The East River - Upper East Side urban anglers don't need to travel to Brooklyn, Queens, Bronx or Long Island to go fishing. We have good fishing right in our back yard, John Finley Walk Way, along the FDR Drive. One of my favorite spots on the Upper East Side, 15 minute walk from my apartment. It's located just north of Carl Schurz Park and Gracie Mansion.
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East River @ 90th Street |
All fish are released to catch and fight another day.
If you see someone keeping short fish you can report them to the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation at 718.482.4885. Keeping under sized fish hurts the resource. You can view seasons, size, and possession limits at Recreational Saltwater Fishing Regulations.
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Sept 2006 - East River Blues.
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June 2006 - East River Blues and Stripers.
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April 2006 - East River Stripers.
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Dude! What are you going to do with that rod and reel? |
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I rather be drinking beer at Tin Lizzies with Dougie! |
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October 2005 - East River Bluefish and Flounder.
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September 2005 - East River Bluefish and Snappers.
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East River Snappers and ???.
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Ken the "Snapper Master" |
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August 2005 - East River Striped Bass, Porgy and Blues.
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Ken the "Snapper Master" |
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July 2005 - East River Striped Bass, Flounder and Blues.
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June 2005 - East River Striped Bass and Blues.
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May 2005 - Striped Bass are starting to arrive.
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April 2005 - Striped Bass are starting to arrive.
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January 1, 2005 - No fish today, but a great way to start the new year on the East River.
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December 2004 - East River Striped Bass.
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Urban Angler Hunter's East River Bass |
Steve's Bass caught on a Porgy Rig |
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October 2004 - Chunking for Cocktails.
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Upper East Side Photos
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"Gone Fishing" by Delavega - 2005.
(95th St - 2nd & 1st Ave) |
Remnants of a Fishing Tackle store sign - 2008.
(2nd Ave - 90th & 91st St) |
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Recognize this area. A 1928 northern view of the Hell Gate section of the East River from an apartment on the 15th floor at East 80th St.
Changes at East 90th Street over the years.
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