Travel - New York, NY (Hudson Pier 42)
Hot town, summer in the city ...…
or
No Rod, No Bait, No problem!
Apparently there are two places to fish in
The summer program details for
http://www.hudsonriverpark.org/events.asp
and scrolling down to
It was a hot sunny afternoon,
with so few people that I was able to abuse the hospitality of the park for two hours, with the four attendants willing to bait my #4 hook with clams.
I had very few bites, but next time I would bring my own lures and bait. Essentially I had bait stolen a half-dozen times, caught one fish and absolutely nothing else but snags for the last hour. Once again I forgot my sunscreen.
Alongside the tent, was a filter for the day’s catch: a 12” striper, two 6” sea bass, and my porgie.
I have enclosed the Big City Fishing details below, in their entirety, as they are so in keeping with my philosophy of metro-fishing. Note that this event closes Labor Day.
Next time I will try
Big City Fishing
Pier 46 in
Cross at
Pier 84
Cross at
212.627.2020
July 4th - Labor Day:
Tuesday - Sunday, 10:30 am - 5:30 pm
Cost: free
Yes you can fish in the Hudson River and it's better than ever at
Big City Fishing gives anyone and everyone the chance to fish. It's an appropriate and fun activity for those as young as five. Big City Fishing is available to visiting schools throughout the year.
Catch-and-release
Because we practice catch-and-release fishing in
Provided
All of the necessary supplies including rods, reels and bait, as well as formal instruction. Fishing poles are provided on a first come, first served basis, with a half-hour limit when others are waiting.
Beyond fishing
Big City Fishing also provides participants with a first hand opportunity to learn about the Hudson River Estuarine Sanctuary. View plankton through microscopes, examine live specimens – caught that morning, either in traps or on someone’s line – and identify species using the
Recently caught
American eel, striped bass, black sea bass, bluefish, oyster toadfish, cunner, white perch, flounder, porgy, blue crabs.
Pier 46
Accessible to people with disabilities: Yes
Food Available: seasonal concession
Water Available: Yes
Restrooms: Pier 45 Comfort Station
Subway
1 at
Bus
M8
Nearby:
Christopher Street Fountain
Educational programs
Sunbathing
Water Taxi stop
Cafe
Pier 84
Restrooms: Pier 84 Comfort Station
Accessible to people with disabilities: Yes
Food Available: yes
Water Available: yes
Subway
A,C,E at 42nd St.
Bus
M42, M50
Nearby:
• Dynamic fountain
• Lawn with trees
• Fishing
• Sunbathing
• Summer events
• Dog Run
• Bike rental
• Water Taxi stop
• Restaurant
• Shopping
More about Pier 46
More about Pier 84
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All rights reserved
EMAIL
phone: 212-627-2020
fax:
353 West St.
Pier 40, 2nd floor
Labels: fishing, hudson river park, new york city
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