Take Action: Lake Erie Walleye Minimum Size Survey
The New York State DEC is asking for angler assistance in evaluating the current minimum size limit for Lake Erie walleye to decrease release mortality.
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New York’s Striped Bass Cooperative Angler Program Needs You!
Take an active role in the conservation and management of striped bass by simply providing information about your fishing trips and the fish you catch.
Hudson River’s Blue Crab Tagging Program
Learn how to properly handle and report a tagged blue crab in New York State.
Striped Bass, Shad, and Herring Population Surveys in the Hudson
The Hudson River acts as a nursery for the newly hatched young-of-year bass, shad, and herring, which generally spend their first summer in the river before they join in the ocean migration to mature.
Hudson River Striped Bass Anglers: Volunteer Logbook Program
Take part in striped bass research by joining the Cooperative Angler Program.
Lake Champlain Ice Fishing Survey Resumes
The second year of NY DEC’s ice fishing creel survey will be conducted from ice formation, through ice-out, as late as March 31.
New York State Record White Crappie Caught in Greene County
Roy Isaac’s new record breaks the previous white crappie state record tie by 10 oz.
New York’s Marine Recreational Angler Records Program
Think you caught record-breaking fish?
New York Officers Bust Striper and Tuna Poachers
Read more about NY Environmental Conservation Police Officers busting spring striper and tuna poachers.
Volunteer for New York DEC’s Striped Bass Cooperative Anglers Program
NY DEC is seeking participants to join the Striped Bass Cooperative Anglers Program to help biologists understand and maintain a healthy striped bass population.