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Fishing

COVID-19 Update: Catch-and-release fishing is permitted at the Prospect Park Lake. Please note that anyone over the age of 16 needs a fishing license from the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYS DEC), and special protocols are currently in place to ensure the safety of park visitors. Learn more about COVID-19 Safety Guidelines on the NYS DEP website.

Anglers love Prospect Park for catch-and-release fishing! Brooklyn’s only lake is home to largemouth bass, bluegill and pumpkinseed sunfish, to name a few. 

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Rules and Safety

To protect wildlife habitats, only catch-and-release fishing is allowed in designated areas.

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Algal Bloom Notice

Algal blooms can be harmful to pets and people. Learn more about safety during blooms.

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Nature in Prospect Park

Learn about the species that call Prospect Park home.

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