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Gowanus Canal
Gowanus Canal is a canal in Kings County, New York. FishableWaters aggregates every stocking record for this water from New York's fish & wildlife agency; the latest schedule and today's bite windows are above.
Best days this week
Days near a new or full moon tend to fish best.
Today's bite windows
Conditions, next 3 days
Today
Overcast
87°
67°
8 mph
5%
Sat
Overcast
86°
70°
15 mph
3%
Sun
Overcast
85°
74°
17 mph
27%
↗ pressure risingPost-front rising pressure can slow things down for a day.
Stocking ledger
No published stocking records yet. This water stays in our books — the ledger begins the hour its state agency publishes a record.
Angler reports
What's biting
No reports yet — be the first
Best bite times
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Field notes
No notes yet
Nearby waters
- Prospect Park Lake1.9 mi
- Hudson River2.3 mistocked Jun 4, 2026
- Collect Pond (historical)3.0 mi
- Croton Reservoir (historical)5.6 mi
- Reservoir Number Three5.5 mi
- Reservoir Number Two5.7 mi
- The Pond6.6 mi
- Hackensack Reservoir Number Two6.5 mi
Seasons, limits, and rules are the state's call — check the official NY regulations and buy your license before you go. We link the source; we never restate the rules.
Gowanus Canal fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Gowanus Canal?+
Yes — New York requires a fishing license. Buy one from the state and check current seasons and limits before you go; both are linked on this page.
Where is Gowanus Canal?+
Gowanus Canal is a canal in Kings County, New York. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.