Fishing
The concrete pier and wooden dock are popular fishing spots at the lighthouse. Anglers often catch bass, perch, and eel. A fishing license is NOT required on this section of the Hudson River. A fishing license IS required on the Esopus Creek by anyone 16 years or older. While fishing, please be considerate of other visitors and keep the area clean. Properly dispose of fishing line and tackle. Please use non-lead alternatives for sinkers and jig heads.
Health Advisories for Fish Consumption
Catch-N-Release is encouraged. However, if you want to eat your catch, please keep in mind the following advisories:
In general, women of childbearing age and children under 15 should eat no fish from the Hudson River.
EAT NO channel catfish, gizzard shad, and white catfish from the Hudson River south of the bridge at Catskill. This advice is based on data showing elevated levels of PCBs in these fish.
Eat no more than one meal per month of American eel, Atlantic needlefish, bluefish, brown bullhead, carp, goldfish, largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, rainbow smelt, striped bass, walleye and white perch.
For complete health advisories for fish consumption, visit the website for the NY Department of Health.