The 8 Best Fishing Spots in New York, NY

These are the 8 highest-rated fishing spots we list in New York, NY, ranked by what visitors actually say about them.

Alley Pond Park leads, with 4.6 stars from 4,901 reviews; Juxon Central Park Fishing follows at 4.7.

Between them they carry 5,052 Google reviews and average 4.5 stars. We weigh a rating by how many people left it, so a place with a handful of five-star reviews does not leapfrog one that thousands have rated nearly as well.

  1. 1.Alley Pond Park

    4.6 · 4,901 reviews · New York

    The top pick, holding 4.6 stars across 4,901 reviews. Dogs welcome, good for kids and parking on site.

  2. 2.Juxon Central Park Fishing

    4.7 · 30 reviews · New York

    Rated 4.7 from 30 reviews.

  3. 3.Golden Pond

    4.6 · 53 reviews · New York

    Rated 4.6 from 53 reviews.

  4. 4.Bronxville Duck Pond

    4.9 · 9 reviews · New York

    Rated 4.9 from 9 reviews.

  5. 5.Demarest Duck Pond

    4.8 · 10 reviews · New York

    Rated 4.8 from 10 reviews.

  6. 6.McGillivray Pond

    4.6 · 10 reviews · New York

    Rated 4.6 from 10 reviews.

  7. 7.Woodrow Pond

    4.5 · 6 reviews · New York

    Rated 4.5 from 6 reviews.

  8. 8.Peretz Inc

    3.2 · 33 reviews · New York

    Rated 3.2 from 33 reviews.

Common questions

What is the best fishing spot in New York, NY?

Alley Pond Park ranks first, with 4.6 out of 5 stars from 4,901 Google reviews.

Which fishing spots in New York, NY allow dogs?

Alley Pond Park is listed as dog-friendly.

Which fishing spots in New York, NY are good for kids?

Alley Pond Park is flagged as family-friendly.

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