Special Fishing Regulations for New York City Waters
- This is a list of exceptions to the General Angling Regulations of New York's Freshwater Fishing Regulations.
- Trout waters where ice fishing is permitted are identified here.
- In some cases, you will be referred to the regulations tables for major resource blocks (Great Lakes, Finger Lakes, Lake Champlain, Border Waters, New York City Reservoirs).
| Waters | Species | Open Season | Minimum Length | Daily Limit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bronx | ||||
| Crotona Park Pond, Van Cortlandt Lake | Catch and release fishing only. All fish shall be returned to the water immediately. | |||
| Kings (Brooklyn) | ||||
| Prospect Park Lake | Catch and release fishing only. All fish shall be returned to the water immediately. | |||
| New York (Manhattan) | ||||
| Central Park- all waters | Catch and release fishing only. All fish shall be returned to the water immediately. | |||
| Queens | ||||
| Baisley's Pond, Kissena Lake, Meadow Lake **, Oakland Lake, Willow Lake ** | Catch and release fishing only. All fish shall be returned to the water immediately. ** Please note that Meadow and Willow Lakes have been posted as "no fishing" by the NYC Parks Department. |
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| Richmond (Staten Island) | ||||
| Brooks Lake, Clove Lake, Silver Lake, Willowbrook Lake, Wolfes Pond | Catch and release fishing only. All fish shall be returned to the water immediately | |||