Fishing

Feel free to drop a line at the following parks and preserves provided you follow the regulations of the NYS Department of Environmental Conservation. Check here for health guidelines about consuming fish caught in the Hudson River.

Black Creek Preserve

A great “outdoor classroom” for introducing kids to nature.

Bob Shepard Highland Landing Park

Once home to industry, now a front row seat for admiring the Hudson River.

Emeline Park

Check out the Hudson’s widest point.

Esopus Meadows Preserve

A prime spot for a picnic and a hike.

Falling Waters Preserve

Natural variety with a touch of the past.

Four-Mile Point Preserve

A lively wetland, dramatic river vistas and a shoreline picnic destination.

Habirshaw Park

A tidal marsh and beach with gorgeous views — right in the heart of a city.

High Banks Preserve

An astonishing variety of terrain and habitats.

Lighthouse Park

Scenic Hudson’s first public park.

Scenic Hudson’s Long Dock Park

Once a vital rail link, now a people-pleasing riverfront destination.