Cayuga Lake largemouth bass obliterates New York state record
Jim Britenbaugh, of Pennsylvania, likely broke the NYS record for largemouth bass with this 12.35-pound fish he caught and released on Cayuga Lake
Source: NYUP.com
State record Longnose Gar caught in Jefferson County
A New York State record Longnose Gar was caught in a Jefferson County lake.
Source: Channel 7 News
‘Fish Girl’ Lands Massive Lake Ontario Brown Trout
Elaine Supp, a charter captain from Pulaski who goes by the social media handle Fish Girl Outdoors, recently landed the biggest—and prettiest—Lake Ontario trout she’d ever seen, in the most unorthodox way possible.
Source: Syracuse.com
County tourism director sees fist-hand efforts to get more women fishing
Dawn Borchert, the Orleans County tourism director, is always looking for ways to bring more visitors to the county, especially the top draw of sportsfishing.
Source: Orleans Hub
New Video Release – Lake Sturgeon – Saving a Great Lakes Dinosaur
Teamwork makes the dream work. DEC partners with many entities in lake sturgeon recovery program.
Source: DEC
World-record muskie caught near Clayton
Derek Balmas, Franklinville, pulled a world-record setting 53.149-inch muskellunge out of the water
Source: Watertown Daily Times
DEC Announces ‘Monster’ Channel Catfish Breaks State Record
Catfish Marks First New York State Record Fish Established in 2022
Source: DEC
DEC Announces Opening of 2021 Muskellunge Fishing Seasons
Additional Fishing Opportunities Await Anglers in Coming Weeks.
Source: DEC
World Record Fish Caught on Salmon River
Oswego County’s Tourism office recently interviewed Theresa Caputo of Jupiter Florida, about her September 2020 fishing trip that resulted in two International Game Fish Association (IGFA) World Records.
Source: Oswego County Tourism
Public Affairs Forum with NOAA: Proposed National Marine Sanctuary on Lake Ontario
The Cayuga County Chamber of Commerce will host a public affairs forum with NOAA.
Source: Cayuga County Chamber of Commerce
DEC Announces Net Pen-Rearing Projects for Atlantic Salmon in Lake Champlain and Lake Ontario
Following Success of Net Pen Programs for Other Species, DEC Anticipates Increased Survival of Stocked Smolts.
Source: New York State DEC
Abu Garcia Names St. Lawrence River No. 1 Fishing Location
Flowing 700 miles from Lake Ontario to the Atlantic Ocean, the St. Lawrence River is North America’s largest east-to-west-flowing river.
Source: Abu Garcia
Lake Ontario flood risk downgraded to 8%, international board says
The chances of flooding this spring on the shores of Lake Ontario are now deemed "low," the board that controls outflows from the lake said this week.
Source: The Buffalo News
IJC allows increased Lake Ontario outflows into spring
The International Joint Commission will allow increased outflows from Lake Ontario until the lake reaches its spring peak, in what a news release Friday said was a proactive move to try to prevent flooding.
Source: The Buffalo News
Gift Cards and Electronic Gift Certificates Now Available for New York State DEC Campground Visits
Are you looking for gift ideas this holiday season? DEC's lifetime sporting licenses make a great gift for outdoors enthusiasts.
Source: New York State
Watertown man’s pumpkinseed fish ties 25-year state record
Jordan Tontarski, Watertown, tied the state record for a pumpkinseed fish set in 1994. He caught the 1-pound, 9-ounce pumpkinseed while ice fishing on the Black River.
Source: Oswego County
DEC Releases Final Statewide Trout Stream Management Plan
Science-Based Plan with Angler Input will Improve Management of Wild and Stocked Trout.
Source: New York State
DEC Proposes Changes to Streamline, Simplify Black Bass Fishing Regulations
Proposal Replaces "Any Size" and 10-Inch Minimum Size Limit Regulations for Smallmouth and Largemouth Bass with Statewide 12-Inch Minimum.
Source: New York State