NYCfishing.com - East River Urban Anglers - Sport Fishing in the New York Metropolitan Area
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. A great book to read if you surf/bank/pier fish in New York City is "The Other Islands of New York City: A History and Guide". Learn the history of your secret spot.
East River Fishing - Spring 2009
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.
July 2009 - Striped Bass
New York City Striped Bass
East River Striped Bass
May 2009 - Angler Wedding, Bluefish and Striped Bass
November 2008 - Schoolie Bass and Bluefish
Schoolie Bass Action
October 2008 - Striped Bass and Bluefish
July 2008
Sometimes We Catch Fish
October 2007 - Snappers, Porgies, Striped Bass.
Randy "The Snapper King"
East River Fishing
September 2007 - Lots of short Bass plus some Snappers and Porgy
Ideal Pet Warehouse If you live on the Upper East Side the best place to buy bait is the pet store on 116th St. & 1st Ave. They always have a supply of bunker (East River staple), salted & unsalted clams, blood worms and sand worms. They also have a small selection of rigs and sinkers. (212) 860-2543
- 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 
