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Big Fish in the Big Apple: Fly Fishing for Carp in Central Park

Within its massive 834-acre perimeter, New York City's Central Park offers a rare natural place for the city's 8-million residents (and innumerable tourists) to escape the chaos of urban living year round. Here, runners, cyclists, birders, and more pursue their athletic leisure within the park's car-free roads. Even climbers have Rat Rock to test themselves against a surprising number of problems.

Surprisingly, Central Park is also a haven for fishing. Home to nine bodies of water, anglers can chase after several species of fish from the modest bluegill to gargantuan common carp. While the vast majority of urban anglers can be found throwing bait and artificial lures on spinning rods, a dedicated few fly fishers have created a micro-scene for those in the know, targeting the slimy carp that call Central Park their home.

https://www.fieldmag.com/articles/fly-fishing-central-park-park-nyc

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When fishing Central Park, make sure to keep one eye open for Black Bears on bicycles. 😳