Fishing

Big City Fishing is an important tradition at Hudson River Park. This free program gives anyone and everyone the chance to fish from June to Labor Day, and is appropriate and fun for those as young as five.

Beyond learning to fish, the program also provides participants with a first hand opportunity to learn about the Hudson River environment.

In a typical session, Trust staff offer a brief introduction to ecology and water quality, followed by an overview of the many fish species that live in Hudson River Park’s Estuarine Sanctuary.

Participants are also able to view plankton through microscopes; to examine live specimens – caught that morning, either in traps or on someone’s line; and to identify species from the Hudson River Park’s signature Fish Poster, which is available for purchase by contacting the Trust.

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Although a NYS fishing license is not required for fishing in this area of the Hudson, the NYS Department of Environmental Conservation imposes restrictions on the minimum size of the fish, daily possession limit, and a specified open fishing season for each fish species.

Also people should educate themselves about health advisories concerning the consumption of Hudson River fish.

Fishing is restricted in certain areas; please call the park for details: 212.627.2020.

NYS Fishing Regulations

I Fish NY brochure

NY Department of Health sport fish advisories