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Freshwater Fishing Regulations for 2022

Posted on: March 21, 2022 - 10:56am
Freshwater Fishing Regulations for 2022

Posted March 21, 2022
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) has announced new freshwater fishing regulations that go into effect on April 1, 2022. 

According to DEC officials, the bulk of these changes are being implemented to expand fishing opportunities and make fishing as easy and enjoyable as possible.

  • New statewide regulation for rainbow trout and brown trout in lakes and ponds. The season will now be open year-round, with a five-fish daily limit, any size, with a “no more than two longer than 12 inches” harvest rule.
  • New specific dates replaced floating dates for statewide season openers to include:
    • June 15 – Largemouth and Smallmouth Bass.

Continue reading at DEC website.

 

Mayor Mac