W-8A gives you a public spot to fish on Esopus Creek in Shokan, NY. W-8A is operated by New York City Department of Environmental Protection. From Waterbury it's roughly 69 miles in a straight line. If it's full, Fishing Pier in Shokan (Southwest) in Shokan is under 1 mile away.
| Type | Fishing pier |
|---|---|
| Address | Shokan, NY |
| Water | Esopus Creek |
| Launch fee | not in our data, check the signs at the launch |
| Managed by | New York City Department of Environmental Protection |
State agency for boat ramps around Shokan: New York State DEC (launch sites); NY State Parks (boating rules).
Esopus Creek has 20 more public launches besides W-8A. Boat ramps on Esopus Creek
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W-8A is in Shokan, New York. Open the map link to see where W-8A sits on the shore.
It gives you access to Esopus Creek.
The map data has no fee details for W-8A, so check the signs or New York City Department of Environmental Protection before you go.
In New York you generally need a valid fishing license, as for fishing from shore. Check the state wildlife agency for exceptions and free fishing days.
New York City Department of Environmental Protection, according to the map data. Contact them for closures, fees and rules.
Fishing Pier in Shokan (Southwest) in Shokan (under 1 mile), Fishing Pier in Shokan (West 2) in Shokan (under 1 mile) and Fishing Pier in Shokan (West) in Shokan (under 1 mile).
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