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.

Ulster County

Black Creek Preserve

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

Ulster County

Bob Shepard Highland Landing Park

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

Rockland County

Emeline Park

Check out the Hudson’s widest point.

Ulster County

Esopus Meadows Preserve

A prime spot for a picnic and a hike.

Ulster County

Falling Waters Preserve

Natural variety with a touch of the past.

Greene County

Four-Mile Point Preserve

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

Westchester County

Habirshaw Park

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

Ulster County

High Banks Preserve

An astonishing variety of terrain and habitats.

Ulster County

Lighthouse Park

Scenic Hudson’s first public park.

Dutchess County

Scenic Hudson’s Long Dock Park

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

Dutchess County

Madam Brett Park

Connecting with Beacon’s past and some of its natural treasures.

Greene County

Mawignack Preserve

A painter’s dream landscape.