Hempstead Lake State Park Fall Family Freshwater Fishing Festival

Enjoy a free, fun day of fishing provided by the DEC

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This family-oriented annual fishing festival integrates fishing with fall activities, such as a casting for pumpkins contest and pumpkin decorating.

Join NYS DEC, NY State Parks & Historic Sites, Long Island Trout Unlimited and other partner organizations for the 2023 Fall Freshwater Fishing & Children's Festival, Saturday, October 21, from 10am - 4pm, at Hempstead Lake State Park!

This free event will include freshwater fishing, outdoor education, children's entertainment, casting for pumpkins, pumpkin decorating, and more! There will also be fly fishing instruction, demonstrations, and outdoor exhibits by local fishing clubs. Learn about the different freshwater fish that live in Hempstead Lake State Park as you complete games and hands on activities.

No fishing rod? No problem - NYS DEC will have loaner rods on-site for you!

No registration is required. Park at Field 3 by McDonald and South Pond.

Organized by NYS DEC and NYS State Parks.

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Hempstead Lake State Park - McDonald and South Pond

1000 Lake Drive

West Hempstead, New York 11552

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