This event is in the past.It took place on May 2, 2026 at Charles A. Dana Discovery Center.










Borrow a pole and try your luck at the Harlem Meer, where bass, carp, and sunfish swim beneath the trees. It's a mellow way to spend an afternoon outdoors, no experience needed.
Free activity
Beginner-friendly
Families
Nature lovers
Tips
🎣catch and release only
🪪bring photo ID to borrow gear
🐟bass, carp, sunfish, and more
Free
Fishing at the Harlem Meer
East Harlem










Borrow a pole and try your luck at the Harlem Meer, where bass, carp, and sunfish swim beneath the trees. It's a mellow way to spend an afternoon outdoors, no experience needed.
Free activity
Beginner-friendly
Families
Nature lovers
Tips
🎣catch and release only
🪪bring photo ID to borrow gear
🐟bass, carp, sunfish, and more
Free
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