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Prospect Park Lake

New York, United States

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Largemouth bass

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Largemouth bass

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Largemouth bass

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Yellow perch

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Largemouth bass

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Largemouth bass

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Pumpkinseed

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Pumpkinseed

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Pumpkinseed

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Black crappie

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General info

Prospect Park Lake is a lake located in New York, United States. It is most popular for fishing Largemouth bass, Bluegill, and Black crappie.

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Location

40°39′26.4″N 73°57′56.9″W
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Fishing regulations at Prospect Park Lake, NY

Disclaimer: Always check local fishing regulations, water access rights and land ownership before fishing, regardless of any catches logged in that area by the Fishbrain community. Fishbrain has mapped millions of acres of government-owned land across the USA to help you identify potential fishing access, but you are responsible for ensuring compliance with all legal requirements.

Fishing regulations in New York can change throughout the year. Make sure to check this page before fishing for the most up to date rules and regulations for the current season. Local regulations govern when you can fish, the max size of the fish you can keep, how many fish you can keep, and more.

Below you will see fishing regulations for catching species as of April 19, 2025. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

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8.1 miles away

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8.4 miles away

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8.7 miles away

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9.1 miles away

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9.6 miles away

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9.9 miles away

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10.0 miles away

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10.4 miles away

Queens

10.9 miles away

Staten Island

10.9 miles away

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11.3 miles away

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Harrison

11.5 miles away

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11.8 miles away

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11.8 miles away

Woodmere

12.9 miles away

North Valley Stream

13.6 miles away

Valley Stream

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FAQ about Prospect Park Lake fishing

Prospect Park Lake is a lake located in New York, United States. Its coordinates are:
40°39′26.4″N 73°57′56.9″W
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Find the best fishing spots on Prospect Park Lake by looking at where other anglers have caught fish. This can easily be done in the where it is also possible to see big fish potential and how good fishing is right now along with Navionics depth maps.
The most common species in Prospect Park Lake are:
  • Largemouth bass - 437 members reported to have caught this fish
  • Bluegill - 182 members reported to have caught this fish
  • Black crappie - 152 members reported to have caught this fish
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