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Fishing at the Gantries

  • Gantry Plaza State Park 4-09 47th Road Long Island City, NY, 11101 United States (map)

This event is hosted by the New York State Parks Environmental Education Team , email Annabel.Posimato@parks.ny.gov with any questions or to sign up for future communications about their programs.

Dear Friends of Gantry Plaza State Park,

Our July program schedule is here! Summer has arrived, Glowing at the Gantries is back, and it's time to enjoy the outdoors. Check out the rest of our free, July environmental education programs below to explore the natural wonders of Gantry Plaza State Park!

Use the links below to register on Eventbrite. Pre-registration is recommended unless otherwise noted. See below to find out what we have going on this July and help us spread the word! 

Fishing at the Gantries

Saturdays in July
Session 1: 10:00am - 10:45am
Session 2: 11:00am - 11:45am
Session 3: 12:00pm - 12:45pm

Learn the basics of rod and reel fishing and help us collect valuable data for the East River Fish Project to support conservation efforts in the East River!

All ages. All children must be accompanied by an adult.

Register Here

Where: Fishing Clinics will take place at Gantry Plaza State Park on the Fishing Pier (Pier 4) by the intersection of Center Blvd and 50th Ave.

  • Pre-registration through Eventbrite is highly recommended to ensure that space is available. Please reserve one ticket for each person attending the event (INCLUDING caregivers and babies).  

  • Social distancing and masks are encouraged but not required.

  • In the case of inclement weather, the program may be rescheduled or canceled. Please be sure to check your email a few hours before the program starts. 

The Gantry Plaza State Park Environmental Education Team

Earlier Event: July 22
Summer Kids: Snapology