Fishing

[trini2108]

Hell guys I am new to fishing and I really like it are the any good freshwater fishing in Greater New York Metro area? I'll appreciate and good information. Thanks in advance.
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[davetclown]

Welcome to our little corner of the siberspace.

are you looking for something in particular?

you are in kind of a transitional state at the moment,

crappie and walleyes are what is active this time of year in the smaller lakes, on the big waters I am not sure.

are you sure you dont want to be out deer hunting right now or is your season closed?
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[trini2108]

Nothing in particular just wanted to do some fishing where I'll actually catch something in my area where I don't have to travel far out of my town,I am living in Queens NY.
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[trini2108]

Oh yeah! I can't go Deer hunting in NY city,LOL Mayor Bloomberg wouldn't approve that so I'll be happy to try to get some fishing done Today or Tomorrow seeing that the weather is great.
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[davetclown]

sory I took so long in getting this back to you.

you may be in for bit of a surprize.

here is a couple of the nearest bait shops to your area.

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You might not expect to find good fishing spots in New York City-or any fishing spots at all for that matter, but there are numerous places where urban anglers can cast their lines, sit back and wait for the bites.

Excellent freshwater & saltwater fishing opportunities abound in all 5 boroughs and most locations are metro & bus accessible. From Queens to Staten Island and from the Bronx to Battery Park, NYC is an angler's paradise!

Urban Lake List by Area:

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Bronx
[ul] [li][url "http://www.nycgovparks.org/sub_your_park/park_info_pages/park_info.php?propID=X010"]Crotona Park[/url] is located in the South Bronx. For more than 100 years, the 127.5 acre park has been one of the most important public parks in the Bronx. It is a sanctuary of rolling grass, lofty trees, baseball diamonds, a large pool, and a peaceful lake. Indian Lake and the Boathouse are at the heart of the park, with catch-and-release fishing and boating available. [li][url "http://www.nycgovparks.org/sub_your_park/vt_pelham_bay_park/vt_pelham_bay_park.html"]Pelham Bay Park[/url] is over 2,700 acres and the city's largest park. [url "http://www.nycgovparks.org/sub_your_park/vt_pelham_bay_park/vt_pelham_08.html"]Orchard Beach[/url] is the park’s most popular feature and the only public beach in the Bronx. Saltwater fishing is allowed in the park. There is also a boardwalk, a bandshell where weekend concerts are held, tennis, paddleball, biking and hiking trails, a salt marsh, riding stables and a golf course. [li][url "http://www.nycgovparks.org/sub_your_park/vt_van_cortlandt_park/vt_van_cort_park.html"]Van Cortland Park[/url] is located along the ridges and valleys of the northwest Bronx. The 1,145 acre park features the country’s first public [url "http://www.nycgovparks.org/sub_your_park/vt_van_cortlandt_park/vt_van_cort_10.html"]golf course[/url], playing fields and playgrounds and the borough’s largest freshwater lake, [url "http://www.nycgovparks.org/sub_your_park/vt_van_cortlandt_park/vt_van_cort_04.html"]Van Cortlandt Lake[/url]. The lake offers catch-and-release fishing for mainly perch, sunfish and catfish.[/li][/ul]
Brooklyn and Jamaica Bay[/url]
[ul] [li]Bayside (Pier 69) has been newly renovated with benches, picnic tables and lots of space for anglers. [li]Coney Island Pier [li]Floyd Bennett Field’s salt marsh offers excellent saltwater flyfishing in a quiet setting in southern Brooklyn. Thearea, a former airport turned preserve, spreads across hundreds of acres. It is part of the Gateway NRA and provides visitors with scenic beauty close to the city. The park is located on Barren Island, near Gerritsen Beach. [li][url "http://www.nps.gov/gate/"]Gateway National Recreational Area[/url] is a 26,000 acre recreation area located in the heart of the New York metropolitan area. The park extends through three New York City boroughs and into northern New Jersey. There is great fishing in the Jamaica Bay, sailing, surfing, swimming, organized athletics, nature walks and bird watching. The park offers urban residents a wide range of recreational opportunities and educational perspectives throughout the year. [li][url "http://nycgovparks.org/sub_things_to_do/facilities/marinas/html/valentino.html"]Louis Valentino Jr. Park[/url] is located at Van Dyke St/Ferris St/Coffey Street in the Red Hook neighborhood. The 2.22 acre park provides spectacular views of the Statue of Liberty and New York Harbor. While it does not promote its fishing, it is located along the waterfront and anglers may choose to fish there. The park also features a kayak and canoe launch. [li][url "http://www.prospectpark.org/general/main.cfm?target=home"]Prospect Park[/url] is a 526-acre urban oasis located in the heart of Brooklyn, NYC’s most populous borough. It features Brooklyn’s only lake, Prospect Lake, and a multitude of land and water activities. The lake features catch-and-release [url "http://www.prospectpark.org/acti/main.cfm?target=fish"]fishing[/url] with the greatest concentration of largemouth bass in the state. [url "http://www.prospectpark.org/acti/main.cfm?target=boat"]Pedal boat rentals[/url] are available from April through October and electric boat tours are available for bird watching, twilight cruises, etc. [li][url "http://nycgovparks.org/sub_things_to_do/facilities/marinas/html/sheepsheadbay.html"]Sheepshead Bay Marina[/url] is located on Emmons Avenue between Ocean Avenue & East 27th Street in the Sheepshead Bay neighborhood. Catch-and-release fishing is allowed in the area and there are 40 boat slips. The Sheepshead Bay has been a favorite fishing haunt since the beginning of the 20th century. [li]The Sheepshead Bay Fishing Piers is the center of recreational fishing for New York City. Boats are moored at ten piers, ready to sail into the deep waters off shore for half- and whole-day excursions - no reservations necessary. Fishing boats go out in the morning from 6:30am to 9am and again at 1pm. Many boats leave again at 7pm for night fishing. Fishing gear is provided, and you keep what you catch. [li]Steeplechase Pier in Coney Island[/li][/ul]
Manhattan
[ul] [li][url "http://www.centralparknyc.org/virtualpark/northend/harlemmeer"]Harlem Meer[/url] is considered one of the best places to fish. It is located at the northeast corner of the park. The Meer is stocked with a wide variety of fish, including golden shiner, largemouth bass, pumpkinseed sunfish, bluegill sunfish, carp, and chain pickerel. [ul] [li]Bamboo fishing poles are available free of charge (upon presentation of valid picture I.D.) from mid-April to mid-October at [url "http://www.centralparknyc.org/virtualpark/northend/danacenter"]The Charles A. Dana Center[/url] located on the north shore of the Harlem Meer at 110th Street between Lenox Avenue and Fifth Avenue. The poles are issued Tuesday through Sunday, from 11 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. and must be returned by 4:00 p.m. Bait (corn kernels) is free with the poles. The use of bread dough or bread products is discouraged as it has been found to be harmful to both the wildlife and the waterbodies. Groups of up to 20 may reserve poles by calling the Dana Center (212-860-1370) at least two weeks in advance. [li]Fishing is allowed in several of Central Park's water bodies. All fishing is on a "catch and release" basis only, meaning that all fish caught must be put back into the water immediately. The use of barbs on hooks and lead anchors is strictly prohibited. No permit is required for fishing in Central Park (except for groups of 20 or more).[/li][/ul] [li]East River at 90th Street features great fishing in the Upper East Side. The river can be accessed on the John Finley Walk Way, along the FDR Drive. It is just north of Carl Schurz Park and Gracie Mansion. Stripers are plentiful from April through early November. [li]Hudson River is either home to or a stopping point for over 200 species of fish. Excellent river fishing holes include under the George Washington Bridge at W. 179th St, West 96th Street to West 79th Street, Pier 46 and Pier 25. Whether fishing for stripers or blues, the Hudson River provides miles of waterfront access to accommodate you. [li]Stuvesant Cove is another great East River fishing hole. East 20th Street and F.D.R. Drive is a good starting location. [li]Wagner Park is located just north of historic Battery Park, off Battery Place. The park features breathtaking views of the Statue of Liberty and excellent Hudson River fishing. [/li][/ul]
Queens[/url]

Queens has more than 7,017 acres of city park land, including 258 playgrounds. Bordered by saltwater bays, beaches, coves and canals and sprinkled here and there with freshwater lakes, ponds and creeks, Queens is a paradise for those who fish, boat, swim or simply find a walk by the water is a soothing antidote to urban stress. [ul] [li][url "http://www.nycgovparks.org/sub_your_park/park_info_pages/park_info.php?propID=Q001"]Alley Pond Park[/url] features [url "http://www.nycgovparks.org/sub_your_park/historical_signs/hs_historical_sign.php?id=12634"]Oakland Lake[/url], a 15,000 year-old spring-fed glacial kettle pond. The lake is stocked with catfish, sunfish, and carp for catch-and-release fishing only. The park is located in the northeast corner of Queens, between the neighborhoods of Bayside and Oakland Gardens, bounded by 46th Avenue and Springfield and Cloverdale Boulevards. The 655-acre park follows the course of Alley Creek, which leads to Little Neck Bay. [li][url "http://www.nycgovparks.org/sub_your_park/historical_signs/hs_historical_sign.php?id=12028"]Baisley Pond Park[/url] offers catch-and-release fishing and many other outdoor recreational opportunities. The 25 acre pond has been overfished in the past. The park system is working to re-establish the fish population. [li]Bayside Marina opens at 6:30 a.m. daily and fishing and crabbing is permitted off the pier. Entry to the marina by car is from the northbound Cross Island Parkway only. The limited parking there is [b]ONLY[/b] for boat owners, and they ticket and tow daily. Anglers may park near 28th Avenue in Bayside and use a pedestrian bridge over the parkway. Call (212) 229-0097 for directions. [li]Breezy Point is a part of the Gateway National Recreation Area. This park covers the extreme western end of the Rockaway pennisula and is home to nesting colonies of a variety of endangered and threatened birds. Recreation in this area is limited to fishing. [li]Canarsie Pier was originally built in the 1930’s to enhance the commercial development of Jamaica Bay. Today the pier offers one of the best flyfishing spots on the bay. A children’s playground, family picnic area and restrooms are also available. The pier is located at the intersection of Rockaway Parkway and the Belt Parkway Exit 13. It is open year round and is free. [li]Flushing Bay is an oasis of blue and green hidden from view of the Grand Central Parkway. Under direction of the city Parks Department, the marina area is getting a face-lift. A meandering promenade with trees and park benches now rims the southern part of the bay. Fishing is permitted and boat slips are available for rent. [li][url "http://www.nycgovparks.org/sub_your_park/vt_flushing_meadows/vt_flushing_07.html"]Flushing Meadows Park[/url] is home to Meadow Lake, an 84-acre man-made body of sparkling, fresh water. For those who don’t own a boat but long to give boating a try, Meadow Lake is the place to go. No experience is necessary for families to enjoy the waters of the lake and sailing lessons are also available. Catch-and-release fishing is allowed in the lake. Willow Lake is a smaller lake also in the park. It is secluded and currently all but inaccessible to vehicles or pedestrians. The park is located between Flushing and Corona. [li][url "http://www.nycgovparks.org/sub_your_park/historical_signs/hs_historical_sign.php?id=7922"]Kissena Park[/url] is bounded by Oak Avenue, Hemstead Turnpike, Kissena Boulevard, and Fresh Meadow Lane. The 234 acre park’s Kissena Lake offers catch-and-release fishing. Walking paths surround the lake, branching off under shady trees toward basketball, bocce, and tennis courts. [/li][/ul]
Staten Island[/url]
[ul] [li][url "http://gis.nyc.gov/parks/lc/NavigateTo.do?PAGE=VIEW_PROPID&PROPID=R005"]Clove Lakes Park[/url] covers a beautiful 191-acre expanse and is home to four lakes and connecting streams. Families can enjoy rowboating, peddle boating, freshwater fishing, nature trails, playgrounds and picnics. Fishing in the lakes is catch-and-release only. [li]Eibs Pond Park is located at Mosel Avenue and Palma Drive. Visitors to this 17-acre park can enjoy a quiet walk along three ponds being restored by the Parks Council. Bluegill, sunfish and largemouth bass live in the pond, which is surrounded by rolling meadows of bluestem grass and white birch. Catch-and-release fishing is allowed. [li]Great Kills Park and Beach in Gateway National Recreation Area is located on Hylan Blvd. Located on the southeastern tip of Staten Island, the park is a great resource for jogging, in-line skating, cycling, fishing, boating, seasonal beach activities and bird watching. This park is home to a beautiful swimming beach with a new bathhouse and snack bar. One of Staten Island’s only public boat ramps is in this park. [li][url "http://www.dec.state.ny.us/website/reg2/loretto/#nr_info"]Mt. Loretto Unique Area[/url] offers shore fishing opportunities to anglers along its mile-long shoreline. With five ecosystems - marine/coastal, grassland, forest, and tidal and freshwater wetlands - Mt. Loretto offers tremendous educational value. [li]Midland Beach Fishing Pier is one of Staten Island’s most famous and well-used fishing piers. The low New York Bay pier has anglers aboard at almost all hours for excellent saltwater striper fishing. [li][url "http://www.si-web.com/Recreation/SilverLake.html"]Silverlake Park[/url] features Silver Lake, the largest body of freshwater in Staten Island. It is located at the intersection of Forest Avenue and Victory Boulevard. The 51 acre lake contains largemouth bass, black crappie, carp, bullhead catfish, bluegill and yellow perch. Catch-and-release fishing is allowed. The park also has a public golf course and picnic tables. [li]South Beach is located at the northernmost segment of Staten Island's Franklin Delano Roosevelt Boardwalk and Beach between Fort Wadsworth and Sea View. South Beach offers anglers a chance to wade or take up position on rock outcroppings or piers. It also features baseball fields, handball and shuffleboard courts, and playgrounds. [li]Willowbrook Park & Carousel is located at Richmond Ave /Elton/ Nr Boathse. Ball fields, a playground, a picnic grove and pond-side relaxation make this 164 acre park one of the Greenbelt’s most popular destinations. The pond offers catch-and-release fishing for largemouth bass, carp and catfish. [li]Wolfe’s Pond Park is located at Cornelia, Holten & Luten Avenues on Raritan Bay. The 341 acre park has 20 acres set aside for swimming, rowboating, and daytime catch-and-release freshwater fishing. Salt water fishing into the Atlantic Ocean is located just a short distance from the pond and permitted from October to May. Largemouth bass, black crappie, carp, bullhead catfish, white perch and bluegill are all found in the park waters. Facilities in this park include picnic grounds, outdoor fireplaces, and a model yacht pond.[/li][/ul]
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[davetclown]

I had been deer hunting every day up to the last day of november.

I didnt get one, I did kill one. I had to do it cave man style. then I had to give to another hunter.

let me know if you want to hear the details.

there is good deer hunting to be had in upstate ny, but transportation could be a bit of a problem if you dont have your own.
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