NYC Bass Fishing

Since NYC is one of the densely packed city in the world, I had never thought that NYC was a suitable spot to go bass fishing, but that was totally wrong. I did some research and I have found that there are several lakes and ponds where I can catch largemouth bass. 

Central Park, Prospect Park, and Silver lake are known to bass anglers as great bass fishing spots. Before you go, there are rules and regulations. You need to check this site out!! http://www.dec.ny.gov/outdoor/7917.html

I have been to these lakes this year. Central Park has great potential to get a huge bass, but It is easy to get distracted by many tourists, so it is hard to find a quiet fishing spot. When I cast a lure, most of time I think of nothing in particular, thus fishing is kind of meditation or ralaxation therapy for me. It is really hard to explain it, but that is true.

So I really like Silver Lake that is located in the north Staten Island. It might be far from Manhattan or Queens, but this lake has peaceful suburb atmosphere, you can relax and enjoy fishing. When I went to Silver Lake for the first time this June, I caught 7 bass between 5 and 15 inch sizes. It was such a delightful day. 

Some people might think that fishing is boring. That might be true, if you don't get a fish, but once you catch a fish, you might be hooked on it, because especilly largemouth bass fight hard, pull a line strongly, and jump on the water surface, so you might feel the adrenaline flow.

Tight lines!! 

Fishing Mentor T Caught a 20 Inch Bass

Beautiful Sunset at Silver Lake

今回のブログは、NYCの日本人バスフィッシングガイドのパイオニア、KAZさんのブログ http://basskaz.exblog.jp を参考資料とさせて頂きました。

Special thank to Kazさん！！