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.

Esopus Meadows Preserve

A prime spot for a picnic and a hike.

Falling Waters Preserve

Natural variety with a touch of the past.

Foundry Dock Park

A small park with big views.

Four-Mile Point Preserve

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

High Banks Preserve

An astonishing variety of terrain and habitats.

Madam Brett Park

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

Mawignack Preserve

A painter’s dream landscape.

Scenic Hudson’s Long Dock Park

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

Scenic Hudson Mine Dock Park

You can’t get closer to the majesty of the Hudson Highlands.

Shaupeneak Ridge

A haven for wildlife and those who love it, whether on bike or foot.