The Connetquot River (also known as Great River ) is a six-mile-long (10 km) river in Islip , New York . It is one of the four longest rivers on Long Island and is recognized by the state as a Wild, Scenic and Recreational River. It is particularly known for its brook, brown and rainbow trout fly fishing .
6-653: The upper reaches of the river including its headwaters are totally in the Connetquot River State Park Preserve or Lakeland County Park before it becomes an estuary . It starts just south of the Long Island Expressway from springs in the Lakeland County Park in Islandia where it is called Connetquot Brook . The estuary portion south of Sunrise Highway at Oakdale is officially called
12-774: A museum, and recreation activities. It also contains the site of the Southside Sportsmens Club District , which has been on the National Register of Historic Places since 1973. The park is home to the Long Island Environmental Interpretive Center, which provides educational programs year-round. The center hosts the Regional Environmental Education Team, which assists schools, youth groups, and other organizations by leading interpretation activities within
18-686: Is a 3,473-acre (14.05 km ) state park and conservation area in the Town of Islip in Suffolk County , New York in the United States. The park contains the Long Island Environmental Interpretive Center as well as the Southside Sportsmens Club District , which was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1973. The park offers hiking, fishing, a bridle path, nature trails, cross-country skiing, snow shoeing,
24-485: Is generated entirely from groundwater springs, and like all other rivers on Long Island, does not arise from a lake. This article related to a river in New York is a stub . You can help Misplaced Pages by expanding it . This article about a location in Suffolk County, New York is a stub . You can help Misplaced Pages by expanding it . Connetquot River State Park Preserve Connetquot River State Park Preserve
30-720: The Connetquot River although in popular usage both the brook and river share the same name. The name comes from the Secatogue tribe name for "Great River" and is different from the Carmans River on Long Island which at one time was called the Connecticut River. The entire Connetquot River watershed habitat represents the largest undeveloped contiguous area within Suffolk County that covers an entire river watershed. The river
36-468: The region's state parks. Vehicles are charged an entrance fee, however pedestrians may enter for free through several gates along the park's perimeter. A permit is required for horseback riding within the park. The park is a carry-in carry-out facility, as there are no garbage bins along the trails. Additionally there are no picnic facilities or play areas for children. Anglers possessing proper permits may fish for brook , brown , and rainbow trout within
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