Fishing Pier in Shokan (West 2) is a fishing pier on Esopus Creek in Shokan, NY. The managing agency is New York City Department of Environmental Protection. Waterbury is the nearest big city, about 70 miles away. If it's full, Fishing Pier in Shokan (West) in Shokan is under 1 mile away.
| Type | Fishing pier |
|---|---|
| Address | Shokan, NY |
| Water | Esopus Creek |
| Launch fee | not in our data, check the signs at the launch |
| Managed by | New York City Department of Environmental Protection |
Rules and closures near Shokan: New York State DEC (launch sites); NY State Parks (boating rules).
Fishing Pier in Shokan (West 2) is one of 21 public launches on Esopus Creek. Esopus Creek overview
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Fishing Pier in Shokan (West 2) is in Shokan, New York. There is no street address for Fishing Pier in Shokan (West 2) in our data, but the map pin marks the launch itself.
It gives you access to Esopus Creek.
Our data does not say whether Fishing Pier in Shokan (West 2) charges, so look for a pay box or posted fees at the entrance.
Yes, unless you qualify for an exemption. Buy a New York license online before fishing at Fishing Pier in Shokan (West 2).
It's operated by New York City Department of Environmental Protection, who also posts any closure notices.
Fishing Pier in Shokan (West) in Shokan (under 1 mile), W-8A in Shokan (under 1 mile) and Fishing Pier in Shokan (Northwest) in Shokan (under 1 mile).
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