Oakland Lake is a leftover reminder of the glaciers that once covered this area. When the glaciers receded they left a 15 to 20 foot deep lake around 15 acres in size that is entirely spring fed. At one time the lake did support a population of trout, but now only supports largemouth bass, crappie, white perch, pickerel, catfish, sunfish, and carp.
Fishing in all freshwater ponds and lakes in New York City Parks is catch and release only. If you fish in and around the five boroughs of NYC, the DEC is looking for volunteers to join the Angler Diary Program. The data from these diaries are used monitor fish populations and are an important tool in managing our fishery.
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