The Peconic River drains an area between the Harbor Hill Moraine and flows into Flanders Bay, which in turn connects to Peconic Bay east of Riverhead. The river originates in bogs and wetlands in central Long Island near the Brookhaven National Laboratory and flows eastward to the Peconic Bay.

The Peconic Bay is the parent name for two bays (Great Peconic Bay and Little Peconic Bay) between the North Fork and South Fork of Long Island in Suffolk County, New York, United States. It is separated from Gardiners Bay by Shelter Island .

The Peconic River is a river within Suffolk County on Long Island, New York. The river is located in the eastern end of Long Island. The Peconic River drains an area between the Harbor Hill Moraine and flows into Flanders Bay, which in turn connects to Peconic Bay east of Riverhead.

Peconic River, Freshwater Wetlands, and Ponds. The Peconic River flows west to east from the town of Brookhaven to Flanders Bay, the westernmost bay of the Estuary. It is the longest river on Long Island. There are also a number of small freshwater streams and creeks within the Peconic Estuary study area.

2018年9月9日 · The Peconic is the longest river on Long Island and it is almost entirely within the Central Long Island Pine Barrens (LI’s largest natural area and its last remaining wilderness). This 15 mile, slow-moving, shallow river is ideal for canoeing and kayaking for everyone in the family.

Explore the best places to paddle, boat and fish in the Peconic Bays. Find out where to go for water sport rentals, lessons, or even an exercise class on the water! Top Places to Paddle in the Peconic Bays>>> Peconic River Blueway Paddling Trail>>> Water Exercise Classes on the Peconic Bays>>>

Explore the forest and saltmarsh habitat in this unique Peconic Estuary Park at the mouth of the Peconic River. This 275-acre park offers hiking, picnicking, camping, fishing, an activity field, and a playground. Saltwater fishing is possible on Flanders Bay and nearby estuaries. Look for weakfish, striped bass, bluefish, and snappers.

The 250-square-mile estuary comprises Great Peconic Bay, Little Peconic Bay, Gardiners Bay, and a hundred other distinct bays, harbors, and tributaries. Most of the estuary is relatively shallow from 14 -90ft deep, the deeper portion found further east where it …

2018年5月30日 · Designated as a Wild and Scenic River by the US Department of the Interior and a Scenic and Recreational River by the state of New York, the Peconic River is a natural gem located at the gateway to the North Fork.

2022年4月19日 · The 15-mile-long river flows through lands located in the towns of Brookhaven, Riverhead, and Southampton, through swamps, bogs, and the woodlands of the Pine Barrens, alongside farmlands, and beneath roadways, until it empties into the Peconic Bay, the so-called “head” of the river that gave Riverhead its name.