TweetThe Division’s Hooked On Fishing – Not On Drugs program is in search of a new logo and is inviting all New Jersey students aged 21 and under to enter their designs. We want the youth of NJ to help the … Continue reading →
Tweet< Channel Cat Breeders Measure 14″ – 18″ Last week 28 waters were stocked with “Super Cats”, channel catfish averaging 28 inches and 6.5 pounds. These retired breeders are sure to provide some exciting time on the water. Learn … Continue reading →
TweetAssistance Is Part of the $300 Million Federal CARES Act (20/P41) TRENTON – The Murphy Administration is making $11.2 million in financial assistance available to commercial and recreational fishing businesses impacted by the COVID-19 public health emergency, Governor Phil Murphy and … Continue reading →
Tweet Did you know that the Hudson River Estuary is a great place to learn about plants, animals, and habitats around the Hudson River and the surrounding Hudson Valley area? The Hudson River Estuary Program helps people enjoy, protect, and revitalize the Hudson River … Continue reading →
TweetStocking’s Begun, Learn Where Unlike previous years, the stocking schedule is not publicly available to prevent unsafe crowding at popular locations. Instead, each day’s stockings will be posted online mid-afternoon: Trout Stocking Schedule Page Division Facebook Story – Click on Logo … Continue reading →
TweetThe Detroit River. Photo: Zachary Haslick/Aerial Associates Photography, Inc. Since 2010, NOAA has worked through the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative to restore habitat across the Great Lakes region. Our efforts have helped strengthen valuable Great Lakes fisheries and restore coastal wetlands that … Continue reading →
Tweet DEC Region 7 Operations, along with considerable assistance from the NYS Department of Transportation and the Town of Fenton, recently improved the Port Crane Fishing Access Site. The parking lot has been in existence for decades but is located … Continue reading →
TweetNew York’s Lake Erie tributaries boast some of the highest angler catch rates for steelhead (rainbow trout) in the entire country, and the arrival of fall’s colors signals the beginning of the steelhead season. Favorite fishing destinations such as Cattaraugus, Eighteen Mile, and … Continue reading →
Tweet October 31 Deadline Fast Approaching The October 31 application deadline for the Striped Bass Bonus Program (SBBP) is quickly approaching. Go to the SBBP webpage now to apply for your 2020 SBBP permit and for more information. Please allow 2-3 weeks for processing due … Continue reading →
Tweet DEC is closely monitoring the fall salmon run and flow conditions on the Salmon River to ensure adequate numbers of fish reach the hatchery for the annual fall egg take. With good numbers of fish that have already reached the hatchery, … Continue reading →
TweetAnglers will be given extra opportunities to catch trout this fall as the Division will be stocking 6,000 additional fish! More than 27,000 trout measuring 14″ to 16″ and weighing approximately one-and-a-half pounds will be stocked from October 6-14. There … Continue reading →
TweetJ DIVISION OF FISH & WILDLIFE CONNECTS PEOPLE TO NATURE & HABITAT ACROSS NJ This purchase will protect the existing WMA against the impacts of future development and increases wildlife associated recreational opportunities near one of Warren County’s most populous … Continue reading →
TweetLow Salmon River Water Levels Prompt Actions; New Great Lakes Regulations and Recommendations in Effect DEC Encourages Anglers to Fish ‘SMART’ to Protect Resources and Other Anglers The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) today announced actions underway … Continue reading →
Tweet Governor Andrew M. Cuomo continued the third year of the largest artificial reef expansion in New York State history, as part of the State’s ongoing initiative to develop a stronger, more diverse marine ecosystem and provide habitat for fish and other … Continue reading →
Tweet As part of DEC’s ongoing brook trout management, we conduct several egg-takes for Heritage (native New York) strains of brook trout each fall. Wild male and female brook trout are captured alive. Their eggs and milt are collected at … Continue reading →
Tweet On August 20 during their annual coldwater survey, DEC’s Lake Erie Fisheries Research Unit staff captured a 36 inch, 21 pound lake trout. What was incredible wasn’t the size of the fish, but the age – the coded wire tag revealed … Continue reading →
Tweet Each fall, tributaries to the Great Lakes and Lake Champlain are home to salmon returning to spawn. This can make for some exciting fish watching as salmon move upstream and jump or otherwise navigate various obstructions on their way … Continue reading →
Tweet2> Application Deadline Is October 31 Time is limited to apply for a 2020 Striped Bass Bonus Program (SBBP) permit. Go to the SBBP webpage to apply by e-mail before the October 31, 2020 deadline. Car gear rack netting … Continue reading →
TweetEvery August, DEC’s Lake Erie Fisheries Research Unit sets gill nets to assess the coldwater fish community. The most common of these species is the lake trout, a predator once native to Lake Erie whose populations are now maintained through annual stocking. Prior … Continue reading →
TweetGreat Lakes tributary fishing can be outstanding in September and October. In Lake Ontario tributaries, Chinook salmon begin showing up in early to mid-September, with Coho salmon, brown trout, and steelhead moving in behind them. Popular fishing locations for Chinook salmon … Continue reading →
