEZY POINT 4X4 REQUIREMENTS
The operator must present the following equipment at the time of permit registration and carry each item at all times when driving off road at the Breezy Point Tip:
7 foot (minimum) fishing pole
Reel and tackle
Shovel
Tow chain or rope, jack
Jack support board
Tire pressure gauge
Appropriate spare tire
Trash container (trash bag)
Portable toilet
Call 718-338-3799 for season and permit distribution information.

Fishing at Gateway National Recreation Area

Off-Road Vehicle Inspection Appointment Requirements:

The following items are required to be in your vehicle during the inspection:

7-foot (minimum) fishing pole; reel and tackle; shovel; tow chain or rope; jack; jack support board; tire pressure gauge; appropriate spare tire; trash container; portable toilet.

Fishing Access Permits

Jamaica Bay Unit Fishing Access Permit – Locations for Parking and After-hours Access

Required all times:

-222nd Street Fishing Parking Lot, Breezy Point

-193rd Street Fishing Parking Lot, Fort Tilden

-Rockaway Point Yacht Club Road

-Riis Landing Parking Lot, Fort Tilden

-Aviation Road Parking Lot, Floyd Bennett Field

Required 9pm to 6am, Year-round:

-Raptor Point; Hangar B Apron, Floyd Bennett Field

-Bay 3 East Parking lot, Jacob Riis Park (May 15-Sept 15: No Fishing Access parking 6am-9pm)

Required 9pm to 6am, Year-round and No Parking 6am-9pm 3/15-9/15:

-169th and Davis Rd parking area, Fort Tilden

Required 9pm to 6am, 9/16-3/14:

-Shore Rd East, Fort Tilden (closed to all vehicular access from 3/15-9/15)

Staten Island Unit Fishing Access Permit – Locations for Parking and After-hours Access

Required all times:

-Crooke’s Point; Harbor Rd, Great Kills Park

Required 9pm to 6am, Year-round:

-Hangar 38 gravel parking lot, Miller Field

-Hudson Rd and N. Carolina Rd, Fort Wadsworth

-Beach Center Parking lot, Great Kills Park

For transporting rods I use The RACAROD. I have had it on two vehicles and never had an issue. I do use a JOYTUTUS Keyed Alike Hitch Pin Set (5/8″ and/or 1/2″) Trailer Hitch Pin to lock in the reels. Hal is great to deal with, builds a great product and is very helpful.