With about 29,000 acres of parkland to enjoy, it’s easy to forget that New York City is surrounded by water. And if you’re looking to escape the bustle of the city for a few hours in the outdoors, there’s no better way to do it than to GO FISH!
Our city’s over 500 miles of shoreline and its inland lakes and rivers offer a world of opportunities to participate in the fun, adventure, and excitement of fresh- and saltwater sport fishing.
Each borough boasts it own unique fishing spots. Veteran anglers have their favorite “holes,” the locations of which are often closely held secrets. Old timers who have fished off City piers since they were kids are always willing to share stories ripe with local color and history. From piers and beaches, to lakes and rivers, New York City’s waters challenge and welcome both the salt- and freshwater angler. For a start, head to a fishing lake in one of our parks:
In the Bronx...
Indian Lake
Location: Crotona ParkCrotona Park East & Charlotte Street
Directions: 2 or 5 Train to 174th Street, walk downstairs, under train platform and across Boston Rd. Make a left and follow Boston to Charlotte, make a right, Park and Lake are straight ahead.
Van Cortlandt Lake
Location: Van Cortlandt ParkBailey Ave & Van Cortlandt Park South
Directions: 1 Train to 242nd Street/Van Cortlandt Park station. Walk east through park to lake.
In Brooklyn...
Prospect Park Lake
Location: Prospect ParkSouth side of the park between Prospect Park SW and St. Paul's Place
Directions: Take the F Train to Fort Hamilton Parkway. Walk 3 blocks east to park entrance at intersection of Prospect Park SW and Parkside Avenue.
Take the Q, B or S (shuttle from A,C) Train to Prospect Park/Empire Boulevard-Flatbush Avenue.
In Manhattan...
Central Park Lake
Location: Central ParkMid-Park from 71st to 78th Streets
Directions: B or C train to 72nd Street Station. Walk east into park.
Central Park Pond
Location: Central ParkCentral Park South between Fifth and Sixth Avenues
Directions: N, R or W train to 5th Avenue Station. Walk northwest into park.
Harlem Meer
Location: Central ParkEast side from 106th to 110th Street
Directions: 2 or 3 Train to 110th Street/Central Park. Walk south into park.
In Queens...
Baisley Pond
Location: Baisley Pond ParkDirections: E, J or 2 Train to Jamaica Center-Parsons/Archer. Take the Q111 bus to Guy R Brewer Boulevard and Baisley Boulevard. Walk or take the Q113 bus southwest along Baisley Boulevard to park.
Kissena Lake
Location: Kissena ParkNortheast park between 160 Street and 163 Place
Directions: 7 Train to Main Street/Flushing station. At station, take the Q26 bus to 46th Avenue and 164th Street (Pidgeon Meadow Road). Walk 2 blocks south to park entrance on Oak Avenue or take the Q65 bus to 164th and Lithonia Avenue and walk east into park.
Meadow Lake
Location: Flushing Meadows Corona ParkSouth of the Long Island Expressway
Directions: Subway: #7 train to Mets - Willets Point Station. 25-minute walk through park to Boathouse. E, F, V, G, & R trains to 71st Avenue, then take Q64 bus. Bus: Q64 along Jewel Ave or Q58, Q88 from Main Street.
Oakland Lake
Location: Alley Pond ParkDirections: F Train to Main Street/Flushing station. At station, take the Q12 bus to intersection of Northern Boulevard and 223rd Street. Walk south to park.
In Staten Island...
Clove Lake
Location: Clove Lakes Park1150 Clove Road (Clove Road between Victory Boulevard and Bement Avenue)
Directions: 1 or 9 Train to Whitehall Street/South Ferry station. Take Ferry to St.George terminal. At terminal, take the S61 or S91 bus to intersection of Clove Road and Victory Boulevard. Walk west to park.
Wolfe’s Pond
Location: Wolfes Pond ParkCornelia Avenue & Hylan Boulevard
Directions: 1 or 9 Train to Whitehall Street/South Ferry station. Take Ferry to St. George terminal. At terminal, board the S78 to the intersection of Hylan Boulevard and Cornelia Avenue. Walk south along Cornelia to park entrance.
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