New York's Coolwater Species
Provide Excellent Fishing Opportunities
New York State Department of
Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Basil Seggos
today announced that the fishing season for walleye, northern pike, pickerel and tiger muskellunge begins on May 1.
"Early spring can be an
exceptional time for fishing in New York, with species like walleye and
northern pike becoming more active and aggressive as water temperatures
rise," said
Commissioner Seggos. "I
encourage all anglers to find the time to get out on the water this
spring to enjoy, and share with others, the great fishing that can be
found here in New York."
Historically found only in
the Great Lakes, St. Lawrence River, and Allegheny River watersheds in
New York, walleye are now found in more than 140
waters from all the major watersheds of the state, primarily due to
stocking and other DEC management efforts. Opportunities to catch lunker
northern pike can also be found throughout much of the state, especially
in the northeast and west. Visit DEC's website for information on where
to go fishing for walleye, pike and other coolwater sportfish.
Last year, DEC added a new
feature to its official HuntFishNY app called
The Tackle Box. Fishing regulations, boating access, and stocking
information are all available in a map-based interface from the
convenience of a smart phone. Other features include driving directions
to state boat launch sites and an offline feature that allows a user to
access information when cell coverage isn't available. The HuntFishNY app, which includes the Tackle Box, is
free of charge and available through the App store (iOS) and Google Play
(Android) for anyone to download on their tablet or smart phone. For
more information on the HuntFishNY
app and new Tackle Box feature visit the DEC website.
A digital
version of the 2023 Freshwater Fishing Regulations guide is available to
download on the DEC website. Hard copies of the guide are
available wherever sporting licenses are sold. For locations visit the DECALS website.
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