Catch & Release Fishing at the Harlem Meer
April 7, 2009 - October 11, 2009 Picture ID required; Instruction and bait will be provided FREE for families and individuals. Recommended for children ages 5 to 15 and accompanying adults. Note: New York State Department of Conservation regulations require persons 16 years of age and older to obtain a fishing license. For more information on this regulation and where you can buy one, please visit www.dec.ny.gov.
Catch-and-release fishing at the Harlem Meer is a favorite family and community pastime.The Meer is stocked with a wide variety of fish, including golden shiner, largemouth bass, pumpkinseed sunfish, bluegill sunfish, carp, and chain pickerel. All fishing is on a "catch-and-release" basis only, meaning that all fish caught must be put back into the water immediately. The use of barbs on hooks and lead sinkers is strictly prohibited. Fishing poles are available from mid-April to mid-October at The Charles A. Dana Center, located on the north shore of the Harlem Meer at 110th Street between Fifth and Lenox Avenues. Bait (corn kernels) is given free with the poles. The use of bread dough or bread products as bait is discouraged as it has been found to be harmful to both the wildlife and the water bodies. For more information or group reservations, please call 212-860-1370. ________________________________________________________________________________
Harlem Meer Family Fishing Celebration Saturday, June 27, 2009, 11:00 am - 2:00 pmFREE! ALL AGES! Celebrate the unique environment of the Harlem Meer with fishing, crafts, Fish Tales, and more at this FREE event. Check here for more information. |
