Physical Features:
Elevation: 5 feet
Area: 6 acres
Shoreline Length: 0.62 miles
Maximum depth: 8 feet
Town: Hempstead
Access:
Nassau County Park
Directions: Grant Park Pond is located in a Nassau County Park south of Sunrise Highway in Hewlett. Take Sunrise Hwy. to Peninsula Blvd. south. Then make a left onto Prospect Ave. and follow signs to park.
Restrictions: Boats are prohibited. Shoreline access is available, but part of the shoreline is restricted, so please respect the posted signs.
Fish Species:
Largemouth Bass, Bluegill, Carp, American Eel
Fishing:
Grant Park Pond has a surprisingly good bass population and is worth the trip for local anglers.
Half the pond is closed to fishing; helping to maintain the quality of the bass fishery. Sunfish and carp also offer good action. The pond suffers from intense algae blooms, mostly during the summer, which can impact fishing quality.
Regulations:
Special Fishing Regulations Apply
Health Advice on Eating Fish You Catch:
Visit NYS Department of Health website for health advice on eating fish you catch.
