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Ramp etiquetteFishing piers in Manhattan, NY
We list 5 fishing piers within 16 miles of Manhattan. These piers and fishing docks are open to the public. Fees and license rules depend on who runs the pier and which state it is in. 7 more are within 50 miles.
- 5.6 mi
Public Dock in Little Ferry
Little Ferry - 12 mi
16th Street Park Dock
Bayonne - 13 mi
Raptor Point
Brooklyn - 14 mi
Kaiser Park Fishing Pier
Brooklyn - 15 mi
Midland Beach Fishing Pier
Staten Island - 25 mi
Silver Pond
Morristown - 26 mi
Wantagh Park Fishing Pier
Bellmore - 27 mi
Jones Beach Field 10 Fishing Pier
Point Lookout - 32 mi
Santelle Fishing Docs
Oceanport - 39 mi
Perfetti Park Access
Netcong - 43 mi
Access Point in Heritage Hills
Heritage Hills - 44 mi
Boat Access 24 in Brewster
Brewster
Boat ramps near Manhattan
- Bow Bridge Boat Landing Manhattan, <1 mi
- Central Park Boat Ramp Manhattan, <1 mi
- Pier 97 Pier 97 Boat Ramp Manhattan, 1.6 mi
- Greenpoint Landing Esplanade Kayak Launch New York City, 3.1 mi
- Gansevoort Peninsula Kayak Access New York City, 3.9 mi
- Maxwell Place Lawn Boat Ramp Hoboken, 3.9 mi
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Life jacket rulesFishing piers in Manhattan: questions and answers
Is there fishing piers in Manhattan?
Within 16 miles of Manhattan we list 5 fishing piers: Public Dock in Little Ferry, 16th Street Park Dock, Raptor Point, Kaiser Park Fishing Pier and Midland Beach Fishing Pier.
What other fishing piers are near Manhattan?
Within 50 miles: Silver Pond (Morristown, 25 miles), Wantagh Park Fishing Pier (Bellmore, 26 miles), Jones Beach Field 10 Fishing Pier (Point Lookout, 27 miles), Santelle Fishing Docs (Oceanport, 32 miles) and Perfetti Park Access (Netcong, 39 miles).
Do you need a fishing license on a pier in Manhattan?
Usually yes. Check the New Jersey wildlife agency for exemptions before you fish near Manhattan.
If you're new to this, read fishing from a pier: what to know, or widen the search on the map around Manhattan. All launches in the city: Boat ramps in Manhattan, NY.