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Ramp etiquetteFishing piers in New York City, NY
We list 5 fishing piers within 16 miles of New York City. Fishing piers let you cast into deeper water without a boat. Many are free, some charge a small daily fee, and the rules for licenses depend on the state. 7 more are within 50 miles.
- 7.5 mi
16th Street Park Dock
Bayonne - 9.3 mi
Kaiser Park Fishing Pier
Brooklyn - 9.3 mi
Public Dock in Little Ferry
Little Ferry - 9.9 mi
Raptor Point
Brooklyn - 10 mi
Midland Beach Fishing Pier
Staten Island - 24 mi
Silver Pond
Morristown - 26 mi
Wantagh Park Fishing Pier
Bellmore - 27 mi
Jones Beach Field 10 Fishing Pier
Point Lookout - 27 mi
Santelle Fishing Docs
Oceanport - 38 mi
Perfetti Park Access
Netcong - 44 mi
Musconetcong River Fishing Access
Hackettstown - 48 mi
Access Point in Heritage Hills
Heritage Hills
Boat ramps near New York City
- Squibb Park Boat Ramp Brooklyn, 1.1 mi
- Brooklyn Bridge Park Boat Ramp Brooklyn, 1.2 mi
- Gansevoort Peninsula Kayak Access New York City, 1.7 mi
- Sinatra Park Boat Ramp Hoboken, 2.1 mi
- Maxwell Place Lawn Boat Ramp Hoboken, 2.5 mi
- Greenpoint Landing Esplanade Kayak Launch New York City, 2.9 mi
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Life jacket rulesFishing piers in New York City: questions and answers
Is there fishing piers in New York City?
Within 16 miles of New York City we list 5 fishing piers: 16th Street Park Dock, Kaiser Park Fishing Pier, Public Dock in Little Ferry, Raptor Point and Midland Beach Fishing Pier.
What other fishing piers are near New York City?
Within 50 miles: Silver Pond (Morristown, 24 miles), Wantagh Park Fishing Pier (Bellmore, 26 miles), Jones Beach Field 10 Fishing Pier (Point Lookout, 27 miles), Santelle Fishing Docs (Oceanport, 27 miles) and Perfetti Park Access (Netcong, 38 miles).
Is a fishing license required at the piers near New York City?
Usually yes. Check the New Jersey wildlife agency for exemptions before you fish near New York City.
To look further out, search the map from New York City. Before you go to New York City: Fishing from a pier: what to know. All launches in the city: Boat ramps in New York City, NY.