Kissena lake

[Bassmaster]

I just woke up if it doesn't rain I will go to kissena park today.

 

[hartattack]

FRom NY DEC:
Located just east of Flushing Meadows Corona Park, the 8.5-acre Kissena Lake offers tranquility within the borough of Queens. One of New York City's natural waterbodies, Kissena Lake has been through several man-made transformations, the latest of which was completed in 2003 to bring the lake back to a more "natural" condition. Almost three-quarters of the shoreline now consists of a soft-edge of terrestrial and wetland plant species whereas, at one time, this shoreline was composed entirely of concrete.

Physical Features:
Elevation: 20 feet
Area: 8.5 acres
Shoreline Length: 0.5 miles
Average depth: 4 - 5 feet

Access:
Shoreline access is available at many areas surrounding the lake. Those anglers fishing with children may wish to take advantage of the areas of the lake with railings.

Fish Species:
Largemouth bass, Bluegill, Pumpkinseed, Black crappie, Common carp, American eel, Yellow perch and Brown Bullhead catfish. For more information on these fish species, visit the page on Freshwater Fishes.

Fishing:
Common carp from Kissena Lake
Kissena Lake offers several warmwater fishing opportunities. Bluegill sunfish compose the largest proportion of the fish community with the next largest proportion consisting of black crappie. A large number of young-of-the-year black crappie were found during an October, 2007, DEC fishery survey of Kissena Lake. Fish surviving from this year-class should now offer excellent black crappie fishing. While 15" largemouth bass are less prevalent than at Prospect Park Lake, fishing for the humongous carp of Kissena can be an excellent experience. For how to catch these fish, check out DEC website information on carp fishing. Generally, fishing the vegetated shoreline should yield the best results but take care not to damage shoreline plantings. You may wish to try lures over bait, not only for the excitement but because Kissena is home to a large turtle population, many of who will go for whatever bait is attached to your hook!

 

[Bassmaster]

I just woke up if it doesn't rain I will go to kissena park today.

Been raining all morning here

 

[Bassmaster]

Going now to kissena park. Will post a report later.