The lake trout population has been restored in Lake Champlain, the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC) announced on Tuesday.

The NYS DEC recently shared some big news. For the first time in over 30 years, there are new rules on which local fish are ...

In several parts of the state, April means the start of trout fishing season, and a time when many of our local fishing spots ...

If you see a furry head with whiskers pop up in a local creek or wetland, it may be an otter. Or it may be a beaver.River otters were re-introduced to Western New York in the late 1990s after they ...

Lake Ontario Trout and Salmon Association partners with DEC to stock more than 150,000 fish into Lake Ontario.

A project is underway to help one of the Niagara River and Lake Erie’s most important fish thrive despite decades of manmade impacts to the ecosystem. The effort is being undertaken by the U.S. Army ...

Spring is unique when it comes to early-season fishing, especially inland trout fishing. The inland trout streams have been recycled with the annual winter melt, a dry-out period, and rain, and the ...

April 26-27 – Youth turkey hunt weekend for junior hunters ages 12 to 15. All youth must be accompanied by a licensed mentor.

Whirling disease is a parasite that affects trout and salmon, causing the fish to swim in circles, develop blackened tails, or have spinal deformities. DEC said the disease was likely introduced ...

The New York State Outdoorsmen Hall of Fame will induct nine members on May 4 when it holds its annual banquet at Theodore’s ...

“New York’s healthy bear population continues to provide excellent hunting opportunities,” said DEC Division of Fish and Wildlife Director Jacqueline Lendrum. Broken down by zone, hunters ...

The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation and Environmental Conservation Police Officers are offering youth ...