fishing

There are 45 different fish species classified for state records with the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation. Some of them, like the 69 pound 15 ounce Muskie that Arthur Lawton caught on the St. Lawrence River on September 22, 1957 or the 46 pound 2 ounce Northern Pike that Peter Dubuc caught in the Great Sacandaga Lake on September 15, 1940 may never be broken.

This weekend marks National Hunting and Fishing Day and will also allow New Yorkers to have a full day of free fishing. There are several free fishing days throughout the year and this one will be held Saturday, September 25th in all New York waterways. This free fishing day will be the fifth out of the sixth of the year.

Was a New York State Freshwater Fishing Record broken over the weekend?

Anglers broke three New York State Records this season.

Make a splash with these great gifts and gadgets for any fishing enthusiast whether they’re just getting their feet wet or a self-proclaimed master caster.

We are in day thirty-something of the lockdown and we are all missing sports. My son, Ryan, is a very active athlete and I am really missing him on the field. I also enjoy cheering him on. I have had to find other ways. This time we go fishing.

In an effort to expose more people to fishing in New York state, there is another free fishing weekend being held this Saturday and Sunday.

The weather is turning much colder which means it's almost time to go ice fishing. Here are a few tips to help you stay safe on the ice while you enjoy one of the most popular winter activities in our area.

If you have ever wanted to try out fishing or you just want to grab your pole and go, this weekend it's free across New York state.

If you've been fishing, then you know that with that comes some pretty interesting injuries. One local hospital has seen so many of these that they created a display to honor them!

Want to try out the fishing hole you heard of without a license? This is the weekend to do it!

Ladies, if you have been trying to be more in tune with nature and interested in all things outdoors, there are workshops being offered and registration is now open.