Macy's Fishing Contest
Join a great Brooklyn tradition: Prospect Park's annual fishing contest!
July 16 - 20, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
at the Audubon Center
The R.H. Macy’s Fishing Contest has been an annual event in Prospect Park since 1947. A rite of passage for tens of thousands of Brooklyn kids over the years, the contest runs for a week each July and is held lakeside near the Prospect Park Audubon Center at the Boathouse. The event is open to kids 15 years old or under. Equipment is provided free of charge or participants can bring their own. All fishing is done on a catch-and-release basis; fish must be returned to the Lake alive.
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The event kicks off with a "Kiss the Fish" ceremony in which an extra-large fish named R.H. Macy is tagged and released. The person to catch the tagged fish receives a prize. Prizes are also awarded daily for the most fish and longest fish caught.
As part of the event, kids participate in a free, fun, and educational workshop that includes: Meet the Fish (different types of fish); Life in the Lake (aquatic ecology); and Let’s Go Fishing (how to fish).
And don't miss:
Fish of Our Waters
July 19 & 20 2:30 p.m.
at Lefferts Historic House
Click here for more information.
Registration
Contest open to ages 15 and under.
All groups of 10 or more must call (718) 287-3400 x114 to register in advance.
Individuals can just show up and register - or call (718) 287-3400 x114 for more information.
The Fishing Contest is free for all!
Directions
Please see the Audubon Center page for directions.
Click here to view the Audubon Center on our Interactive Map.
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