Fishing in Central Park

NYC Fishing Group runs the website centralparkfishing.com and offers both private, tailored fishing experiences in the city’s iconic Central Park as well as membership to a local nyc fishing community. We fish in multiple locations in the park and everything is easily accessible from the subway or a taxi.

What to Know About our Guided Fishing Experiences:

  • All experience levels welcome! Whether you are a beginning or experienced angler, come join for a fun outing in the park
  • Rods, reels and tackle are all included in your booking fee
  • We follow all city and state fishing guidelines. This means everything is catch and release, barbless hooks, no live bait

About the Experience:

  • Target species of fish include largemouth bass, bluegill, pumpkin seed sunfish, crappie, carp, bullhead catfish
  • We fish 7 days a week and typically in the mornings and evenings when the fish are most active
  • I provide snacks and drinks
  • We will take lots of pictures so you can share the experience with friends and family later!
  • This fishing experience is perfect for:
    • Families
    • Travelers looking for a fun way to experience the city and meet new people
    • A unique date night
    • Birthday parties!
    • Anyone who wants to learn a new skill
    • New Yorkers wanting to try something new

How to Book:

  • Fishing experiences typically go for 1.5 hours but we can accommodate shorter or longer upon request

What to Bring:

  • Comfortable walking shoes
  • Hat and sunglasses are optional
  • Sunscreen
  • Jacket depending on the weather