Fishing Program at Brown’s Pond

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See this notice from the City:

Brown’s Pond to Open for Fishing May 21, 2014

Brown’s Pond will open for fishing on May 21, 2014. Fishing will be from City-supplied boats only; NO outside boats will be allowed. The hours are Wednesday through Sunday from 6 a.m. to 5 p.m. There is no fishing allowed from the shore.

The fees for boat rentals in Brown’s Pond are as follows:

Daily Permit:

1)  One person

  1. City of Newburgh residents: $6/day

  2. Non-City of Newburgh resident $10/day

2)   Extra passengers:

       a) Two City of Newburgh residents: $4 per person per day

       b) Two non-City of Newburgh residents: $8 per person per day

       c) Three City of Newburgh residents: $14 per person per day

       d) Three non-City of Newburgh residents: $26 per person per day

Masterson Park (Little Britain Road) is also open from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. weekdays and from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. on the weekends for fishing from the shore only.

Fishing licenses are required; all anglers must abide by DEC regulations regarding taking of fish.

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