New York is home to thousands of lakes and rivers for fishing enthusiasts. It's also becoming a hotspot for world-class ...

If you are looking for a new place to fish, look no further than New York state. With over 7,000 lakes, reservoirs and ponds, New York has plenty of options to choose from. Fishing website Fishmasters ...

As summer 2026 officially begins in just a few weeks, the weather across New York State has been ideal for getting outdoors ...

OGDENSBURG, N.Y. – New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Interim Commissioner Sean Mahar has announced that a new state record for smallmouth bass was set on Sept. 22. Using a soft ...

Anglers will get another chance to cast their lines without a license this coming weekend.

On these days, there is no fishing license requirement for freshwater fishing in the state's waters. The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation has partnered with libraries across the ...

New York State is waiving the $25 fee for fishing licenses on Veterans Day, Nov. 11, 2025. It’s the sixth and last free fishing day this year and applies to both residents and nonresidents. “Fall is a ...

Matt Faulkner, of Skaneateles, received the unofficial “Lunker Award” from his fishing buddies for landing the biggest smallmouth bass of the day after a glorious summer afternoon of fishing on ...

The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation announced new length limits to its striped bass fishing regulations for the 2024 season Wednesday. Starting May 1, striped bass caught in ...

New York is not usually spoken about as snake country. Forest trails, lakeside cabins, and quiet fishing spots tend to shape ...

If you are looking for a new place to fish, look no further than New York state. With over 7,000 lakes, reservoirs and ponds, New York has plenty of options to choose from. Fishing website Fishmasters ...