"Over the years, DEC has received feedback from people who permanently picked up the sport after attending one of New York's free freshwater fishing days, and that's something we love to hear. Fishing New York's world-class waters is more than just an opportunity to enjoy the great outdo...
Use or possession of gaffs or gaff hooks is prohibited when fishing in freshwater, including the Hudson River upstream of the Mario M. Cuomo Bridge, except when ice fishing or while bowfishing. METHODS OF TAKING FISH Angling Angling means taking fish by hook and line. This includes bait...
At the beginning of each section clickingExplore - Interactive Mapwill launch an interactive map with information on freshwater fishing opportunities. Interactive Map: 1. Click on a water feature to display more information. You can expand the popup by clicking the icon in the upper right. ...
Grab the pole and get ready to fish for free in New York State in 2023. There are several chances to drop a line in one of the thousands of freshwater lakes, streams, rivers, and ponds without a license. TheNew York State Department of Environmental Conservationannounced free fishing days ...
Read More: New Fishing Regulations for Black Sea Bass & Scup Fishing License You need a fishing license in New York if you are 16 years and older and fishing for: Freshwater fish species by angling, spearing, hooking, longbow, and tip-ups. ...
New York's DEC offers a wide range of resources for those interested in getting started in fishing. The I FISH NY Beginners' Guide to Freshwater Fishing provides information on everything from rigging up a fishing rod, to identifying your catch, and understanding fishing regulations. There’s ...
Fishing Regulations Lakes & Ponds: General Rules Lakes & Ponds with Special Rules Rivers & Streams: General & Special Rules Rivers & Streams with Special Rules Freshwater Smelt Bait Fish Information Interstate Waters Features Go Fish with the Kids! Ice Fishing Boating in N.H. N.H...
Notable Freshwater Fishing Regulation Changes The following list offers a summary of the most notable fishing regulation changes resulting from the adopted rulemakings described above. New statewide regulation for rainbow trout, brown trout, and splake in lakes and ponds. The season will now be...
Click here for more on the Free Freshwater Fishing Days in New York. New York's Pumpkinseed Fish Gallery Credit: Clay Moden Pumpkinseed Fish Getty Images Pumpkinseed Fish Pumpkinseed Pikeperch, Sander Lucioperca.Lepomis Gibbosus , Pumpkinseed , Centrarchidae , Freshwater Fish , Bony Fish , ...
Visit the New York State DEC Fishing website: http://www.dec.ny.gov/animals/269.html Freshwater fishing regulations http://www.dec.ny.gov/docs/fish_marine_pdf/fishregsguide0608.pdf Take a Virtual Tour of the Florida Everglades! World class fishing & glorious sunsets!