With the opening of trout season coming up this Tuesday, March 1, Montauk State Park officials and employees are preparing for the massive swarm of expected visitors.
Montauk State Park officials are expecting around 2,000 fishing tags to be sold this Tuesday, weather permitting.
According to Hatchery Manager Tom Whelan, the park will stock between 6,000 and 6,500 fish, 50 of which will be lunkers (fish over three pounds).
“Campgrounds and lodging will fill up this weekend and will be full through opening day,” said Doug Rusk, Montauk State Park Natural Resource Manager.
Luckily Montauk has several options to accommodate every kind of camper.
For those who prefer camping outside, Montauk offers reserved lots throughout their massive campground site. The campgrounds also include on-site shower facilities and laundry facilities as well. To ensure a safe and pleasant camping stay, the park employs designated campground hosts to help those staying in the campgrounds.
However, for those who prefer the comforts of the indoors, Montauk also offers a variety of cabins located all around the park as well as special special lodging. 
The Dorman L. Steelman lodge offers rooms for those wanting to relax after a long day of fishing in a comfortable motel setting. The Steelman lodge is also where fishing tags are available along with a variety of fishing equipment. For a quick bite to eat, visitors can also go to the lodge’s diner. Visitors can also sit down, relax and enjoy a nice, hearty meal at the lodge’s restaurant as well.
I've truly enjoyed reading your posts about Montauk. I know I shared this with you, but this is where I went every year with my dad and my grandparents. Your posts bring back LOTS of memories. Be sure to ask me about seeing my first dead body. That was at Montauk!
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