Learn to Fish

The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) is hosting a series of all-ages, all-level, all-abilities family-friendly, catch and release fishing events from at various locations on Onondaga Lake in Onondaga County.

All events are land-based, and no fishing license is necessary to attend and participate. DEC fishing rods are available for participants to use. DEC will also provide corn and worms for bait. DECstaff will be assisting first-time anglers and others who may need assistance.

Pre-registration is not necessary.

Schedule:

When: Saturday, June 13, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Where: Deep Water Fishing Pier, West Shore Trail Onondaga Lake Park, 232 Restoration Way, Syracuse, NY 13204

When: Saturday, July 11, 9 – 11 a.m.
Where: ADA fishing jetty in the Willow Bay section of Onondaga Lake Park, 228 East Shore Trail, Liverpool, NY 13088
Details: Parking is available at the Willow Bay parking lot near the Willow Bay Shelter. There is a paved route to the accessible fishing jetty from this parking lot.

When: Saturday, September 12, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Where: NYSDEC’s Onondaga Lake Visitor Center, DEC Boat Launch Onondaga Lake, 270 Restoration Way, Syracuse, NY 13204