Plum Island info needed

[Rappin Mikey]

Hi Team S-B,
After 19 years of doing our week vacation in August on the outer Cape, the sharks have forced the issue for us to adapt our vacation routine so our kids can swim in the ocean in a safer habitat. We want to start planning for the Plum Island area now. I have no experience out there and am looking for pointers in the area of lodging, recreation, etc. We are looking at the third week in August. Please PM me. I would love to pound some sand/rocks, fish from the kayak, or pay to get on someones' boat for a night with someone who knows the skinny out there.
Thanks in advance!
Mikey

[JohnR]

Originally Posted by Rappin Mikey

Hi Team S-B,
After 19 years of doing our week vacation in August on the outer Cape, the sharks have forced the issue for us to adapt our vacation routine so our kids can swim in the ocean in a safer habitat. We want to start planning for the Plum Island area now. I have no experience out there and am looking for pointers in the area of lodging, recreation, etc. We are looking at the third week in August. Please PM me. I would love to pound some sand/rocks, fish from the kayak, or pay to get on someones' boat for a night with someone who knows the skinny out there.
Thanks in advance!
Mikey

I don't know enough on PI to be a Tour Guide, only fished there a dozen times. Also - find out what the Beach Pass status is for ORV

[Rappin Mikey]

Originally Posted by JohnR

I don't know enough on PI to be a Tour Guide, only fished there a dozen times. Also - find out what the Beach Pass status is for ORV

Thanks! That is a huge help. I know nothing about up there. ORV access! Yes!!!

[nightfighter]

https://www.fws.gov/refuge/Parker_Ri...t/permits.html
and
https://www.fws.gov/refuge/Parker_Ri...ctivities.html

Seals are hauled out on rocks there now at low tide. Just not the numbers the Cape has. But doesn't mean there are not any sharks.....
So if you want shark free water, you may want to find a place with a pool.
Closures for plovers began April 1.

[Rappin Mikey]

Originally Posted by nightfighter

https://www.fws.gov/refuge/Parker_Ri...t/permits.html
and
https://www.fws.gov/refuge/Parker_Ri...ctivities.html

Seals are hauled out on rocks there now at low tide. Just not the numbers the Cape has. But doesn't mean there are not any sharks.....
So if you want shark free water, you may want to find a place with a pool.
Closures for plovers began April 1.

That's why I said "safer habitat". We had a too close for comfort moment last August on the outer Cape with whitey that left my wife feeling very uneasy about that area. At least she still is letting me keep our end of June trip out there.

[Rockfish9]

Originally Posted by nightfighter

https://www.fws.gov/refuge/Parker_Ri...t/permits.html
and
https://www.fws.gov/refuge/Parker_Ri...ctivities.html

Seals are hauled out on rocks there now at low tide. Just not the numbers the Cape has. But doesn't mean there are not any sharks.....
So if you want shark free water, you may want to find a place with a pool.
Closures for plovers began April 1.

The beach closure due to.plovers is usually over by the second week of August, sandy point and Emerson rocks are not effected by the plover, closures seals are usually, not a big problem on the beach, but in the river they can be trouble. .
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[JohnR]

Originally Posted by Rappin Mikey

Thanks! That is a huge help. I know nothing about up there. ORV access! Yes!!!

Yes - ORV access ; )

[clambo]

There are places on the cape to swim where the sharks have not gone as it is too shallow for them. send me a message with your number and I'll tell you the ones I know

[Nebe]

Tattoo bob knows PI well
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[Rockfish9]

Originally Posted by Rappin Mikey

Hi Team S-B,
After 19 years of doing our week vacation in August on the outer Cape, the sharks have forced the issue for us to adapt our vacation routine so our kids can swim in the ocean in a safer habitat. We want to start planning for the Plum Island area now. I have no experience out there and am looking for pointers in the area of lodging, recreation, etc. We are looking at the third week in August. Please PM me. I would love to pound some sand/rocks, fish from the kayak, or pay to get on someones' boat for a night with someone who knows the skinny out there.
Thanks in advance!
Mikey

I can't help you with lodging, but PM me before you go in August, I'll take you out a few nights, can also put you on some sandy spots and a few rock piles from shore.
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[MakoMike]

I assume you're talking about a different plum island than the one off of Long Island's north shore?

[l.i.fish.in.vt]

yes,Mike he is talking Plum Island Ma.i am almost certain that orv acess is my a lottery, only 25 passes given out.have been to the area a few times and reall y like it around there, but i will say it doesn't come close to the outer cape,for what it has to offer. to me. as a place for a family vacation it will be nice if you have a place with beach acess.see you in June Mikey

[JohnR]

Limited ORV access in August, but Rody might work, some bass and ALBIES ; )

[vineyardblues]

Tattoo Bob stomping grounds
Early season are green head city , The wife and i enjoy the whole place. The pain in the ass is bird closing and access unless you rent close and walk
Forget about 4x4 , lottery ,Bob got lucky last year
Crane beach is across from the point , and yes they had several GW reported last year
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[Rockfish9]

Originally Posted by vineyardblues

Tattoo Bob stomping grounds
Early season are green head city , The wife and i enjoy the whole place. The pain in the ass is bird closing and access unless you rent close and walk
Forget about 4x4 , lottery ,Bob got lucky last year
Crane beach is across from the point , and yes they had several GW reported last year
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Greenheads heads all done long before 3rd week of August.
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[Rappin Mikey]

Thanks for the info everyone!!