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Fishing

Please use the bait prep stations provided.

Public health advisory:

Pregnant women, women of childbearing age, and children under 15 years old should not eat fish or eels caught in these waters.

Others should limit their consumption of these fish and eels.

Some fish caught in New York City waters may be harmful to eat.

For more information, please call 311or NYSDOH at 1-800-458-1158.

For updates on water quality, consult NYC Department of Environmental Protection's Waterbody Advisory webpage here.

For more information on safe fishing, please see the New York State Department of Health website.