# New York Fishing News **URL:** https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/c/new-york-fishing-forum/new-york-fishing-news/220.md?page=2 [Latest](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/tags.md) **Page:** 3 --- ## [Sea Lamprey Control Improves Lake Champlain Fisheries ](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/sea-lamprey-control-improves-lake-champlain-fisheries/180375)
**Author:** [@FishNews](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/u/FishNews)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 16, 2011, 12:14pm UTC](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/sea-lamprey-control-improves-lake-champlain-fisheries/180375 "2011-01-16T12:14:57Z")
The Lake Champlain Fish and Wildlife Management Cooperative is reporting unprecedented success resulting from the on-going sea lamprey control program. The Vermont Department of Fish and Wildlife, New York State Departme… --- ## [NY DEC Adopts New Freshwater Fishing Regs ](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/ny-dec-adopts-new-freshwater-fishing-regs/180380)
**Author:** [@FishNews](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/u/FishNews)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 16, 2011, 12:14pm UTC](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/ny-dec-adopts-new-freshwater-fishing-regs/180380 "2011-01-16T12:14:57Z")
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Pete Grannis today announced the finalization of changes to the state’s freshwater fishing regulations which will become effective on Oct. 1, 201… --- ## [TowBoatUS Rochester NY Re-Opens ](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/towboatus-rochester-ny-re-opens/180381)
**Author:** [@FishNews](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/u/FishNews)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 16, 2011, 12:14pm UTC](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/towboatus-rochester-ny-re-opens/180381 "2011-01-16T12:14:57Z")
ROCHESTER, NY - TowBoatUS Rochester, NY, the on-the-water towing company that helps boaters and anglers get safely home when breakdowns occur, is under new ownership. Capt. Jake Van Reenen is now at the helm. Local boate… --- ## [New York Announces Changes to Fluke, Scup and Black Sea Bass Seasons ](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/new-york-announces-changes-to-fluke-scup-and-black-sea-bass-seasons/180379)
**Author:** [@FishNews](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/u/FishNews)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 16, 2011, 12:14pm UTC](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/new-york-announces-changes-to-fluke-scup-and-black-sea-bass-seasons/180379 "2011-01-16T12:14:57Z")
New York Announces Changes to Fluke, Scup and Black Sea Bass Seasons New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Pete Grannis today announced the 2010 recreational fishing seasons and catc… --- ## [NY DEC Reminds Anglers of Recreational Marine License Requirement](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/ny-dec-reminds-anglers-of-recreational-marine-license-requirement/180382)
**Author:** [@FishNews](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/u/FishNews)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 16, 2011, 12:14pm UTC](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/ny-dec-reminds-anglers-of-recreational-marine-license-requirement/180382 "2011-01-16T12:14:57Z")
As striped bass are beginning their run up the Hudson River, State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Pete Grannis today reminded New York anglers that their recreational marine fishing license i… --- ## [Ober and Wolak Tied at Lake Champlain ](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/ober-and-wolak-tied-at-lake-champlain/180376)
**Author:** [@FishNews](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/u/FishNews)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 16, 2011, 12:14pm UTC](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/ober-and-wolak-tied-at-lake-champlain/180376 "2011-01-16T12:14:57Z")
PLATTSBURGH, NEW YORK - FLW pros Jason Ober of Johnstown, Pennsylvania and David Wolak of Wake Forest, North Carolina, each landed five bass weighing 21 pounds, 2 ounces Wednesday to lead day one of the FLW Series Easter… --- ## [NY DEC Reminds Anglers of Black Bass Closure ](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/ny-dec-reminds-anglers-of-black-bass-closure/180377)
**Author:** [@FishNews](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/u/FishNews)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 16, 2011, 12:14pm UTC](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/ny-dec-reminds-anglers-of-black-bass-closure/180377 "2011-01-16T12:14:57Z")
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) today reminded anglers of the upcoming mid-season closure for black sea bass fishing. Earlier this year, the state approved regulations that prohibit fish… --- ## ["I Fish NY" Event At Roosevelt Island Health And Fitness Day ](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/i-fish-ny-event-at-roosevelt-island-health-and-fitness-day/180383)
**Author:** [@FishNews](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/u/FishNews)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 16, 2011, 12:14pm UTC](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/i-fish-ny-event-at-roosevelt-island-health-and-fitness-day/180383 "2011-01-16T12:14:57Z")
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation’s (NYSDEC) “I FISH NY” program will be offering a free fishing clinic for all New Yorkers at the Roosevelt Island Health and Fitness Day. The event will take pl… --- ## [New York Anglers Warned to Be Aware of Lake Sturgeon Restrictions ](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/new-york-anglers-warned-to-be-aware-of-lake-sturgeon-restrictions/180378)
**Author:** [@FishNews](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/u/FishNews)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 16, 2011, 12:14pm UTC](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/new-york-anglers-warned-to-be-aware-of-lake-sturgeon-restrictions/180378 "2011-01-16T12:14:57Z")
With spring underway, the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) today reminded anglers to be aware of spawning lake sturgeon in tributaries of the Great Lakes, Finger Lakes and Oneida Lake. Lake s… --- ## [Sea Lamprey Control Improves Lake Champlain Fisheries ](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/sea-lamprey-control-improves-lake-champlain-fisheries/178379)
**Author:** [@FishNews](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/u/FishNews)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 11, 2010, 12:10pm UTC](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/sea-lamprey-control-improves-lake-champlain-fisheries/178379 "2010-12-11T12:10:24Z")
The Lake Champlain Fish and Wildlife Management Cooperative is reporting unprecedented success resulting from the on-going sea lamprey control program. The Vermont Department of Fish and Wildlife, New York State Departme… --- ## [NY DEC Reminds Anglers of Black Bass Closure ](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/ny-dec-reminds-anglers-of-black-bass-closure/175883)
**Author:** [@FishNews](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/u/FishNews)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 6, 2010, 11:10am UTC](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/ny-dec-reminds-anglers-of-black-bass-closure/175883 "2010-10-06T11:10:55Z")
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) today reminded anglers of the upcoming mid-season closure for black sea bass fishing. Earlier this year, the state approved regulations that prohibit fish… --- ## [Gagliardi Leads On Lake Champlain ](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/gagliardi-leads-on-lake-champlain/174458)
**Author:** [@FishNews](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/u/FishNews)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 31, 2010, 11:10am UTC](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/gagliardi-leads-on-lake-champlain/174458 "2010-08-31T11:10:34Z")
PLATTSBURGH, NEW YORK - Chevy pro Anthony Gagliardi of Prosperity, South Carolina, caught a five-bass limit weighing 19 pounds, 15 ounces Thursday to capture the lead in the FLW Series Eastern Division tournament on Lake… --- ## [Ober and Wolak Tied at Lake Champlain ](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/ober-and-wolak-tied-at-lake-champlain/174325)
**Author:** [@FishNews](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/u/FishNews)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 28, 2010, 11:10am UTC](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/ober-and-wolak-tied-at-lake-champlain/174325 "2010-08-28T11:10:29Z")
PLATTSBURGH, NEW YORK - FLW pros Jason Ober of Johnstown, Pennsylvania and David Wolak of Wake Forest, North Carolina, each landed five bass weighing 21 pounds, 2 ounces Wednesday to lead day one of the FLW Series Easter… --- ## [TowBoatUS Rochester NY Re-Opens ](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/towboatus-rochester-ny-re-opens/174176)
**Author:** [@FishNews](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/u/FishNews)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 26, 2010, 11:10am UTC](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/towboatus-rochester-ny-re-opens/174176 "2010-08-26T11:10:29Z")
ROCHESTER, NY - TowBoatUS Rochester, NY, the on-the-water towing company that helps boaters and anglers get safely home when breakdowns occur, is under new ownership. Capt. Jake Van Reenen is now at the helm. Local boate… --- ## [Trout Unlimited joins New York Times discussion on angling ethics](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/trout-unlimited-joins-new-york-times-discussion-on-angling-ethics/173396)
**Author:** [@FishNews](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/u/FishNews)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 11, 2010, 11:10am UTC](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/trout-unlimited-joins-new-york-times-discussion-on-angling-ethics/173396 "2010-08-11T11:10:33Z")
NEW YORK–Trout Unlimited joined a discussion on the New York Times online forum, Room for Debate, about catch-and-release fishing and the ethics of angling in general. The forum can be viewed at Room for Debate - NYTimes… --- ## [New York DEC Seeks Publics Input On Baitfish Transport Regulations ](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/new-york-dec-seeks-publics-input-on-baitfish-transport-regulations/171474)
**Author:** [@FishNews](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/u/FishNews)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 1, 2010, 11:10am UTC](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/new-york-dec-seeks-publics-input-on-baitfish-transport-regulations/171474 "2010-07-01T11:10:28Z")
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Pete Grannis today announced that DEC will seek public input on the current ban on transporting uncertified baitfish. The ban was established in… --- ## [NY DEC Reminds Anglers of Recreational Marine License Requirement](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/ny-dec-reminds-anglers-of-recreational-marine-license-requirement/168687)
**Author:** [@FishNews](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/u/FishNews)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 5, 2010, 11:11am UTC](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/ny-dec-reminds-anglers-of-recreational-marine-license-requirement/168687 "2010-05-05T11:11:22Z")
As striped bass are beginning their run up the Hudson River, State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Pete Grannis today reminded New York anglers that their recreational marine fishing license i… --- ## [New York Announces Changes to Fluke, Scup and Black Sea Bass Seasons ](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/new-york-announces-changes-to-fluke-scup-and-black-sea-bass-seasons/168686)
**Author:** [@FishNews](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/u/FishNews)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 5, 2010, 11:11am UTC](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/new-york-announces-changes-to-fluke-scup-and-black-sea-bass-seasons/168686 "2010-05-05T11:11:22Z")
New York Announces Changes to Fluke, Scup and Black Sea Bass Seasons New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Pete Grannis today announced the 2010 recreational fishing seasons and catc… --- ## ["I Fish NY" Event At Roosevelt Island Health And Fitness Day ](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/i-fish-ny-event-at-roosevelt-island-health-and-fitness-day/168688)
**Author:** [@FishNews](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/u/FishNews)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 5, 2010, 11:11am UTC](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/i-fish-ny-event-at-roosevelt-island-health-and-fitness-day/168688 "2010-05-05T11:11:22Z")
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation’s (NYSDEC) “I FISH NY” program will be offering a free fishing clinic for all New Yorkers at the Roosevelt Island Health and Fitness Day. The event will take pl… --- ## [NY DEC Adopts New Freshwater Fishing Regs ](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/ny-dec-adopts-new-freshwater-fishing-regs/167920)
**Author:** [@FishNews](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/u/FishNews)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 20, 2010, 11:10am UTC](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/ny-dec-adopts-new-freshwater-fishing-regs/167920 "2010-04-20T11:10:39Z")
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Pete Grannis today announced the finalization of changes to the state’s freshwater fishing regulations which will become effective on Oct. 1, 201… --- ## [New York Anglers Warned to Be Aware of Lake Sturgeon Restrictions ](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/new-york-anglers-warned-to-be-aware-of-lake-sturgeon-restrictions/167690)
**Author:** [@FishNews](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/u/FishNews)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 15, 2010, 11:10am UTC](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/new-york-anglers-warned-to-be-aware-of-lake-sturgeon-restrictions/167690 "2010-04-15T11:10:33Z")
With spring underway, the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) today reminded anglers to be aware of spawning lake sturgeon in tributaries of the Great Lakes, Finger Lakes and Oneida Lake. Lake s… --- ## [NY DEC Announces Dozens of Free Fishing Events ](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/ny-dec-announces-dozens-of-free-fishing-events/167325)
**Author:** [@FishNews](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/u/FishNews)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 8, 2010, 11:10am UTC](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/ny-dec-announces-dozens-of-free-fishing-events/167325 "2010-04-08T11:10:34Z")
Twenty-six Free Fishing events were announced today by New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Pete Grannis. During these specially-designated activities in each DEC region, the agency … --- ## [NY Freshwater Fishing Season Kicks Off April 1 With Trout and Salmon](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/ny-freshwater-fishing-season-kicks-off-april-1-with-trout-and-salmon/167102)
**Author:** [@FishNews](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/u/FishNews)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 7, 2010, 11:16am UTC](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/ny-freshwater-fishing-season-kicks-off-april-1-with-trout-and-salmon/167102 "2010-04-07T11:16:21Z")
With the traditional kickoff to New York’s annual freshwater fishing seasons fast approaching, the Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) has some tips and reminders for anglers in every region. Trout, lake trou… --- ## [New York DEC Restricts and Closes American Shad Fisheries](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/new-york-dec-restricts-and-closes-american-shad-fisheries/167101)
**Author:** [@FishNews](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/u/FishNews)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 7, 2010, 11:16am UTC](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/new-york-dec-restricts-and-closes-american-shad-fisheries/167101 "2010-04-07T11:16:21Z")
In an effort to help restore the American shad population in New York’s waters, the Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) announced new regulations that ban commercial and recreational fishing for the species in… --- ## [New York Bass Federation receives Berkley Conservation award](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/new-york-bass-federation-receives-berkley-conservation-award/167095)
**Author:** [@FishNews](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/u/FishNews)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 7, 2010, 11:16am UTC](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/new-york-bass-federation-receives-berkley-conservation-award/167095 "2010-04-07T11:16:21Z")
COLUMBIA, S.C. (March 2, 2010) - The Berkley Conservation Institute (BCI) awarded the New York BASS Federation Nation Club Salt City Bassmasters the annual Berkley Angler Conservation Award. The $2000 award was presented… --- ## [NY DEC Reopens Shellfishing in Suffolk Countys East End](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/ny-dec-reopens-shellfishing-in-suffolk-countys-east-end/167094)
**Author:** [@FishNews](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/u/FishNews)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 7, 2010, 11:16am UTC](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/ny-dec-reopens-shellfishing-in-suffolk-countys-east-end/167094 "2010-04-07T11:16:21Z")
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) today announced that it has reopened more shellfishing areas in Suffolk County that had been closed because of heavy rains last week. The areas listed bel… --- ## [DEC To Host Youth Fishing Program In Albany ](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/dec-to-host-youth-fishing-program-in-albany/167090)
**Author:** [@FishNews](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/u/FishNews)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 7, 2010, 11:16am UTC](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/dec-to-host-youth-fishing-program-in-albany/167090 "2010-04-07T11:16:21Z")
In conjunction with spring break for many Capital Region schools, the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation’s (DEC) I FISH NY program will conduct a free youth fishing program at the City of Albany’s Si… --- ## [New York Bass Federation receives Berkley Conservation award](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/new-york-bass-federation-receives-berkley-conservation-award/166471)
**Author:** [@FishNews](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/u/FishNews)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 2, 2010, 11:10am UTC](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/new-york-bass-federation-receives-berkley-conservation-award/166471 "2010-04-02T11:10:44Z")
COLUMBIA, S.C. (March 2, 2010) - The Berkley Conservation Institute (BCI) awarded the New York BASS Federation Nation Club Salt City Bassmasters the annual Berkley Angler Conservation Award. The $2000 award was presented… --- ## [NY Freshwater Fishing Season Kicks Off April 1 With Trout and Salmon](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/ny-freshwater-fishing-season-kicks-off-april-1-with-trout-and-salmon/166094)
**Author:** [@FishNews](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/u/FishNews)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 26, 2010, 11:11am UTC](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/ny-freshwater-fishing-season-kicks-off-april-1-with-trout-and-salmon/166094 "2010-03-26T11:11:41Z")
With the traditional kickoff to New York’s annual freshwater fishing seasons fast approaching, the Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) has some tips and reminders for anglers in every region. Trout, lake trou… --- ## [NY DEC Reopens Shellfishing in Suffolk Countys East End](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/ny-dec-reopens-shellfishing-in-suffolk-countys-east-end/166093)
**Author:** [@FishNews](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/u/FishNews)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 26, 2010, 11:11am UTC](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/ny-dec-reopens-shellfishing-in-suffolk-countys-east-end/166093 "2010-03-26T11:11:41Z")
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