Public Fishing Rights Maps West Kill
Fish Species Present About Public Fishing Rights Brown Trout Public Fishing Rights (PFR’s) are permanent easements purchased by the NYSDEC from will- ing landowners, giving anglers the right to fish
Rainbow Trout and walk along the bank (usually a 33’ strip on one or both banks of the stream). This right is for the purpose of fishing only and no other purpose. Treat the land with respect to insure the continua-
Brook Trout tion of this right and privilege. Fishing privileges may be available on some other private lands with permission of the land owner. Courtesy toward the land-owner and respect for their property will insure their continued use. Description of Fishery These generalized location maps are intended to The West Kill flows for 11 miles before entering aid anglers in finding PFR segments and are not Schoharie Creek just below the village of Lexing- survey quality. Width of displayed PFR may be ton. Wild trout are found throughout the stream, wider than reality to make it more visible on the but they are most abundant in the upper 8 miles. maps. Please look for this PFR sign to ensure that Wild brown trout can be found in all sections of the you are in the right location and have legal access stream, but rainbow trout are found mostly in the to the stream bank. lower reaches, and brook trout numbers increase as one heads upstream. In addition, approximately 700 yearling brown trout are stocked in the lower 3 miles of stream. Note: Statewide fishing regulations apply throughout the West Kill watershed. Location
For more information on this creek or if you believe PFR marked areas on these maps are incorrect or missing PFR signs, please call the Region 4 Fisheries office: (607) 652-7366. Greene County West Kill Greene County Public Fishing Rights Legend City/Village County Boundary Major Road Stream S
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Jennings Hill Rd Local Streets/Roads Streams and Ponds DEC Lands Haines Ln j Stream Flow 0 0.5 1 Condon Hollow Rd Mark Dr Miles *Right and left bank as you are looking downstream Route 42 West Kill Greene County j NY42 Legend Map 2 Angler Parking Village/Hamlet Left Bank PFR Right Bank PFR Major Road Local Streets/Roads Streams and Ponds
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