Editing Great River, New York (section)

===Connetquot River===

[[Connetquot River]] (a.k.a. '''Great River''') is a {{convert|6|mi|km|0|adj=mid|-long|spell=in}} river particularly known for its [[Brook trout|brook]], [[Brown trout|brown]] and [[rainbow trout]] [[fly fishing]] and Crab [[Crab trap|trapping]] from docks.  The river flows into NYS' [[Outer barrier|Nicoll Bay]] past [[List of islands of New York|Nicoll Island]].  Recognized by NY state as a Wild, Scenic and Recreational River Connetquot River is one of the [[List of rivers in New York#Long Island|four largest rivers]] on [[Long Island]].

Connetquot River's entire habitat represents the largest undeveloped contiguous area within Suffolk County that covers an entire river [[Drainage basin|watershed]]. However, only the [[Estuary]] portion south of [[New York State Route 27|Sunrise Hwy NY Rte 27]] is officially named Connetquot River although in popular usage both the brook and river share the same name.

Connetquot River within the confines of Great River has multiple locations for enjoying the water including public and private docks and [[Launch (boat)|launch]] sites. There are three public locations including one with a ramp for launching mid-size [[Boat trailer]]ed vessels plus another launch site in NYS' Heckscher Park.  There are at least two private launch sites.

Great River Ramp (a.k.a. Memorial Park) allows public access to launch mid-sized vessels from trailers.  The ramp park is easily recognized by the flag pole and a large memorial stone dedicated to armed forces deceased residents.  Winter season adds a holiday tree and a menorah to the entrance.  Adirondack chairs donated and installed by BSA Troop 205 are also outside the gate.

Great River Dock is a small park, at approximately 400 Great River Road, with open access to the river for fishing and crabbing. However, no boat launching is permitted at this location.  Picking up or dropping people here is also prohibited. The park has stations for cutting bait and working on the crabs or fish.  There are benches provided by NYS and the local BSA Troop 205 donated and installed picnic tables and Adirondack seating.  This is a popular location for enjoying Great River Community events such as an annual holiday boat parade on Thanksgiving weekend with [[Fireworks by Grucci]] as well as Grucci fireworks at other times of the year largely sponsored by Oakdale restaurants.  The park closes at dusk except for special events and is considered very safe.

A public small sandy beach section on the main land near Nicoll Island, sometimes erroneously titled Timber Point Park due to proximity to the golf course, is water level and especially good for launching kayaks and canoes.  Motorized vessels are prohibited from launching here and the shallow and sandy bottom would likely cause a "failure to launch."  Great River Community Association usually sponsors an annual kayaking BBQ in the summer.  Long Island schools also use it for practice of their crew teams.  Nicoll Island has a stretch of clean white sand that can be reached by kayak.