NY Fishing Resources
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I Fish NY Guide to Freshwater Fishing
Includes information on over 320 lakes and ponds and 110 rivers and streams recommended by DEC Fisheries staff across the state. To order a copy email fwfish@gw.dec.state.ny.us. Be sure to put NY FISHING MAP in the subject line and include your name and complete address.
State Agency Resources
- General Information
- Places to Fish in NY
- NY Fishing Hotlines
- Freshwater Fishing Regulations
- Fishing Contour Maps
- Public Fishing Rights Locator Maps
- Public Boat Ramps
Related Information
- Free Fishing Days: June 23-24, 2012
In This Section
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- New York Conservation Activities » more
- A resource for responsible fishing. Here you can research regulations pertaining to species, techniques, bodies of water, tournaments and more.
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You will also find information to help you become a more engaged angler, such as how to combat fish poaching or how to adopt a body of water.
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- New York Fishing Reports » more
- Hot off the presses.
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Find links to regionally focused Web sites that provide up-to-date information about how the fish have been biting, tips on what bait they prefer, how seasonal conditions affect fishing and much more.
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- New York Education Programs » more
- Educational programs are one of the best ways to master the art of fishing, and connect with the wider community of anglers.
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Here you will find links, descriptions and contact information pertaining to a wide variety of fishing education programs.
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- New York Fishing Events » more
- Our nationwide events database provides convenient access to information about fishing and boating events.
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Attending events are a great way to connect with experts, learn new things and have a great time.
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- New York Fishing Organizations » more
- The sport of fishing has given rise to a remarkable array of local and national organization devoted too every imaginable aspect of fishing.
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Here you will find a sampling of state organizations you should know about.
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- New York Fishing Online » more
- Here you will find a sampling of state fishing Web sites.
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If you know of other great sites about fishing in your state, please let us know by using our Web site submission form.
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- Frequently Asked Questions » more
- Frequently asked questions about boating and fishing.
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Here you will find answers to some frequently asked questions.
