Over 130 Tickets Issued for Striped Bass Violations Along the Hudson River
As the 2025 striped bass fishing season officially opened on April 1, Environmental Conservation Officers (ECOs) from Putnam and Westchester
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Annual Roosevelt Engine Co. #2 Fishing Derby Returns to Poughkeepsie
The Roosevelt Engine Co. #2 is inviting families to cast a line and join the fun at their Annual Fishing
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King of the Ice 2025: The Ultimate Ice Fishing Contest in Sullivan County
Get ready for the 2025 King of the Ice ice fishing contest, happening this weekend, February 16th! For over 30
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2025 New York State Free Fishing Days: A Chance to Explore the Outdoors
New York State is offering anglers a unique opportunity in 2025 with six designated Free Fishing Days, encouraging residents and
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New York Angler Sets State Record with Impressive Longnose Gar Catch
Chuck Zimmerman, a resident of Hilton in Monroe County, achieved a remarkable feat on June 21, 2024, setting a new
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Massive 220 Pound Fish Caught In The Hudson River
In a remarkable display of aquatic grandeur, fisheries staff from the Hudson River Estuary Program recently encountered a colossal Atlantic
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Record-Breaking Blue Crab Caught in New York State Waters
Did you hear the crabtastic news? New York State has a new blue crab record holder, and his name is
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DEC Crack Down on Striped Bass Violations in New York
In recent weeks, New York Environmental Conservation Officers (ECOs) have been vigilant in enforcing fishing regulations, particularly concerning the protection
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Poachers Caught Torturing Striped Bass, Ignoring Closed Season Laws
In a concerted effort to safeguard the striped bass population during its closed season, Environmental Conservation Officers (ECOs) Milliron, Clinger,
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Trout Fishing Fever Grips New York: April 1st Marks Start of 2024 Season
As the winter chill fades away, anglers across New York State eagerly prepare their gear for the start of trout
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