The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) and partner agencies have begun stocking lake herring into Irondequoit Bay on Lake Ontario. Until the mid 1950s, Lake Ontario was home to a diverse group of whitefish that included as … Continued
New York State’s Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) and partner agencies recently announced efforts to re-introduce “bloater” fish, a deepwater cisco, into Lake Ontario offshore of Oswego. Bloaters feed primarily on invertebrates in water depths from 180 feet to 650 … Continued
A number of events were held along the Hudson River in New York, in celebration of Hudson River Day 2012. The celebration focused on the five themes of the 2010-14 Hudson River Estuary Action Agenda: Clean Water, Habitat, River Access, … Continued
According to the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC), anglers could encounter lake sturgeon in tributaries of the Great Lakes, the St. Lawrence River, Finger Lakes and Oneida Lake. Anglers are more likely to encounter sturgeon in May … Continued
The I FISH NY Map and Guide to Freshwater Fishing in New York State is available free of charge for individuals who fish in the freshwaters of New York. The guide provides information on over 320 NY lakes and ponds … Continued