Hudson River’s Blue Crab Tagging Program
Learn how to properly handle and report a tagged blue crab in New York State.
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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.
New York Confirms Bonito and Sheepshead State Records
New state records for Atlantic bonito and sheepshead have been confirmed by the NY Dept. of Environmental Conservation.
Hudson River Striped Bass Anglers: DEC Seeks Volunteers
Share your fishing trip information and help biologists understand and manage our striped bass fishery.