2024 Reservoir Paddle Series: Lake DeForest

Lake DeForest Day is a family-friendly day of paddling and fishing, to appreciate beautiful Lake DeForest in New City, NY. This delightful event is a fundraiser supporting Hackensack Riverkeeper’s mission to protect, preserve, & restore the Hackensack River Watershed. The day will feature several open paddle sessions. Rent a boat, or bring your own! Come cheer for your town in the Firefighter Challenge kayak race. Nanuet is defending the cup!

Hackensack Riverkeeper and Veolia are also hosting a NY Fish & Wildlife Fishing Challenge today at Lake DeForest. Bring your kayak, rod and reel [or electric powered boat, size limit 14ft.] and join in the fun! June 29 is a free-fishing day in New York, residents and non-residents who are 16 and older can fish without a freshwater fishing license at the event (*kids under 16 can always fish for free). Bait will be provided. Limited rods and reels will be available for loan, courtesy of Hudson River Fishermen’s Association. Prizes will be given out at 3pm. Registration required for fishing derby.