MESSAGE FROM THE GOVERNOR FISHING REGULATIONS GUIDE 2004-2006 Few states have more freshwater than DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION New York and none can match the diver- George E. Pataki - Governor Erin M. Crotty - Commissioner sity of fishing opportunities found here. New York State facilities are available to all persons without regard to race, color, national origin or handicap in accordance with the Civil Rights Act of 1964 Managing such a large resource is no and the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. This guide is a summary that is intended for easy task and DEC staff continue to work convenience only - for complete reference consult the New York State Environmental Conservation Law and Volume 6 of the Codes, Rules and to protect and improve fishing opportuni- Regulations of the State of New York, Copies can be reviewed at your local ties in New York State. Efforts continue Supreme Court library or by contacting a regional Division of Law Enforcement Office. Be sure to see “How To Use This Guide” and review Highlights of on the Beaverkill and Willowemoc, where Changes on page 81. important fish population, angler use and water quality data are being gathered to HOW TO USE THIS GUIDE improve our management of these famed CONTENTS trout fisheries. Our efforts to improve and expand walleye popu- LICENSE YEAR OCTOBER 1 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30 lations also continue with new or improved walleye fisheries STATEWIDE ANGLING REGULATIONS...... 2 LICENSE INFORMATION ...... 4-6 developed in 30 waters, resulting in this valuable sportfish now DEFINITIONS ...... 7 being found in all of our watersheds, including . GENERAL ANGLING REGULATIONS...... 8-17 Since 1995, over 60 miles of new public fishing rights to GREAT LAKES ...... 18-23 streams have been acquired and more than 70 new boating and ...... 24-25 LAKE CHAMPLAIN ...... 26 fishing access sites have been developed. Over 500,000 acres BORDER WATERS ...... 27 of open space has been protected, most of which provide fish- NYC RESERVOIRS ...... 28-29 ing, hunting and boating opportunities. The Hudson HEALTH ADVISORY ...... 30-37 remains an important priority of our Administration, and as we ANGLER ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS...... 38-43 SPECIAL REGULATIONS BY COUNTY...... 44-70 approach the 400 year anniversary of Henry Hudson's first voy- HIGHLIGHTS OF CHANGES...... 81 age up the river, I am committed to making the Hudson swim- USING THIS GUIDE mable from its source in the Adirondacks all the way to 1. First, review: , as well as ensuring that every community along the STATEWIDE ANGLING REGULATIONS river has at least one new or upgraded access point. 2. Then review: • GENERAL REGULATIONS AND DEFINITIONS I encourage you to take advantage of the many recreational • SPECIAL REGULATIONS BY COUNTY and sport fishing opportunities available throughout New York. • GREAT LAKES - Lake Erie, Niagara River, Lake , St. Lawrence From the open waters of Long Island Sound to the shores of the River and their tributaries to first barrier • FINGER LAKES - all tributaries to first barrier Great Lakes, whether you’re a resident New Yorker or a visitor, I • LAKE CHAMPLAIN - all tributaries to first barrier know that you’ll agree that Fishing’s Great in New York State. • GREENWOOD LAKE - NY/NJ border water • INDIAN LAKE - NY/CT border water • & WEST BRANCH DELAWARE - NY/PA border water • NYC RESERVOIRS Governor George E. Pataki 3. If the water you intend to fish is not among the waters named above or in ABOUT OUR COVER the SPECIAL REGULATIONS BY COUNTY, then STATEWIDE ANGLING REGULATIONS apply. 4. Consult the LICENSE INFORMATION section to determine if you need a fishing Sunset at Cranberrry Lake taken by Joelle Meschino. Seven thousand acre Cranberry Lake is one of over 3,000 lakes and ponds, and over 30,000 miles license. of and streams found within NY’s . An angler’s para- 5. Review information on health advisories, possession and transportation, dise, these waters contain a wide variety of sportfish species including large buying and selling, dip netting, snatching, spears and longbows. and smallmouth bass, , brook trout, walleye, northern pike and 6. If you have any questions or are unsure of any regulations, call the nearest a host of panfish species. For more info on recreational opportunities in the Adirondacks go to: www.adk.com DEC REGIONAL OFFICE. - 1 - STATEWIDE ANGLING REGULATIONS MARINE RECREATIONAL FISHING REGULATIONS

OPEN MINIMUM DAILY Recreational fishing regulations for marine fish species are subject to fre- SPECIES SEASON LENGTH LIMIT quent changes in response to rapid changes in fishing conditions and TROUT- development of interstate management strategies for these species. For BROOK, BROWN, RAINBOW AND APRIL 1 - ANY SIZE 5 THE HYBRIDS OF THESE SPECIES; OCTOBER 15 complete and accurate information on current New York marine recre- AND SPLAKE ational fishing regulations, contact the DEC Bureau of Marine Resources, APRIL 1- 21” 3 Finfish and Crustacean Unit (631) 444-0435 or visit the DEC website at: OCTOBER 15 APRIL 1- LANDLOCKED (LL)/ATLANTIC SALMON 15” 3 OCTOBER 15 www.dec.state.ny.us/dfwmr/marine/lawsregs.html APRIL 1- KOKANEE ANY SIZE 10 OCTOBER 15

COHO, CHINOOK, PINK SALMON SEE GREAT LAKES REGULATIONS

BLACK BASS 3RD SATURDAY IN 12” 5 LARGEMOUTH, SMALLMOUTH JUNE - NOV. 30 3RD SATURDAY IN MUSKELLUNGE 30” 1 JUNE - NOV. 30 1ST SATURDAY IN NORTHERN PIKE 18” 5 MAY - MARCH 15 1ST SATURDAY IN PICKEREL 15” 5 MAY - MARCH 15 1ST SATURDAY IN TIGER MUSKELLUNGE 30” 1 MAY - MARCH 15 1ST SATURDAY IN WALLEYE 15” 5 MAY - MARCH 15

CRAPPIE ALL YEAR 9” 25

ATLANTIC, SHORTNOSE, CLOSED POSSESSION PROHIBITED LAKE STURGEON, PADDLEFISH

WHITEFISH ALL YEAR ANY SIZE 5 FISHING HOTLINES STRIPED BASS - IN THE HUDSON REGULATION CHANGE PENDING CONTACT (631) 444-0435, OR RIVER AND TRIBUTARIES NORTH OF WWW.DEC.STATE.NY.US/DFWMR/MARINE/SWFLAWS.HTML FOR MORE INFORMATION WARRENSBURG 518-623-3682 RAY BROOK 518-891-5413 AMERICAN SHAD ALL YEAR ANY SIZE 6 REGION 7 607-753-1551 YELLOW PERCH ALL YEAR ANY SIZE 50 ORLEANS COUNTY 585-589-3220 SUNFISH - ALL YEAR ANY SIZE 50 LAKE ERIE (DUNKIRK) 716-679-ERIE BLUEGILL, PUMPKINSEED, REDBREAST LAKE ERIE (BUFFALO) 716-855-FISH AMERICAN EEL- ALL YEAR 6” 50 ALL WATERS EXCEPT ERIE COUNTY (EXT 4142) 716-844-1111 AMERICAN EEL- EELS 6-14” ONLY MAY BE POSSESSED IN NIAGARA COUNTY 716-433-5606 HUDSON RIVER FROM THE BATTERY ANY NUMBER FOR BAIT. NO EELS ALL YEAR TO TROY AND ALL TRIBUTARIES GREATER THAN 14” MAY BE POSSESSED. WAYNE COUNTY 315-946-5466 UPSTREAM TO THE FIRST BARRIER NO EELS MAY BE POSSESSED FOR FOOD.

ALL OTHER SPECIES ALL YEAR ANY SIZE ANY NUMBER

ARTIST CREDIT THIS GUIDE IS A SUMMARY THAT IS INTENDED FOR CONVENIENCE Many of the illustrations in this year's Fishing Regulations Guide were ONLY - FOR A COMPLETE REFERENCE, CONSULT THE NEW YORK donated by Mr. Jack Pangburn. In addition to being a talented artist, Jack STATE ENVIRONMENTAL CONVERSATION LAW AND VOLUME 6 OF is a fly tying instructor and frequently fishes for trout throughout southeast- THE CODES, RULES AND REGULATIONS OF THE STATE OF NEW ern New York. In 2001, Mr. Pangburn was awarded Trout Unlimited's YORK. COPIES CAN BE REVIEWED AT YOUR LOCAL SUPREME COURT Silver Trout Award in recognition of his service to the conservation of cold LIBRARY OR BY CONTACTING A REGIONAL DIVISION OF LAW water fisheries. For information on purchasing color pencil art or reproduc- ENFORCEMENT OFFICE. tions, Jack can be contacted by e-mail at [email protected] .

- 2 - - 3 - LICENSE INFORMATION License Fees LICENSE REQUIREMENTS Native Americans who are members LIFETIME LICENSES Everyone must have a valid fishing of the Shinnecock and Poospatuck license in their possession while tribes or the Six Nations residing on Resident fishing, except: reservations in New York State may Buy a lifetime license and obtain a free fishing license by con- Senior (65+) $ 5 • Persons under 16 years of age. never worry about future tacting their reservation or the DEC Annual Fishing $ 19 fee increases. Lifetime • When fishing waters of the Marine License Sales Office at (518) 402- 7 Day fishing $ 12 licenses are available only District or in the Hudson River south 8843. of Troy Barrier Dam. Includes Fishing: to New York State residents LOST LICENSE REPLACEMENT NOTE: A fishing license is required on Sportsman1 $ 37 A lost license may be replaced for but remain valid even if you entire length of all Hudson River $5.00 for each license type at any Super Sportsman2 $ 68 move out of state. tributaries south of Troy Dam to license issuing outlet. Conservation Legacy3 $ 76 Tappan Zee Bridge even if tributary is subject to tidal flow. LICENSE PRIVILEGES Non-Resident Lifetime licenses can now be purchased at all license • When fishing on licensed fishing Persons holding a fishing license or Annual Fishing $ 40 preserves. combined hunting and fishing license 7 Day Fishing $ 25 issuing outlets. For more (including those entitled to fish without • Citizen-resident owners, lessees and a license) may take fish by angling, Super Sportsman2 $ 250 information visit the DEC website or contact us at: citizen members of their immediate spearing, hooking, longbow, nets, Resident & Non-Resident families occupying and cultivating farm License Sales Unit, NYS traps and tip ups; take frogs by spear- 1 Day Fishing $ 15 lands, when fishing on their own lands. ing, catching with the hands or by use DEC, 625 Broadway, of a club or hook; and take bait fish for Program CW, Albany, NY • Persons holding farm fish pond 1 licenses and members of their personal use, all as permitted by law License type that allows the 12233-4790.(518)-402- or DEC. holder to hunt small game and immediate families, when fishing on 8843. waters covered by their licenses. • The holder of a license, tag or big game, and to fish. stamp shall have such license tag or • Resident patients at Dept. of Mental 2 License type that includes stamp on the holder’s person while The Collectable for ALL Health institutions and Dept. of Health exercising any privilege of that sportsman license(which rehabilitation hospitals, and inmates license. includes fishing), plus bow hunt- Conservationists at Division of Youth rehabilitation cen- ing, muzzle-loader hunting, and ters. A license exemption is available • The holder of a license, tag or stamp shall exhibit it on demand to turkey hunting. through the hospital/institution from: NYSDEC License Sales Unit, 625 any police officer, peace officer, or the 3 License type that includes Broadway, Albany, NY 12233-4790. owner, lessee or other person in control of the lands or waters on which super sportsman license, plus FREE LICENSES the license holder is present. habitat stamp and subscription to The following individuals are eligible for the Conservationist. (Habitat a free fishing license and may obtain a • No license or stamp authorizes the license at any license issuing outlet: holder to trespass upon private lands stamp is a new, voluntary stamp. or waters or interfere with property Revenue from sale of the stamp • Citizen residents who are blind belonging to another person. will go into a dedicated account Now ANYBODY can help save • Active members of the U.S. Armed within the Conservation Fund to habitat and increase public access Forces who provide proof that they are be used for projects to both pro- to fish and wildlife. New York State residents and are in the tect and improve habitat and pro- Donate to the State’s state for a maximum of 30 days. vide public access for fishing and Conservation Fund by buying Resident patients at U.S. Veterans other wildlife-related recreation). HABITAT STAMPS Administration hospitals or facilities $5.00 where sporting can obtain a free fishing license licenses are sold through their hospital or facility.

- 4 - - 5 - LICENSE INFORMATION DEFINITIONS RESIDENT LICENSES LICENSE APPLICATIONS ANGLING means taking fish by hook MINIMUM LENGTH means the greatest To qualify for a resident license, one Fishing licenses may be purchased and line. This includes bait and fly possible length measured from the must be domiciled in New York State statewide from license issuing agents fishing, casting, trolling and the use tip of the fish’s snout to the tip of the for more than 30 days immediately pre- (town and county clerks, some major of landing nets to complete the catch. tail. The mouth may be open or ceding date of application for a license. discount stores and many sporting Anglers must be in immediate closed and the tail may be spread or Property ownership in New York goods stores). attendance when their lines are in the compressed in order to achieve the water. An angler may operate no greatest length. State is not a residency criterion. CREDIT CARD USE more than two lines with or without a NATURAL BAIT means all baits which Residency is that place where a Computerized fishing licenses (only) rod, and each line is limited to not entice or might be ingested or person maintains a fixed, permanent may be purchased with a credit card more than five lures or baits or a swallowed by fish including, but not and principal home and to which such through a special telephone number: combination of both, and in addition, limited to, fish (dead or alive), fish person (regardless wherever tem- 1-86-NY-DECALS or through the each line shall not exceed fifteen eggs, worms, shellfish, crustacea, porarily located) always intends to mail. Additonal information can be hook points in any combination of amphibians (salamanders, frogs and return, evidence of which includes found on the DEC website at single, double or treble hooks. toads), insects (including all stages of that such person votes or is regis- www.dec.state.ny.us/website/dfwmr/li Snatching, lifting, hooking and use of development as larvae, pupae, etc.), tered to vote in that place in elections cense/decalsproc.html. Applicants tip-ups are not angling. pork rinds, liver, meat, corn or other for any public office other than school should have the following items ready ARTIFICIAL LURES OR BAIT means artificial vegetable matter, tapioca, candy, board (if under 18, the residence of prior to their call: parents or legal guardian shall be imitations of natural bait, man-made cheese, bread and putty or • Complete name & address informa- deemed such person’s residence). flies, spinners, spoons, plugs, jigs and dough-like scented baits. tion. other lures including those that may con- Active members of the U.S. Armed NIGHT means 1/2 hour after sunset to • Proof of residency information - tain some natural substances such as Forces stationed in the State, and 1/2 hour before sunrise. driver’s license number or non-dri- deer hair and feathers. full-time college students (citizen) in SNATCHING means taking fish not ver’s I.D. number. residence in the state during the ARTIFICIAL FLY means a hook with no attracted by bait or artificial lure with school year (proof required) also • MasterCard or Visa number and more than two points dressed with hooks, gangs or similar devices qualify for resident licenses. card expiration date. feathers, hair, thread, tinsel or any whether or not baited. Snagging, lift- similar material to which no addition- ing, and single hook snagging are al hooks, spinners, spoons or similar types of snatching. devices have been added. LICENSE REQUIREMENTS FOR BORDER WATERS TROUT means brook trout, brown BLACK BASS means both largemouth trout, and hybrids of Does a New York State fishing license entitle holder to fish and smallmouth bass. these species including splake. the out-of-state portion of waters listed below? BLIND SNATCHING means the taking of SPEARFISHING OR “SPEAR” means a fish by snatching when the fish is not WATER STATE - PROVINCE YES / NO hand-propelled single or multiple visible to the fisherman. pronged pike, blade or harpoon. It Lake Ontario Ontario No FISHING means the taking, killing, does not include the mechanically Lake Erie Ontario, Pennsylvania No netting, capturing or withdrawal of propelled device commonly called a St. Lawrence River Ontario, No fish by any means. This includes spear gun. Niagara River Ontario No every attempt to take fish, plus CATCH AND RELEASE means catching Lake Champlain Quebec No assisting another person in taking or and immediately releasing the caught Yesa attempting to take fish. fish without harm. Measuring, weigh- Delaware River & West Branch Pennsylvania Yes FOUL-HOOKED means not hooked in ing and photographing of the fish are Delaware River (along boundary) the mouth. permitted as long as the fish is not Greenwood Lake Yesb removed from the water for an extend- Indian Lake Connecticut Yesb HOOK GAP means the distance from the shank to the point of the hook. ed period or handled in a manner that could cause it harm. Fish may not be LL SALMON means landlocked salmon a All Vermont portions of Lake Champlain with the exception of The Inland or Atlantic salmon placed in a bucket, tub, livewell, on a Sea, Mallett’s Bay, Missisquoi Bay and all rivers. string or any other “holding device.” bNew York license permits fishing out-of-state portion from boat or ice only.

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SPEARFISHING Lawrence Brook from county line SNATCHING USE OF GAFFS The taking of fish by spear is permit- upstream to County Rte. 6 west of Snatching is prohibited at all times in Use or possession of gaffs or gaff ted only as follows: Moira, Little Salmon River from all Great Lakes waters including tribu- hooks is prohibited when fishing in • In Dutchess, Orange, Putnam, mouth upstream to County Rte. 32 in taries (see note under GREAT freshwater except when ice fishing. Rockland, Sullivan, Ulster and South Bombay, Pike Creek from LAKES AND TRIBUTARY REGULA- Canada upstream to State Rte. 95 BOWFISHING Westchester counties, suckers may TIONS). Grappling hooks and snatch Any person who has a fishing license be taken in any stream from January west of Bombay, St. Regis River from hooks may not be possessed on Lake Canada upstream to dam at or a small game hunting license or is 1 through May 15. George or within 200 feet of the high entitled to fish without a license may • In the Delaware River, East Branch Hogansburg and Farrington Brook water mark of Lake George, except in from mouth upstream to U.S. Rte. 11. take carp of any size and in any Delaware River below Pepacton a dwelling or building. Possession of number by longbow from May 15 Reservoir, West Branch Delaware • In the Hudson River, carp, eel and snatch hooks is prohibited on all suckers may be taken from March 20 through September 30 from any River below , waters except those where fish may water of the state where fishing and below Neversink through September 30 from Bakers be taken by snatching. In waters Falls in the Village of Hudson Falls the discharge of a bow is permitted. Reservoir, Rondout River below other than tributaries to the Great Taking fish by bow is otherwise and above upstream to of Stony Lakes, snatching, but not blind prohibited. Eddyville Dam, and Creek in Warren County. snatching, is permitted January 1 below and above • In Cayuga County, bullhead and through May 15 only as follows: FISH CARCASS DISPOSAL LAW Cantine Dam, eels may be taken from sucker may be taken from January 1 • In Dutchess, Orange, Putnam, It is illegal to discard any fish carcass, May 15 through September 30. through May 15 from Sterling Creek Rockland, Sullivan, Ulster and or parts thereof, into the freshwaters • In Montgomery County, suckers downstream of Rte. 104A, Sterling Westchester counties, suckers may of the state within 100 feet of shore or may be taken from January 1 through Valley Creek downstream of Rte. be taken from any stream. upon any public or private lands May 15 from Evas Kill, Flat Creek, 104A, Eightmile Creek and Ninemile • In Delaware County, suckers may contiguous to and within 100 feet of from mouth to Creek. be taken from the West Branch such water, except: dam one half mile above mouth and • In Oswego County, bullhead and Delaware River, East Branch • On private lands by owners of . suckers may be taken from January 1 Delaware River and Charlotte Creek. such lands. • In Otsego County, suckers may be through May 15 from Grindstone • In Otsego County, suckers may be • If properly disposing into suitable taken from January 1 through May 15 Creek downstream of the dam at taken from the Unadilla River, garbage or refuse collection systems from Herkimer Creek, Hyder Creek, Fernwood, Little Salmon River down- Wharton Creek and Butternut Creek. or by burial. Trout (Mink) Creek, Hayden Creek stream from the bridge at Arthur, • In Fulton, Saratoga, Washington, • Where incidental cleaning of fish from mouth to Shipman Pond Dam, Ninemile Creek downstream of Rte. Franklin, Warren, Clinton, Essex and for consumption is permitted. Shadow Brook, Sand Hill Creek from 104A, Eightmile Creek downstream Hamilton counties, suckers may be However resulting waste may not be mouth to Rte. 7 bridge, Otsdawa of Rte.104A, Salmon River down- taken from any stream except the disposed of within 100 feet of any Creek from mouth to Rte. 7 bridge stream of NY Rte. 3, Red Creek or , the Hudson River public launching or docking site and Mill Creek from mouth to Rte. 7 Sunset Bay Creek, Otter Branch downstream of Bakers Falls including unless into suitable refuse collection bridge. Creek, Butterfly Creek, Sage Creek tributaries upstream to first barrier, or system. • In Clinton County, bowfin, burbot, and Snake Creek. tributaries to Lake Champlain and • Live fish and fish which must be carp, eel, freshwater drum, gar, • In Wayne County, bullhead and Lake George upstream to first barrier. returned to the water because of size redhorse and suckers may be taken suckers may be taken from January 1 • In Chenango and Madison limits, open seasons and creel limits from March 20 through September 30 through May 15 from Black Creek counties, suckers may be taken from are not subject to the fish carcass from Corbeau Creek and Scomotion Bay and Red Creek Bay. the Chenango River downstream of disposal law. Creek from mouth upstream to SPEARFISHING PROHIBITED Randallsville and the Unadilla River FISH CLEANING LAW Beekmantown town line. • Spear guns may only be used in downstream of South Edmeston. It is illegal when upon New York State • In Lake Champlain, bowfin, burbot, the Marine District. Snatching and blind snatching is waters to possess walleye, black carp, eel, freshwater drum, gar, • Spears may not be used within 275 permitted with hooks having no more bass, brook trout, lake trout or Atlantic redhorse and suckers may be taken yards of eel weirs. than two hook points to take whitefish salmon that have been cut, from March 20 through September • Spears may not be possessed on in from January 1 dismembered, filleted, skinned or 30. any water in the Adirondack Park or through March 15 and in otherwise altered so that the species • In Franklin County, bowfin, burbot, within 200 feet of the high water mark from January 1 through November and total length of such fish cannot be carp, eel, freshwater drum, gar, of these waters. 30. Snatching and blind snatching is easily determined. However these redhorse and suckers may be taken • Possession of spears is prohibited permitted to take burbot in Scomotion fish may be gilled or gutted. Other from March 20 through September 30 on all waters except where the taking Creek in Clinton County from its species of fish may be filleted provid- from Big Salmon River from Canada of fish by spear is permitted. mouth to Pardy Road during ed that the skin is not removed from upstream to dam at Fort Covington, December 1 through March 31. the fillets.This regulation allows more

- 8 - - 9 - GENERAL REGULATIONS GENERAL REGULATIONS ARTISTS WANTED! effective enforcement of harvest reg- REMEMBER: Trout waters where ice of American eel from Lake Ontario Would you like to see your origi- ulations on protected game fish. fishing is permitted are specifically and the St. Lawrence, Hudson, nal artwork or line drawings "in FOUL HOOKING designated in this guide; ice fishing is Harlem and East rivers is prohibited print"? Each year we seek attrac- All foul-hooked trout, lake trout, coho prohibited in all other trout waters. If except for use as bait. Sale of coho, tive artwork for a variety of DEC chinook and pink salmon taken in salmon, chinook salmon, pink salmon you are unsure whether a water is uses, including incorporation in and landlocked salmon must be considered trout or nontrout, contact Lake Erie, Niagara River, Lake the Fishing Regulations Guide, released without unnecessary injury. the DEC Regional Office for that Ontario, St. Lawrence River and their All foul-hooked walleye must be area. tributaries upstream to the first barrier technical reports and educational released without unnecessary injury ICE SHANTIES must be marked on impassable by fish is prohibited brochures. The large press run of to the fish in Oneida Lake and the the outside with the owner’s name except that eggs may be bought and 1,100,000 copies of the Fishing tributaries to first bridge upstream and address in letters at least 3 inch- sold. Regulations Guide may be an from the lake. es high. Shanties must be removed ENDANGERED & THREATENED FISH outstanding opportunity to show- TAGGED FISH from all waters by March 15 to pre- It is illegal to possess fish that are case your talents or simply a way If you catch a tagged fish write down vent them from falling through the ice officially listed by DEC as endangered to "give something back" to the the tag number, length of the fish, in spring and becoming navigational or threatened: Endangered — silver environment that we all enjoy so hazards. chub, bluebreast darter, deepwater date and location of capture and send much. Artist credit will be provid- this information to the address on the sculpin, gilt darter, pugnose shiner, PURCHASE AND SALE ed for all images selected for use tag. You will be sent information Fish that are salable at any time round whitefish, shortnose sturgeon by DEC; no other compensation about the DEC tagging program and include: and spoonhead sculpin; Threatened — the individual fish reported. Don’t • Those species in the STATEWIDE eastern sand darter, lake chubsucker, can be provided. Submit copies remove tags from fish you release. ANGLING REGULATIONS table for lake sturgeon, longear sunfish, moon- of all artwork to be considered to: ICE FISHING which there is no closed season or no eye, gravel chub, banded sunfish, long- NYSDEC Bureau of Fisheries, Ice fishing is permitted in the minimum length. head darter, swamp darter, spotted 625 Broadway, Albany, NY darter and mud sunfish. following waters: • Fish taken on licensed fishing 12233-4753 - Please note: all • All non-trout waters unless otherwise preserves. These fish must be FROGS materials submitted are non- Any person who has a small game prohibited. properly tagged prior to removal from returnable, so please send us a • Certain trout waters listed in the preserve premises. hunting license or a fishing license or copy, not your original. guide including Lake Champlain, • The following fish only if taken is entitled to fish without a license may Lake Erie, Niagara River, Lake outside of New York or if legally taken take frogs with a spear, club, hook, or Ontario, St. Lawrence River, Finger in licensed commercial gear: coho, by hand. A small game hunting Lakes, Border Waters, most New chinook and pink salmon, Atlantic license is required to take frogs with a York City reservoirs and all other salmon, lake trout, whitefish, pickerel, gun and with a longbow. Frogs may FREE FISHING DAYS waters designated as ICE FISHING crappie, northern pike and walleye. be taken in any number from June 15 JUNE 25-26, 2005 PERMITTED in SPECIAL REGULA- Additional regulations may apply to through September 30 between sun- TIONS BY COUNTY. Read through the sale of these imported fish; rise and sunset. Frogs may be import- JUNE 24-25, 2006 the regulations pertaining to the water contact a DEC Regional Office for ed, bought and sold at any time. An you intend to fish. Where ice fishing is more information. Exception: the importer must keep a record of names During the last weekend in permitted, fish may be taken in accor- American eel is the only fish taken and addresses of buyers and sellers. June anyone can fish New dance with the seasons, minimum from the Quebec portion of Lake Leopard frogs may not be taken in York State waters and no size and creel limits in effect in that Champlain and the Richelieu River NYC, Nassau or Suffolk Counties. water. Wherever ice fishing is permit- that may be transported into and sold Northern cricket frogs may not be license is required! ted, no more than two hand lines and in New York State. taken anywhere in New York. Since no license is 5 tip-ups may be used, except as Fish that are non-salable, unless noted in BORDER WATERS, LAKE taken on a licensed fishing preserve required, it’s the perfect CHAMPLAIN or SPECIAL REGULA- or private hatchery and properly time to take a friend or TIONS BY COUNTY. All tip-ups must tagged, include black bass, land- relative fishing. be marked with the name and locked salmon, muskellunge and address of the operator. The operator trout. For more information, con- must be present when lines (tip-ups EXCEPTIONS: Sale of catfish taken in tact a NYS Regional DEC or hand lines) are in the water. Tip- Lake Ontario and its tributaries Fisheries Office. ups may only be operated on waters of upstream to the first barrier and in the the state between November 15 and St. Lawrence River is prohibited. Sale April 30. - 10 - - 11 - GENERAL REGULATIONS GENERAL REGULATIONS AQUATIC INSECTS Please don't use fish as bait in these waters or state-owned land areas. Your No aquatic insect (or any insect that lives in the water during any of its life fishing and that of your children and fellow anglers will be jeopardized for years stages) shall be taken from waters inhabited by trout, or from the banks of to come. those waters at anytime. RESTRICTED BAITFISH SPECIES • Carp, goldfish and goby may not be used for bait. BAITFISH COLLECTION • Lamprey larvae may be used for bait only in the Delaware River and West Any person who has a fishing license or is entitled to fish without a license may Branch Delaware River where they form the boundary between New York collect baitfish for personal use (sale prohibited) as specified in the and Pennsylvania. following table. Fish taken may be used only for bait in hook-and-line fishing. • The use, or possession for use, of alewife or blueback herring as fish bait is These are the only circumstances where the use of seines, traps, cast nets and prohibited in Clinton, Essex, Franklin, Warren and Washington Counties. gill nets are permitted unless a commercial license has been obtained. • The use, or possession for use, of alewife or blueback herring as fish bait is Possession of endangered or threatened fish species is prohibited. Minnows, prohibited on the Hudson River upstream of Lock C4 and its associated killifish, mudminnows, darters, sticklebacks, stonecats, smelt, alewives, dam near Stillwater (Rensselaer and Saratoga Counties). suckers and blueback herring are the only fish that may be taken: TAKING AND POSSESSION GEAR TIME WATERS • A person may not fish for a species (not even catch and release) during the SEINE OR SCAP NET: MAXIMUM SUNRISE TO ALL NON-TROUT closed season for that species on a given water. SIZE - 36 SQUARE FEET SUNSET WATERS • A person may not have in possession, or intentionally kill or injure fish other TRAP: MAXIMUM LENGTH 20”, MAXIMUM ENTRANCE DIAMETER 1”, than the sizes specified and allowed for that species on a given water. ANYTIME ALL WATERS MUST BE MARKED WITH OWNERS • A person may not possess, kill or unnecessarily injure fish in excess of the NAME AND ADDRESS daily limit for that species. • LAKE ERIE & ONTARIO EXCLUDING • The fish an angler catches and immediately releases uninjured will not be SEINE: MAXIMUM SIZE- THEIR INLETS, OUTLETS, BAYS ANYTIME 36 SQUARE FEET • NIAGARA RIVER counted as part of the daily limit for that species. • HUDSON RIVER BELOW TROY DAM • A person may continue to fish for a species while in possession of a daily HUDSON RIVER BELOW TROY CAST NET: MAXIMUM- limit for that species provided all fish of that species subsequently caught ANYTIME DAM INCLUDING TRIBUTARIES 10 FEET IN DIAMETER TO FIRST BARRIER are immediately returned to the water. Special provisions are made for largemouth and smallmouth bass. IN ADDITION, ALEWIVES ARE THE ONLY FISH THAT MAY BE TAKEN AS FOLLOWS: • A single, uninjured largemouth bass or smallmouth bass that an angler is GILL NETS: THE FOLLOWING LAKES: CANADICE, MAXIMUM LENGTH- 25 FEET, ANYTIME CANANDAIGUA, CAYUGA, HEMLOCK, landing, measuring or in the process of releasing from a recirculating or MAXIMUM SIZE - 1” BAR KEUKA, OWASCO, OTISCO AND SENECA. aerated livewell, is not considered to be part of the daily limit.

THE FOLLOWING LAKES: CANADICE, SEINE: MAXIMUM SIZE- ANYTIME CANANDAIGUA, HEMLOCK, KEUKA, 25 SQUARE FEET TRANSPORTATION CAYUGA AND SENECA. Transportation of fish as designated below is permitted except while fishing in EXCEPTIONS: New York waters. • Possession or use of minnow nets and traps is prohibited on units of state Fish caught in New York State: land/waters where the use or possession of baitfish is prohibited. • No more than two day’s legal take of non-salable fish may be transported • In the Hudson River below Troy Dam, and in Lake Champlain, Upper Saranac unless a permit is obtained from a DEC Regional Office, or the fish are Lake, Lake Clear (Franklin County), Chazy Lake, Upper Chateaugay Lake frozen, processed and packaged for storage. and their tributaries to first barrier, smelt may be taken only by angling. • Salable fish may be transported in any number. Fish caught elsewhere may be transported into New York in any manner, RESTRICTIONS ON USE OR POSSESSION OF FISH AS BAIT except parcel post, in the number that may be legally exported from the place WATERS AND STATE LANDS WHERE BAITFISH ARE PROHIBITED- of taking, subject to the following: The use or possession of fish as bait is prohibited on many trout waters and on • Fish that are salable in New York may be brought in any time. certain units of state land. These restrictions are necessary to preserve trout • Fish that are non-salable in New York may be brought in any time. fishing and maintain native fish communities. Baitfish can become established However during their closed season (refer to STATEWIDE ANGLING REG- if they escape from a bait pail or get off a hook alive. Natural reproduction of ULATIONS) a $1.00 importation license must be obtained from the Division trout can be severely reduced or eliminated by competing fish. Aquatic insects of Law Enforcement at a DEC Regional Office. and other food items are less available to trout in the presence of competitors. Non-salable fish transported by carrier: The result is a rapid and dramatic decline in the total weight of trout in a pond • A tag must be attached showing name and address of both taker and con- after competing fishes become established. signee, and contents of the package. - 12 - - 13 - RESPONSIBLE ANGLING RESPONSIBLE ANGLING NON-TOXIC SINKERS before departing from the access site. The loss of sinkers and lures is a routine part of fishing. Unfortunately, lost • Do drain all water including bilges, live wells, and bait tanks before departing sinkers, especially split-shot, may be mistaken for food or grit and eaten by water from the access site. birds such as ducks, geese, swans, gulls or loons. Toxic effects of even a single • Do Not transport fish from one body of water to another. lead sinker can cause birds to sicken and increase the risk of death through preda- • Do Not release unused bait into any body of water. tion, exposure or lead poisoning. • Do Not dispose of fish carcasses or by-products in any body of water. Effective May 7, 2004, the sale of certain lead sinkers (including "split shot") weighing one-half ounce or less is prohibited in New York State. This includes sale FISH DISEASES AND PARASITES from out-of-state vendors, including catalog and internet sales. This prohibition In addition to non-native plants and animals, fish diseases and parasites can does not include artificial lures, weighted line, weighted flies or jig heads. also be transported from water to water by careless anglers and boaters. Whirling As responsible anglers, we should all seek to reduce any unintended effects on disease and largemouth bass virus (LMBV) are 2 serious fish diseases in this the natural environment and leave no trace of our presence. A trip to your favorite country that may be spread via anglers. In addition to the guidelines listed previ- tackle shop will reveal a variety of alternatives to lead split shot, sinkers and jig ously under non-native plants and animals, anglers are also encouraged to: heads. By switching to non-toxic sinkers with your next purchase, you can assure • Rinse all mud and debris from waders and other wading gear. that your fishing tackle choices are helping to reduce the risk of lead poisoning to • Consider disinfecting waders and live wells by using a 10% chlorine/water solu- birds. tion, particularly after fishing known infected waters. Rinse well after treatment to remove all residual chlorine. USED FISHING LINE Lost or discarded fishing line can last a long time in the environment. It is a type • Use good livewell and tournament procedures to avoid stressing fish. of litter that originates from no one other than anglers! Too often birds and other • Stage tournaments during cool weather periods. wildlife become entangled leading to severe injury or a slow and painful death. Be Additional information on whirling disease and guidelines to prevent its spread sure to properly discard all fishing line by collecting it for proper disposal in trash can be found at www.whirling-disease.org. Additional information on LMBV, tour- cans or tackle shop recycling programs. Any additional line that you are able to col- nament, and livewell procedures can be found at www.bassmaster.org. lect and remove from the areas that you fish will also have a beneficial effect on the environment. FISH AS BAIT The introduction of non-native fish species into a body of water disrupts the NESTING BIRDS established delicate balance of nature. Many of New York’s lakes and ponds that Many species of birds select nest sites on or close to water. These include ducks, once supported outstanding brook trout fisheries are now heavily populated with geese, swans, loons, herons, ospreys and eagles. Close approach by anglers and baitfish or small panfish. Trout populations decrease as introduced species activities associated with fishing may cause these birds to leave their nests. This become abundant and compete for food and living space. As these unwanted fish makes the eggs or young vulnerable to predators, chilling, overheating, disruption of become established in one water body there is risk of spread to nearby waters parental care, and possible abandonment and starvation. Please pay attention and throughout the watershed. keep a good distance from nesting birds or birds with chicks. Also, be sure to move DEC fisheries biologists strive to maintain native fish communities but too often away from birds that appear to be frightened or defending nesting areas. chemical reclamations necessary to remove undesirable fish and return ponds to their native species are impossible. Round whitefish, an Adirondack native NON-NATIVE PLANTS AND ANIMALS species, has become endangered in New York, largely from aggressive competi- Many waters in New York State have been affected by the unintentional intro- tion of non-native species. duction of non-native plants and animals. Many additional lakes, ponds and rivers The use and discarding of baitfish and the water in your bait bucket is also a where these unwanted invaders are not yet found are threatened with establish- potential means of spreading undesirable aquatic organisms such as zebra mus- ment of non-native species such as zebra mussels, Eurasian water-milfoil and sels and the parasite that causes whirling disease in trout. water chestnut. Other species of fish such as the river ruffe (a small, perch-like Please carefully review the SPECIAL REGULATIONS BY COUNTY (found in fish) have recently become established in the Great Lakes and could spread this guide) for waters where the use and possession of baitfish is prohibited, and through New York waters if great care is not taken. When species such as these remember: become newly established in a water body, the absence of natural mechanisms • Never use baitfish in waters where their use is prohibited. such as predators or diseases to control the population can often result in out-of- control population growth. The invading species may rapidly displace native • Never release live bait from your bait bucket into any of New York’s waters. species through aggressive competition for resources such as food and growing • Never stock any species of fish in any water without first obtaining a free Fish space. The entire natural balance and species composition of the aquatic system Stocking Permit from your Regional Fisheries Manager. can be seriously disrupted. • Always dispose of water from your baitbucket on land, never pour it into a lake, You can help to prevent the spread of unwanted aquatic species and maintain pond or stream. the best possible fishing in New York’s lakes, ponds and rivers by carefully follow- • Always encourage others to follow these guidelines to help New York native fish ing these guidelines: populations remain healthy and keep fishing productive. • Do remove all mud and aquatic plants from all gear, boats, motors, and trailers

- 14 - - 15 - RESPONSIBLE ANGLING GENERAL REGULATIONS CATCH AND RELEASE DIP NETS A fresh fish dinner represents the ideal conclusion to a fishing trip for many Any person who has a fishing license or is entitled to fish without a license people. However, fish populations are not limitless resources and it has been may operate one dip net as specified in the tables below; these are the shown that a relatively few skilled anglers can quickly reduce the quality of a fish only circumstances where dip-netting is permitted unless a commercial population by selectively harvesting larger fish. Indiscriminate removal, even with- license has been obtained. in legal seasons, creel and size limits can result in less desirable fisheries in sen- NOTE: smelt, suckers, alewives and blueback herring are the only fish that sitive waters. Anglers wanting to minimize their impact on these waters, should may be taken. consider releasing a large portion of the fish that they catch. This is particularly important for larger, quality sized gamefish which are relatively rare in a popula- SMELT MAY BE TAKEN IN A DIP NET NOT EXCEEDING 14 INCHES IN DIAMETER OR 13 X 13 INCHES IF SQUARE, AS FOLLOWS: tion and oftentake an extended period of time to reach these sizes. In addition, recent research has also shown that large panfish are important to the genetic OPEN DAILY HOURS WATERS TRIBUTARIES makeup and health of panfish populations. While these facts should in no way SEASON AND LIMIT stop you from taking home a healthy fish meal, they should encourage you to only APRIL 1 5 AM TO10 PM ALL FROM LAKE BLUE MOUNTAIN LAKE take what you can use and be conscious of the impact that excessive fish harvest - MAY 15 (PREVAILING TIME) - 8 QTS UPSTREAM 1/2 MILE SUNSET TO SUNSET ALL FROM LAKE could have on your favorite lake or pond. RAQUETTE LAKE ANYTIME Whether the release of fish is dictated by fishing regulations or conservation, 8 QUARTS UPSTREAM 1/2 MILE SUNSET TO SUNSET PROHIBITED: DIPPING TUPPER LAKE ANYTIME follow these simple guidelines for catch and release to be sure that the fish you 8 QUARTS RESTRICTED TO LAKE release have the best possible chance to live and be caught again. SUNSET TO SUNSET ALL FROM LAKE UPSTREAM ANYTIME • Quickly play and land fish. CANANDAIGUA LAKE 8 QUARTS TO FIRST BARRIER. • Have necessary tools on hand to remove the hook. CANADICE LAKE HEMLOCK LAKE EXCEPTIONS: NO DIPPING IN CATHARINE CREEK AND L’HOMMEDIEU • Unhook fish in the water, if possible. KEUKA LAKE DIVERSION CHANNEL () AND UPSTREAM OF OLD LEHIGH- • Handle fish carefully to avoid injury–avoid contact with gills. Do not squeeze fish SENECA LAKE VALLEY RAILROAD BRIDGE AT NAPLES CREEK (CANANDAIGUA) or remove protective slime. Do not grasp fish by the eye sockets. INDIAN LAKE, ALL FROM LAKE • Cut leaders on deeply-hooked fish. FULTON CHAIN - EXCEPTION: UPSTREAM TO FIRST 5 AM TO10 PM DIPPING IN SEVENTH LAKE AND APRIL 1 BARRIER. NO DIPPING IN • Consider using barbless or circle hooks. (PREVAILING TIME) ITS TRIBUTARIES IS PROHIBITED. - MAY 15 MEAD CREEK FROM • Don’t “cull” fish. 8 QUARTS , MOUTH UPSTREAM TO • Fish caught from water depths greater than 30 feet often develop distended air STATE RT. 29A bladders due to sudden pressure reduction. Learn to release these fish by MARCH 1 7PM - 2 AM ALL FROM LAKE UPSTREAM CAYUGA LAKE*, OWASCO LAKE requesting the pamphlet “Fish for the Future” from DEC Regional offices. -MAY 21 (PREVAILING TIME) 8 QTS. TO FIRST BARRIER. *NO SMELT DIPPING PERMITTED IN WILLOW CREEK

HUDSON RIVER UPSTREAM ANYTIME ALL FROM RIVER UPSTREAM ANYTIME TO THE TROY DAM ANY NUMBER TO FIRST BARRIER. SUNSET TO SUNSET ALL UPSTREAM TO EXTENT MARINE DISTRICT ANYTIME 10 QUARTS OF TIDAL INFLUENCE

STOP AQUATIC SMELT MAY BE TAKEN IN ANY SIZE DIP NET AS FOLLOWS: LAKE ERIE, LAKE ONTARIO, ALL FROM LAKE UPSTREAM ANYTIME 8 QUARTS HITCHHIKERS! NIAGARA RIVER TO FIRST BARRIER. SUCKERS MAY BE TAKEN IN A DIP NET NOT EXCEEDING 14” IN DIAMETER, OR 13” X 13” IF SQUARE AS FOLLOWS: When you leave a body of water: ALL EXCEPT CAYUGA LAKE ANYTIME ANY NUMBER WILLOW CREEK • Remove any visible mud, plants, fish or animals before ALL EXCEPT SENECA LAKE ANYTIME ANY NUMBER transporting equipment. CATHARINE CREEK ALL EXCEPT NAPLES • Drain water from equipment (boat, motor, trailer, live wells) CREEK WHERE NETTING CANANDAIGUA LAKE before transporting. ANYTIME ANY NUMBER IS PROHIBITED UPSTREAM OF OLD LEHIGH VALLEY • Clean and dry anything that comes into contact with water RAILROAD BRIDGE HUDSON RIVER UPSTREAM ALL FROM RIVER UPSTREAM (equipment, clothing, dogs, etc.). ANYTIME ANY NUMBER TO THE TROY DAM TO FIRST BARRIER.

• Never release plants, fish or animals into a body of water ALEWIVES & BLUEBACK HERRING MAY BE TAKEN IN A DIP NET NOT EXCEEDING 14” IN unless they came out of that body of water. DIAMETER, OR 13” X 13” IF SQUARE AS FOLLOWS:

HUDSON RIVER UPSTREAM TO THE TROY DAM AND MOHAWK RIVER FROM www.ProtectYourWaters.net ALL FROM RIVER UPSTREAM CRESCENT DAM UPSTREAM TO DAM ANYTIME ANY NUMBER TO FIRST BARRIER. AT JUNCTION OF BARGE CANAL AND MOHAWK RIVER IN CITY OF ROME - 16 - - 17 - GREAT LAKES AND TRIBUTARY REGULATIONS GREAT LAKES AND TRIBUTARY REGULATIONS These regulations apply to New York waters of Lake Erie, the Upper and Lower LOWER NIAGARA RIVER AND TRIBUTARIES Niagara River, Lake Ontario, the St. Lawrence River, and designated areas of the OPEN MINIMUM DAILY SPECIES tributaries to these waters. Areas of the tributaries which are subject to these regu- SEASON LENGTH LIMIT lation are generally defined as the bridge closest to the mouth upstream to the first RAINBOW TROUT barrier impassable to fish. Tributaries with different boundaries and exemptions are (INCLUDING STEELHEAD) ALL YEAR 15" COHO SALMON listed separately below. Note that there are also seasonal tackle restrictions and CHINOOK SALMON IN ANY COMBINATION PINK SALMON 3 restrictions on night fishing in the tributaries. Statewide angling regulations NOT TO INCLUDE MORE THAN 1 ATLANTIC apply for species not listed. JANUARY 1 FISH GREATER SALMON LAKE TROUT THROUGH THAN 25" AND LAKE ERIE AND TRIBUTARIES SEPTEMBER 30 LESS THAN 30” MUST BE RELEASED OPEN MINIMUM DAILY ATLANTIC SALMON ALL YEAR 25" SPECIES SEASON LENGTH LIMIT MUSKELLUNGE 3RD SATURDAY BROWN TROUT AND TIGER IN JUNE 48" 1 RAINBOW TROUT MUSKELLUNGE THROUGH DEC 15 (INCLUDING STEELHEAD) ALL YEAR 9" 3 IN ANY COHO SALMON COMBINATION 1ST SATURDAY CHINOOK SALMON NORTHERN PIKE IN MAY THROUGH 22" 5 PINK SALMON MARCH 15 3RD SATURDAY LAKE TROUT ALL YEAR 9" 1 BLACK BASS IN JUNE 12” 5 THROUGH NOV 30 1ST SATURDAY NORTHERN PIKE IN MAY THROUGH 22" 5 1ST SATURDAY MARCH 15 WALLEYE IN MAY THROUGH 18" 3 DECEMBER 31 YELLOW PERCH 1ST SATURDAY , ALL YEAR ANY SIZE 50 OF EACH WALLEYE IN MAY THROUGH 15" 4 SUNFISH MARCH 15 AMERICAN EEL, LAKE STURGEON CLOSED POSSESSION PROHIBITED MUSKELLUNGE 3RD SATURDAY AND TIGER IN JUNE THROUGH 54" 1 MUSKELLUNGE NOVEMBER 30 LAKE ONTARIO, ST. LAWRENCE RIVER AND TRIBUTARIES OPEN MINIMUM DAILY 1ST SATURDAY SPECIES IN MAY THROUGH SEASON LENGTH LIMIT BLACK BASS FRIDAY BEFORE 15" 1 BROWN TROUT 15" 3 IN ANY COMBINATION (OPEN WATERS 3RD SATURDAY IN RAINBOW TROUT OF LAKE ERIE EXCEPT 9" IN IRONDEQUOIT NOT TO INCLUDE MORE JUNE NCLUDING STEELHEAD ALL YEAR EXCLUDING (I ) CREEK (ENTIRE), LINDSEY THAN 1 RAINBOW TROUT COHO SALMON CREEK AND SKINNER CREEK TRIBUTARIES) RD SATURDAY (OR STEELHEAD) IN THE 3 CHINOOK SALMON (OSWEGO AND JEFFERSON TRIBUTARIES. IN JUNE THROUGH 12" 5 PINK SALMON COUNTIES), AND THE BLACK NOVEMBER 30 RIVER (JEFFERSON COUNTY)

LAKE STURGEON CLOSED POSSESSION PROHIBITED JAN. 1 FISH GREATER THAN LAKE TROUT THROUGH 25" AND LESS THAN 30" 3 SEPTEMBER 30 MUST BE RELEASED

UPPER NIAGARA RIVER AND TRIBUTARIES ATLANTIC SALMON ALL YEAR 25" 1 OPEN MINIMUM DAILY SPECIES 1ST SATURDAY SEASON LENGTH LIMIT NORTHERN PIKE IN MAY THROUGH 22" 5 BROWN TROUT MARCH 15 RAINBOW TROUT (INCLUDING STEEHEAD) 3 IN ANY BLACK BASS, LAKE 3RD SATURDAY COHO SALMON ALL YEAR 9” COMBINATION ONTARIO IN JUNE THROUGH CHINOOK SALMON 12” 5 PINK SALMON NOVEMBER 30 LAKE TROUT ALL YEAR 9” 1 BLACK BASS, ST. LAWRENCE 3RD SATURDAY RIVER IN JUNE THROUGH 12” 5 1ST SATURDAY IN NOVEMBER 30 NORTHERN PIKE MAY THROUGH 22” 5 MARCH 15 1ST SATURDAY 1ST SATURDAY IN WALLEYE IN MAY THROUGH 18" 3 WALLEYE MAY THROUGH 15” 4 MARCH 15 MARCH 15 MUSKELLUNGE 3RD SATURDAY IN MUSKELLUNGE 3RD SATURDAY AND TIGER JUNE THROUGH 48” 1 AND TIGER IN JUNE THROUGH 48" 1 MUSKELLUNGE NOVEMBER 30 MUSKELLUNGE DECEMBER 15 YELLOW PERCH, ALL YEAR ANY SIZE 50 OF EACH SUNFISH SUNFISH, YELLOW PERCH ALL YEAR ANY SIZE 50 BLACK BASS 3RD SATURDAY IN EXCEPT YELLOW PERCH AND SUNFISH MAY (NORTH OF THE PEACE JUNE THROUGH 12” 5 BE TAKEN IN ANY NUMBER IN JEFFERSON BRIDGE) NOVEMBER 30 COUNTY EAST OF STONY POINT.

LAKE STURGEON CLOSED POSSESSION PROHIBITED AMERICAN EEL,LAKE STURGEON CLOSED POSSESSION PROHIBITED - 18 - - 19 - SPECIAL REGULATIONS FOR GREAT LAKES & TRIBUTARIES SPECIAL REGULATIONS FOR GREAT LAKES TRIBUTARIES REGULATIONS FOR ALL GREAT LAKES WATERS INCLUDING LAKE ERIE, LAKE GREAT LAKES TRIBUTARIES EXEMPTED FROM ADDITIONAL SEASONAL TRIBUTARY ONTARIO, UPPER AND LOWER NIAGARA RIVER, ST. LAWRENCE RIVER AND REGULATION: TRIBUTARIES TO THESE WATERS WATER COUNTY APPLICABLE REGULATIONS At all times: BUFFALO RIVER ERIE LAKE ERIE REGULATIONS APPLY FROM THE MOUTH UPSTREAM TO FIRST BARRIER IMPASSABLE BY FISH Snatching and attempting to snatch is prohibited. (See definition of snatching NIAGARA RIVER ERIE & NIAGARA UPPER NIAGARA RIVER OR LOWER NIAGARA RIVER on page 7.) REGULATIONS APPLY All foul-hooked fish must be immediately released without unnecessary injury. ROUND POND, MONROE LAKE ONTARIO REGULATIONS APPLY Use or possession of gaff hooks is prohibited except when ice fishing. BUCK POND, LONG POND, CRANBERRY POND AND Any action to frighten fish and move them from concealment, including herd- IRONDEQUOIT BAY ing, driving, kicking or stoning is prohibited. The use of other than conventional sport-fishing rod, reel & line is prohibited. SODUS BAY WAYNE LAKE ONTARIO REGULATIONS APPLY SOUTH SANDY POND OSWEGO LAKE ONTARIO REGULATIONS APPLY ADDITIONAL SEASONAL REGULATIONS FOR GREAT LAKES TRIBUTARIES TRIBUTARIES TO THE ALL TRIBUTARIES IN GENERAL RULES APPLY SPECIFIC PORTION OF EACH TRIBUTARY SUBJECT TO ADDITIONAL SEASONAL ST. LAWRENCE RIVER CLINTON & FRANKLIN REGULATIONS:

GREAT LAKES TRIBUTARIES WITH SEASONAL CLOSURES: WATER COUNTY PORTION OF TRIBUTARY SUBJECT TO SPECIAL REGULATIONS WATER COUNTY CLOSED PERIOD

CATTARAUGUS CREEK ERIE & FROM THE ALDRICH STREET EXTENSION BRIDGE IN SPOONER CREEK AND ERIE FISHING PROHIBITED FROM JANUARY 1 THROUGH CATTARAUGUS GOWANDA UPSTREAM TO SPRINGVILLE DAM TRIBUTARIES MARCH 31

EIGHTEENMILE CREEK NIAGARA FROM THE ROUTE 18 BRIDGE UPSTREAM TO BURT DAM NORTH BRANCH CLEAR ERIE FISHING PROHIBITED FROM JANUARY 1 THROUGH CREEK AND TRIBUTARIES MARCH 31 OAK ORCHARD CREEK ORLEANS FROM THE POWER LINES THAT ARE 1.9 MILES FROM TAYLOR HOLLOW UPSTREAM (SOUTH) OF ROUTE 18 BRIDGE UPSTREAM ROAD UPSTREAM TO TO WATERPORT DAM OUTFLOW OF CLEAR LAKE

STERLING CREEK CAYUGA FROM OLD STATE ROAD TO IMPASSABLE BARRIER UPSTREAM OF ROUTE 104A EFFECTIVE DATES FOR SPECIAL SEASONAL TRIBUTARY REGULATIONS: STERLING VALLEY CREEK CAYUGA FROM MCINTYRE ROAD TO IMPASSABLE BARRIER UPSTREAM OF ROUTE 104A Special tributary regulations are effective SEPTEMBER 1 THROUGH MARCH 31 for all tributaries except the Salmon River in Oswego County OSWEGO FROM THE UTICA STREET BRIDGE UPSTREAM TO THE VARICK DAM where the effective dates are AUGUST 15 THROUGH APRIL 14.

CATFISH CREEK OSWEGO FROM THE MOUTH UPSTREAM TO DAM AT COUNTY ROUTE 1 FISHING HOURS

SALMON RIVER 1 OSWEGO FROM THE UPSTREAM MOST NAVIGATION BUOY LOCATED Fishing at night (one half hour after sunset until one half hour before sunrise) BETWEEN THE BREAKWALLS AT THE MOUTH UPSTREAM is prohibited, except in the Black River (Jefferson County) from Lake Ontario TO THE COUNTY ROUTE 52 BRIDGE IN ALTMAR upstream to the Route 180 bridge in Dexter where fishing is permitted at all BLACK RIVER JEFFERSON FROM THE UPSTREAM TIP OF THE LOWER-MOST ISLAND TO MILL STREET DAM IN WATERTOWN times and in the Salmon River in Oswego County where fishing at night is permitted from Lake Ontario to the Route 3 bridge from April 1 through ALL OTHER TRIBUTARIES ALL FROM THE BRIDGE CLOSEST TO THE MOUTH UPSTREAM TO THE FIRST BARRIER IMPASSABLE BY FISH August 14.

1- SEE ADDITIONAL SPECIAL FLY FISHING ONLY, CATCH AND RELEASE AREAS AND REGULATIONS FOR THE SALMON RIVER (OSWEGO COUNTY) WHICH ARE LISTED SEPARATELY.

ANGLERS ARE ADVISED THAT ATTEMPTING TO TAKE FISH BY SNATCHING, WHICH IS INDICATED BY REPEATED OR EXAGGERATED JERKING MOTIONS OF THE FISHING ROD, IS PROHIBITED (SEE DEFINITION OF SNATCHING ON PAGE 7).

- 20 - - 21 - SPECIAL REGULATIONS FOR GREAT LAKES TRIBUTARIES SPECIAL REGULATIONS FOR THE SALMON RIVER (OSWEGO HOOKS COUNTY) FLY FISHING CATCH-AND-RELEASE AREAS • Hooks attached to any lure, except an artificial fly must be free-swinging. LOCATION • Hooks may have a gap (distance between the shank and the point) of no Two stream sections between County Route 52 Bridge in Altmar and the more than one half inch. • Use of hooks with added weight is prohibited, except that artificial flies Lighthouse Hill Reservoir. with no more than one-eighth ounce of added weight may be used. For the purposes of this regulation, the method by which weight is added to a hook FISHING HOURS, SEASON DATES & BOUNDARIES does not affect classification as an “artificial fly” provided the conditions of Angling permitted: From one-half hour before sunrise to one-half hour the definition of an “artificial fly” (page 7) are otherwise met. after sunset. Trespassing prohibited at night. • Only one hook with a single hook point is permitted, except that floating Lower Fly Section: September 15 through May 15. From County Route lures may have multiple hooks including double and treble hooks only as 52 bridge in Altmar upstream .25 miles to the marked boundary at permitted below. Beaverdam Brook. FLOATING LURES Upper Fly Section: April 1 through November 30. From a marked bound- • A “floating lure” is a lure that floats while at rest in water regardless of any ary upstream of the New York State Salmon River Fish Hatchery property weight attached to the line, leader or lure. to marked boundary approximately 0.6 miles upstream at the Lighthouse • Any hooks on a floating lure must be attached to the lure by a ring or swivel. Hill Reservoir tailrace. • The distance between the body of a floating lure and the points of any attached hooks shall not exceed one and one-half inches. REGULATIONS RESTRICTIONS ON THE USE OF MULTIPLE HOOKS AND HOOKS WITH MULTIPLE POINTS ON Catch & Release: All fish must be released without unnecessary injury. FLOATING LURES ARE AS FOLLOWS: Tackle Restrictions: Tackle is restricted to a traditional flyrod, flyreel and WATER COUNTY REGULATION flyline. ALL LAKE ONTARIO TRIBUTARIES IN CAYUGA AND OSWEGO RESTRICTED TO ONE HOOK WITH A Flies: A single unweighted or weighted artificial fly having one hook point COUNTIES EXCEPT THE OSWEGO RIVER AND SALMON RIVER SINGLE HOOK POINT SEPTEMBER 1 with a one-half inch maximum gap. A weighted fly may have no more than THROUGH MARCH 31 a one-eighth ounce added weight. SALMON RIVER OSWEGO RESTRICTED TO ONE HOOK WITH A Leaders: The total length of the leader including the tippet shall not SINGLE HOOK POINT AUGUST 15 THROUGH OCTOBER 31 exceed 15 feet. Additional Weight: The maximum distance between the artificial fly and GENESEE RIVER MONROE RESTRICTED TO ONE HOOK WITH A SINGLE HOOK POINT FROM THE DRIV any added weight to the line, leader or tippet shall not exceed four feet. ING PARK BRIDGE UPSTREAM TO THE Weight shall not be added to the line, leader, swivels or artificial fly in any LOWER FALLS SEPTEMBER 1 manner such that the weight hangs lower than the attached fly when the THROUGH NOVEMBER 30 line or leader is suspended vertically from the rod. ALL OTHER TRIBUTARIES ALL MULTIPLE SINGLE, DOUBLE, OR TRE- AND THE OSWEGO RIVER BLE HOOKS ARE PERMITTED AT ALL TIMES LEADERS AND WEIGHTS • The distance between the hook, artificial fly or lure and any weight attached to the line or leader, whether fixed or sliding, shall not exceed four feet. • In addition, when the above special tributary regulations are in effect for Lake Ontario tributaries in Oswego and Cayuga Counties, and the Genesee NOTE: THE DAILY LIMIT FOR RAINBOW River (Monroe County) from the Driving Park Bridge upstream to the Lower Falls: weight shall not be added to the line, leader, swivels, artificial fly or lure in TROUT OR STEELHEAD IS ONE FISH PER any manner such that the weight hangs lower than the attached hook, artificial DAY FOR ALL LAKE ONTARIO TRIBUTARIES fly or lure when the line or leader is suspended vertically from the rod. EXCEPT LOWER NIAGARA RIVER.

Salmon River Special Fly Fishing Only/Catch and Release Areas: See Regulations Page 23.

- 22 - - 23 - FINGER LAKES REGULATIONS FINGER LAKES REGULATIONS CONESUS LAKE, HEMLOCK LAKE, CANADICE LAKE, HONEOYE LAKE, CANANDAIGUA ADDITIONAL REGULATIONS • Guyanoga Creek from Keuka Lake LAKE, KEUKA LAKE, SENECA LAKE, CAYUGA LAKE, OWASCO LAKE, SKANEATELES LAKE a. Any action to frighten fish and upstream to Rt.54A bridge, AND OTISCO LAKE move them from concealment, Yates County. including herding, driving, kicking • Old Barge Canal from Seneca Lake OPEN MINIMUM DAILY BODY OF WATER SPECIES METHOD SEASON LENGTH LIMIT and stoning is prohibited. upstream to northernmost Rte. 14 b. Angling is prohibited from bridge in Montour Falls, Schuyler ALL FINGER LAKES ALL OTHER SPECIES EXCEPT SEE GENERAL ANGLING REGULATIONS January 1 through March 31, and County. AS LISTED BELOW between sunset and sunrise from • Yawgers Creek from Cayuga BROWN TROUT, 15” EXCEPT 9” FOR 5 IN COMBINA- April 1 through May 15 and October Lake upstream to abandoned RAINBOW TROUT, RAINBOW TROUT IN TION (CATCH LAKE TROUT, OWASCO LAKE AND SHALL INCLUDE 1 through December 31 except for Lehigh Valley RR bridge in Cayuga ALL YEAR SKANEATELES LAKE NO MORE THAN 3 ATLANTIC AND 18” FOR LAKE TROUT OR those stream sections listed below. County. SALMON ATLANTIC SALMON IN 3 ATLANTIC c. Possession of landing nets larger • Owasco Inlet from Owasco Lake CAYUGA LAKE SALMON) than 50” around the frame or with upstream 2/3 mile to marked NORTHERN 1ST SATURDAY handles longer than 20’’ is prohibit- boundary at old railroad bed in PIKE IN MAY - 22” 5 MARCH 15 ed except for those stream sections Cayuga County. as listed. 1ST SATURDAY 18” EXCEPT d. Use of more than one line with a WALLEYE IN MAY - 15” IN 3 Note: Dutch Hollow Brook from MARCH 15 HONEOYE LAKE single hook point is prohibited except for those stream sections Owasco Lake to Rt, 38A fishing or ALL FINGER LAKES EXCEPT FOR 3RD SATURDAY dip-netting prohibited from March CAYUGA LAKE, OTISCO LAKE, OWAS- BLACK BASS IN JUNE - 12” 5 listed below. CO LAKE AND SKANEATELES LAKE MARCH 15 e. Possession of hooks with a gap 16 to the opening of walleye sea- son. 1ST SATURDAY OF CATCH AND greater than 1/2” is prohibited MAY - FRIDAY RELEASE BEFORE THE 3RD except for those stream sections SATURDAY IN JUNE ONLY listed below. 3RD SATURDAY STREAM SECTIONS FOR WHICH ADDITIONAL OWASCO LAKE BLACK BASS IN JUNE - 12” 5 TRIBUTARY REGULATIONS B, C, D AND E MARCH 15 ABOVE DO NOT APPLY: (TROUT SEASON IS 3RD SATURDAY CLOSED JANUARY 1 THROUGH MARCH 31 IN CAYUGA LAKE, OTISCO LAKE BLACK BASS IN JUNE - 12” 5 THESE SECTIONS.) NOVEMBER 30 • West River, Sucker Brook from 3RD SATURDAY Canandaigua Lake upstream in SKANEATELES LAKE BLACK BASS IN JUNE - 10” 5 NOVEMBER 30 Ontario County. • Cayuga Inlet and flood control ALEWIFE, HONEOYE LAKE, SKANEATELES LAKE POSSESSION PROHIBITED channel from Cayuga Lake SAWBELLIES upstream to posted “NO FISHING” boundary below the Fishway in LAKE TROUT, ALL TRIBUTARIES TO CANADICE APRIL 1 - 3 IN COMBI- BROWN TROUT, *15” Tompkins County. LAKE, CANANDAIGUA LAKE, CAYU- DECEMBER 31 NATION GA LAKE, HEMLOCK LAKE, KEUKA RAINBOW TROUT, LAKE, OWASCO LAKE, OTISCO LANDLOCKED LAKE CHAMPLAIN REGULATIONS LAKE, SENECA LAKE AND SALMON SKANEATELES LAKE UPSTREAM TO THE FIRST BARRIER IMPASSABLE BY FISH. ALL OTHER OPEN SEASON, DAILY LIMIT AND MINIMUM LENGTH REGULA- SPECIES TIONS THAT ARE IN EFFECT FOR FINGER LAKES. ATTENTION LAKE CHAMPLAIN ANGLERS EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2004 EXCEPTIONS: * TROUT 9” MINIMUM LENGTH IN OWASCO, SKANEATELES AND OTISCO LAKES’ TRIBUTARIES. LANDLOCKED SALMON LAKE CHAMPLAIN RECIPROCAL AGREEMENT: 18” MINIMUM LENGTH IN CAYUGA LAKE TRIBUTARIES. Anglers with either a New York or Vermont fishing license may fish in the “Main” and “South” portions of Lake Champlain between New York and Vermont. South Bay in New York, and the Inland Sea, Mallett’s Bay and Missisquoi Bay in Vermont are not included in the agreement. Anglers fish- ing on these waters must have a fishing license from the State in which the waterway is located. In addition, rivers that flow into Lake Champlain are excluded from the reciprocal agreement.

- 24 - - 25 - LAKE CHAMPLAIN REGULATIONS BORDER WATERS REGULATIONS LAKE CHAMPLAIN - including all tributaries upstream to the first barrier impassable by fish. Contact Region 5 DEC Regional Office at Ray Brook for barrier locations. The General Angling Regulations apply to species and waters not listed. OPEN MINIMUM DAILY SPECIES SEASON LENGTH LIMIT GREENWOOD LAKE (NEW YORK - NEW JERSEY BORDER WATER) TROUT 12” 3 LAKE TROUT ALL YEAR 3 OPEN MINIMUM DAILY 15” SPECIES METHOD LL SALMON 15” 2 SEASON LENGTH LIMIT BLACK BASS 2ND SAT. OF JUNE - NOV 30 10” 5 TROUT ALL YEAR ANY SIZE 3 WALLEYE 1ST SAT. MAY - MARCH 15 18” 5 JUNE 16 SAUGER 1ST SAT. MAY - MARCH 15 ANY SIZE ANY NUMBER BLACK BASS 12” 5 - APRIL 14 MUSKELLUNGE 30” 1 NORTHERN PIKE 20” 5 APRIL 15 - ALL YEAR BLACK BASS CATCH AND RELEASE ONLY CRAPPIE 8” 25 JUNE 15 PICKEREL ANY SIZE 10 MAY 1 - WALLEYE 18” 3 ALL WATERS EXCEPT CUMBERLAND BAY LAST DAY FEB. YELLOW PERCH ALL YEAR ANY SIZE ANY NUMBER PICKEREL 15” 5 MUSKELLUNGE, TIGER MUSKELLUNGE, 36” 1 SUNFISH ALL YEAR ANY SIZE ANY NUMBER ALL YEAR CHANNEL CATFISH 12” 5 BULLHEADS, CARP, CATFISH, CRAPPIE 8” 10 CISCO, ROCK BASS, SMELT, ALL YEAR ANY SIZE ANY NUMBER Ice fishing is legal to take any species during its open season. Five tip-ups and two hand lines may be SUCKERS, WHITEFISH, AND ALL OTHER FISH NOT LISTED IN THIS TABLE used.

LAKE STURGEON, MOONEYE POSSESSION PROHIBITED INDIAN LAKE (NEW YORK - CONNECTICUT BORDER WATER) ALEWIVES, BLUEBACK HERRING USE OR POSSESSION FOR USE AS BAIT IS PROHIBITED 3RD SAT. APRIL (6AM) BLACK BASS NOTE: Each fishing line may have no more than two baited hooks or artificial lures - NOVEMBER 30 12” 6 with or without added natural bait. 3RD SAT. APRIL (6AM) PICKEREL 15” 6 ICE FISHING is legal to take any species during its open season. Fifteen tip-ups and two - MARCH 31 hand lines may be used for ice fishing from Nov. 15 - April 30. FISHING PROHIBITED FROM APRIL 1 ICE FISHING LEGAL FOR ANY SPECIES DURING ITS OPEN SEASON. CUMBERLAND BAY, LAKE CHAMPLAIN TO 6 AM ON THE 3RD SAT. IN APRIL FIVE TIP-UPS AND TWO HANDLINES MAY BE USED. YELLOW PERCH ALL YEAR ANY SIZE 50 SUNFISH ALL YEAR ANY SIZE 50 DELAWARE RIVER & WEST BRANCH DELAWARE RIVER (NY - PA BORDER WATER) CUMBERLAND BAY is defined as those waters of Lake Champlain north and west of a line extending from Cumberland Head Lighthouse to the northern tip of Crab OPEN MINIMUM DAILY BODY OF WATER SPECIES METHOD Island, then westerly to the southerly of the two piers at the Oil Terminal known SEASON LENGTH LIMIT locally as the Copeland Oil Terminal. 1ST SAT. AFTER 1 APR.11 - SEPT. 30 14” ADDITIONAL LAKE CHAMPLAIN TRIBUTARY REGULATIONS DELAWARE RIVER TROUT OCT. 1 TO 1ST SAT. CATCH AND AFTER APRIL 11 RELEASE ONLY SARANAC RIVER FROM CATHERINE STREET BRIDGE UPSTREAM TO IMPERIAL DAM. AUSABLE RIVER FROM MARKED BOUNDARY 800 FEET 1ST SAT. AFTER ANGLING FROM BOATS PROHIBITED 12” 2 WEST OF THE DOWNSTREAM MOST RT. 9 BRIDGE, UPSTREAM 2.3 APR.11 - SEPT. 30 MILES TO THE MOUTH OF AUSABLE CHASM. WEST BRANCH DELAWARE RIVER TROUT OCT. 1 TO 1ST SAT. CATCH AND ARTIFICAL SARANAC RIVER FROM CATHERINE STREET BRIDGE FROM JUNE 15 - DEC 31 - MAXIMUM HOOK GAP 1/2 INCH. AFTER APRIL 11 RELEASE ONLY LURES ONLY UPSTREAM TO IMPERIAL DAM. AUSABLE RIVER FISHING PROHIBITED FROM 1/2 HOUR AFTER SUNSET TO FROM MARKED BOUNDARY 800 FEET WEST OF THE 1/2 HOUR BEFORE SUNRISE. FISHING PERMITTED WITH BLACK BASS ALL YEAR 12” 5 DOWNSTREAM MOST RT. 9 BRIDGE UPSTREAM TO UNWEIGHTED ARTIFICIAL FLIES OR UNWEIGHTED NATURAL RAINBOW FALLS BOQUET RIVER AND TRIBUTARIES BAITS ONLY SEE DEFINITIONS EXCEPTION ON THE . ( ). : 1ST SAT. MAY SARANAC RIVER FLOATING LURES WITH ONE FREE SWING WALLEYE 18” 3 TO FIRST BARRIER FROM MOUTH UPSTREAM TO - - MARCH 15 WADHAM FALLS. NOTE ADDITIONAL SECTIONS ING HOOK PERMITTED. NO SUPPLEMENTAL WEIGHT - METAL CLOSED BELOW LEADERS, SINKERS, SPLIT SHOT, TWIST-ONS, OR SWIVELS DELAWARE RIVER , . PICKEREL ALL YEAR 12” 5 MAY BE ATTACHED TO THE LINE, LEADER OR HOOK. WEST BRANCH DELAWARE RIVER NORTH BRANCH BOQUET RIVER AND TRIBUTARIES FISHING PROHIBITED FROM OCT. 1 THROUGH MUSKELLUNGE ALL YEAR 30” 2 TO FIRST BARRIER. MILL BROOK (PORT HENRY) DEC. 31 TO PROTECT SPAWNING SALMON FROM MOUTH TO FALLS WEST OF RT. 22, AUSABLE BOAT BASIN POOL AT MOUTH OF AUSABLE CHASM STRIPED BASS ALL YEAR 28” 2 AS POSTED ON SITE. BOQUET RIVER FROM MARKED BOUNDARY BELOW FISHING PROHIBITED TO PROTECT WILLSBORO DAM UPSTREAM TO RT. 22 WILLSBORO MIGRATING LANDLOCKED SALMON No more than two lines whether fished by rod or hand may be used except a maximum of five devices including no more than two lines fished by rod or hand are legal when ice fishing. Each line is limited to CHAZY RIVER FROM RT. 9B AT COOPERSVILLE FISHING PROHIBITED MARCH 16 THRU OPENING OF UPSTREAM TO PERRYS MILLS DAM WALLEYE SEASON TO PROTECT SPAWNING WALLEYE three hooks and nine hook points.

SCOMOTION CREEK FROM MOUTH SNATCHING AND BLIND SNATCHING BURBOT PERMITTED UPSTREAM TO PARDY ROAD FROM DEC. 1 - MARCH 31 - 26 - - 27 - RESERVOIR REGULATIONS NEW YORK CITY RESERVOIR REGULATIONS

RESERVOIRS SPECIES OPEN MINIMUM DAILY A free NY City Public Access Permit is required in order to fish these reser- SEASON LENGTH LIMIT voirs. A valid New York State fishing license is no longer necessary to obtain a AMAWALK, BOG BROOK, NY City Public Access Permit. However, all anglers must possess a valid New , DIVERTING, TROUT ALL YEAR 12” 3 MIDDLE BRANCH, MUSCOOT, York State fishing license when fishing on New York City Reservoirs. TITICUS ICE FISHING PERMITTED All NY City fishing permits issued prior to 2002 are no longer valid. You ALL YEAR CROTON FALLS TROUT must obtain a new permit before entering these lands. ICE FISHING PERMITTED 18” 1

New permit applications must be submitted by mail, to the address indi- LAKE TROUT ALL YEAR 21” 3 cated on the application. Public Access Permit application forms are available TROUT ICE FISHING PERMITTED ANY SIZE 5 at existing New York City Department of Environmental Protection [DEP] BOYD CORNERS TROUT ALL YEAR (IICE FISHING PERMITTED) 12” 3 WALLEYE 18” 3 Offices, DEP Police Precincts, Town Offices within the NYC watershed area 1ST SAT. MAY-MAR 15 LAKE TROUT ALL YEAR 21” 3 and tackle shops and sporting goods stores within the NYC watershed area. TROUT 12” 3 In New York City, applications are available during normal business hours at: LL SALMON ICE FISHING PERMITTED 18” 1 LAKE TROUT 21” 3 KENSICO ALL YEAR DEP's One-Stop Center in TROUT 12” 3 NEW CROTON TROUT ALL YEAR 12” 3 96-05 Horace Harding Expressway, Corona, NY (718) 595-4820 SCHOHARIE

LAKE TROUT APRIL 1 18” 3 RONDOUT DEP's Bureau of Customer Conservation Services in Manhattan TROUT - NOV. 30 12” 3

1250 Broadway, 8th Floor, New York, NY (212) 643-2215 TROUT APRIL NOV 12” 3 ASHOKAN 1- .30 WALLEYE 1ST SAT. MAY-MAR 15 18” 3 CANNONSVILLE APRIL 1 For information about changing NYC Reservoir access conditions, informa- TROUT 12” 3 NEVERSINK- SMELT FISHING PROHIBITED - OCT. 15 tion about fishing on New York City Reservoirs, Public Access Permit appli- APRIL 1 2 FISH TO INCLUDE PEPACTON TROUT 15 cation forms, Boating Tag application forms and Fishing and Boating - SEPT. 30 ONLY 1 OVER 21” Regulations contact DEP at 1-800-575-5263 or via the internet by following USE OF A LINE WITH MORE THAN THREE HOOKS AND ANY HOOK WITH MORE THAN THREE POINTS IS PROHIBITED. the link to DEP at: SEE NEW YORK CITY RESERVOIR USE REGULATIONS ON PAGE 28. www.dec.state.ny.us/website/dfwmr/fish/fishregs/fishregsnyc.html

Boating for the purpose of fishing is allowed on New York City Reservoirs. “ICE FISHING PERMITTED” Boats are permitted for the reservoir specified on the application only, and Where it appears in this guide, “Ice Fishing Permitted” must remain at the reservoir. All boats must be approved by and registered means that any species, during its open season, may be with New York City DEP. The DEP will honor current boat permits. Anglers who would like to register a new boat must first obtain a valid Public Access Permit taken from November 15th through April 30th by ice fishing. and then file a Boating Tag Application in person. For more information on Persons required to have a fishing license must have a cur- boating, or to schedule an appointment to process a new boat, contact the rent license. No other DEC special permit is required. With appropriate Watershed Protection Office: few exceptions (as noted in the regional regulations sec- tions), no more than five tip-ups and two hand lines may be Ashokan Reservoir used. Box 370, NYS Route 28A, Shokan, NY 12481 (845) 657-2663

Schoharie Reservoir Box 234, Road Seven, Prattsville, NY 12468 (607) 588-6631

Rondout and Neversink Reservoirs Box 358, NYS Route 42, Grahamsville, NY 12740 (845) 985-0386

Pepacton and Cannonsville Reservoirs Box D, NYS Route 30, Downsville, NY 13755 (607) 363-7009

All East of Hudson Reservoirs 54 Croton Falls Road, Mahopac, NY 10541 (914) 232-1309 - 28 - - 29 - HEALTH ADVISORIES HEALTH ADVISORIES The following recommendations are based on contaminant levels in fish and shell- Water (County) Species Recommendations fish. The advisories are for the year 2004, but they may change from year to year Goodyear Lake (Otsego) Walleye over 22” 1 meal/month based on new information. To minimize potential adverse health impacts, the NYS Grant Park Pond (Nassau) Carp 1 meal/month Dept. of Health recommends: Grasse River (St. Lawrence) • Eat no more than one meal (one-half pound) per week of fish from the state’s = Mouth to Massena Power Canal All species Eat none Halfmoon Lake (Lewis) Yellow perch 1 meal/month freshwaters, the Hudson River estuary, Upper Bay of New York Harbor (north of Hall’s Pond (Nassau) Carp and goldfish Eat none the Verrazano Narrows Bridge), Arthur Kill, , to the Throgs (NYC) American eel Eat none Neck Bridge and Harlem River, except as recommended below. Atlantic needlefish, 1 meal/month • Women of childbearing age, infants and children under the age of 15 should bluefish, striped bass 1 meal/month not eat any fish species from waters listed below. and white perch 1 meal/month • Follow trimming and cooking advice. Herrick Hollow Creek (Delaware) Brook trout 1 meal/month • Observe the following restrictions on eating fish from these waters and their (Rensselaer) Brown trout over 14” 1 meal/month tributaries to the first barrier impassable by fish. Hudson River • Corinth Dam to Dam at Rt. 9 bridge Water (County) Species Recommendations in South Glens Falls Smallmouth bass over 14” 1 meal/month (Westchester) Largemouth and 1 meal/month • Sherman Island Dam downstream smallmouth bass over 16” to Feeder Dam at South Glens Falls Carp 1 meal/month Arthur Kill (Richmond) See Hudson River (south of Catskill) Ashokan Reservoir (Ulster) Smallmouth bass over 16” • Dam at Route 9 Bridge in South and walleye 1 meal/month Glens Falls to Troy Dam All species Eat none Barge Canal (Tonawanda Creek) Carp 1 meal/month •Troy Dam south to bridge at Catskill All species except below: Eat none = Lockport to Niagara River (Erie/Niagara) American shad 1 meal/week Beaver Lake (Lewis) Chain pickerel 1 meal/month Big Moose Lake (Herkimer) Yellow perch Alewife,blueback herring, over 9 inches 1 meal/month rock bass, yellow perch 1 meal/month (Putnam) Walleye over 21” 1 meal/month • Bridge at Catskill south to and Gizzard shad Eat none Boyd Corners Reservoir (Putnam) Largemouth bass over 16” including the Upper Bay of New American eel, Atlantic and walleye 1 meal/month York Harbor (north of Verrazano needlefish, bluefish, brown Buffalo River/Harbor (Erie) Carp Eat none Narrows Bridge), Arthur Kill and Kill bullhead, carp, channel 1 meal Canadice Lake (Ontario) Lake or brown trout 1 meal/month Van Kull catfish, goldfish, largemouth per Cannonsville Reservoir (Delaware) Smallmouth bass over 15” 1 meal/month bass, smallmouth bass, walleye month and yellow perch rainbow smelt, striped bass, Carry Falls Reservoir (St. Lawrence) Walleye 1 meal/month white catfish and white perch Cayuga Creek (Niagara) All species Eat none Chenango River Walleye over 22” 1 meal/month Blue crab 6 crabs/week Cranberry Lake (St. Lawrence) Smallmouth bass 1 meal/month —hepatopancreas Eat none Largemouth & smallmouth —cooking liquid Discard bass over 16” 1 meal/month • Dobbs Ferry south to Greystone American eel Eat none Dart Lake (Herkimer) Yellow perch over 10” 1 meal/month Other species See Hudson Delaware Park Lake (Erie) Carp 1 meal/month River south of Diverting Reservoir (Putnam) Walleye 1 meal/month Catskill East Branch Reservoir (Putnam) Walleye 1 meal/month Indian Lake (Lewis) All species 1 meal/month East River (NYC) American eel Eat none Irondequoit Bay (Monroe) Carp Eat none Atlantic needlefish, 1 meal/month Keuka Lake (Yates & Steuben) Lake trout over 25” 1 meal/month bluefish,striped bass, 1 meal/month Kill Van Kull (Richmond) See Hudson River (south of Catskill) white perch 1 meal/month Kinderhook Lake (Columbia) American eel 1 meal/month Effley Falls Reservoir Chain pickerel & Koppers Pond (Chemung) Carp 1 meal/month smallmouth bass 1 meal/month Lake Capri (Suffolk) American eel and carp 1 meal/month Eighteen Mile Creek (Niagara) All species Eat none Lake Champlain Ferris Lake (Hamilton) Yellow perch over 12” Eat none • Whole Lake Lake trout over 25” Smaller yellow perch 1 meal/month and walleye over 19” 1 meal/month Forked Lake (Hamilton) Largemouth & • Bay in Cumberland Head to Brown bullhead Eat none smallmouth bass 1 meal/month Crab Island American eel and Fourth Lake (Herkimer & Hamilton) Lake trout Eat none yellow perch 1 meal/month Francis Lake (Lewis) Yellow perch 1 meal/month Lake Durant (Hamilton) Largemouth bass over 15” 1 meal/month Freeport Reservoir (Nassau) Carp 1 meal/month Lake Eaton (Hamilton) Yellow perch > 10” 1 meal/month

- 30 - - 31 - HEALTH ADVISORIES HEALTH ADVISORIES Water (County) Species Recommendations Water (County) Species Recommendations Lake Ontario/Niagara River American eel, St. Lawrence River below Falls channel catfish, • Entire river American eel, channel catfish, lake lake trout over 25”, trout over 25”, carp, brown trout over carp, brown trout over 20”, 20” and chinook salmon Eat none chinook salmon Eat none White perch, white sucker, rainbow White sucker, rainbow trout, smaller lake trout, smaller trout, smaller lake trout, brown trout, coho salmon over 25” 1 meal/month smaller brown trout, and coho salmon over 25” 1 meal/month • Bay at St. Lawrence/ Franklin Co.line All species Eat none • West of Point Breeze White perch Eat none Salmon River (Oswego) • East of Point Breeze White perch 1 meal/month • Mouth to Salmon Reservoir Smallmouth bass 1 meal/month Loft’s Pond (Nassau) Carp and goldfish 1 meal/month (also see Lake Ontario) Long Pond-Croghan (Lewis) Splake over 12” Eat none (Oneida) Lower & Upper Sister Lakes(Hamilton)Yellow perch over 10” Eat none Mohawk River to Old Silk Mill Dam Brown trout Eat none Massapequa Reservoir (Nassau) White perch 1 meal/month (Westchester) American eel 1 meal/month Massena Power Canal (St. Lawrence) Smallmouth bass 1 meal/month (Delaware, Smallmouth bass over 15” Eat none Meacham Lake (Franklin) Yellow perch over 12” Eat none Greene and Schoharie) Walleye over 18” Eat none Smaller yellow perch 1 meal/month Smaller fish of the above 1 meal/month Mohawk River (Oneida & Herkimer) Schroon Lake (Warren, Essex) Lake trout over 27”, Between Oriskany and Carp Eat none Yellow perch over 13”, West Canada Creeks Largemouth bass and Smallmouth bass 1 meal/month Tiger muskellunge 1 meal/month Sheldrake River (Westchester) American eel Eat none Moshier Reservoir (Herkimer) Yellow perch 1 meal/month Goldfish 1 meal/month Nassau Lake (Rensselaer) All species Eat none Skaneateles Creek (Onondaga) (Sullivan) Smallmouth bass 1 meal/month • to dam at Skaneateles Brown trout over 10” 1 meal/month Brown trout over 24” 1 meal/month Smith Pond at Rockville Centre (Nassau) White perch 1 meal/month New York Harbor See Hudson River (south of Catskill) Smith Pond at Roosevelt Park (Nassau) American eel Eat none and Marine Waters Carp and goldfish 1 meal/month Niagara River Soft Maple Dam Pond and • Above Niagara Falls Carp 1 meal/month Soft Maple Reservoir (Lewis) Rock & smallmouth bass 1 meal/month • Below Niagara Falls White perch Eat none South Pond-Town of Long Lake (Hamilton) Yellow perch over 10” 1meal/month (Also see Lake Ontario) Smallmouth bass 1 meal/month Spring Pond - Middle Island (Suffolk) Carp and goldfish Eat none North Lake - Town of Ohio (Herkimer) Yellow perch 1 meal/month Stillwater Reservoir (Herkimer) Yellow perch over 9”, Onondaga Lake (Onondaga) Walleye Eat none Smallmouth bass & splake 1 meal/month All other species 1 meal/month Sunday Lake (Herkimer) Yellow perch 1 meal/month Oswego River (Oswego) Walleye over 22” 1 meal/month • Oswego power dam to upper dam Channel catfish 1 meal/month Threemile Creek (Oneida) White sucker 1 meal/month at Fulton (Westchester) White perch 1 meal/month (Delaware) Smallmouth bass over 15”, Tupper Lake (Franklin & St. Lawrence) Smallmouth bass &walleye1 meal/month brown trout over 24” & Upper Twin Pond (Orange) American eel 1 meal/month yellow perch 1 meal/month Unadilla River Walleye over 22” 1 meal/month Polliwog Pond (Franklin) Smallmouth bass 1 meal/month Upper & Lower Sister Lakes (Hamilton) Yellow perch over 10” Eat none Ridders Pond (Nassau) Goldfish Eat none Valatie Kill (Rensselaer) Rondout Reservoir (Sullivan & Ulster) Smallmouth bass over 16” 1 meal/month • Between County Rt. 18 and Nassau Lake All species Eat none Rock Pond - Town of Indian Lake (Hamilton) Largemouth bass over 15” 1 meal/month West Branch Reservoir (Putnam) Walleye 1 meal/month Round Pond (Hamilton) Yellow perch over 12” 1 meal/month Whitney Park Pond (Nassau) Carp and goldfish 1 meal/month Sand Lake-Town of Arietta (Hamilton) Chain pickerel 1 meal/month Willis Lake (Hamilton) Smallmouth bass 1meal/month St. James Pond (Suffolk) All species 1 meal/month

- 32 - - 33 - HEALTH ADVISORIES HEALTH ADVISORIES GENERAL ADVISORY FOR EATING SPORTFISH should eat no more than1 meal/month of striped bass from these waters. The general health advisory for sportfish is that you eat no more than one Everyone should eat no more than one meal per week of striped bass taken meal (one-half pound) per week of fish taken from the state’s freshwaters and from Jamaica Bay, Eastern Long Island Sound, Block Island Sound, some marine waters at the mouth of the Hudson River. These include the Peconic/Gardiners Bay or Long Island south shore waters. New York waters of the Hudson River, Upper Bay of New York Harbor (north of Verrazano Narrows Bridge), Arthur Kill, Kill Van Kull, Harlem River and the CRABS AND LOBSTERS - The hepatopancreas (sometimes called mustard, East River to the Throgs Neck Bridge. This general advisory is to protect tomalley or liver) of crabs and lobsters should not be eaten because it has against eating large amounts of fish that have not been tested or may con- high contaminant levels. Crab or lobster cooking liquid is contaminated and tain unidentified contaminants. The general advisory does not apply to most should be discarded. marine waters. DEFORMED OR ABNORMAL FISH - The health implications of eating deformed SPECIFIC ADVISORIES FOR FRESHWATER, THE HUDSON RIVER AND or abnormal fish are unknown. Any obviously diseased fish (marked by THE UPPER BAY OF NEW YORK HARBOR tumors, lesions or other abnormal condition of the fish skin, meat or internal More than 90 waters in New York have fish with contaminant levels greater organs) should be discarded. than federal guidelines. DOH recommends limiting or avoiding eating fish from these particular waters. The specific advisories are provided in the HUDSON RIVER AMERICAN SHAD - The advisory for women of childbearing “Health Advisory Table” and in “Additional Advice.” DOH recommends that age, infants and children under the age of 15 is EAT NONE for all fish from women of childbearing age, infants and children under the age of 15 do not the lower Hudson River because of PCB contamination. However, American eat any fish from waters listed in the “Health Advisory Table.” The reason for shad have lower PCB levels than other species. A few meals of Hudson this advice is that chemicals may have a greater effect on developing organs River American shad meat and roe, especially using cooking and trimming of young children or in the fetus. They also build up in women’s bodies and methods that minimize PCB content, would not pose an unacceptable health are often passed on in the mother’s milk. risk for women of childbearing age and children, assuming this is their only significant exposure to PCBs. HEALTH BENEFITS When properly prepared, fish provide a diet high in protein and low in saturat- REDUCING EXPOSURE TO CHEMICAL CONTAMINANTS FROM FISH - Fish are an ed fats. Almost any kind of fish may have real health benefits if it replaces a important source of protein and are low in saturated fat. Naturally occurring high-fat source of protein in the diet. You can get the health benefits of fish and fish oils lower plasma cholesterol and triglycerides, thereby decreasing the reduce unwanted contaminants by following the guidelines in these advisories. risk of coronary heart disease. Increasing fish consumption is useful in reducing dietary fat and controlling weight. By eating a diet that includes ADDITIONAL ADVICE food from a variety of protein sources, an individual is more likely to have a ADVISORIES FOR LAKE ERIE - Due to PCB contamination, women of child- diet that is adequate in all nutrients. bearing age, infants and children under the age of 15 are advised to eat no more than one meal per week of chinook salmon less than 19 inches, burbot, Although eating fish has some health benefits, fish with high contaminant freshwater drum, lake whitefish, rock bass and yellow perch and to eat no levels should be avoided. When deciding whether or not to eat fish that may more than 1 meal/month of all other fish from Lake Erie. Other people should be contaminated, the benefits of eating those fish can be weighed against eat no more than one meal per week of any Lake Erie fish species. the risks.

MARINE BLUEFISH AND EELS - The general advisory {Eat no more than one For young women, eating contaminated fish is a health concern not only for meal (one-half pound) per week} applies to bluefish and American eels but themselves but also for any unborn or nursing child, since the chemicals may not to most other fish (see “Marine Striped Bass”) from Long Island Sound, reach the unborn babies and can be passed on in mother’s milk. For an Block Island Sound, Peconic/ Gardiners Bays, the Lower Bay of New York older person with heart disease, the risks, especially of long-term health Harbor, Jamaica Bay and other Long Island south shore waters. effects, may not be as great a concern when compared to the benefits of reducing the risks of heart disease. MARINE STRIPED BASS - Women of childbearing age and children under the age of 15 should eat no striped bass taken from Upper and Lower Bays of New York Harbor or Long Island Sound west of Wading River. Other people

- 34 - - 35 - HEALTH ADVISORIES HEALTH ADVISORIES Everyone can benefit from eating the fish they catch and can minimize their No human cases of botulism poisoning have been linked to these contaminant intake by following these general recommendations: events. However, as a precaution, do not eat any fish or game if they are found dead or dying, act abnormally or seem sick. If you must han- • Choose sportfish from waterbodies that are not listed on pages 30 through dle dead or dying fish, birds or other animals, cover your hands with dis- 33 and follow the advice in this booklet. posable rubber or plastic protective gloves or a plastic bag. The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation is monitoring the • When preparing sportfish, use a method of filleting the fish that will reduce situation and investigating the cause of this problem. the skin, fatty material and dark meat. These parts of the fish contain many of the contaminants. GOOD SANITARY PRACTICES - BACTERIA, VIRUSES AND PARASITES IN FISH & GAME • When deciding which sportfish to eat, choose smaller fish, consistent with Fish and game and other meats can be contaminated with bacteria, DEC regulations, within a species since they may have lower contaminant viruses or parasites that can cause illness. You should harvest fish and levels. Older (larger) fish within a species may be more contaminated game that act and look healthy, and follow good sanitary practices when because they have had more time to accumulate contaminants in their bod- preparing them. We recommend that you wear rubber or plastic protec- ies. tive gloves while filleting, field dressing, skinning or butchering. We also recommend that you remove intestines soon after harvest, don’t eat • Do not eat the soft green tissue (mustard, tomalley, liver or hepatopan- intestines and avoid direct contact with intestinal contents. Hands, uten- creas) found in the body section of crab and lobster. This tissue has been sils and work surfaces should be washed before and after handling any found to contain high levels of chemical contaminants, including PCBs and raw food, including fish and game meat. Fish and game should be kept heavy metals. cool (with ice or refrigerated below 45o F or 7o C) until filleted or butchered and then should be refrigerated or frozen. Some hunters pre- • When eating sportfish, use cooking methods such as broiling, poaching, fer to hang big game for several days before butchering; this should not boiling and baking, which allow contaminants from the fatty portions of fish be done unless the game can be kept at temperatures consistently to drain out. Pan frying is not recommended. The cooking liquids and fat below 45o F Fish and other seafood should be cooked to an internal drippings of fish from contaminated waters should be discarded since temperature (in the thickest part) of 140o F (60o C); game birds and these liquids may retain contaminants. other types of wild game meat should be cooked to an internal tempera- ture (in the thickest part) of 165o F (74o C). • Anglers who want to enjoy the fun of fishing but who wish to eliminate the potential risks associated with eating contaminated sportfish may want ADDITIONAL INFORMATION - To receive an updated, complete version of to consider “catch and release” fishing. Refer to the DEC New York State the advisories, or for more DOH information on health effects from Fishing Regulations Guide for suggestions on catch and release fishing exposure to chemical contaminants, contact: techniques. Environmental Health Information - 1-800-458-1158 ext. 27815 BOTULISM IN FISH AND WATERFOWL - In recent years, large numbers of Leave your name, number and a brief message. Your call will be some species of Lake Erie fish and waterfowl have been found dead, sick returned. and dying, many of them as a result of botulism poisoning. The botulism The complete updated advisories are available from the internet at: poison is produced by Clostridium botulinum, a bacterium which is com- http://www.health.state.ny.us/nysdoh/fish/fish.htm mon in the environment and can produce harmful levels of botulism poison under certain environmental conditions. This poison has been found in You can also request these updates by e-mail: some of the affected fish and waterfowl. The botulism poison can cause ill- [email protected] ness and death if consumed by humans or animals. Cooking may not destroy the botulism poison. This problem may also occur in other waters, For more DEC information on contaminant levels in sportfish, contact: and we don’t know whether all or only some fish and waterfowl species can Bureau of Habitat, 625 Broadway, Albany, New York 12233-4756 be affected. Telephone: 518-402-8996

- 36 - - 37 - NEW YORK STATE ANGLER ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS NYS ANGLER ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS RULES OF ENTRY To enter a fish in the Angler Achievement Awards Program, it must meet the minimum qualifying weight or length for the species in the entered category. The 1. Fish must be taken during their respective open season by angling or ice following list shows the minimum qualifying requirements for each species. For fishing in New York State waters in accordance with New York State Fishing more information on New York State’s Angler Achievement Awards Program, Regulations. Angling does not include any method by which the fish are foul refer to pages 39-43. hooked. Fish showing signs of foul hooking, gill nets, tampering or foreign ANNUAL AWARD/STATE RECORD CATEGORY INFORMATION objects will be disqualified. SPECIES MINIMUM WEIGHT 2. Qualifying fish must be entered on an official entry form or facsimile. All applicable portions of the entry form must be completed. Bass, Largemouth ...... 0 6 lb 0 oz Bass, Rock ...... 0 1 lb 0 oz 3. Entry forms must be received by the Department of Environmental Bass, Smallmouth ...... 04 lb 0 oz Conservation (DEC), Bureau of Fisheries within 30 days of the catch. Bass, Hybrid Striped ...... 0 6 lb 0 oz 4. All entries must be accompanied by a clear, side-view photograph of the fish Bass, Striped or the angler with the fish (if possible). Information provided on the entry form Hudson River, Delaware River ...... 30 lb 0 oz and any associated photographs become the property of the DEC and may be Bass, White ...... 0 1 lb 0 oz used for promotional purposes. Photographs cannot be returned. Bluegill ...... 0 1 lb 0 oz 5. Pins awarded annually will be limited to one pin per angler per species. Bowfin ...... 0 5 lb 0 oz 6. To enter a fish in the Annual Award category: Bullhead, Black ...... 0 1 lb 0 oz a. Make sure the fish is one of the 45 species designated under the Annual Bullhead, Brown ...... 0 1 lb 0 oz Award category. Burbot ...... 0 3 lb 0 oz b. Make sure the fish is weighed on a certified scale by the owner or an Carp, Common ...... 20 lb 0 oz employee of the business where the scale is located. Catfish, Channel ...... 10 lb 0 oz c. Make sure the fish meets or exceeds its minimum qualifying weight. Catfish, White ...... 02 lb 0 oz d. Make sure weighing is observed by one witness other than the scale owner Cisco (Lake Herring) ...... 0 1 lb 0 oz or business employee.. Crappie, Black ...... 0 1 lb 8 oz e. Make sure sections A,B,C,D,E,G of the entry form are completed. Crappie, White ...... 0 1 lb 8 oz f. Make sure a side view photograph of the fish (angler with the fish, if Drum, Freshwater ...... 1 0 lb 0 oz possible) is enclosed with the entry form. Eel, American ...... 04 lb 0 oz 7. To enter a fish in the Catch and Release category: Fallfish ...... 0 1 lb 0 oz a. Make sure the fish is one of the 20 species designated under the catch and Gar, Longnose ...... 0 5 lb 0 oz release category. Muskellunge ...... 30 lb 0 oz b. Make sure the fish is measured from tip of nose to tip of tail. Muskellunge, Tiger ...... 15 lb 0 oz c. Make sure the fish meets or exceeds the minimum qualifying length for its species. Perch,White ...... 0 1 lb 0 oz d. Make sure sections A-B of the entry form are completed. Perch, Yellow ...... 0 1 lb 0 oz e. Make sure a side view photograph of the fish (angler with the fish, if Pickerel, Chain ...... 0 4 lb 0 oz possible) is enclosed with the entry form. Photograph must be taken at the Pickerel, Redfin ...... 0 1 lb 0 oz catch site; entry forms accompanied by photographs taken at the angler’s Pike, Northern ...... 15 lb 0 oz home, bait shop, etc. will be disqualified. Salmon, Atlantic f. Make sure the fish is handled properly. Fish should be measured, photo- Great Lakes ...... 14 lb 0 oz graphed and released quickly. Improper handling (i.e. fish hanging from Inland ...... 0 8 lb 0 oz stringers or scales) will result in disqualification. Fish not released promptly Salmon, Chinook ...... 33 lb 0 oz (ie. weighed off-site prior to release) are not eligible for catch and release Salmon, Coho ...... 16 lb 0 oz consideration. Salmon, Kokanee ...... 0 1 lb 0 oz Salmon, Pink ...... 0 3 lb 8 oz 8. To enter a fish in the New York State Record category: Sauger ...... 0 1 lb 8 oz a. Make sure the fish is one of the 45 species designated for State Record Shad, American ...... 0 6 lb 0 oz consideration. Sucker, Redhorse ...... 0 6 lb 0 oz b. Make sure the fish is weighed on a certified scale by the owner or (his) an Sucker, White ...... 0 2 lb 8 oz employee of the business where the scale is located. Sunfish, Pumpkinseed ...... 0 1 lb 0 oz c. Make sure weighing is observed by one witness other than the scale owner (continued on page 43) or business employee. d. Make sure sections A-F of the entry form are completed. - 38 - - 39 - NEW YORK STATE ANGLER ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS PROGRAM NEW YORK STATE ANGLER ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS OFFICIAL ENTRY FORM SECTION A: ENTRY CATEGORY

FISH IS BEING ENTERED IN (CHECK ONE): r ANNUAL AWARD CATEGORY (COMPLETE SECTIONS B, C, D, E, G) r STATE RECORD (COMPLETE SECTIONS B, C, D, E, F, G) r CATCH AND RELEASE CATEGORY (COMPLETE SECTIONS B, C, G) SECTION B: ANGLER INFORMATION NAME OF ANGLER: PHONE:

ADDRESS: DATE:

CITY/TOWN: STATE: ZIP CODE: SECTION C: CATCH INFORMATION

FISH SPECIES: DATE OF CATCH : KEPT : r RELEASED : r

TIME OF CATCH: AM : r PM: r LENGTH : NAME OF WATER BODY : COUNTY : NEAREST TOWN : LURE/BAIT USED: LURE COLOR / SIZE :

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF HOW FISH WAS CAUGHT:

SECTION D: WEIGHT INFORMATION (ANNUAL AWARD OR STATE RECORD ENTRIES ONLY) NAME OF WEIGHER: WEIGHER SIGNATURE : WEIGHT : LBS : OZ : (ANNUAL AWARD OR STATE RECORD ENTRIES ONLY) ADDRESS OF WEIGHER : PHONE :

CITY / TOWN: STATE : ZIP CODE: TODAY’S DATE:

SCALE CERTIFICATION NUMBER: DATE OF LAST CERTIFICATION : SECTION E: WITNESS VERIFICATION (ANNUAL AWARD OR STATE RECORD ENTRIES ONLY)

NAME OF WITNESS: WITNESS SIGNATURE :

ADDRESS OF WITNESS : PHONE :

CITY / TOWN: STATE : ZIP CODE: DATE:

SECTION F: SPECIES INFORMATION (STATE RECORD ENTRIES ONLY) I HAVE EXAMINED THE FISH DESCRIBED ABOVE AND CONFIRM THAT IT IS A:

NAME OF DEC FISHERIES BIOLOGIST:

SIGNATURE : DATE:

SECTION G: ANGLER SIGNATURE (ALL ENTRIES) AND NOTARIZATION (STATE RECORD ENTRIES ONLY) MISCELLANEOUS NOTES

I HEREBY SWEAR THAT THE INFORMATION PROVIDED ON THIS FORM IS TRUE AND CORRECT TO THE NOTARY SEAL BEST OF MY KNOWLEDGE AND THAT THE TAKING OF THE FISH DESCRIBED ABOVE WAS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE RULES OF THE NEW YORK STATE ANGLER ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS PROGRAM. FURTHERMORE, I RELEASE TO THE NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION THE RIGHT TO USE THE ABOVE INFORMATION AND ANY ENCLOSED PHOTOGRAPHS FOR PROMOTIONAL PURPOSES, ALTHOUGH I UNDERSTAND THAT THIS DOES NOT RESTRICT MY USE OF THE SAME INFORMATION AND PHOTOGRAPHS.

SIGNATURE OF ANGLER (ALL ENTRIES) :

SWORN BEFORE ME THIS DAY OF : YEAR :

SIGNATURE OF NOTARY (STATE RECORD ENTRIES ONLY) : - 40 - - 41 - NEW YORK STATE ANGLER ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS NEW YORK STATE ANGLER ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS RULES OF ENTRY - CON’T. ANNUAL AWARD CATEGORY INFORMATION (cont. from 38) e. Make sure the fish is identified and examined by a DEC fisheries biologist, SPECIES MINIMUM WEIGHT or his designee, prior to any cutting of the fish or removal of entrails. Trout, Brook* ...... 3 lb 0 oz Section E will be completed by the person verifying the fish. Trout, Brown f. Make sure a clear side view photograph of the fish (angler with the fish if Great Lakes ...... 16 lb 0 oz possible) is enclosed with the entry form. Inland ...... 10 lb 0 oz 9. Send completed entry forms (for fish entered in the Annual Award or Trout, Lake ...... 16 lb 0 oz Catch & Release categories) to: Trout, Rainbow New York State Angler Achievement Awards Great Lakes ...... 14 lb 0 oz NYSDEC- Bureau of Fisheries, 625 Broadway, Albany, NY 12233-4753 Inland ...... 0 8 lb 0 oz Trout, Splake ...... 0 8 lb 0 oz * Completed entry forms for fish entered in the State Record category Walleye ...... 0 8 lb 0 oz should be sent directly to the DEC Bureau of Fisheries regional office Whitefish, Lake ...... 0 4 lb 0 oz nearest you.) CATCH AND RELEASE CATEGORY 10. The DEC Bureau of Fisheries reserves the right to reject any Angler Achievement Award Application on the basis of erroneous species SPECIES MINIMUM LENGTH identification, improper handling, illegal fishing methods, evidence of Bass, Largemouth ...... 20 inches tampering or foreign objects, or inability to adequately document any Bass, Smallmouth ...... 18 inches of the circumstances relating to the catch. Bass, Striped Hudson River, Delaware River ...... 36 inches NEW YORK STATE ANGLER ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS Bluegill...... 10 inches Each year numerous anglers take to the water in hope of catching a trophy-sized Carp, Common ...... 36 inches fish. For those individuals lucky enough to land a large fish, one way of mark- Crappie, Black or White...... 14 inches ing the event is to enter the fish in DEC’s New York State Angler Achievement Muskellunge, Inland...... 48 inches Awards Program. Begun in the early 1900s and then expanded in 1990, this Lake Erie, Lake Ontario, St. Lawrence and Niagara Rivers. program officially recognizes anglers for their fishing accomplishments. Minimum legal length for each water body. Awards are given for catching any of 45 different eligible freshwater fish species. Muskellunge,Tiger ...... 36 inches You can get an award for catching a one pound perch just as easily as you can Perch, Yellow...... 14 inches for catching a 33 pound chinook salmon. You can enter your catch in any of Pickerel, Chain ...... 25 inches Pike, Northern ...... 36 inches ANNUALthree categories—Annual Award, Catch and Release, and State Record. Salmon, Atlantic ANNUAL AWARD Great Lakes ...... 30 inches The Annual Award recognizes the anglers who caught the three heaviest fish Inland ...... 24 inches of the calender year (Jan 1 - Dec 31) for each species. Each fish entered must Salmon, Chinook ...... 40 inches meet or exceed the minimum qualifying weights found on pages 38 and 43. Salmon, Coho ...... 33 inches The winning anglers are awarded an Angler Achievement Award lapel pin and Sunfish, Pumpkinseed...... 10 inches a Certificate of Achievement. Trout, Brook ...... 18 inches CATCH AND RELEASE Trout, Brown The Catch and Release Award commends the actions of those anglers who Great Lakes ...... 32 inches return their qualifying catch to the water. This category is limited to 20 major Inland Lakes ...... 24 inches sportfish species found on page 43. Anglers catching a qualifying fish are Inland Streams ...... 20 inches awarded a distinctive Catch and Release lapel pin. Trout, Lake ...... 34 inches STATE RECORD Trout, Rainbow The State Record recognizes those anglers who break current New York State Great Lakes ...... 30 inches records for any of the 45 eligible fish species. Anglers receive a custom Inland Lakes...... 24 inches engraved plaque, an Angler Achievement Award lapel pin and a Certificate of Inland Streams...... 20 inches Achievement. Walleye ...... 25 inches

For more information on the New York State Angler Achievement Awards pro- * Lakes and ponds which have been stocked with brook trout brood stock or splake are not gram contact (518) 402-8920. eligible for NYS brook trout records. Check with your regional fisheries office. - 42 - - 43 - SPECIAL REGULATIONS BY COUNTY

REGION 1 • LONG ISLAND OPEN MINIMUM DAILY BODY OF WATER SPECIES METHOD SEASON LENGTH LIMIT ALL FRESH WATER LAKES AND 3 ICE FISHING REGION 1 PONDS EXCEPT EAST (SWAN) LK., TROUT ALL YEAR ANY SIZE PERMITTED SUNY, Bldg. 40 LAUREL LK., DEEP PD. Stony Brook, NY APRIL 1 EAST (SWAN) LAKE TROUT 10” 3 11790-2356 - NOV 30 ICE FISHING LAUREL LAKE, DEEP POND TROUT ALL YEAR 12” 3 (631) 444-0280 PERMITTED

ALL FRESHWATER (NON-TIDAL) BROWN • This is a list of exceptions to the STATEWIDE ANGLING REGULATIONS. STREAMS EXCEPT CARMANS AND RAIN- ALL YEAR ANY SIZE 3 RIVER IN SOUTHAVEN COUNTY BOW TROUT • Trout waters where ice fishing is permitted are identified here. PARK, CONNETQUOT RIVER IN • Where regulations appear in the Method column, they pertain to all fishing in the listed water. CONNETQUOT RIVER STATE PARK APRIL 1- CATCH AND • In some cases, you will be referred to the regulations tables for major resource blocks AND NISSEQUOGUE RIVER IN BROOK TROUT SEPT 30 RELEASE ONLY (GREAT LAKES, FINGER LAKES, LAKE CHAMPLAIN, BORDER WATERS, NEW YORK CITY RESERVOIRS). CALEB SMITH STATE PARK OPEN MINIMUM DAILY BODY OF WATER SPECIES METHOD SEASON LENGTH LIMIT SPECIAL REGULATIONS BY RIVER SECTIONS. CARMANS RIVER ADDITIONAL PARK REGULATIONS MAY APPLY; CALL 631-854-1414 (SOUTHAVEN COUNTY PARK)

CRAPPIE ALL YEAR 9” 15 SUFFOLK APRIL 1- CATCH AND BROOK TROUT SEPT 30 RELEASE ONLY SUNFISH (BLUEGILL AND ALL YEAR ANY SIZE 15 •FROM LIPA TRANSMISSION ALL WATERS EXCEPT APRIL 1 - CATCH AND FLY FISHING PUMPKINSEED) LINES AT GATE G UPSTREAM TROUT HEMPSTEAD LAKE SEPT RELEASE ONLY ONLY TO YAPHANK AVE. 30 YELLOW PERCH ALL YEAR 8” 15 • FROM CEMENT DAM UPSTREAM BROWN AND APRIL 1 - FLY FISHING PICKEREL 1ST SAT MAY - TO LIPA TRANSMISSION LINES AT 9” 3 18” 3 RAINBOW TROUT SEPT 30 ONLY MARCH 15 GATE G. HEMPSTEAD LAKE ALL SPECIES EXCEPT ALL YEAR CATCH AND RELEASE ONLY BROWN AND APRIL 1 - BLACK BASS • FROM CEMENT DAM DOWN- 9” 3 STREAM TO HARDS LAKE DAM RAINBOW TROUT SEPT 30 1ST SAT. IN JUNE CATCH AND NOTE: IT IS ILLEGAL TO NASSAU ALL WATERS BLACK BASS - MARCH 15 RELEASE ONLY FISH FOR BASS DURING CONNETQUOT AND PARK REGULATIONS APPLY, PERMIT REQUIRED; CALL 631-581- THE PERIOD MARCH 16 TROUT THROUGH FRIDAY PRE- CALEB SMITH STATE PARKS 1005 CONNETQUOT • 631-265-1054 CALEB SMITH CEDING 1ST SAT. JUNE

ALL PONDS AND LAKES TROUT ALL YEAR ANY SIZE 3 BROWN AND ALL YEAR ANY SIZE RAINBOW TROUT 3 ALL STREAMS APRIL 1 BROOK TROUT - SEPT 30 CATCH AND RELEASE ONLY CRAPPIE ALL YEAR 9” 15 SUNFISH ALL WATERS (BLUEGILL AND ALL YEAR ANY SIZE 15 PUMPKINSEED) YELLOW PERCH ALL YEAR ANY SIZE 15 1ST SAT. IN ALL WATERS EXCEPT 12” 5 NOTE: IT IS ILLEGAL TO LAKE RONKONKOMA, BELMONT JUNE - NOV 30 FISH FOR BASS DURING BLACK BASS LAKE, ARTIST LAKE, BLYDEN- THE PERIOD MARCH 16 DEC 1 - MARCH CATCH AND THROUGH FRIDAY PRE- BURGH LAKE AND FORT POND , 15 RELEASE ONLY CEDING 1ST SAT. JUNE

1ST SAT. IN 15” 5 NOTE: IT IS ILLEGAL TO JUNE - NOV 30 FISH FOR BASS DURING BLACK BASS THE PERIOD MARCH 16 LAKE RONKONKOMA, FORT DEC 1 - MARCH CATCH AND THROUGH FRIDAY PRE- POND 15 RELEASE ONLY CEDING 1ST SAT. JUNE

SUFFOLK 1ST SAT. IN WALLEYE MAY - MAR 15 18” 3 1ST SAT. IN JUNE - NOV 30 12” 5 BLYDENBURGH LAKE BLACK BASS DEC 1 - FRI. CATCH AND BEFORE 1ST RELEASE ONLY SAT. IN JUNE

ARTIST LAKE, BELMONT LAKE BLACK BASS ALL YEAR CATCH AND RELEASE ONLY

ALL TIDAL STREAMS TROUT ALL YEAR 12” 3

- 44 - - 45 - Many New York City Parks contain lakes or ponds that offer excellent fishing SPECIAL REGULATIONS BY COUNTY opportunities. Fishing on all of these waters is limited to Catch & Release fish- REGION 2 • NEW YORK CITY ing and are subject to additional regulations of the New York City Parks Department. Before fishing any of these waters, be sure to contact park staff REGION 2 to find out if there are any additional rules that you need to be informed about. 1 Hunters Point Plaza st 47-40 21 Street SHORELINE CONTOUR MAP INFORMATION NUMBER Long Island City, NY LAKES AND PONDS ACRES ACCESS AVAILABLE 11101-5407 AVAILABLE 718-984-8266 (718) 482-4922 WOLFES POND 15

MARTLING LAKE 5 AVAILABLE 718-390-8000 • This is a list of exceptions to the STATEWIDE ANGLING REGULATIONS. • Trout waters where ice fishing is permitted are identified here. SILVER LAKE 51 LIMITED 718-390-8031 • Where regulations appear in the Method column, they pertain to all fishing in the listed water. • In some cases, you will be referred to the regulations tables for major resource blocks (GREAT LAKES, FINGER LAKES, LAKE CHAMPLAIN, BORDER WATERS, NEW YORK CITY RESERVOIRS). CENTRAL PARK POND 23 AVAILABLE YES 212-360-3444

VAN CORTLAND LAKE 30 LIMITED YES 718-430-1890 BODY OF WATER SPECIES OPEN MINIMUM DAILY METHOD SEASON LENGTH LIMIT CROTONA PARK POND 3 AVAILABLE 718-589-0096 CATCH AND RELEASE FISHING ONLY. CROTONA PARK POND ALL ALL YEAR , ALL FISH MUST BE RETURNED TO VAN CORTLAND LAKE PROSPECT PARK LAKE 57 AVAILABLE YES 718-965-8900 THE WATER IMMEDIATELY. BRONX MEADOW LAKE 100 AVAILABLE 718-760-6600

) WILLOW LAKE 40 LIMITED 718-760-6600 CATCH AND RELEASE FISHING ONLY. ALL FISH MUST BE RETURNED TO THE PROSPECT PARK LAKE ALL ALL YEAR KISSENA LAKE 8 AVAILABLE YES 718-520-5359

KINGS WATER IMMEDIATELY. BROOKYN ( OAKLAND LAKE 15 AVAILABLE YES 718-225-2620

) BAISLEY’S POND 25 AVAILABLE 718-520-5314 CATCH AND RELEASE FISHING ONLY. CENTRAL PARK ALL ALL YEAR

YORK ALL FISH MUST BE RETURNED TO THE ALL WATERS WATER IMMEDIATELY. The information above was excerpted from the booklet MANHATTAN NEW ( “Fishing the Freshwaters of Long Island and New York City”. To request a copy of this booklet, contact the DEC Region 1 or

BAISLEY’S POND Region 2 Offices. KISSENA LAKE, MEADOW ALL ALL YEAR CATCH AND RELEASE FISHING ONLY. LAKE, OAKLAND LAKE, ALL FISH MUST BE RETURNED TO THE WATER IMMEDIATELY. QUEENS WILLOW LAKE )

BROOKS LAKE, CATCH AND RELEASE FISHING ONLY. CLOVE LAKE, ALL ALL YEAR ISLAND ALL FISH MUST BE RETURNED TO SILVER LAKE, THE WATER IMMEDIATELY. WILLOWBROOK LAKE, WOLFES POND RICHMOND STATEN (

- 46 - - 47 - OPEN MINIMUM DAILY BODY OF WATER SPECIES METHOD SPECIAL REGULATIONS BY COUNTY SEASON LENGTH LIMIT ALL RIVERS AND STREAMS EXCEPT 3RD SAT. IN BLACK BASS 10” 5 REGION 3 • SOUTHEASTERN NEW YORK DELAWARE RIVER JUNE - NOV 30 PICKEREL ALL YEAR 15” 5 BASHAKILL MARSH BLACK BASS ALL YEAR 12” 5

REGION 3 BASKET CREEK & TRIBUTARIES, CAL- 1ST SAT. AFTER 21 S. Putt Corners Road LICOON CREEK FROM MOUTH TO TROUT APRIL 11 - ANY SIZE 5 HORTONVILLE, HANKINS CREEK & SEPT 30 New Paltz, NY 12561-1696 TRIBUTARIES FROM MOUTH TO FALLS (845) 256-3161 AT MILESES, HOOLIHAN BROOK & TRIBUTARIES, N.BRANCH CALLICOON CREEK & TRIBUTARIES FROM MOUTH TO GOSSWEYLER POND ABOVE N. BRANCH, PEA BROOK & TRIBUTARIES

BEAVER KILL FROM STATE RT. 206 APRIL 1 TROUT 9” 5 (COUNTY RT 7) BRIDGE IN - NOV 30 • This is a list of exceptions to the STATEWIDE ANGLING REGULATIONS. DELAWARE COUNTY DOWNSTREAM, • Trout waters where ice fishing is permitted are identified here. WILLOWEMOC CREEK FROM IRON BRIDGE AT PARKSON DOWNSTREAM EXCEPT SECTION BELOW • Where regulations appear in the Method column, they pertain to all fishing in the listed water. TROUT, • In some cases, you will be referred to the regulations tables for major resource blocks DELAWARE RIVER BLACK BASS, SEE BORDER WATER REGULATIONS (GREAT LAKES, FINGER LAKES, LAKE CHAMPLAIN, BORDER WATERS, NEW YORK CITY RESERVOIRS). MUSKELLUNGE, PICKEREL, WALLEYE OPEN MINIMUM DAILY BODY OF WATER SPECIES METHOD SEASON LENGTH LIMIT WILLOWEMOC CREEK 1200 FT. ABOVE MOUTH OF ELM HOLLOW BROOK DOWN- CATCH AND ARTIFICIAL ALL RIVERS AND STREAMS EXCEPT 3RD SAT. IN TROUT ALL YEAR BLACK BASS 10” 5 STREAM 3.5 MILES TO SECOND RT.17 RELEASE ONLY LURES ONLY HUDSON RIVER JUNE - NOV 30 QUICKWAY BRIDGE EAST OF ROSCOE ICE FISHING UPTON LAKE, TROUT ALL YEAR ANY SIZE 5 NEVERSINK RIVER, FROM NEVERSINK PERMITTED TROUT APRIL 1 - 9” 5 RESERVOIR DOWNSTREAM OCT 15 DOWNSTREAM TROUT ALL YEAR ANY SIZE 5 SULLIVAN APRIL 1 USE / POSSESSION OF OF DAM IN PLEASANT VALLEY CRYSTAL LAKE, HODGE POND TROUT 10” 3 - SEPT 30 BAITFISH PROHIBITED

DUTCHESS INDIAN LAKE BLACK BASS, PICKEREL SEE BORDER WATERS REGULATIONS ICE FISHING ICE FISHING LAKE HUNTINGTON TROUT ALL YEAR ANY SIZE 5 MORGAN LAKE TROUT ALL YEAR ANY SIZE 3 PERMITTED PERMITTED MONGAUP RIVER FROM RIO DAM APRIL 1 ARTIFICIAL ALL RIVERS AND STREAMS EXCEPT 3RD SAT. IN TROUT 12” 3 BLACK BASS 10” 5 DOWNSTREAM TO RT. 97 BRIDGE - OCT 15 LURES ONLY HUDSON RIVER & DELAWARE RIVER JUNE - NOV 30 ICE FISHING ASKOTI, HESSIAN, ROUND, ICE FISHING MONGAUP POND TROUT ALL YEAR ANY SIZE 5 TROUT ALL YEAR ANY SIZE 5 PERMITTED SKANNATATI, AND WALTON LAKES PERMITTED NEVERSINK RESERVOIR, TROUT, LAKE TROUT, PICKEREL ALL YEAR 15” 5 SEE NYC RESERVOIRS REGULATIONS BASHAKILL MARSH RONDOUT RESERVOIR LL SALMON BLACK BASS ALL YEAR 12” 5 1ST SAT. OF ICE FISHING SWINGING BRIDGE RESERVOIR WALLEYE 18” 3 BLUE LAKE (STERLING FOREST) SEE GENERAL ANGLING REGULATIONS ICE FISHING PERMITTED MAY - MARCH 15 PERMITTED TROUT, ALL YEAR ANY SIZE 5 ICE FISHING ORANGE STERLING LAKE USE AND POSSESSION OF BAITFISH PROHIBITED WHITE LAKE LAKE TROUT ALL YEAR 15” 3 PERMITTED DELAWARE RIVER, GREENWOOD LAKE ALL SPECIES SEE BORDER WATERS REGULATIONS NEVERSINK RIVER AND TRIBUTARIES APRIL 1 CATCH AND ARTIFICIAL MONGAUP RIVER FROM RIO DAM APRIL1- ARTIFICIAL TROUT TROUT 12” 3 LOCATED WITHIN THE NEVERSINK - OCT 15 RELEASE ONLY LURES ONLY DOWNSTREAM TO RT BRIDGE .97 OCT 15 LURES ONLY RIVER UNIQUE AREA AND OWNED BY RAMAPO RIVER TROUT ALL YEAR ANY SIZE 5 PEOPLE OF THE STATE NEW YORK SITUATED IN THE TOWNS OF THOMPSON AND FORESTBURGH AND ABUTTING THAT REACH OF THE NEVERSINK RIVER FROM ITS CONFLUENCE WITH MERCER BROOK SOUTH TO THE SULLI- ALL RIVERS AND STREAMS EXCEPT 3RD SAT. IN BLACK BASS 10” 5 VAN-ORANGE COUNTY LINE, EXCEPT ANY PORTION THEREOF WHERE THE RIGHT TO FISH IS PRIVATELY OWNED. HUDSON RIVER JUNE - NOV 30 BOG BROOK, BOYD CORNERS, TROUT, ALL WATERS 1ST SAT. OF CROTON FALLS, DIVERTING, E. BRANCH, WALLEYE 18” 3 LAKE TROUT, SEE NYC RESERVOIRS REGULATIONS EXCEPT HUDSON RIVER MAY - MARCH 15 MIDDLE BRANCH, W. BRANCH RESER- WALLEYE ALL RIVERS AND STREAMS 3RD SAT IN VOIR, LAKE GLENEIDA, LAKE GILEAD BLACK BASS 10” 5 EXCEPT HUDSON RIVER JUNE - NOV 30 EAST BRANCH ARTIFICIAL ALDER LAKE APRIL 1 USE / POSSESSION OF FROM DIVERTING RESERVOIR TO TROUT ALL YEAR 14” 1 TROUT 10” 3 LURES ONLY ECHO LAKE - SEPT 30 BAITFISH PROHIBITED EAST BRANCH RESERVOIR ASHOKAN RESERVOIR TROUT, LAKE SEE NYC RESERVOIRS REGULATIONS

WEST BRANCH CROTON RIVER ULSTER APRIL1- CATCH AND ARTIFICIAL RONDOUT RESERVOIR TROUT, WALLEYE PUTNAM TROUT FROM SEPT 30 LURES ONLY RELEASE ONLY APRIL 1 TO ESOPUS CREEK TROUT ANY SIZE 5 - NOV 30 APRIL1- ICE FISHING FROM WEST BRANCH RESERVOIR TROUT 9” 5 HONK LAKE SEPT 30 PERMITTED TO CROTON FALLS RESERVOIR ALL RIVERS AND STREAMS 3RD SAT. IN 1ST SAT. OF MAY ICE FISHING BLACK BASS 10” 5 WHITE POND WALLEYE 18” 3 EXCEPT HUDSON RIVER JUNE - NOV 30 - MARCH 15 PERMITTED AMAWALK OUTLET FROM AMAWALK APRIL 1 ARTIFICIAL TROUT 12” 3 ALL RIVERS AND STREAMS EXCEPT 3RD SAT. IN RESERVOIR TO - SEPT 30 LURES ONLY BLACK BASS 10” 5 HUDSON RIVER JUNE - NOV 30 AMAWALK, CROSS RIVER, KENSICO, MUSCOOT, TROUT SEE NYC RESERVOIRS REGULATIONS NEW CROTON, TITICUS RESERVOIRS RAMAPO RIVER ALL YEAR ANY SIZE 5 TROUT WEST BRANCH CROTON RIVER FROM APRIL 1 CATCH AND ARTIFICIAL ICE FISHING WESTCHESTER CROTON FALLS RESERVOIR TO EAST TROUT - SEPT 30 RELEASE ONLY LURES ONLY ROCKLAND HESSIAN LAKE TROUT ALL YEAR ANY SIZE 5 PERMITTED BRANCH CROTON RIVER - 48 - - 49 - OPEN MINIMUM DAILY BODY OF WATER SPECIES METHOD SPECIAL REGULATIONS BY COUNTY SEASON LENGTH LIMIT FROM RT. 17 OVERPASS AT DEPOSIT APRIL1 - ARTIFICIAL REGION 4 • EAST-CENTRAL NEW YORK TROUT CATCH AND RELEASE ONLY DOWNSTREAM 2.0 MILES SEPT. 30 LURES ONLY ANGLING PROHIBITED FROM OCT 1- MARCH 31 TO PROTECT SPAWNING TROUT APRIL 1 - REGION 4 FROM THE LOWER LIMIT OF NO-KILL TROUT 12” 2 Rte. 10 HCR 1 SECTION IN DEPOSIT DOWNSTREAM SEPT. 30 Stamford, NY 12167-9503 TO THE NY/PA BORDER 1.7 MI. ANGLING PROHIBITED FROM OCT 1 THROUGH MARCH 31 (607) 652-7366 BELOW HALE EDDY BRIDGE TO PROTECT SPAWNING TROUT DELAWARE RIVER AND WEST TROUT, BLACK BASS, BRANCH OF DELAWARE RIVER MUSKELLUNGE, SEE BORDER WATER REGULATIONS FORMING THE NY-PA BORDER PICKEREL, WALLEYE CANNONSVILLE RESERVOIR , TROUT SEE NEW YORK CITY RESERVOIR REGULATIONS • This is a list of exceptions to the STATEWIDE ANGLING REGULATIONS. PEPACTON RESERVOIR • Trout waters where ice fishing is permitted are identified here. TOWN OF COLCHESTER- TROUT POND APRIL 1 - ARTIFICIAL TROUT 12” 2 • Where regulations appear in the Method column, they pertain to all fishing in the listed water. (CABLES LAKE), HUGGINS LAKE OCT15 LURES ONLY • In some cases, you will be referred to the regulations tables for major resource blocks THE USE OR POSSESSION OF BAITFISH IS PROHIBITED (GREAT LAKES, FINGER LAKES, LAKE CHAMPLAIN, BORDER WATERS, NEW YORK CITY RESERVOIRS). APRIL 1- OPEN MINIMUM DAILY LAUNT POND TROUT 10” 3 BODY OF WATER SPECIES METHOD OCT15 SEASON LENGTH LIMIT ICE FISHING DELAWARE HUDSON RIVER FROM TROY DAM BIG POND, LITTLE POND TROUT ALL YEAR 12” 3 ALL SPECIES ALL YEAR PERMITTED UPSTREAM TO BAKERS FALLS IN THE APRIL 1 VILLAGE OF HUDSON FALLS AND MUD POND TROUT 12” 3 TRIBUTARIES IN THIS SECTION TO CATCH AND RELEASE FISHING ONLY. ALL FISH MUST BE RETURNED TO - OCT15 FIRST BARRIER IMPASSABLE BY THE WATER IMMEDIATELY. BAIT FISH LISTED ON PAGE 12 MAY BE BEAVER KILL FROM STATE RT. 206 APRIL 1 FISH, MOHAWK RIVER BELOW ROUTE POSSESSED FOR USE AS FISH BAIT. USE OF TIP-UPS IS PERMITTED. (COUNTY RT.7) BRIDGE DOWN- TROUT 5 - NOV 30 9” 32 BRIDGE. STREAM EXCEPT AS FOLLOWS: BEAVER KILL FROM SULLIVAN COUN ALBANY ICE FISHING : 1) - TROUT 3 THOMPSONS LAKE ALL YEAR 12” PERMITTED TY LINE (BELOW ROSCOE) DOWNSTREAM CATCH AND ARTIFICIAL 2.5 MILES TO THE OLD RAILROAD TRES- TROUT ALL YEAR FROM MOUTH TO 3RD SAT. IN TLE 2) FROM ONE MILE UPSTREAM TO RELEASE ONLY LURES ONLY BLACK BASS 10” 5 WATERVLIET RESERVOIR JUNE - NOV 30 1.6 MILES DOWNSTREAM OF IRON BRIDGE AT HORTON ICE FISHING TROUT ALL YEAR 3 12” PERMITTED BEAVER KILL: FROM IRON BRIDGE AT HORTON ANGLING PROHIBITED JULY 1 THROUGH AUGUST 31 TO DOWNSTREAM TO FIRST RT. 17 OVERPASS PROTECT THERMALLY STRESSED TROUT , APRIL1 - TROUT ANY SIZE 5 ADAMS CROSSING DOWNSTREAM NOV 30 COLUMBIA ICE FISHING GREENS LAKE TROUT ALL YEAR 12” 3 ALL STREAMS AND THEIR TRIBUTAR- 1ST SAT. PERMITTED

IES THAT FLOW INTO THE DELAWARE AFTER GREENE TROUT ANY SIZE 5 RIVER IN DELAWARE COUNTY DOWN- APRIL 11 STREAM OF HANCOCK - SEPT. 30 ICE FISHING BEARDSLEY LAKE ALL UNLISTED TRIBUTARIES TO PERMITTED PEPACTON RESERVOIR AND TO APRIL1 - EAST BRANCH DELAWARE RIVER TROUT ANY SIZE 5 SEPT. 30 3RD SAT. IN UPSTREAM FROM PEPACTON BLACK BASS 10” JUNE NOV 5 RESERVOIR HIGH WATER MARK - 30 MONTGOMERY BUSH KILL, TREMPER KILL, TERRY APRIL 1 ICE FISHING CLOVE, FALL CLOVE, PLATTE KILL, TROUT 9” 5 ARNOLD LAKE TROUT ALL YEAR 12” 3 - SEPT 30 PERMITTED DRY BROOK, BATAVIA KILL APRIL BASSWOOD POND TROUT 1 10” 3 USE OR POSSESION EAST BRANCH DELAWARE RIVER SPECIAL REGULATIONS BY RIVER SECTION BELOW: - OCT 15 OF BAITFISH PROHIBITED FROM PEPACTON RESERVOIR APRIL1 - CANADARAGO LAKE YELLOW PERCH ALL YEAR ANY SIZE 25 TROUT 9” 5 HIGHWATER MARK UPSTREAM SEPT. 30 TIP-UPS CRUMHORN LAKE APRIL1 - PROHIBITED FROM PEPACTON DAM DOWN- TROUT 12” 2 SEPT. 30 STREAM TO THE SHINHOPPLE APRIL 1

DELAWARE GILBERT LAKE TROUT 12” 3 BRIDGE ANGLING PROHIBITED FROM OCT 1- MARCH 31 TO PROTECT SPAWNING TROUT - NOV 30 FROM SHINHOPPLE BRIDGE DOWN- APRIL 1-OCT 15 12” 2 YELLOW PERCH TROUT GOODYEAR LAKE ALL YEAR ANY SIZE 25 STREAM TO MOUTH AT HANCOCK OCT 16 - NOV 30 CATCH AND RELEASE ONLY BLUEGILL

ALL STREAMS & THEIR TRIBUTARIES THAT OTSEGO 1ST SATURDAY TROUT TROUT 18” 2 IN ANY ICE FISHING FLOW INTO THE EAST BRANCH OF THE AFTER THE OTSEGO LAKE LL SALMON ALL YEAR LL SALMON 18” COMBI- PERMITTED TROUT ANY SIZE 5 DELAWARE RIVER BETWEEN THE VIL- 11TH OF APRIL LAKE TROUT LAKE TROUT 21” NATION * LAGES OF EAST BRANCH &HANCOCK - SEPT 30 * WITH NO MORE THAN 1 LAKE TROUT LONGER THAN 27” WEST BRANCH DELAWARE RIVER SPECIAL REGULATIONS BY RIVER SECTION BELOW : SUSQUEHANNA RIVER TROUT APRIL 1 TROUT ANY SIZE 3 IN ANY FROM CANNONSVILLE RESERVOIR APRIL FROM OTSEGO LAKE DAM LL SALMON LL SALMON COMBI- TROUT 1 - 9” 5 - OCT 15 15” HIGHWATER MARK UPSTREAM SEPT. 30 TO GOODYEAR LAKE LAKE TROUT LAKE TROUT 21” NATION FROM CANNONSVILLE DAM DOWN- TROUT APRIL1 - 12” 2 3RD SAT. IN UNADILLA RIVER BLACK BASS 10” 5 STREAM TO THE RT. 17 OVERPASS SEPT. 30 JUNE - NOV 30 AT DEPOSIT ANGLING PROHIBITED FROM OCT 1 - MARCH 31 TO PROTECT SPAWNING TROUT - 51 - -50- OPEN MINIMUM DAILY BODY OF WATER SPECIES METHOD SEASON LENGTH LIMIT SPECIAL REGULATIONS BY COUNTY KOKANEE ANY SIZE 10 ICE FISHING GLASS LAKE ALL YEAR TROUT 12” 3 PERMITTED REGION 5 • NORTHEASTERN NEW YORK HOOSIC RIVER, APRIL1 - TROUT 9” 5 REGION 5 LITTLE HOOSIC RIVER OCT 15 Route 86, P.O. Box 296 KINDERHOOK CREEK, APRIL1 - TROUT ANY SIZE 5 Ray Brook, NY 12977-0220 ADAMS CROSSING DOWNSTREAM NOV 30 (518) 897-1200 HUDSON RIVER FROM TROY DAM ALL SPECIES ALL YEAR UPSTREAM TO BAKERS FALLS IN THE Sub- Office VILLAGE OF HUDSON FALLS AND TRIB- Hudson Street, P.O. Box 220 UTARIES IN THIS SECTION TO FIRST CATCH AND RELEASE FISHING ONLY. ALL FISH MUST BE RETURNED TO Warrensburg, NY 12885-0220 THE WATER IMMEDIATELY. BAIT FISH LISTED ON PAGE 12 MAY BE POS- BARRIER IMPASSABLE BY FISH, (518) 623-1200 MOHAWK RIVER BELOW RT 32 BRIDGE SESSED FOR USE AS FISH BAIT. USE OF TIP-UPS IS PERMITTED. • This is a list of exceptions to the STATEWIDE ANGLING REGULATIONS. HUDSON RIVER UPSTREAM OF LOCK • Trout waters where ice fishing is permitted are identified here. RENSSELAER C-4 AND ITS ASSOCIATED DAM, USE OR POSSESSION OF ALEWIFE OR BLUEBACK HERRING PROHIBITED NEAR STILLWATER, NY • Where regulations appear in the Method column, they pertain to all fishing in the listed water. • In some cases, you will be referred to the regulations tables for major resource blocks SECOND POND, LONG POND, ICE FISHING TROUT ALL YEAR 3 (GREAT LAKES, FINGER LAKES, LAKE CHAMPLAIN, BORDER WATERS, NEW YORK CITY RESERVOIRS). SHAVER POND 12” PERMITTED OPEN MINIMUM DAILY BODY OF WATER SPECIES METHOD TOMHANNOCK RESERVOIR ICE FISHING SEASON: JAN 1 - MARCH 15 DAYLIGHT HOURS ONLY. SEASON LENGTH LIMIT FISHING BY PERMIT ONLY - AVAILABLE FROM CITY OF TROY. , DUNHAM RESERVOIR, 1ST SAT. OF ALL WATERS - USE OR POSSESSION OF ALEWIFE OR BLUEBACK HERRING AS BAIT IS PROHIBITED WALLEYE 18” 3 ICE FISHING BURDENRESERVOIR (BURDEN LAKE) MAY - MAR 15 PERMITTED APRIL1 - 5 - PLUS 5 BROOK ALL WATERS EXCEPT LISTED BELOW TROUT ANY SIZE 3RD SAT. OCT 15 TROUT UNDER 8” SCHOHARIE CREEK BLACK BASS IN JUNE- ANY SIZE 5 LAKE CHAMPLAIN AND TRIBUTARIES FROM RT. 20 BRIDGE UPSTREAM ALL SPECIES SEE LAKE CHAMPLAIN REGULATIONS NOV 30 TO FIRST BARRIER ALL WATERS EXCEPT YELLOW PERCH ANY 3RD SAT. ALL YEAR ANY SIZE SCHOHARIE CREEK CUMBERLAND BAY SUNFISH NUMBER BLACK BASS IN JUNE 10” 5 FROM RT. 20 BRIDGE DOWNSTREAM YELLOW PERCH - NOV 30 CUMBERLAND BAY- LAKE CHAMPLAIN ALL YEAR ANY SIZE 50 SCHENECTADY SUNFISH ICE FISHING MALLET POND TROUT ALL YEAR TROUT ANY SIZE 5 12” 3 UPPER CHATEAUGAY LAKE, ICE FISHING PERMITTED LAKE TROUT ALL YEAR 21” 3 CHAZY LAKE LL SALMON 15” 3 PERMITTED SCHOHARIE CREEK FROM 3RD SAT. SCHOHARIE RESERVOIR DOWN- BLACK BASS ANY SIZE IN JUNE 5 GREAT CHAZY RIVER FROM RT. 9B FISHING PROHIBITED MARCH 16TH STREAM TO ROUTE 20 BRIDGE - NOV 30 AT COOPERVILLE UPSTREAM UNTIL OPENING OF WALLEYE SEASON IN MAY TO PERRYS MILLS DAM SCHOHARIE CREEK 3RD SAT IN JUNE BLACK BASS 10” 5 SARANAC RIVER FROM IMPERIAL DAM SCHOHARIE FROM RT. 20 BRIDGE DOWNSTREAM - NOV 30 UPSTREAM TO THE MILLSTONE MON- UMENT LOCATED AT THE INTERSEC- TROUT ALL YEAR 12” 5 SCHOHARIE RESERVOIR TROUT SEE NEW YORK CITY RESERVOIR REGULATIONS TION OF SAND POND ROAD AND NYS RT 22B IN MORRISONVILLE

CLINTON SARANAC RIVER FROM THE MILLSTONE MONU- MENT LOCATED AT THE INTERSECTION OF CATCH AND ARTIFICIAL TROUT ALL YEAR SAND POND ROAD AND NYS RT. 22B IN MOR- RELEASE ONLY LURES ONLY For information on Cannonsville Reservoir releases to the West RISONVILLE UPSTREAM TO KENT FALLS DAM Branch Delaware River call 845-295-1006. SARANAC RIVER FROM MARKED BOUNDARY 100 YARDS UPSTREAM OF ITS CONFLUENCE CATCH AND TROUT ALL YEAR ARTIFICIAL WITH THE NORTH BRANCH SARANAC RIVER RELEASE ONLY LURES ONLY UPSTREAM 1.4 MILES TO STORD BROOK

NORTH BRANCH SARANAC RIVER ARTIFICIAL FROM MOUTH OF COLD BROOK TROUT ALL YEAR 12” 3 LURES ONLY UPSTREAM TO ALDER BROOK APRIL1 - LL SALMON TAYLOR POND OCT 15 18” 2 1ST SATURDAY ICE FISHING FERN LAKE WALLEYE IN MAY THROUGH 18” 3 PERMITTED MAR 15 IN ADDITION, USE AND POSSESSION OF BAITFISH IS PROHIBITED IN THE FOLLOWING WATERS: TOWN OF BLACK BROOK - CRANBERRY POND, MUD POND (TWO MILES SOUTHWEST OF RIVER VIEW), MUD POND. TOWN OF DANNEMORA- MUD POND

ALL WATERS - USE OR POSSESSION OF ALEWIFE OR BLUEBACK HERRING AS BAIT IS PROHIBITED

APRIL 5 - PLUS 5 BROOK ALL WATERS EXCEPT LISTED BELOW TROUT 1 - ANY SIZE OCT 15 TROUT UNDER 8”

ESSEX LAKE CHAMPLAIN AND TRIBUTARIES ALL SPECIES SEE LAKE CHAMPLAIN REGULATIONS TO FIRST BARRIER

- 52 - - 53 - OPEN MINIMUM DAILY OPEN MINIMUM DAILY BODY OF WATER SPECIES METHOD BODY OF WATER SPECIES METHOD SEASON LENGTH LIMIT SEASON LENGTH LIMIT ALL WATERS EXCEPT YELLOW PERCH ANY ALL YEAR ANY SIZE NUMBER LAKE GEORGE SUNFISH ALL WATERS - USE OR POSSESSION OF ALEWIFE OR BLUEBACK HERRING AS BAIT IS PROHIBITED BOQUET RIVER FROM WADHAMS FALLS APRIL1 - TROUT ALL WATERS YELLOW PERCH, SUNFISH ALL YEAR ANY SIZE ANY NUMBER UPSTREAM TO RT. 9N ELIZABETHTOWN OCT 15 9” 5 ALL WATERS EXCEPT APRIL 1 - 5 PLUS FIVE BROOK TROUT TROUT ANY SIZE 5 LISTED BELOW OCT 15 TROUT UNDER 8” INDIAN RIVER LAKE TROUT ANY SIZE 3 ALL YEAR PONDS BIG FISH LEDGE LITTLE LAKE APRIL 1 - USE POSSESSION OF LL SALMON 3 : , , 15” 3 / FISH, WEST PINE, ST. REGIS TROUT OCT 15 BAITFISH PROHIBITED WEST BRANCH AUSABLE RIVER APRIL1- ANY SIZE TROUT 5 EXCEPT AS LISTED: OCT 15 LAKE CLEAR TROUT ANY SIZE ALL YEAR 5 ICE FISHING MEACHAM LAKE LL SALMON 15” WEST BRANCH AUSABLE RIVER FROM 3 PERMITTED MOUTH OF HOLCOMB POND OUTLET TROUT ANY SIZE 5 CATCH AND ARTIFICIAL LOWER CHATEAUGAY ICE FISHING DOWNSTREAM TO MARKED BOUND- TROUT ALL YEAR LL SALMON ALL YEAR 15” 3 RELEASE ONLY LURES ONLY LAKE PERMITTED ARY 2.2 MILES DOWNSTREAM OF LAKE TROUT 21” 3 MONUMENT FALLS TROUT ALL YEAR ANY SIZE LAKE COLBY 5 WEST BRANCH AUSABLE RIVER FROM LL SALMON ALL YEAR 15” 3 ICE FISHING THE WHITEFACE SKI CENTER BRIDGE CATCH AND ARTIFICIAL BLACK BASS 3RD SAT. IN JUNE ANY SIZE PERMITTED TROUT ALL YEAR 5 DOWNSTREAM TO THE RT 86 BRIDGE RELEASE ONLY LURES ONLY - NOV 30 AT THE FLUME DEER POND TROUT APRIL 1 - ANY SIZE 5 BIGSBY POND, COPPERAS POND APRIL 1 - TIP-UPS LAKE TROUT 15” 3 (TOWN OF SANTA CLARA) LAKE TROUT OCT 15 15” 3 FISHING PROHIBITED OCT.16- MAR31 OCT 15 PROHIBITED FRANKLIN FALLS FLOW, LOWER 1ST SAT OF ICE FISHING ICE FISHING WALLEYE 18” 3 TROUT ALL YEAR ANY SIZE 5 SARANAC LAKE, RAINBOW LAKE MAY - MAR15 PERMITTED EAGLE LAKE, CONNERY POND PERMITTED LITTLE CLEAR POND, LITTLE GREEN FISHING PROHIBITED TO PROTECT LANDLOCKED SALMON ROUND POSSESSION USE OR POSSESSION OF POND AND THEIR TRIBUTARIES UPPER AND LOWER CASCADES AND BROOK TROUT BROOD STOCK WHITEFISH PROHIBITED BAITFISH PROHIBITED APRIL1 - TIP-UPS LAKE APRIL 1 - USE/POSSESSION OF FOLLENSBY CLEAR POND LL SALMON 15” 3 FIRST LAKE OF ESSEX CHAIN, 15” 3 OCT 15 PROHIBITED PHARAOH LAKE TROUT OCT 15 BAITFISH PROHIBITED MOUNTAIN POND APRIL1 - CATCH AND ARTIFICIAL TROUT TROUT (TOWN OF BRIGHTON) NOV 30 RELEASE ONLY LURES ONLY LAKE TROUT SEE LAKE GEORGE UNDER WARREN COUNTY LAKE GEORGE TROUT 5 ICE FISHING LEGAL LL SALMON SMELT USE OR POSSESSION PROHIBITED ALL YEAR ANY SIZE AND TRIBUTARIES POLLIWOG POND KOKANEE USE OR POSSESSION OF SMELT 10 BAITFISH PROHIBITED TO FIRST BARRIER YELLOW PERCH FLOODWOOD POND, LL SALMON APRIL1 - 15” 3 ICE FISHING ALL YEAR ANY SIZE 50 SUNFISH SQUARE POND, ROLLINS POND LAKE TROUT OCT 15 21” 3 PERMITTED 5 BLACK BASS ICE FISHING PLUS HUDSON RIVER ALL YEAR ANY SIZE SARANAC RIVER FROM PINE ST. 5 - 5 ESSEX TROUT 5 PERMITTED FRANKLIN BRIDGE UPSTREAM TO LAKE FLOWER TROUT ALL YEAR ANY SIZE BROOK TROUT LAKE ICE FISHING DAM IN VILLAGE OF SARANAC LAKE UNDER 8” CRANE POND • USE OR POSSES- ALL YEAR 15” 3 SION OF BAITFISH IS PROHIBITED TROUT PERMITTED SARANAC RIVER FROM HOUGH BROOK FISHING PROHIBITED MARCH1ST - MAY 15TH AT UNION FALLS FLOW UPSTREAM TROUT ANY SIZE 5 ICE FISHING TO PROTECT SPAWNING WALLEYES LAKE TROUT ALL YEAR 3 TO FRANKLIN FALLS FLOW DAM PARADOX LAKE 18” PERMITTED PICKEREL ANY SIZE ANY NUMBER APRIL1 - 3 IN COMBI- ARTIFICIAL LAKE APRIL 1 - WHEY POND TROUT 12” LURES ONLY MIRROR LAKE, LAKE PLACID 15” 3 OCT 15 NATION TROUT OCT 15 USE/POSSESSION ICE FISHING PER- MOOSE POND, TOWN OF ST. BLACK BASS APRIL1- NOV 30 ANY SIZE ANY NUMBER TROUT APRIL1 - ANY SIZE 5 ARMAND OF BAITFISH UPPER SARANAC LAKE MITTED TIP-UPS LAKE TROUT APRIL1- OCT 15 15” 3 PROHIBITED LAKE TROUT OCT. 15 23” 3 PROHIBITED TROUT ANY SIZE 5 LAKE TROUT SCHROON LAKE, LAKE TROUT 18” 2 ICE FISHING 21” 3 ICE FISHING ALL YEAR TUPPER LAKE LL SALMON ALL YEAR FROM SCHROON LAKE UPSTREAM LL SALMON 15” 3 PERMITTED 15” 3 PERMITTED TO ALDER MEADOW ROAD PICKEREL ANY SIZE ANY NUMBER IN ADDITION, THE USE OR POSSESSION OF BAIT FISH IS PROHIBITED ON ALL LANDS, LAKES, PONDS, AND STREAMS OF TROUT TICONDEROGA CREEK FROM LOWER THE FOLLOWING GEOGRAPHIC AREAS - HIGH PEAKS WILDERNESS (EXCEPT RAQUETTE RIVER AND SARANAC RIVER), ST. LAKE TROUT LAKE CHAMPLAIN REGULATIONS APPLY FALLS UPSTREAM TO LAKE GEORGE REGIS CANOE AREA, AND THE FOLLOWING WATERS: LL SALMON TOWN OF ALTAMONT - RAG POND (200 FEET NORTH OF WEST PINE POND), WEST PINE POND. TOWN OF BELLMONT - 1ST SATURDAY DRAIN POND. TOWN OF BRIGHTON - BARNUM POND, BLACK POND (ON VISITOR’S INTERPRETIVE CENTER PROPERTY), ICE FISHING HARRIS LAKE WALLEYE IN MAY THROUGH 18” 3 LONG POND (NORTH OF BLACK POND), LOON POND, LOST POND (0.4 MI.SOUTHWEST OF MOUNTAIN POND), MOUNTAIN MAR 15 PERMITTED POND, SLUSH POND, STAR MOUNTAIN PONDS (2), UPPER SPECTACLE POND. TOWN OF DUANE - BUCK POND, CLEAR POND, DEBAR POND, SKIFF POND, WINEBAGO POND. TOWN OF FRANKLIN - HOPE POND, LITTLE HOPE POND, NO HOPE IN ADDITION, THE USE OR POSSESSION OF BAIT FISH IS PROHIBITED ON ALL LANDS, LAKES, PONDS, AND STREAMS POND (300 FEET NORTH OF HOPE POND). TOWN OF HARRIETSTOWN - BEAR POND, MEADOW POND (1/2 MILE NORTH- OF THE FOLLOWING GEOGRAPHIC AREAS - DIX MOUNTAIN WILDERNESS, GIANT MOUNTAIN WILDERNESS, HIGH PEAKS WEST OF LAKE CLEAR), PANTHER POND, PORKCHOP POND (0.6 MILES EAST OF UPPER SARANAC LAKE), ST. GERMAIN WILDERNESS, HOFFMAN NOTCH WILDERNESS, HUDSON GORGE PRIMITIVE AREA, (EXCEPT HUDSON RIVER), MCKEN- POND (1/2 MILE NORTH OF LAKE CLEAR). TOWN OF MALONE - MALONE VILLAGE ICE POND. TOWN OF SANTA CLARA - ZIE MOUNTAIN WILDERNESS(EXCEPT W. BRANCH AUSABLE RIVER), PHARAOH LAKE WILDERNESS, SENTINEL RANGE BAD NEWS POND (1000 FEET NORTHWEST OF POLLIWOG POND), BLACK POND (BETWEEN SQUARE POND AND WHEY WILDERNESS (EXCEPT EAST BRANCH AUSABLE RIVER) AND THE FOLLOWING WATERS: POND), DUCK OR ECHO POND, DUELL POND (1/4 MILE SOUTH OF LITTLE GREEN POND), EAST COPPERAS POND, FED- ALSO ON THE FOLLOWING WATERS: TOWN OF JAY - CLEMENTS POND. TOWN OF MINERVA - BARNES POND, BLACK ERATION POND (1/4 MILE SOUTHEAST OF EAST PINE POND), FROG POND (650 FEET NORTH OF POLLIWOG POND), GRASS POND, CENTER POND, CLEAR POND, FIRST LAKE (ESSEX CHAIN OF LAKES), HEWITT POND, NATE POND, RANKIN POND (1 1/4 MILES NORTHEAST OF BENZ POND), LITTLE BLACK POND (BETWEEN BLACK AND SQUARE PONDS), GREEN POND, LITTLE RANKIN POND, SHERMAN POND, STONY POND, TWENTY-NINTH POND. TOWN OF MORIAH - GOOSE POND (NORTH OF FOLLENSBY CLEAR POND), HORSESHOE POND, LITTLE POLLIWOG POND, MADEWASKA POND, POLLI- PUDDLE, TROUT POND.TOWN OF NEWCOMB - NEWCOMB LAKE (INCLUDE UPPER AND LOWER DUCK HOLE).TOWN WOG POND, RAT POND, SUNDAY POND (SOUTHEAST OF RAT POND), SUNRISE POND (EAST OF FOLLENSBY CLEAR OF NORTH ELBA - BIG CHERRY PATCH POND, CAMERAS POND, MCKENZIE POND, TOM PECK POND. TOWN OF NORTH POND), TRACK POND (3/4 MILE NORTHEAST OF FLOODWOOD POND), TWELFTH TEE OR GORDON POND (400 FEET HUDSON - BLACK BASS LAKE, BLOODY POND, CHALIS POND, COURTNEY POND, HOWARD POND, MOOSE MOUN- NORTH OF GREEN POND), WHEY POND. TOWN OF WAVERLY - BENZ POND, LITTLE CLEAR POND, LONG POND. TAIN POND, TRIANGLE POND, LOWER TWIN POND, UPPER TWIN POND. TOWN OF ST. ALMAND - MOOSE POND. TOWN OF SCHROON - COTTERS POND. TOWN OF WILLMINGTON - MORGAN POND (COOPERKILL).

- 54 - - 55 - HAMILTON FULTON LAKE LIMEKILN LAKE HUDSON LOWER ( FAWN PISECO LAKE ADIRONDACK ABANAKEE THOSE ALL ALL SAGAMORE OUTLET SACANDAGA BLUE ( INDIAN IN LAKE INDIAN FOURTH WEST FIRST FORKED RAQUETTE LAKE TOWN INDIAN LAKE RT UPSTREAM BRIDGE FROM GREAT CANADA LISTED ALL ALL CAROGA EAST LILY POND JENNINGS TOWN TOWN ADDITION .30 WATERS WATERS WATERS WATERS , LAKE , PLEASANT ALGONQUIN , LILA EATON MT CAROGA CANADA LAKE SOUTH LAKE OF HOUSE LAKE IN GREAT , RIVER LAKE LAKE LISTED OF OF , BELOW SARGENT LAKE . LAKE LAKE BODY LAKE RIVER LAKE LK BLEECKER SACANDAGA HAMILTON , LAKE PARK LAKE INDIAN LAKE LAKE WEST ., LAKE , OF LAKE , TO , UPSTREAM ( EXCEPT EXCEPT THE LAKE , OTTER POND PLEASANT GREAT TOWN LEWEY , , POND SACANDAGA OF LAKE , BELOW GILMAN LAKE NORTHVILLE GREEN , ESSEX , OF EAGLE THE PLEASANT POND SACANDAGA TRIBUTARIES LAKE POND FULTON USE LAKE , , , WATER WEST OF COUNTY UTOWANA - LAKE KNAPPS SACANDAGA LAKE FIRST HOLMES CHAIN OR LAKE LAKE LAKE ) LAKE RIVER TO INDIAN TRIBUTARIES , , CHAIN POSSESSION ) LAKE FIRST STEWART , , , CROSSING , LONG LONG TRIBUTARIES LAKE AND FROM LAKE LAKE LAKE HIGHWAY LK LAKE , ) ., COUNTY YELLOW LAKE LAKE LAKE BLACK LL LAKE LAKE LAKE LAKE LAKE LAKE FISHING LAKE LL LL OF LL NORTHERN SPECIES PICKEREL OF PICKEREL , SUNFISH TROUT WALLEYE TROUT TROUT SALMON TROUT TROUT TROUT TROUT TROUT TROUT TROUT TROUT TROUT TROUT TROUT TROUT LONG ; SALMON SALMON SALMON LAKE LAKE BAITFISH PIKE TROUT TOWN TROUT TROUT TROUT TROUT TROUT TROUT FISHING TROUT - BASS LINE PERCH 56 PROHIBITED POND FISHING OF LAKE - APRIL IS MAY PROHIBITED MAY STRATFORD , MAY MAY 1 ALL ALL ALL ALL SEASON ALL PROHIBITED APRIL APRIL APRIL APRIL 1 THIRD ALL ALL - APRIL 1 ALL OCT OCT OCT OCT ALL ST ALL , ALL 1 OCT APRIL APRIL OPEN OCT ST ST OCT MUD ST PROHIBITED - - YEAR - 1- SAT YEAR YEAR YEAR - YEAR YEAR YEAR YEAR MAR YEAR OF YEAR YEAR SAT SAT MAR MAR OCTOBER SAT 15 15 15 15 MAR 1 - 1 - 1 - 1 - 15 1 - 15 1 - OCT 15 LAKE LAKE 1 OF OF WALLEYE 15 IN IN IN 15 15 15 WALLEYE FROM - 15 . ; IN CO TOWN MARCH THE 16 GLIN ANY MINIMUM ANY ANY LENGTH ANY ANY ANY ANY ANY ANY ANY ANY ANY ANY ANY ANY ANY MARCH SEASON THRU 18” 15” 21” 18” 21” 18” 15” 15” 15” 21” 21” 21” 18” OF FOLLOWING 9” SEASON SIZE LAKES SIZE SIZE SIZE SIZE SIZE SIZE SIZE SIZE SIZE SIZE SIZE SIZE SIZE SIZE SIZE 16 CAROGA MARCH 16 TH IN , FOURTH - UNTIL IN MAY UNTIL DAILY NUMBER LIMIT - WATERS MAY 5 - 31 TROUT 3 FISH ANY 3 3 5 3 5 5 5 3 3 5 3 2 2 3 3 3 5 5 5 5 5 3 2 5 5 3 5 3 5 THE BAITFISH USE TROUT 5 BAITFISH BAITFISH USE USE BAITFISH PLUS USE THE LAKE PLUS HATCHERY OPENING OR : OR OR UNDER OR OPENING ICE PERMITTED ICE ICE ICE ICE PROHIBITED 5 ICE ICE ICE PERMITTED PERMITTED PERMITTED PERMITTED PERMITTED , ICE PERMITTED PERMITTED ICE PERMITTED ICE UNDER METHOD PERMITTED POSSESSION PERMITTED 5 POSSESSION POSSESSION GOOSE POSSESSION TIP PROHIBITED BROOK PROHIBITED PROHIBITED PROHIBITED FISHING FISHING FISHING FISHING BROOK FISHING FISHING FISHING FISHING FISHING FISHING FISHING - UPS 8” POND 8” EGG ,

WARREN SARATOGA HAMILTON PALMER HUDSON COUNTY TO TRIBUTARIES GREAT FIRST RIVER RIER TARIES VILLAGE UPSTREAM OF WASHINGTON HUDSON NEAR LOCK HUDSON SARATOGA MOREAU FIRST SARATOGA KAYADEROSSERAS GREAT HOUSE LOST LAKE THE HUDSON LAKE UNKNOWN TOWN SACANDAGA WILDERNESS IN LOWER LAKE GENT HUDSON BRIDGE COUNTY FROM CHARLEY ROUND GREAT BRANT ALL ALL ALL EXCEPT ALL WITH CREEK HIGHWAY RIVER POND LITTLE ROCK SEVENTH ROCK ADDITION FIRST GLENS WATERS WATERS WATERS WATERS , FOLLOWING - POND STILLWATER IMPASSABLE , PLEASANT LITTLE BELOW , R POND C POND OF R EAGLE ALL BARKER POND MOUTH SACANDAGA FROM IN TUPPER SACANDAGA BRANT SACANDAGA LAKE . -4 LAKE . HELMS - LAKE BODY OF UPSTREAM R R LAKE LINE MOHAWK RIVER LINE RIVER RIVER LAKE RIVER BRIDGE BOCHEN HIGHWAY . THIS . ARIETTA POND LAKE RIVER FALLS POND WATERS , AND BRIDGE TO BRIDGE LAKE LAKE , HUDSON , AND , LOUIE RIVER , OUTLET THE LAKE TUPPER RED FROM , LUZERNE ROUTE NEST EXCEPT EXCEPT DOWNSTREAM TO COUNTY BRANT HIGH UPSTREAM SECTION LAKE POND ), SACANDAGA , BAKERS POND OF LAKE FROM - FROM , , ITS OUTLET SIXTH LITTLE FROM , UPSTREAM THE USE PIGEON GEOGRAPHIC PANTHER UNNAMED EXCEPT - FROM ), LOUSE UPSTREAM NY LAKE RIVER POND BY CREEK POND UPSTREAM WATER CHRISTIAN BRIDGE TO LAKE PEAKS - , LAKE FALLS , LAKE OUTLET WEST 32 ASSOCIATED STREAM , LAKE BULLHEAD USE LAKE ROCK OR BOUNDARY LISTED BELOW WARREN GLENS , MIDDLE FISH LINE LAKE , WARREN TUPPER TO TRIBUTARIES FALLS TROUT BRIDGE UPSTREAM , SQUAW , ( , LAKE MAYS POSSESSION UPSTREAM LAKE WITHIN TROY THE TO OR HIGH AND CANADA FROM FROM , FIRST MILL WILDERNESS MT POND RIVER EAST , POND TO TO TO MOHAWK BETWEEN STEWARTS HUDSON BELOW FALLS POSSESSION . LAKE . SACANDAGA IN HELMS . TRIBU AREAS LAKE SUNFISH POND WILDERNESS POND LAKE ROCK POND TOWN THE LAKE BAR DAM W THE DAM (3/4 AND , LAKES . FROM C OF FIRST G - - PUMPKINSEED . , BROOK , , . : , POND POND MOSQUITO TOWN OF LAKE BLACK OF FIRST UNNAMED REDBREAST WHITNEY LAKE MILE BLUE LL ALL PICKEREL SPECIES TO ( ( PICKEREL POSSESSED BRIDGE TROUT TROUT TROUT TROUT TROUT TROUT CATCH TROUT TROUT TROUT EXCEPT USE BLUEGILL BAITFISH WILDERNESS LAKE HOPE CROSSING RIVER SALMON OF , , , SPECIES , THE EAST IRON LAKE TROUT TROUT OF ICEHOUSE ARTIFICIAL PINE SIAMESE RIDGE BASS OR ALEWIFE UPSTREAM - , LONG WATER AREA AND AND POND BENNETT POND RESERVOIR - LAKE POSSESSION OF ( RAQUETTE ) , , ESSEX LAKE IS FISHING FISHING 57 THE OF JUNE MAY WILDERNESS APR WEST BARKER PROHIBITED RELEASE FOR ) 3 , 1 MAY LAKE , , PONDS APRIL ( ALL OCT RT RD 1 POND , WILLIAM ST SEASON OR ONE APRIL OWLS THE JOCKEYBUSH - ALL ALL ALL IMMEDIATELY OCT ALL LURES ALL OPENING APRIL ST SEPT APRIL OCT TO PINE 1 - OPEN - - CHAIN YEAR 30. USE ALL LAKE SAT SAT MAR NOV - STONY - YEAR BLUEBACK OCT PROHIBITED PROHIBITED 15 SAT FIRST YEAR YEAR YEAR 1 - YEAR OPENING QUARTER YEAR MAR , BOG RIVER 15 DAM 1 - POND HEAD 15 1 - WILDERNESS LOST 1 POND 30 FISHING AS OF IN FISHING , IN ONLY C OF 30 15 15 - IN , FISH 15 MIDDLE . ON POND OF BAIT WHITNEY ALEWIFE ), BUELL ), LAKES RELEASE POND PONDS ALL ( LAKE . UPPER HUDSON CATCH USE WALLEYE FISHING EAST IS OF MILE BAIT HERRING MINIMUM , ANY ANY ANY LENGTH FISH PROHIBITED ANY ANY ANY ONLY ANY ANY ANY ANY ANY FROM FROM PROHIBITED CLEAR LANDS ), LAKE / WALLEYE , RAQUETTE BROOK 12” 15” 18” POSSESSION 10” OF , GRASSY LOWER SOUTHWEST (3), FISH OF AREA OR . SIZE SIZE SIZE SILVER SIZE HELMS SIZE SIZE SIZE SIZE SIZE SIZE AND SIZE . ONLY USE , WALLEYE PROHIBITED GORGE ALL , MARCH MARCH UNTIL MURPHY BLUE BLUEBACK SEASON POND MITCHELL AS LAKES LISTED AND PRIMITIVE OF SARGENT FISH SEASON POND USE BAIT POND LAKE JULY . LAKE ARTIFICIAL , MT THE TIP THE , PRIMITIVE HIGH 16 16 5 - / DAILY 5 - BAITFISH PONDS SEASON LIMIT MUST . OF POSSESSION TROUT ON IN LAKE - IS , 15 . TROUT UPS 1 - WILDERNESS 5 5 5 LAKE 5 5 5 OPENING 5 5 LITTLE RES PONDS UNTIL 3 3 5 UNTIL 3 HERRING TOWN FOLLOWING FROM PROHIBITED PLUS MAY PLUS PROHIBITED SQUAW PAGE POND POND AREA . . BE IS SEPT ) TOWN AND TOWN UNDER LURES TIRRELL IN UNDER ICE ICE ICE PERMITTED FIVE GRASSY AREA ICE OF PERMITTED PROHIBITED 5 PERMITTED PERMITTED PERMITTED ICE , MARCH RETURNED , PERMITTED , (2). 12 METHOD MIDDLE LOON LAKE FIVE MAY BROOK . 15 STREAMS AS INLET FISHING FISHING FISHING FISHING FISHING OF BAITFISH OF MAY BROOK TOWN WATERS ( ( 8” ONLY BAIT EXCEPT EXCEPT ). 8” PONDS MORE INDIAN POND POND POND 16 - SAR BE BUG - . OF IN - - , , : , OPEN MINIMUM DAILY BODY OF WATER SPECIES METHOD SEASON LENGTH LIMIT SPECIAL REGULATIONS BY COUNTY

TROUT ANY SIZE 5 ICE FISHING REGION 6 • NORTHCENTRAL NEW YORK LAKE TROUT ALL YEAR LAKE GEORGE 23” 2 PERMITTED LL SALMON 18” 2 REGION 6 SMELT USE OR POSSESSION PROHIBITED State Office Bldg.. 317 Washington Street LAKE GEORGE TRIBUTARIES FISHING PROHIBITED OCT. 1ST THRU MARCH 31ST. Watertown, NY 13601-3787 APRIL 1ST THROUGH MAY 15TH NO FISHING BETWEEN 10PM -5AM UPSTREAM TO FIRST BARRIER (315) 785-2261 IMPASSIBLE BY FISH LL SALMON 18” 2 Sub-Office APRIL1 - ICE FISHING GLEN LAKE TROUT ANY SIZE 5 207 Genesee Street OCT 15 PERMITTED Utica, NY 13601-2885 HOUR POND, JABE POND, LITTLE (315) 793-2554 APRIL1 - ARTIFICIAL JABE POND, PEAKED MT. POND TROUT 12” 3 OCT LURES ONLY AND THEIR TRIBUTARIES 15 • This is a list of exceptions to the STATEWIDE ANGLING REGULATIONS. • Trout waters where ice fishing is permitted are identified here. HUDSON RIVER FROM GLENS FALLS 3RD SAT IN BRIDGE UPSTREAM TO THURMAN BLACK BASS 10” 5 • Where regulations appear in the Method column, they pertain to all fishing in the listed water. JUNE- NOV30 BRIDGE, LILY POND, PACK FOREST LAKE • In some cases, you will be referred to the regulations tables for major resource blocks HUDSON RIVER FROM (GREAT LAKES, FINGER LAKES, LAKE CHAMPLAIN, BORDER WATERS, NEW YORK CITY RESERVOIRS). BLACK BASS ALL YEAR ANY SIZE 5 ICE FISHING THURMAN BRIDGE UPSTREAM PERMITTED OPEN MINIMUM DAILY BODY OF WATER SPECIES METHOD SEASON LENGTH LIMIT YELLOW PERCH ANY ICE FISHING SCHROON LAKE ALL YEAR ANY SIZE SUNFISH NUMBER PERMITTED ALL PONDS AND STREAMS IN THE APRIL 1 - 5 - PLUS FIVE BROOK TROUT ANY SIZE MOOSE RIVER PLAINS REC. AREA OCT 15 TROUT UNDER 8” SCHROON LAKE, SCHROON RIVER TROUT ANY SIZE 5 ICE FISHING FROM SCHROON LAKE DOWN LAKE TROUT ALL YEAR 18” 2 BEARDSLEY LAKE KYSER LAKE ICE FISHING WARREN - PERMITTED , , STREAM TO STARBUCKVILLE DAM LL SALMON 15’ 3 MOHAWK RIVER (BARGE CANAL) PERMITTED RD BLACK BASS 3 SAT. JUNE-NOV 30 10” 5 SCHROON RIVER FROM TROUT 9” 5 TROUT ALL YEAR ANY SIZE 5 ICE FISHING FIRST, SECOND, THIRD, FOURTH ICE FISHING STARBUCKVILLE DAM LAKE TROUT ALL YEAR 21” 3 LAKE TROUT PERMITTED LAKES OF FULTON CHAIN PERMITTED DOWNSTREAM ALL YEAR ANY SIZE 3 LL SALMON 15” 3 LL SALMON ALL YEAR ANY SIZE 3 ICE FISHING LIMEKILN LAKE TROUT ALL YEAR ANY SIZE THIRTEENTH LAKE AND TRIBUTARIES USE OR 5 TROUT APRIL1 - ANY SIZE 5 POSSESSION PERMITTED AND OUTLET DOWNSTREAM OF BAITFISH SALMON NOV 30 15” 3 HORN LAKE, EVERGREEN LAKE, HID- APRIL 1 - ARTIFICIAL TO HUDSON RIVER PROHIBITED TROUT ANY SIZE 3 DEN LAKE, PEAKED MOUNTAIN LAKE OCT 15 LURES ONLY USE OR POSSES- APRIL1 - PALMER POND TROUT ANY SIZE 5 SION OF BAIT- MOOSE RIVER, MIDDLE AND SOUTH NOV 30 FISH BRANCH OF MOOSE RIVER DOWN- PROHIBITED STREAM OF MOOSE RIVER PLAINS APRIL1- ANY SIZE 5 IN ADDITION, THE USE OR POSSESSION OF BAITFISH IS PROHIBITED ON ALL LANDS, LAKES, PONDS, AND STREAMS REC. AREA, TROUT NOV 30 OF THE FOLLOWING GEOGRAPHIC AREAS: PHARAOH LAKE WILDERNESS AND THE SIAMESE PONDS WILDERNESS. FROM MOUTH UPSTREAM TO AND THE FOLLOWING WATERS: TOWN OF BOLTON - BROWN POND. TOWN OF CHESTER - CLEAR POND, PALMER CINCINNATI CREEK POND. TOWN OF HAGUE - BUTTERMILK POND, JABE POND, LITTLE JABE POND, RACKET POND, SPECTACLE PONDS (2). TOWN OF HORICON - DUCK POND, LONG POND, ROUND POND. TOWN OF JOHNSBURG - CRANE MT POND, CATCH AND

HERKIMER RD SAT IN NICKS LAKE BLACK BASS 3 . EAGLE POND, KIBBY POND. TOWN OF STONY CREEK- NEW LAKE, WILCOX LAKE. TOWN OF THURMAN- LITTLE JOE JUNE -NOV. 30 RELEASE ONLY POND, LIXARD POND, SHIRAS POND, UNNAMED POND (1 MILE NORTHWEST OF LIXARD POND), UNNAMED POND (2 MILES EAST OF KIBBY POND). TOWN OF WARRENSBURG - GAY POND, VIELE POND. WEST CANADA CREEK FROM TREN- CATCH AND ARTIFICIAL TROUT ALL YEAR ALL WATERS - USE OR POSSESSION OF ALEWIFE OR BLUEBACK HERRING AS BAITFISH IS PROHIBITED TON FALLS DAM DOWNSTREAM 2.5 RELEASE ONLY LURES ONLY MILES TO CINCINNATI CREEK ALL WATERS PICKEREL 1ST SAT IN MAY- MAR15 ANY SIZE 5 ICE FISHING STILLWATER RESERVOIR TROUT ALL YEAR 9” 5 APRIL1 - 5 - PLUS 5 BROOK PERMITTED ALL WATERS EXCEPT LISTED BELOW TROUT ANY SIZE OCT 15 TROUT UNDER 8” APRIL 1 - WOODHULL LAKE LAKE TROUT 15” 3 OCT 15 BATTENKILL FROM VERMONT STATE CATCH AND ARTIFICIAL LINE DOWNSTREAM TO COVERED TROUT ALL YEAR IN ADDITION, USE AND POSSESSION OF BAITFISH IS PROHIBITED IN THE FOLLOWING WATERS: ALL PONDS AND RELEASE ONLY LURES ONLY BRIDGE AT EAGLEVILLE STREAMS IN THE FIVE PONDS WILDERNESS, HE-DE-RON-DAH WILDERNESS, PEPPERBOX WILDERNESS, PIGEON LAKE WILDERNESS AND WEST CANADA LAKES WILDERNESS. APRIL1 - HOOSIC RIVER TROUT 9” 5 TOWN OF WEBB- BEAR LAKE, BUBB LAKE, BREWER LAKE, BUCK LAKE (1/2 MILE NORTH OF HOG POND), BUCK POND OCT 15 (ONE MILE WEST OF THIRSTY POND), MOSS LAKE, NICKS LAKE, BIG OTTER LAKE, QUIVER POND, RAZORBACK POND, SIS LAKE, TIED LAKE, TWITCHELL LAKE, WEST POND (0.6 MILES SOUTHWEST OF BIG MOOSE LAKE) WOODS LAKE. LAKE CHAMPLAIN AND TRIBUTARIES ALL SPECIES SEE LAKE CHAMPLAIN REGULATIONS TO FIRST BARRIER ALL WATERS YELLOW PERCH ANY ALL YEAR ANY SIZE NUMBER SEE LAKE GEORGE REGULATIONS EXCEPT SANDY POND SUNFISH TROUT LAKE GEORGE AND TRIBUTARIES UNDER WARREN COUNTY YELLOW PERCH ICE FISHING LAKE TROUT SANDY POND ALL YEAR ANY SIZE 50 EACH TO FIRST BARRIER SMELT USE OR POSSESSION PROHIBITED SUNFISH PERMITTED

WASHINGTON LL SALMON 3RD SAT IN BLACK RIVER, INDIAN RIVER BLACK BASS 10” 5 HUDSON RIVER FROM TROY DAM ALL SPECIES ALL YEAR JUNE- NOV30 UPSTREAM TO FT. EDWARD AND BLACK RIVER FROM UPSTREAM TIP TRIBUTARIES IN THIS SECTION TO OF LOWER-MOST ISLAND TO MILL SEE GREAT LAKES REGULATIONS FIRST BARRIER IMPASSABLE BY FISH, CATCH AND RELEASE FISHING ONLY. ALL FISH MUST BE RETURNED TO STREET DAM IN WATERTOWN MOHAWK RIVER BELOW ROUTE 32 THE WATER IMMEDIATELY. BAIT FISH LISTED ON PAGE 9 MAY BE JEFFERSON CLEAR LAKE, GRASS LAKE, HYDE 1ST SAT BRIDGE. POSSESSED FOR USE AS BAIT FISH USE OF TIP UPS IS PERMITTED ICE FISHING . - . LAKE SIXTOWN POND MOON LAKE WALLEYE 18” 3 , , OF MAY - PERMITTED MUSKELLUNGE LAKE, BUTTERFIELD LAKE MARCH 15 IN ADDITION, THE USE OR POSSESSION OF BAITFISH IS PROHIBITED THE FOLLOWING WATERS: TOWN OF ICE FISHING DRESDEN- BLACK MT PONDS (2), BUMPS POND, FISHBROOK POND, GREENLAND POND, LAPLAND POND. TOWN OF LAKE OF THE WOODS LAKE TROUT ALL YEAR - - - 21” 3 PERMITTED FT. ANN- INMAN POND. TOWN OF JACKSON- DEAD LAKE. TOWN OF WHITEHALL- SAWMILL POND, SPRUCE POND.

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LAKE ONTARIO, ST. LAWRENCE ALL SPECIES SEE GREAT LAKES REGULATIONS ALLEN POND, COLD BROOK (ON COLD RIVER AND TRIBUTARIES TO BROOK FWMA), JORDAN RIVER FROM FIRST BARRIER CARRY FALLS RESERVOIR UPSTREAM TO FRANKLIN COUNTY LINE, S. CLOSED TO ALL FISHING FROM MARCH 2 BRANCH GRASS RIVER FROM 0.5 MILE PERCH LAKE THROUGH NOVEMBER 30. DOWNSTREAM OF RT. 3 UPSTREAM TO APRIL1 - CATCH AND ARTIFICIAL

JEFFERSON ICE FISHING PERMITTED FROM DECEMBER 1 THROUGH MARCH 1. GENERAL GRASS RIVER FLOW AND LAKE TROUT OCT 15 RELEASE ONLY LURES ONLY ANGLING REGULATIONS MINIMUM LENGTHS AND DAILY LIMITS APPLY. GEORGE ROAD, TOWN OF CLARE UPSTREAM TO TWIN PONDS OUTLET, BLACK RIVER, DEER RIVER, WEST 3RD SAT IN BLACK BASS 10” 5 TOWN OF CLIFTON, TAMARACK POND, BRANCH DEER RIVER, BEAVER RIVER JUNE - NOV 30 WEST BRANCH ST. REGIS RIVER FROM RT. 116 BRIDGE UPSTREAM TO ALLEN EAST BRANCH FISH CREEK FROM APRIL 1- FALLS RESERVOIR DAM ROME RESERVOIR DAM DOWN- TROUT ANY SIZE NOV 30 5 STREAM, MOOSE RIVER ST. LAWRENCE RIVER AND ALL SPECIES SEE GREAT LAKE REGULATIONS TRIBUTARIES TO FIRST BARRIER TROUT ALL YEAR 9” 5 ALL YEAR ICE FISHING LAKE BONAPARTE LAKE TROUT 21” 3 3RD SAT IN CATCH AND ARTIFICIAL 1ST SAT. MAY PERMITTED TOOLEY POND BLACK BASS

LEWIS WALLEYE 18” 3 JUNE NOV RELEASE ONLY - MAR 15 - 30 LURES ONLY IN ADDITION, USE AND POSSESSION OF BAITFISH IS PROHIBITED IN THE FOLLOWING WATERS: TROUT 9” 5 ICE FISHING LAKE OZONIA ALL YEAR ALL PONDS AND STREAMS IN THE HE-DE-RON-DAH WILDERNESS LL SALMON 15” 3 PERMITTED TOWN OF CROGHAN- CLEAR POND, ROCK POND, SEEPAGE POND, TROUT POND. TOWN OF DIANA- GREEN POND, LITTLE RIVER (TOWNS OF FINE, APRIL 1- SEALY POND, SILVER DAWN LAKE, LITTLE SILVER DAWN LAKE. TOWN OF GREIG- PITCHER POND. TOWN OF WATSON- TROUT ANY SIZE 5 CLINTON), OSWEGATCHIE RIVER FROM NOV 30 CLEVELAND LAKE, EVIES POND, LONG LAKE, PAYNE LAKE. CRANBERRY LAKE DAM DOWNSTREAM RD SAT IN BLACK RIVER BLACK BASS 3 1ST SAT MAY ICE FISHING JUNE NOV 10” 5 PLEASANT LAKE, HORSESHOE LAKE WALLEYE 18” 3 - 30 MAR 15 PERMITTED MOHAWK RIVER FROM BARGE CANAL UPSTREAM TO DELTA DAM, MOHAWK LAWRENCE PORTAFERRY LAKE AND TRIBUTARIES SMELT FISHING PROHIBITED RIVER FROM BRIDGE IN WESTERNVILLE APRIL 1 - . UPSTREAM TO LANSING KILL, MOOSE TROUT ANY SIZE 5 NOV 30 RIVER, NINE MILE CREEK, ONEIDA ST ST. REGIS RIVER FROM FT. JACKSON CREEK SAUQUOIT CREEK FROM PINNA TROUT ALL YEAR ANY SIZE 5 - TO DAYS MILL ROAD IN HOPKINTON CLE ROAD IN SAUQUOIT DOWNSTREAM TROUT 9” 5 ICE FISHING ONEIDA LAKE EAST OF ROUTE 81 STAR LAKE ALL YEAR LAKE TROUT 21” 3 PERMITTED BRIDGE AND TRIBUTARIES UPSTREAM TO 1ST SAT MAY ICE FISHING WALLEYE THE FIRST BARRIER IMPASSABLE BY - MAR 15 15” 3 ALL YEAR PERMITTED TROUT 9” 5 FISH, AND BARGE (ERIE) CANAL & TRIB- ALL YEAR ICE FISHING TROUT LAKE LAKE TROUT 21” 3 UTARIES UPSTREAM TO LOCK 22 1ST SAT. MAY PERMITTED WALLEYE 18” 3 - MAR 15 FROM BRIDGE IN APRIL1 - OCT.15 ANY SIZE 5 DEANSBORO DOWNSTREAM TO TROUT CATCH AND RELEASE ARTIFICIAL LAKE TROUT 3 ICE FISHING MOHAWK RIVER OCT 16 - MAR 31 TUPPER LAKE 21” ONLY LURES ONLY LL SALMON ALL YEAR 15” 3 PERMITTED ONEIDA CREEK FROM PETERBORO RD TROUT ANY SIZE 5 DOWNSTREAM TO NYS THRUWAY ALL YEAR NORTHERN 1ST SAT IN MAY ICE FISHING ONEIDA CRANBERRY LAKE ANY SIZE 5 PIKE - MAR 15 PERMITTED WEST CANADA CREEK, EAST BRANCH FISH CREEK FROM ROME RESERVOIR APRIL 1 - IN ADDITION, USE AND POSSESSION OF BAITFISH IS PROHIBITED IN THE FOLLOWING WATERS: ALL PONDS AND TROUT ANY SIZE 5 DOWNSTREAM AND WEST BRANCH FISH NOV 30 STREAMS IN THE FIVE PONDS WILDERNESS. CREEK, EXCEPT FOR BELOW TOWN OF CLARE - ALLEN POND TOWN OF COLTON - BURNTBRIDGE POND, CHURCH POND, CLEAR OR HEDGEHOG POND, CURTIS POND, DOG POND, TOWNLINE POND, BIG TROUT POND, LITTLE TROUT POND. TOWN OF FINE- W. CANADA CREEK FROM TRENTON FALLS LONG LAKE, NICKS POND, ROUND LAKE, STREETER LAKE. TOWN OF PARISHVILLE - CLEAR POND, LONG POND, DAM DOWNSTREAM 2.5 MILES TO MOUTH CATCH AND RELEASE ARTIFICIAL TROUT ALL YEAR LILYPAD POND. TOWN OF PIERCEFIELD - BIG TROUT POND, BLACK POND, BOOTTREE POND, BRIDGEBROOK OF CINCINNATI CREEK. ONLY LURES ONLY POND, DEER POND, HORSESHOE POND, LITTLE TROUT POND, LOWS LAKE (BOG RIVER UPSTREAM OF DAM FISH CREEK FROM BARGE CANAL UPSTREAM TO JUNCTION OF EAST AND WEST ABOVE HITCHENS POND), MASSAWEPIE LAKE, PINE POND, ROUND POND, TOWNLINE POND. BRANCHES OF FISH CREEK, WEST BRANCH OF FISH CREEK FROM MOUTH FISHING PROHIBITED MARCH UPSTREAM TO DAM IN MCCONNELSVILLE, EAST BRANCH FISH CREEK FROM 16TH UNTIL THE OPENING OF MOUTH UPSTREAM TO THE RT. 69 BRIDGE IN TABERG, MOHAWK RIVER FROM WALLEYE SEASON IN MAY DELTA LAKE UPSTREAM TO BRIDGE IN WESTERNVILLE.

IN ADDITION, USE AND POSSESSION OF BAITFISH IS PROHIBITED IN THE FOLLOWING WATERS: TOWN OF FORESTPORT- BRANDY LAKE, ROUND POND.

ALL RIVERS AND STREAMS EXCEPT THE RAQUETTE RIVER IMPOUND- BLACK BASS 3RD SAT IN 10” 5 MENTS AND THOSE COVERED BY THE JUNE- NOV 30 GREAT LAKE REGULATIONS MUSKELLUNGE 40” 1

BLACK LAKE INCLUDING THE INDIAN 3RD SAT IN LAWRENCE BLACK BASS JUNE NOV 15” 5 RIVER FROM FALLS IN ROSSIE DOWN - 30 . - ICE FISHING STREAM TO THE CONFLUENCE WITH PERMITTED ST WALLEYE 1ST SAT IN MAY 18” 3 THE OSWEGATCHIE RIVER - MAR 15

- 60 - - 61 - OPEN MINIMUM DAILY BODY OF WATER SPECIES METHOD SPECIAL REGULATIONS BY COUNTY SEASON LENGTH LIMIT CROSS LAKE, SENECA RIVER FROM 1ST SAT MAY - ICE FISHING REGION 7 • CENTRAL NEW YORK JORDAN RD. TO PLAINVILLE RD. IN WALLEYE 18” 3 ONONDAGA COUNTY MARCH 15 PERMITTED REGION 7 DUTCH HOLLOW BROOK FROM ANGLING AND DIPNETTING PROHIBITED FROM MARCH 16 615 Erie Blvd. West OWASCO LAKE UPSTREAM TO THE UNTIL THE OPENING OF WALLEYE SEASON Syracuse, NY 13204-2400 ROUTE 38A BRIDGE (315) 426-7422 LAKE ONTARIO AND TRIBUTARIES CAYUGA ALL SPECIES SEE GREAT LAKES REGULATIONS Sub-Office TO FIRST BARRIER 1285 Fisher Ave. OWASCO LAKE OUTLET REGULATIONS IN EFFECT FOR OWASCO LAKE APPLY: Cortland, NY 13045-1090 ALL SPECIES SEE FINGER LAKES REGULATIONS (607) 753-3095 5 - WITH NO MORE THAN APRIL1 - • This is a list of exceptions to the STATEWIDE ANGLING REGULATIONS. ALL WATER EXCEPT AS LISTED BELOW TROUT ANY SIZE 2 LONGER THAN 12” OCT 15 • Trout waters where ice fishing is permitted are identified here. PLUS 5 BROOK TROUT UNDER 8” • Where regulations appear in the Method column, they pertain to all fishing in the listed water. GENEGANTSLET CREEK FROM FIRST • In some cases, you will be referred to the regulations tables for major resource blocks CATCH AND ARTIFICIAL (GREAT LAKES, FINGER LAKES, LAKE CHAMPLAIN, BORDER WATERS, NEW YORK CITY RESERVOIRS). RT.220 BRIDGE NORTH OF TROUT ALL YEAR SMITHVILLE FLATS UPSTREAM TO RELEASE ONLY LURES ONLY OPEN MINIMUM DAILY MOUTH OF FIVE STREAMS BODY OF WATER SPECIES METHOD SEASON LENGTH LIMIT 5 - WITH NO MORE ICE GUILFORD LAKE, MILL BROOK ANY 5 - WITH NO MORE TROUT ALL YEAR THAN 2 LONGER FISHING RESEVOIR SIZE ALL WATERS EXCEPT AS LISTED APRIL1 - THAN 12” PERMITTED TROUT ANY THAN 2 LONGER THAN BELOW OCT 15 SIZE 12” PLUS 5 BROOK CHENANGO MUSKELLUNGE TROUT UNDER 8” 1ST SAT MAY 30” 1 COMBINED CHENANGO RIVER, TIGER MUSKELLUNGE - MARCH 15 5 - WITH NO ICE ARCTIC LAKE, GREENWOOD LAKE, ANY SUSQUEHANNA RIVER CATCH AND RELEASE FISHING ONLY. ALL TROUT ALL YEAR MORE THAN 2 FISHING AMERICAN SHAD ALL YEAR AMERICAN SHAD MUST BE RETURNED TO NANTICOKE LAKE SIZE LONGER THAN 12” PERMITTED THE WATER IMMEDIATELY. 3RD SAT IN MUSKELLUNGE UNADILLA RIVER BLACK BASS 10” 5 1ST SAT 1 JUNE- NOV30 TIGER IN MAY - 30” COMBINED MUSKELLUNGE MARCH 15 CHENANGO RIVER, SUSQUEHANNA 5 - WITH NO MORE THAN RIVER TIOUGHNIOGA RIVER APRIL1 - , CATCH AND RELEASE FISHING ONLY. ALL ALL WATERS EXCEPT AS LISTED BELOW TROUT ANY SIZE 2 LONGER THAN 12” AMERICAN OCT 15 SHAD ALL YEAR AMERICAN SHAD MUST BE RETURNED TO PLUS 5 BROOK TROUT THE WATER IMMEDIATELY. UNDER 8”

OQUAGA CREEK FROM OLD RT.17 5 - WITH NO BRIDGE EAST OF MCCLURE DOWN- CATCH AND RELEASE ARTIFICIAL GOODALE LAKE, LITTLE YORK LAKE, ICE TROUT ALL YEAR MORE THAN 2 STREAM 3 MILES TO NEW RT. 17 ONLY LURES ONLY CASTERLINE POND, TRI-COUNTY TROUT ALL YEAR ANY SIZE FISHING LONGER BRIDGE WEST OF DEPOSIT POND PERMITTED THAN 12” OTSELIC RIVER FROM MOUTH TO WHITNEY POINT RESERVOIR DAM, SUSQUEHANNA RIVER IN BINGHAMTON BETWEEN ROCK BOTTOM OTSELIC RIVER, TIOUGHNIOGA 3RD SAT IN BLACK BASS 10” DAM AND EXCHANGE STREET BRIDGE, SUSQUEHANNA RIVER IN FISHING PROHIBITED MARCH 16 UNTIL RIVER, EAST BRANCH TIOUGHNIOGA, JUNE- NOV30 5 WEST BRANCH TIOUGHNIOGA THE TOWNS OF UNION AND VESTAL FROM THE ERIE-LACKAWANNA THE OPENING OF WALLEYE CORTLAND R.R. BRIDGE DOWNSTREAM TO MURPHY’S ISLAND. TIOUGHNIOGA SEASON IN MAY OTSELIC RIVER FROM CTY RT. 169 1ST SAT IN BROOME RIVER FROM NY RT. 26 BRIDGE TO U.S. RT. 11 BRIDGE, LITTLE BRIDGE AT LANDERS CORNERS WALLEYE MAY 18” 3 CHOCONUT CREEK FROM MOUTH TO GOUDEY STATION BUILDING. DOWNSTREAM TO BROOME CTY LINE - MARCH 15

WHITNEY POINT RESERVOIR & SKANEATELES LAKE AND UPPER OTSELIC RIVER UPSTREAM 1ST SAT ALL SPECIES SEE FINGER LAKES REGULATIONS IN MAY - TRIBUTARIES TO FIRST BARRIER TO CORTLAND COUNTY RT WALLEYE 18” 3 . 169 MARCH 15 ST SAT MAY ICE FISHING BRIDGE AT LANDERS CORNERS TULLY LAKE WALLEYE 1 18” - MARCH 15 3 PERMITTED WEST BRANCH DELAWARE RIVER SPECIAL REGULATIONS BY RIVER SECTION 5 -WITH NO MORE THAN FROM BROOME / DELAWARE CTY. APRIL1 - ALL WATERS EXCEPT AS LISTED APRIL1 - 2 LONGER THAN 12” TROUT 12” 2 TROUT ANY SIZE BORDER DOWNSTREAM TO RT. SEPT 30 BELOW OCT 15 PLUS FIVE BROOK TROUT OVERPASS AT DEPOSIT 17 ALL ANGLING PROHIBITED FROM OCT1- MARCH 31 UNDER 8” CATCH AND ARTIFICIAL 5 -WITH NO FROM RT. 17 OVERPASS AT APRIL1 - MORE THAN TROUT RELEASE ONLY LURES ONLY TROUT ALL YEAR ANY SIZE ICE DEPOSIT DOWNSTREAM 2 MILES SEPT 30 2 LONGER ANGLING PROHIBITED FROM OCT1- MARCH 31 FISHING EATON BROOK RESERVOIR THAN 12” APRIL1 - PERMITTED FROM THE LOWER LIMIT OF TROUT TROUT 12” 2 1ST SAT MAY SEPT 30 WALLEYE NO-KILL SECTION NEAR DEPOSIT - MARCH 15 18” 3 DOWNSTREAM TO NY/PA BORDER - ALL ANGLING PROHIBITED FROM OCT MARCH 1- 31 CANASERAGA CREEK FROM RT. 31 BRIDGE UPSTREAM TO THRUWAY, FISHING PROHIBITED MARCH 16TH UNTIL (1.7 MILES BELOW HALE EDDY BRIDGE) TO PROTECT SPAWNING TROUT CHITTENANGO CREEK FROM MOUTH UPSTREAM TO CONRAIL RR LINE, OPENING OF WALLEYE SEASON IN MAY

MADISON COWASELON CREEK FROM MOUTH UPSTREAM TO RT. 13 5 - WITH NO MORE ALL WATERS EXCEPT AS LISTED APRIL1 - TROUT ANY SIZE THAN 2 LONGER THAN FROM RT ARTIFICIAL BELOW OCT 15 . 46 TROUT ALL YEAR 12” 2 12” PLUS 5 BROOK TO ORISKANY CREEK LURES ONLY TROUT UNDER 8” 3RD SAT IN BLACK BASS 5 CAYUGA LAKE, OWASCO LAKE, CHENANGO RIVER, UNADILLA RIVER JUNE- NOV30 10” SKANEATELES LAKE AND THEIR ALL SPECIES SEE FINGER LAKES REGULATIONS

CAYUGA 5 -WITH NO MORE THAN TRIBUTARIES TO FIRST BARRIER CHITTENANGO CREEK FROM RT. 20 NORTH TO CONRAIL TROUT ALL YEAR ANY SIZE 2 LONGER THAN 12” NORTHERN 1ST SAT IN ICE FISHING PLUS BROOK TROUT CROSS LAKE, SENECA RIVER 22” 5 RAILROAD LINE 5 PIKE MAY - MAR 15 PERMITTED UNDER 8” - 62 - - 63 - OSWEGO ONONDAGA MADISON UPSTREAM CHITTENANGO LELAND LEBANON ALL LAKE ONEIDA UPSTREAM SCRIBA REDFIELD FIRST ALL BRIDGE STREAM OF SENECA SKANEATELES GREEN CROSS CROSS BRIDGE LAKES PLAINVILLE JORDAN ONEIDA IMPASSABLE UPSTREAM ROAD ONEIDA BRIDGE UPSTREAM ONEIDA IMPASSABLE BRIDGE UPSTREAM IMPASSABLE JAMESVILLE LAKE OTISCO AND LAKE RT BUTTERNUT RT LIMESTONE .20 .20 VILLAGE WATER WATER TRIBUTARIES ONTARIO TO BARRIER TO STATE LAKE LAKE LAKE CREEK PONDS LAKE IN AND LAKE CREEK AND LAKE AND LAKE RD 10.2 BODY FIRST TURNPIKE RESERVOIR NYS RESERVOIR VILLAGE TO TO . TO TO TO RD EXCEPT EXCEPT OF CREEK CREEK , , RESERVOIR IN BY TO BY TRIBUTARIES TRIBUTARIES TRIBUTARIES , IN EAST EAST EAST PARK SENECA SENECA . MILES CREEK THRUWAY CONRAIL SKANEATELES FISH FIRST THE THE AND SKANEATELES FROM FROM BARRIER IMPASSABLE CAYUGA GREEN CREEK OF FISH FISH FISH OF - - FIRST FIRST MOUTH OF OF OF OF TRIBUTARIES HATCHERY AS WATER MOUTH AS BRIDGE , TO BARRIER MOUTH SKANEATELES FROM PETERBORO RIVER RIVER RT JORDAN RT RT LISTED LISTED , R JORDAN CO FROM TULLY . . 81 . 81 . 81 BARRIER BARRIER R TO . . TO MOUTH TO TO LINE LAKE FROM DOWN NORTH BELOW BELOW DAM FISH OLD RD TO - . LANDLOCKED ALL ALL NORTHERN SPECIES WALLEYE WALLEYE WALLEYE WALLEYE WALLEYE SALMON TROUT TROUT TROUT TROUT TROUT TROUT TROUT TROUT PIKE SPECIES SPECIES - 64 , - FISHING 1 1 1 1 1 - 1 - - - - - FISHING ST ST ST ST ST ST ALL MARCH OPENING ALL ALL MARCH ALL MARCH SEASON MARCH MARCH APRIL MARCH APRIL APRIL APRIL OCT NOV OCT OCT OPEN SAT SAT SAT SAT SAT SAT YEAR YEAR YEAR YEAR . 15 15 15 30 1 - PROHIBITED 1 1 1 - MAY MAY MAY MAY MAY PROHIBITED MAY 15 15 15 - - 15 15 15 OF SEE SEE WALLEYE WALLEYE FINGER GREAT MINIMUM ANY ANY ANY ANY ANY ANY LENGTH CATCH ANY 18” 22” 18” 15” 15” 15” MARCH MARCH SIZE SIZE SIZE SIZE SIZE SIZE SIZE LAKES LAKES SEASON SEASON AND ONLY 16 LONGER 5 - 16 ICE RELEASE BROOK MORE REGULATIONS 5 - REGULATIONS 2 5 - WITH PLUS THAN UNTIL 5 - 5 - 5 - TH PLUS PLUS IN 2 DAILY IN LONGER LIMIT 2 2 2 WITH FISHING WITH WITH WITH WITH LONGER 3 5 5 3 3 3 3 UNTIL MAY LONGER LONGER LONGER MAY NO TROUT THAN THAN FIVE 12” THE 5 UNDER 5 UNDER UNDER NO NO BROOK NO NO NO MORE BROOK PERMITTED BROOK OPENING 12” ICE PERMITTED MORE UNDER LURES ICE THAN ICE ICE ICE ICE ICE MORE MORE PERMITTED MORE PERMITTED PERMITTED PERMITTED PERMITTED THAN PERMITTED THAN THAN ARTIFICIAL METHOD 8” 8” 8” FISHING THAN PLUS FISHING TROUT FISHING FISHING FISHING FISHING FISHING TROUT TROUT 12” THAN 12” 12” 12” 8” THAN THAN THAN ONLY OF 2 5

TOMPKINS TIOGA BRIDGE AT FALL CAYUTA CATATONK ALL SUSQUEHANNA FIRST CAYUGA ALL FALLS TRI FALL FREEVILLE - COUNTY WATERS WATER CREEK CREEK BARRIER UPSTREAM AT CREEK BODY LAKE GROTON CREEK EXCEPT FROM POND FROM EXCEPT UPSTREAM AND RIVER IMPASSABLE OF , RT CAYUTA ITHACA TRIBUTARIES WATER CITY AS . 38 LISTED LISTED TO BRIDGE CREEK TO BELOW TIGER BELOW FISH TO AMERICAN MUSKELLUNGE MUSKELLUNGE BLACK ALL BLACK SPECIES TROUT TROUT TROUT TROUT TROUT SPECIES BASS SHAD BASS - 65 1 - ST MARCH ALL ALL ALL SEASON ALL APRIL APRIL - APRIL OCT NOV OCT APRIL NOV OPEN SAT YEAR YEAR YEAR YEAR 15 15 30 1 - 1 1 30 1 MAY 15 - - - SEE FINGER CATCH MINIMUM AMERICAN ANY ANY ANY ANY ANY LENGTH ANY ANY 30” TO SIZE SIZE SIZE SIZE SIZE SIZE SIZE AND LAKES THE RELEASE SHAD WATER 5 - REGULATIONS 5 - 5 - COMBINED 5 - ICE 5 - DAILY 2 2 2 2 LIMIT 2 WITH MUST WITH WITH WITH TROUT WITH LONGER 5 TROUT LONGER LONGER 5 LONGER FISHING 1 TROUT LONGER PLUS PLUS PLUS IMMEDIATELY FISHING NO NO NO NO NO BE 5 5 UNDER UNDER 5 UNDER MORE BROOK THAN THAN THAN MORE PERMITTED MORE MORE RETURNED THAN MORE BROOK THAN BROOK METHOD ONLY 12” 8” 12” 8” 12” THAN . 12” 12” 8” THAN THAN THAN THAN . ALL OPEN MINIMUM DAILY BODY OF WATER SPECIES METHOD SPECIAL REGULATIONS BY COUNTY SEASON LENGTH LIMIT WITH NO MORE THAN ALL WATERS EXCEPT AS LISTED BELOW TROUT APRIL 1 ANY SIZE 5 REGION 8 • WEST-CENTRAL NEW YORK - OCT. 15 2 LONGER THAN 12” LAKE ONTARIO AND TRIBUTARIES ALL SPECIES SEE GREAT LAKES REGULATIONS TO FIRST BARRIER OATKA CREEK 5 WITH NO MORE THAN 2 REGION 8 TROUT ALL YEAR ANY SIZE 6274 East Avon-Lima Rd. EXCEPT SECTIONS BELOW LONGER THAN 12” APRIL 1 Avon, NY 14414-9519 OATKA CREEK FROM BOWERMAN 12” ROAD UPSTREAM 1.4 MILES TO - OCT 15 2 (585) 226-2466 UNION STREET AND WHEATLAND TROUT CENTER ROAD UPSTREAM 2.5 OCT 16 - MILES TO THE MOUTH OF SPRING MARCH 31 CATCH AND RELEASE ARTIFICAL CREEK ONLY LURES ONLY • This is a list of exceptions to the STATEWIDE ANGLING REGULATIONS. MONROE • Trout waters where ice fishing is permitted are identified here. OATKA CREEK FROM UNION STREET CATCH AND RELEASE ARTIFICAL • Where regulations appear in the Method column, they pertain to all fishing in the listed water. UPSTREAM 1.7 MILES TO WHEAT- TROUT ALL YEAR ONLY LURES ONLY LAND CENTER ROAD • In some cases, you will be referred to the regulations tables for major resource blocks (GREAT LAKES, FINGER LAKES, LAKE CHAMPLAIN, BORDER WATERS, NEW YORK CITY RESERVOIRS). APRIL 1 12” 2 OPEN MINIMUM DAILY - OCT 15 BODY OF WATER SPECIES METHOD SPRING CREEK TROUT SEASON LENGTH LIMIT CATCH AND RELEASE OCT 16 - ARTIFICAL MARCH ONLY WITH NO MORE THAN 31 LURES ONLY ALL WATERS EXCEPT AS LISTED BELOW TROUT APRIL 1 ANY SIZE 5 - OCT. 15 2 LONGER THAN 12” ALL WATERS EXCEPT AS LISTED APRIL 1 5 WITH NO MORE THAN 2 CAYUTA CREEK EXCEPT BELOW TROUT ALL YEAR ANY SIZE 5 WITH NO MORE THAN TROUT ANY SIZE BELOW - OCT 15 LONGER THAN 2 LONGER THAN 12” 12”

CAYUTA CREEK FROM THE WYN- ARTIFICIAL CANADICE LAKE, CANANDAIGUA LAKE, TROUT ALL YEAR 12” 2 COOP CREEK RD. BRIDGE LURES ONLY HONEOYE LAKE, SENECA LAKE AND UPSTREAM TO NY RT. 223 BRIDGE TRIBUTARIES OF CANADICE LAKE, ALL SPECIES SEE FINGER LAKES REGULATIONS ST SAT MAY CANANDAIGUA LAKE AND SENECA MUSKELLUNGE 1 30” 1 ONTARIO - MARCH 15 COMBINED LAKE TO FIRST BARRIER CHEMUNG RIVER TIGER MUSKELLUNGE

CHEMUNG CATCH AND RELEASE FISHING ONLY. ALL LAKE ONTARIO AND TRIBUTARIES AND TRIBUTARIES ALL SPECIES SEE GREAT LAKES REGULATIONS AMERICAN SHAD ALL YEAR AMERICAN SHAD MUST BE RETURNED TO TO FIRST BARRIER THE WATER IMMEDIATELY. SENECA LAKE TRIBUTARIES ALL WATERS EXCEPT AS LISTED APRIL 1 5 WITH NO MORE THAN 2 ALL SPECIES SEE FINGER LAKES REGULATIONS TROUT ANY SIZE TO FIRST BARRIER BELOW - OCT 15 LONGER THAN 12” ICE FISHING PARK STATION POND TROUT ALL YEAR ANY SIZE 5 PERMITTED LAKE ONTARIO AND TRIBUTARIES ALL SPECIES SEE GREAT LAKES REGULATIONS TO FIRST BARRIER ORLEANS ALL WATERS EXCEPT AS LISTED BELOW TROUT APRIL 1 ANY SIZE 5 WITH NO MORE THAN - OCT. 15 LONGER THAN 2 12” ALL WATERS EXCEPT AS LISTED BELOW TROUT APRIL 1 ANY SIZE 5 WITH NO MORE THAN 2 - OCT. 15 LONGER THAN 12” 5 WITH NO MORE THAN ALL YEAR ANY SIZE OATKA CREEK TROUT 2 LONGER THAN 12” 5 WITH NO MORE THAN 2 CAYUTA CREEK TROUT ALL YEAR ANY SIZE LONGER THAN 12” GENESEE IN ADDITION, USE OR POSSESSION OF BAITFISH IS PROHIBITED 1ST SAT MAY ICE FISHING IN THE FOLLOWING WATER: TOWN OF DARIEN- HARLOW LAKE CAYUTA LAKE WALLEYE 18” 3 - MARCH 15 PERMITTED

APRIL 5 WITH NO MORE THAN SCHUYLER ALL WATERS EXCEPT AS LISTED BELOW TROUT 1 ANY SIZE SENECA LAKE AND TRIBUTARIES OF - OCT. 15 2 LONGER THAN 12” CAYUGA LAKE AND SENECA LAKE ALL SPECIES SEE FINGER LAKES REGULATIONS CONESUS LAKE TO FIRST BARRIER , ALL SPECIES SEE FINGER LAKE REGULATIONS HEMLOCK LAKE AND TRIBUTARIES TO FIRST BARRIER ALL WATERS EXCEPT AS LISTED APRIL 1 5 WITH NO MORE THAN 2 TROUT ANY SIZE CONESUS INLET FISH AND WILDLIFE BELOW - OCT 15 LONGER THAN 12” MANAGEMENT AREA FROM CONESUS FISHING PROHIBITED MARCH 1ST LAKE SOUTH TO THE DAM, EXCEPT THE UNTIL THE OPENING OF WALLEYE SEASON IN MAY CAYUGA LAKE, SENECA LAKE AND ALL SPECIES SEE FINGER LAKES REGULATIONS CANAL WEST OF CONESUS INLET AND THEIR TRIBUTARIES FIRST BARRIER THAT PORTION OF THE INLET NORTH OF TO PROTECT SPAWNING WALLEYE AND NORTHERN PIKE THE CANAL; NORTH MCMILLIAN CREEK NORTHERN 1ST SAT MAY 22” 5 ICE FISHING

SENECA - MARCH 15 PERMITTED 5 WITH NO MORE THAN PIKE COHOCTON RIVER, MILL CREEK TROUT ALL YEAR ANY SIZE LONGER THAN SENECA RIVER 2 12” TROUT LAKE TROUT ALL YEAR ANY SIZE 5 APRIL 1 LL SALMON LIVINGSTON 12” 2 SPRING CREEK EXCEPT CALEDONIA - OCT. 15 TROUT STATE FISH HATCHERY PROPERTY CATCH AND APRIL 1 5 WITH NO MORE THAN 2 OCT 16 ARTIFICIAL LURES ONLY ALL WATERS EXCEPT AS LISTED BELOW TROUT ANY SIZE - MARCH 31 RELEASE ONLY - OCT. 15 LONGER THAN 12”

APRIL 1 ARTIFICIAL KEUKA LAKE AND TRIBUTARIES OCT 12” 2 ALL SPECIES SEE FINGER LAKES REGULATIONS - 15 LURES ONLY TO FIRST BARRIER SPRING CREEK ON CALEDONIA FISH 8 AM - 4 PM TROUT CHEMUNG RIVER AND TRIBUTARIES HATCHERY PROPERTY AS POSTED OCT 16 CATCH AND BLACK 3RD SAT OF - MARCH 31 ARTIFICIAL LURES ONLY STEUBEN UPSTREAM OF RT. 17 WEST OF 10” 5 RELEASE ONLY BASS JUNE- NOV30 8 AM - 4 PM CORNING

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CHEMUNG RIVER, MUSKELLUNGE 1ST SAT MAY REGION 9 • WESTERN NEW YORK 1 COMBINED TIOGA RIVER TIGER MUSKELLUNGE - MARCH 15 30” REGION 9 COHOCTON RIVER 5 WITH NO MORE THAN 2 270 Michigan Ave. TROUT ALL YEAR ANY SIZE EXCEPT SECTIONS BELOW LONGER THAN 12” Buffalo, NY 14203-2999 (716) 851-7000 COHOCTON RIVER FROM NORTH BOUNDARY OF U.S. VETERANS Sub-Office FACILITY UPSTREAM TO RT. 415 ARTIFICIAL TROUT ALL YEAR 12” 2 182 East Union St., Suite 3 STEUBEN BRIDGE AND FROM NORTH BOUND- LURES ONLY ARY OF AVOCA VILLAGE UPSTREAM Allegany, NY 14706 TO MOUTH OF NEIL CREEK (716) 372-0645

5 WITH NO MORE THAN MILL CREEK TROUT ALL YEAR ANY SIZE • This is a list of exceptions to the STATEWIDE ANGLING REGULATIONS. 2 LONGER THAN 12” • Trout waters where ice fishing is permitted are identified here. • Where regulations appear in the Method column, they pertain to all fishing in the listed water. ALL WATERS EXCEPT AS LISTED APRIL 1 - TROUT ANY SIZE 5 WITH NO MORE THAN 2 • In some cases, you will be referred to the regulations tables for major resource blocks BELOW OCT 15 LONGER THAN 12” (GREAT LAKES, FINGER LAKES, LAKE CHAMPLAIN, BORDER WATERS, NEW YORK CITY RESERVOIRS).

LAKE ONTARIO AND TRIBUTARIES OPEN MINIMUM DAILY WAYNE ALL SPECIES SEE GREAT LAKES REGULATIONS BODY OF WATER SPECIES METHOD TO FIRST BARRIER SEASON LENGTH LIMIT ALL WATERS EXCEPT AS LISTED APRIL 1 - 5 WITH NO MORE THAN TROUT ANY SIZE ALL WATERS EXCEPT AS LISTED APRIL 1 - 5 WITH NO MORE THAN BELOW OCT 15 2 LONGER THAN 12” TROUT ANY SIZE BELOW OCT 15 LONGER THAN 2 12” APRIL 1 - WITH NO MORE THAN RUSHFORD LAKE TROUT ANY SIZE 5 NOV 30 2 LONGER THAN 12” CANANDAIGUA LAKE, KEUKA LAKE, 5 WITH NO SENECA LAKE AND TRIBUTARIES TO ALL SPECIES SEE FINGER LAKES REGULATIONS MORE THAN TROUT ALL YEAR ANY SIZE FIRST BARRIER 2 LONGER ICE FISHING YATES ALLEN LAKE THAN 12” PERMITTED KEUKA OUTLET FROM FIRST 5 WITH NO MORE THAN 2 3RD SAT. IN TROUT ALL YEAR ANY SIZE BLACK BASS 15” 3 BARRIER UPSTREAM LONGER THAN 12” JUNE - NOV. 30

ALLEGANY GENESEE RIVER FROM BELMONT 5 WITH NO MORE THAN 2 DAM UPSTREAM TO PA. STATE LINE TROUT ALL YEAR ANY SIZE LONGER THAN 12” EXCEPT SECTION BELOW GENESSE RIVER FROM RT.19 BRIDGE CATCH AND RELEASE ARTIFICIAL TROUT ALL YEAR IN SHONGO DOWNSTREAM 2.5 MILES ONLY LURES ONLY

ALLEGANY STATE PARK: STATE PARK REGULATIONS MAY APPLY, CHECK WITH PARK POLICE ALL WATERS EXCEPT AS LISTED APRIL 1 - 5 WITH NO MORE THAN 2 TROUT ANY SIZE BELOW OCT 15 LONGER THAN 12” CASE LAKE, HARWOOD LAKE, 5 WITH NO MORE ICE FISHING NEW ALBION LAKE,RED HOUSE TROUT ALL YEAR ANY SIZE THAN 2 LONGER PERMITTED LAKE, QUAKER LAKE THAN 12” CLEAR CREEK FROM WYOMING- APRIL 1- 9” 5 WITH NO MORE THAN 2 CATTARAUGUS COUNTY LINE OCT 15 LONGER THAN 12” TROUT UPSTREAM, LIME LAKE OUTLET, OCT 16 - CATCH AND RELEASE ARTIFICIAL MCKINSTRY CREEK MAR 31 ONLY LURES ONLY

ISCHUA CREEK FROM 0.9 MILES CATCH AND ARTIFICIAL

CATTARAUGUS DOWNSTREAM TO 1.3 MILES UPSTREAM RELEASE TROUT ALL YEAR LURES ONLY OF RT. 98 BRIDGE IN CADIZ ONLY

1ST SAT. MAY ICE FISHING LIME LAKE WALLEYE 18” 3 - MAR 15 PERMITTED

CATTARAUGUS CREEK DOWNSTREAM SEE GREAT LAKES REGULATIONS OF SPRINGVILLE DAM

ALL WATERS EXCEPT AS LISTED APRIL 1 - WITH NO MORE THAN TROUT ANY SIZE 5 BELOW OCT 15 2 LONGER THAN 12”

ST SAT MAY ICE FISHING BEAR LAKE, FINDLEY LAKE WALLEYE 1 . 18” 3 - MARCH 15 PERMITTED CHAUTAUQUA LAKE AND ITS MUSKELLUNGE AND 3RD SATJUNE TRIBUTARIES AND THE 40” 1 TIGER MUSKELLUNGE - NOV 30 CHADAKOIN RIVER TO 1ST SAT IN WARNER DAM WALLEYE 18” 3 ICE FISHING MAY - MAR 15 PERMITTED

CHAUTAUQUA BLACK 3RDSATJUNE CASSADAGA LAKES 5 BASS - NOV 30 POSSESSION OF FISH 12”-15” PROHIBITED; POSSESSION OF FISH LESS THAN 12” OR GREATER THAN 15” IS PERMITTED.

- 68 - - 69 - OPEN MINIMUM DAILY BODY OF WATER SPECIES METHOD SEASON LENGTH LIMIT NEW YORK STATE FISH, WILDLIFE ALL WATERS EXCEPT AS LISTED APRIL 1 - 5 WITH NO MORE THAN TROUT ANY SIZE AND MARINE RESOURCES PROGRAM BELOW OCT 15 2 LONGER THAN 12” LAKE ERIE NIAGARA RIVER AND THEIR ALL , SEE GREAT LAKES REGULATIONS TRIBUTARIES TO THE FIRST BARRIER SPECIES APRIL 1- 5 WITH NO MORE THAN WHERE THE MONEY COMES FROM ... ERIE HOSMER (SARDINIA) BROOK 9” OCT 15 2 LONGER THAN 12” TROUT OCT 16 - CATCH AND ARTIFICIAL MAR 31 RELEASE ONLY LURES ONLY Federal $12 million Conservation Fund $40.5 million (Includes excise taxes on guns, (Hunting, fishing and trapping LAKE ONTARIO, NIAGARA RIVER AND THEIR TRIBUTARIES TO ALL SPECIES SEE GREAT LAKES REGULATIONS ammo, fishing tackle, etc. and license sales & other contributions) THE FIRST BARRIER other federal grants). NIAGARA

ALL WATERS EXCEPT AS LISTED APRIL 1 - 5 WITH NO MORE THAN TROUT ANY SIZE BELOW OCT 15 2 LONGER THAN 12” Capital $15.6 million APRIL1 - 10” 3 (State Funds) WISCOY CREEK EXCEPT OCT 15 TROUT SECTION BELOW OCT 16 - CATCH AND ARTIFICIAL MAR 31 RELEASE ONLY LURES ONLY

WISCOY CREEK FROM 0.5 MILES CATCH AND

WYOMING ARTIFICIAL UPSTREAM TO 0.5 MILES DOWNSTREAM TROUT ALL YEAR RELEASE ONLY LURES ONLY OF EAST HILLSIDE RD. BRIDGE Other Operating Funds APRIL1 - 9” 5 WITH NO MORE THAN CLEAR CREEK FROM MOUTH TO OCT 15 2 LONGER THAN 12” $23.9 million (State Funds) WYOMING-CATTARAUGUS COUNTY TROUT LINE OCT 16 - CATCH AND ARTIFICIAL MAR 31 RELEASE ONLY LURES ONLY TOTAL $90 million

WHERE THE MONEY GOES ...

Fish, Wildlife & Marine Resources $56.3 million

Operations $2.3 million

Law Enforcement $18.1 million

Public Affairs & Education $0.1 million Administration & Support $15.2 million

TOTAL $90 million

- 70 - - 71 - NEW YORK STATE FISH, WILDLIFE AND MARINE RESOURCES PROGRAM PLAIN TALK NYS CONSERVATION FUND ADVISORY BOARD ANGLERS: HELP MAKE SURE THAT YOUR NEXT TRIP IS YOUR BEST TRIP! The NYS Conservation Fund Advisory Board was established by law to make recommendations to state agencies on state government plans, No one can be sure when the first angler recognized that fishing was an enjoyable pastime in addition to being a way of obtaining a meal. Certainly policies and programs affecting fish and wildlife. it has been centuries since angling became a “sport” in addition to being a The Board: means of food gathering. Long established sport fisheries all over the world have developed rich traditions and expectations of conduct which • consults with and advises the Department of Environmental ensure the long term well-being of the resource as well as the enjoyment Conservation (DEC) about expenditure of Conservation Fund monies and by anglers. ways to increase revenue to this fund. New York’s Great Lakes tributary trout and salmon fisheries developed • promotes participation in fishing, hunting and trapping, and conservation quickly. Within the past 35 years, streams which had few migratory trout and management of New York’s natural resources. and salmon since the 1800’s became world class angling destinations that provide over 650,000 days of angling per year. Without the strong local • annually reviews the allocations and expenditures of DEC for fish and guidance of an established fishing tradition, unethical angler behavior wildlife purpose and makes a report to the Commissioner of DEC by July developed, diminishing both the potential of the fishery resource and its 1st of each year. enjoyment. This has led to frequent changes in fishing regulations and All eleven voting Board members are unpaid volunteers. Three members calls for more stringent enforcement to “fix” the problems created by those who see no reason to follow the rules. Unfortunately, it is not likely that are appointed by the governor, three by the senate and three by the regulations and enforcement alone will ever result in fisheries that achieve assembly. One member each is designated by the NYS Conservation full potential for quality and enjoyment. Council and the Fish and Wildlife Management Board. Voting members ETHICAL ANGLER BEHAVIOR is the only sure way to have the best possible represent each of the nine DEC regions. The commissioner of DEC and tributary fisheries. Simply put, ANGLING ETHICS MEANS RESPECT— respect for the chairs of the senate finance committee, senate environmental conser- the RESOURCE, respect for OTHER ANGLERS and respect for THE SPORT of fishing. vation committee, the assembly ways and means committee and the RESPECT THE RESOURCE assembly committee on environmental conservation, or their designees, • Sport Fishing is a valid recreational activity; fishing regulations are serves as ex officio, non-voting, members of the Board. intended to protect the resource and maintain quality angling opportuni- For more information, contact: The Conservation Fund Advisory Board, ties. 625 Broadway, Albany, New York 12233-4750, or send an e-mail to the • Like all living things, all fish will eventually die. Although coho and chi- nook salmon will die within a few weeks after entering tributaries, they DEC [email protected]. should be fished for ethically and treated respectfully. Those fish not creeled should be carefully revived and released. Any fish not hooked in the mouth should be immediately broken off, not played to exhaustion. ACCESSIBLE RECREATIONAL FACILITIES • Anglers who wish to minimize their impact on the resource and con- tribute to the opportunity for quality angling experiences, should consider New York’s campgrounds, educational centers and many other facilities releasing most of the fish they catch. offer recreational opportunities for people with disabilities, including camp- • Certain species such as steelhead or muskellunge are highly valued as ing, fishing and nature viewing. trophies. Wild, naturally spawned fish make a valuable contribution to these fisheries. The killing of these fish is best avoided or limited to a rare To find out more about these many opportunities, request a copy of the trophy. [Fiberglass replica mounts of most fish are available to match the booklet titled : “OPENING THE OUTDOORS TO PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES” from dimenstion of the fish you catch and actually make better-appearing, longer- lasting wall hangings. your Regional DEC office or go to: www.dec.state.ny.us/website/dlf/publands/access/index.html

- 72 - - 73 - PLAIN TALK SUBSCRIBE TO NEW YORK STATE’S RESPECT FOR OTHER ANGLERS BEST OUTDOOR MAGAZINE FOR ONLY $9.97... • Observing angling etiquette is an essential part of ethical fishing; it ensures that everyone has an opportunity for an enjoyable experience and a reasonable chance to attempt to catch fish. • Be aware of your actions and their potential effect on other’s angling opportunity. Try not to reduce the chances of others by your actions. • Respect the space of others who reached the water before you. If you are unable to fish elsewhere, fish a respectful distance after the first person to reach the water has had an opportunity. (Published bimonthly) • Share the water. Make way for anglers playing or landing fish; assist if possible and if agreeable to the angler. Consider rotating prime locations to spread opportunity more evenly. Subscribe today • Share advice and techniques. It’s hard not to see anglers fishing inap- and get a propriately during peak fishing periods. A few minutes spent demonstrating proper rigging and technique could help create a convert to “doing it right,” Handy Fish and perhaps lead to a longterm friendship. • The game law violator is always a thief. Even if the activity does not effect Tape FREE! a fish population, it does rob others of the opportunity to have an enjoyable WEIGH YOUR FISH JUST BY MEASURING IT WITH THE FISH TAPE! and successful angling experience. Past articles include: RESPECT FOR THE SPORT OF ANGLING 4 Where Are the 10 Best Fishing Spots in New York? • It is the angler’s responsibility to entice the fish to strike the bait or lure. It is this challenge that makes angling a lifetime sport. 4 Choice Flies of the 1800’s • The sport of fishing is based upon the experience of fishing, not the num- 4 2003 Angler Achievement Awards ber of fish taken. • The sport of angling is based upon the concept of “fair chase.” Fish are not fairly taken when confined by low water levels or temperature condi- Please rush me the latest copy of tions. Conservationist and my free Fish Tape • Ethical fishing is not limited to any particular method or technique as long as fish are enticed to bite under fair chase conditions. q $9.97 enclosed q Bill me later •Remember “Adults Teach by Example, Children Learn by Observing” ALWAYS be aware of the example that you are setting. The future of our Name: ______sport depends upon it! Address: ______

City/State/Zip: ______

Mail to: CONSERVATIONIST PO Box 1500 Latham, NY 12110

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Fish can harbor a variety of parasites that may attach to the skin, gill filla- New York State has about 300 Environmental Conservation Officers and ments, internal organs, or burrow into the flesh. The vast majority of fish Investigators patrolling an average of over 400 square miles each. With such parasites do not represent a human health concern, and when thoroughly large patrol areas, the assistance of the public is essential to the effective cooked, the parasitized fish is perfectly fine to eat. Two of the more com- enforcement of the Environmental Conservation Law. If you observe someone mon parasite-caused “diseases” in New York fish are yellow grub, a cream violating the Environmental Conservation Law, or see the results of a violation, colored fluke that is oftentimes found burrowed into the flesh, and black REPORT IT! Poachers and polluters are thieves, stealing from you, our fellow spot, a larval fluke whose habitat of burrowing under skin and into flesh anglers and future generations. Those who pollute our air or water, destroy our causes black “pepper-like” spots. Both black spot and yellow grub have environment, or ignore fish and wildlife laws are criminals. complex life cycles involving fish-eating birds, snails and fish. Fish infected with either parasite are pefectly fine to consume if thoroughly cooked. HOW TO CONTACT AN ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION OFFICER More information on fish parasites can be found at: www.ces.uga.edu/pubcd/C772-w.htm Call 1-877-457-5680. You will have a choice of being connected to a dis- patcher or leaving a voice mail message. To give confidential information con- cerning significant illegal activities, you may also call 1-800-TIPP-DEC to speak to a dispatcher.

HAVE YOU HOW TO REPORT A VIOLATION SEEN ME ? If you observe someone violating the Environmental Conservation Law or see the results of a violation, follow these procedures to report it:

Since 1995, over 200 otters streamside banks, otters • When a violation is observed, keep a distance from the violator. have been released into seek crayfish, frogs, fish, Do not approach or attempt to confront the suspects. They may be danger- their historic range of central clams, salamanders, turtles, ous, could destroy evidence, or simply evade the officers if forewarned. and western New York by worms, snakes, snails and • Write everything down. the Department of Environ- sometimes small birds for Make notes on what the violators are doing. How many people are mental Conservation with food. Anglers, in particular, involved? What exactly have you observed? the New York River Otter may see otters due to Project, Inc. For more infor- their time spent near lakes • What did they look like? mation, see our web site: and streams. Determine and record identifying features such as age, sex, height, weight, hair color and any other marks that would aid in identifying the person(s). www.dec.state.ny.us/web- If you have recently seen site/dfwmr/wildlife/otter.html any otters, please record • How were they dressed? Intelligent, shy and mostly the time, date, and location Note the type and color of the suspects hat, coat, pants and shoes or boots. nocturnal, otters can be of the sighting. Please send • What kind of vehicle was involved? seen swimming with their a detailed e-mail with this Jot down license numbers, color, make, model, year and any other distin- heads just above water or information about your guishing characteristics to help authorities track down the violator. undulating just below the encounter to our e-mail- surface. They can swim up [email protected] to 7 MPH and can out swim or call (607) 776-2165 ext. trout but are generally not 17. We would appreciate fast runners on land. Often your help gathering data seen near mud or grass and sightings. Thank You! slides and playing “following the leader” along the

- 76 - - 77 - IMPORTANT PHONE NUMBERS NEW YORK’S GREAT ANGLING OUTDOORS PHOTO CONTEST

New York is fortunate to have an abundance of outstanding fishing opportu- nities that can be enjoyed in some of the most scenic locations in the coun- NAME PHONE try. The DEC wants your help in documenting these fishing opportunities by providing photographs that can be used to help promote New York’s fresh- water fishing in DEC publications, web-pages, displays and other promo-

NAME PHONE tional efforts. Shakespeare fishing tackle is the official sponsor of the con- test and will be providing: a Pflueger Fly Fishing outfit for the 1st place photo; an Ugly Stik spinning outfit for 2nd place; and a soft tackle bag for 3rd place. Top rated photos will be those that best comprise the theme NAME PHONE “New York’s Great Angling Outdoors” by combining fish, fishing and out- door scenery in a photo. Entry rules are as follows: 1. Contest runs from October 1 to September 30 of each license year. All NAME PHONE entries must be received by September 30 of each year in order to be eligi- ble for the contest. No more than 3 photos can be submitted by any individ- INFORMATION FOR BOATING ANGLERS ual during each license year. 2. Only photographs or digital images will be accepted. Digital images LIFE JACKETS must be in a tif or jpeg format at a minimum resolution of 1024 x 768 pixels Every pleasure vessel including canoes, (high quality in most 3 megapixel digital cameras). Photos or digital images kayaks, and rowboats must have on board at become the property of the NYSDEC and cannot be returned. least one wearable personal flotation device for 3. An entry form must be completed for each photo entered in the contest. each person on board. Each life jacket must be If individuals, other than the person entering the photo, are included and of a type approved by the Coast can be recognized in a photo, a model consent must be completed by each Guard, must be in good condition and must be recognizable person. Model consent forms and other contest information readily accessible. Vessels sixteen feet and and applications can be obtained at: www.dec.state.ny.us/website/dfwmr/ greater in length must also carry a U.S. Coast fish/photocontest.html or by calling 518-402-8893. Guard approved throwable flotation device. 4. Entries must be mailed to: New York State Department of Environ- mental Conservation, Bureau of Fisheries, 625 Broadway - 5th Floor, Children under 12 years of age, on any vessel 65 feet or less in length Albany, NY 12233-4753. Digital photos can be sent on CD or e-mailed to must wear a U.S. Coast Guard approved type I, II or III PFD, while under- [email protected]. All e-mails must include NYGAO PHOTO way. CONTEST in the subject line and must provide the name and address of the entrant in the message box. A signed entry form must also be submit- The operator or person in control of the pleasure vessel, rowboat or ted to the above address. canoe is responsible for compliance with these regulations. For more information on boating regulations go to: New York’s Great Angling Outdoors Photo Contest Entry Form www.nysparks.com/boats/ Name: Phone: Address: E-mail: City/Town: State: Zip: Name of Waterbody: County: Date of Photo: Description of Photo (include species and length and/or weight of fish - attach addi- tional sheet if necessary):

I hereby swear that the photograph provided was taken by me and I release to the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation the right to use the above information and any enclosed photographs for promotional purposes, although I understand that this does not restrict my use of the same information and photo- graphs. Signature of Photographer: Date:

- 78 - - 79 - REPORTING TAGGED FISH HIGHLIGHTS OF CHANGES If you catch a tagged fish, please write down the: Ÿ The sale of certain lead sinkers ŸAn all year catch and release/arti- weighing 1/2 oz or less in size ficial lures only regulation has Ÿ tag number has been prohibited in NY effective been instituted on Ischua Creek in May 7, 2004 (see page 14). the area of Franklinville (Cattarau- Ÿ fish species Ÿ A reciprocal fishing agreement gus County). Ÿ fish length has been institued on Lake ŸA catch and release regulation Ÿ date of capture Champlain (see page 25). has been instituted for American Shad in the Susquehanna River, Ÿ location of capture Ÿ The daily limit for trout has been changed to 5 per day with no more Tioughnioga River,Chenango River, and Chemung River and Send this information, along with your name and return address, to the than 2 fish over 12” for all waters tributaries. address on the tag. You will be sent information about the DEC tagging not covered under Special Regula- program and the individual fish reported. Don't remove the tag from the tions in Allegany, Cattaraugus, ŸThe minimum size regulation for fish you release, except as indicated below for striped bass. Chautauqua, Erie and Wyoming walleye has been increased to 18” Counties in DEC Region 9. and the daily limit reduced to 3 fish SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR REPORTING Ÿ A catch and release/artificials for Chautauqua Lake, Fern Lake, TAGGED STRIPED BASS only regulation has been estab- Harris Lake, Rainbow Lake, Lake lished for the period October 16 - Algonquin, Butterfield Lake, Bur- Anglers fishing in the Hudson River or coastal waters may catch striped March 31 on Clear Creek (Catta- den Lake, and Horseshoe Lake. bass bearing tags. In order to encourage the reporting of tagged striped raugus County), Lime Lake Outlet, ŸCatch and release regulations bass, rewards are provided for all verified tag returns. To report a tagged McKinstry Creek, Hosmer (Sar- have been established on sections striped bass and qualify for a reward, you will need to follow the proce- dinia) Brook, Clear Creek (Wyo- of the Saranac River, West Branch dures listed above, PLUS: note the tag color and location on the fish's ming County) and Wiscoy Creek in Ausable River, West Branch Saint body; and if you release the fish, clip the tag off as close to the body of the DEC Region 9. Regis River, and Battenkill in DEC striped bass as possible. Ÿ The open season for muskel- Region 5. lunge and tiger muskellunge on ŸAll fishing is prohibited on the How to report striped bass tags: the St. Lawrence River, Lake On- Beaverkill (Delaware County) from tario and Lower Niagara River has the Iron Bridge at Horton down- PINK tags attached to striped bass belly: been extended to December 15. stream to the first Route 17 over- USFWS, Call 1-800-448-832 Ÿ The one fish per day daily limit pass from July 1 to August 31. for rainbow trout and steelhead in ŸAn all year catch and release reg- YELLOW tags attached to striped bass belly: Jefferson County has been ex- ulation has been instituted for Hudson River Foundation, PO Box 1731 Grand Central Station, New York, panded to include all waters that black bass in Artist Lake and NY 11063 are tributaries to Lake Ontario. Belmont Lake in DEC Region 1. YELLOW LOOP tags attached between the rear dorsal fin and the tail: Ÿ The minimum size limit for wall- American Littoral Society, Highlands, NJ 0773215 eye in Oneida Lake has been decreased to 15 inches.

New or revised regulations and information are highlighted in blue throughout the guide.

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