Public Fishing Rights Maps

Fish Species Present About Public Fishing Rights Rainbow Public Fishing Rights (PFR’s) are permanent easements purchased by the NYSDEC from will- ing landowners, giving anglers the right to fish and walk along the bank (usually a 33’ strip on Chinook one or both banks of the stream). This right is for the purpose of fishing only and no other purpose. Treat the land with respect to insure the continua- tion of this right and privilege. Fishing privileges may be available on some other private lands with Description of Fishery permission of the land owner. Courtesy toward the land-owner and respect for their property will South Sandy Creek is a medium sized tributary insure their continued use. to that flows through Ellisburg, NY. Substantial runs of occur from These generalized location maps are intended to September through November. Steelhead appear in aid anglers in finding PFR segments and are not the creek during November and remain until the survey quality. Width of displayed PFR may be spawning season is over in April. Public Fishing wider than reality to make it more visible on the Rights (PFR) can be found in most sections of the maps. Please look for this PFR sign to ensure that creek from Ellisburg downstream to South Land- you are in the right location and have legal access ing. Additional access can be had on Lakeview to the stream bank. Wildlife Management Area downstream of South Landing. This creek is the most popular alterna- tive for anglers avoiding the crowds that are often found on the nearby Salmon River. Seasonal regulations for Tributaries apply from September 1 through March 31. Location Jefferson County

For more information on this creek or if you believe PFR marked areas on these maps are incorrect or missing PFR signs, please call the Region 6 Fisheries office: (315) 785-2263. South Sandy Creek NY3 Public Fishing Rights NY3 Watertown Legend

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