Carp in the Park Urban Fly Fishing Guide Trips FAQ

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Thanks for your interest in learning how to fly fish for carp right here in New York City! These are walk-and-wade trips for anyone curious about fly fishing—whether it’s your first time holding a rod or you’ve been at it for years. I’ll teach you everything you need to know to find, cast to, and hook carp in the city and beyond. You'll walk away with skills you can use to catch fish on your own waters.

Rates & Booking

$300 — Half-Day (4 hours)
$550 — Full-Day (8 hours)

Rates are for 1 angler. Add $100 for each additional angler (maximum 2 anglers per session unless arranged in advance).

Casting lessons and larger group workshops can be arranged with advance notice.

To confirm/hold your session, a 50% non-refundable deposit is required. The remaining balance can be paid the day of the trip via Venmo, Zelle, PayPal, or cash.

Payment Options:
• Venmo: @BrandonDale-1
• PayPal: brandon_dale@brown.edu
• Zelle: +13375790047

What to Expect

These are active, visual, and engaging fishing sessions. We’ll target big carp (7–25 lbs) using sight fishing techniques in NYC’s public parks. There may also be chances to catch other species depending on conditions, but carp are our main focus.

We’ll work on spotting fish, reading water, and getting flies where they need to be. You’ll learn how to approach urban water in a way that puts you in front of feeding fish, with chances for both surface and tailing carp.

All Skill Levels Welcome

Never fly fished? No problem.
I’ll walk you through casting, hook setting, and fighting fish. We’ll get you dialed in to spot, approach, and catch urban carp using techniques that work and can be learned quickly.
Advanced anglers can use the session to sharpen technical approaches, refine their fly casting, and explore new urban tactics.

Gear Provided

High-quality fly rods and reels from AllFly, CDFishing, Orvis and MaxCatch in 7/8/10wt setups. Flies, leaders, and tippet included. You’re welcome to bring your own gear as long as you’ve got a floating line—we’ll get it rigged properly.

What to Bring

• Valid NYS freshwater fishing license
• Comfortable shoes for walking/standing in dirt
• Polarized sunglasses
• Water and snacks
• Sun protection and breathable clothing

Trip Format

• AM Sessions: Begin ~30 minutes after sunrise and run ~4–4.5 hours. These are great for low foot traffic and active fish.
• PM Sessions: Begin around 4:30 PM and go until sunset or ~30 minutes after. Evening light can give excellent chances in close and gets better as the time goes on.

Booking & Questions

To book your trip or ask questions, reach out via carpintheparknyc.com, email carpintheparknyc@gmail.com. Once your trip is confirmed, I’ll share all the details on where to meet! Looking forward to fishing together!