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Discover Jamaica Bay Tour Series: Family Fishing at Canarsie Pier

  • Canarsie Pier Veterans Circle Brooklyn, NY 11236 United States (map)

Did you know? The National Park Service offers free fishing clinics all summer at Canarsie Pier!

Join JBRPC and Gateway National Recreation Area on Father's Day to learn how to fish at Canarsie Pier! At this beginner clinic, you’ll learn basic fishing skills, the importance of catch-and-release, and about the more than 100 species of fish that live in Jamaica Bay! All are welcome to this family-friendly event.

This introductory event is one of several free fishing clinics that Gateway National Recreation Area will be hosting at Canarsie Pier throughout the warm months. See their full schedule by visiting nps.gov/gate/planyourvisit/events.htm

Learn more about the Discover Jamaica Bay Tour Series at jbrpc.org/discoverjb

The Discover Jamaica Bay Tour Series is generously supported by Hornblower, the operator of NYC Ferry.

Earlier Event: June 13
Jamaica Bay Taskforce Meeting
Later Event: June 21
Youth Art Sign Installation