TweetFishing is a sport that is easy to learn and can be enjoyed by people of all ages and physical abilities. It can be done nearly anywhere in New York, including urban environments. To dip your toes into this great outdoor activity, start … Continue reading →
Tweet The gates at the Mossy Point and Rogers Rock Boat Launches on Lake George will be closed overnight this boating season as part of the Lake George Park Commission’s (LGPC) Boat Inspection Program and DEC’s efforts to prevent the spread of aquatic invasive … Continue reading →
Tweet DEC, along with partners from Save the Sound and New York Natural Heritage Program, conducted a first-of-its-kind marine survey of the underwater habitats around Plum Island. The study reveals an immense abundance of animal and plant life in a … Continue reading →
Tweet Anglers seeking the ultimate trophy fish don’t have to wait much longer. The fishing season for muskellunge, New York’s largest freshwater sportfish, opens on May 30 across much of the state. In New York’s Great Lakes waters (Lake Erie, Upper Niagara River, … Continue reading →
TweetNew Black Bass Report Available A recent study by DEC found that smallmouth bass populations in certain rivers and streams managed with a 10 inch minimum size limit had similar size structures and growth rates to populations in lakes and … Continue reading →
Tweet Whether it was via truck, barge or air, DEC’s Fish Hatchery staff have officially completed this spring’s fish stocking. Just to break it down: DEC stocked over 4.6 million trout and salmon and 50 million walleye statewide. Of those, over 50,000 … Continue reading →
Tweet Water-access campsites at DEC campgrounds remain closed to overnight camping until DEC’s campgrounds reopen. This includes, but is not limited to: Saranac Lake Islands Campground; Indian Lake Campground; Lake George Islands Campground; Tioga Point Campground; Forked Lake Campground; and … Continue reading →
Tweet DEC has adopted new recreational possession limits for bluefish of three fish for private vessel and shore-based anglers, and five fish for anglers fishing from for-hire vessels. There is no restriction on minimum size or season. These regulations are consistent with neighboring states and in federal waters, 3–200 nautical miles offshore. … Continue reading →
Tweet Missing your favorite outdoor locations and activities during this time of social distancing? There are plenty of resources online for you to take a tour via webcam. Kick up your feet, and take in some of the sights until … Continue reading →
Tweet For families with children that are looking for ways to get outdoors close to home, DEC offers many resources to explore your own backyard. Environmental Education lessons can be a great way to take the classroom outside as the temperatures get warmer. Is … Continue reading →
Tweet Bird watching is an outdoor recreation activity that people of all ages and abilities can enjoy, plus it’s a great way to explore your own backyard in a safe, sustainable way. You can use I Bird NY as a resource to … Continue reading →
Tweet Striped bass recreational fishing has begun in the Hudson River and tributaries. Stripers commonly reach lengths of more than three feet and weights exceeding 30 pounds. For people who fish the Hudson for sport, the striper is a favorite … Continue reading →
Tweet Chenango County McDonough State Forest is located 10 miles west of Norwich, Chenango County, in the gently rolling hills of the Allegheny Plateau. Both the Finger Lakes Trail and the New York State Corridor Snowmobile Trail pass through the forest, … Continue reading →
Tweet As of Friday, May 1, 2020, the following daily trip limits are effective in New York State. All trip limits will remain in effect until further notice. Black sea bass – The black sea bass fishery is closed. This closure remains in effect through May … Continue reading →
Tweet Commercial Scup Weekly Harvest Program Opens DEC has announced the opening of the Weekly Scup Harvest Pilot Program on Friday, May 1, 2020, to all food fish license holders. The weekly scup harvest program will run through June 15, 2020, unless otherwise indicated. Registered participants will be permitted … Continue reading →
Tweet Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission (ASMFC) 2020 Annual Spring Meeting Tuesday, May 5, 2020, 9:30 a.m.– 4 p.m. Wednesday, May 6, 2020, 10 a.m. – 3:15 p.m. For meeting agenda and webinar information, visit ASMFC’s website. Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council (MAFMC) Black Sea Bass … Continue reading →
Tweet Saturday, May 2nd marks the statewide season opener for coolwater fish species such as walleye, northern pike, pickerel and tiger muskellunge. Walleye and northern pike can be particularly aggressive in the spring after spawning, giving anglers an opportunity to have … Continue reading →
TweetDEC has adopted new regulations for recreational and commercial fishing for Atlantic striped bass. These regulations are to reduce state commercial and recreational harvests by 18 percent as required by the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission (ASMFC) Addendum VI to Amendment 6 (PDF) of the … Continue reading →
TweetResponse to COVID-19: Recreate Local, Recreate Safely New York State is open for fishing and DEC encourages anglers to recreate locally at a nearby waterbody. New York’s Atlantic coast and estuaries offer great opportunities for fishing in a wide array of settings … Continue reading →
TweetBoat Launches Are Becoming Available Across the State to Access Great Fishing or Enjoying a Day on the Water Boaters and Anglers Encouraged to Use Boat Launches Safely and Responsibly, Recreate Locally, and Practice Social Distancing to Prevent Community Spread … Continue reading →
