Empire State Building, Madison Square Garden, Metropolitan Museum of Art, and…fishing? When people think about the Big Apple, planning a fishing excursion is
not necessarily the first thing that comes to mind. In reality, however, NYC boasts plenty of fine watering holes across the five boroughs. Not convinced? Check out the following videos from the New York Department of Environmental Conservation about catching Blue Fish in the East River and the I Fish NY program.
Urban Fishing in New York City
I Fish NY Program
For questions about fishing permits, licenses, and regulations, visit this section of the Department of Environmental Convservation's website.
For more information on fishing with the family in NYC and the burbs, check out these articles from NYMetroParents:
- Family Fishing in Fairfield County
- Fishing and the Sun: Reduce Your Risk of Skin Cancer
- Summer Fun in the Parks and on the Water in Long Island
- Summer Fun in the Parks and on the Water in NYC
- Summer Fun in the Parks and on the Water in Rockland, Westchester, and Fairfield Counties
