A longtime automotive and transportation professional, Charles Calabrese brings more than three decades of experience to his position as a line supervisor for the New York Metropolitan Transportation Authority. Outside of his professional life, Charles Calabrese pursues a diverse range of hobbies that include following professional car racing, working on classic cars, and fishing.
Although New York City may not be the first place most people think of when it comes to fishing, the city offers numerous opportunities for anglers to spend a day on the water. Here are three:
1. Van Cortlandt Lake. Located off 242nd Street in the Bronx, Van Cortlandt Lake is nestled in the urban sanctuary of Van Cortlandt Park. The 18-acre catch-and-release lake draws anglers from across New York City for its abundance of yellow perch, largemouth bass, and black crappie.
2. Jamaica Bay. Saltwater-fishing enthusiasts have no shortage of options in New York City, but Jamaica Bay stands out as one of the most popular. Located near John F. Kennedy International Airport, the bay offers excellent opportunities for catching flounder, striped bass, and bluefish. Beginning in May, crabbers also flock to Jamaica Bay for the famed blue claw crabs.
3. Sheepshead Bay Piers. Anglers interested in exploring a historic fishing area will enjoy Sheepshead Bay, which has been a center for the regional fishing industry for centuries. Today, visitors have the option to take chartered fishing expeditions into the bay for porgy, sea bass, and fluke or stay on land and fish right from the piers.
Although New York City may not be the first place most people think of when it comes to fishing, the city offers numerous opportunities for anglers to spend a day on the water. Here are three:
1. Van Cortlandt Lake. Located off 242nd Street in the Bronx, Van Cortlandt Lake is nestled in the urban sanctuary of Van Cortlandt Park. The 18-acre catch-and-release lake draws anglers from across New York City for its abundance of yellow perch, largemouth bass, and black crappie.
2. Jamaica Bay. Saltwater-fishing enthusiasts have no shortage of options in New York City, but Jamaica Bay stands out as one of the most popular. Located near John F. Kennedy International Airport, the bay offers excellent opportunities for catching flounder, striped bass, and bluefish. Beginning in May, crabbers also flock to Jamaica Bay for the famed blue claw crabs.
3. Sheepshead Bay Piers. Anglers interested in exploring a historic fishing area will enjoy Sheepshead Bay, which has been a center for the regional fishing industry for centuries. Today, visitors have the option to take chartered fishing expeditions into the bay for porgy, sea bass, and fluke or stay on land and fish right from the piers.
