Fishing License
Requirement Waived for Residents and Non-Residents
New York State Department of
Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Basil Seggos
today announced that New York State will honor veterans with the sixth
and final free fishing day of 2021, on Thursday, Nov. 11. New York's Free
Fishing Days encourage more people to get outdoors each season to enjoy
the state's world-class fishing opportunities.
"We thank all of New
York's veterans for their service to our county and hope that the
upcoming free fishing day provides an opportunity to spend time with
family and friends or even the chance to introduce someone new to the
sport," Commissioner
Seggos said. "This
year, anglers can expect expanded fishing opportunities throughout the
State thanks to our recently implemented Trout Stream Management Plan and
take advantage of a catch-and-release trout season on inland trout
streams."
New this year, DEC is increasing
fishing opportunities for anglers with the State's new catch-and-release
trout stream season. The new season, which began on Oct. 16 and runs
through March 31, expands opportunities for anglers so they can enjoy New
York's trout stream fishing resources year-round. Anglers are required to
use only artificial lures and immediately release trout they catch. The
catch-and-release season applies to trout streams only. Anglers should
consult DEC's regulations guide for
regulations associated with lakes and ponds that harbor trout before
fishing.
Free Fishing Day participants
are reminded that, although the requirement for a fishing license is
waived during Free Fishing Days, all other fishing
regulations remain in effect. When not participating in
Free Fishing Days, anyone 16 years of age or older must have a current
State fishing license to fish in New York. Fishing licenses are valid for
365 days from the date of purchase. More
information on purchasing a fishing license can be
found on DEC's website.
DEC's Free
Fishing Days program began in 1991 to give people
who might not fish the opportunity to try the sport at no cost, as well
as to encourage people to support conservation by purchasing a New York
State fishing license.
To find out about angling
opportunities near you, visit the Places
to Fish pages on DEC's website. For more
information on expanded trout fishing opportunities on inland
streams consult the Interactive Trout Stream Fishing Map on DECinfo Locator.
The map provides trout stream anglers with one-stop shopping for
information about stocking, fishing access, season dates, and regulations.
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