The best part of this Valentine’s Day gift is that it’s free. DEC is waiving freshwater fishing license fees this weekend, ...

NEW YORK — Gov. Kathy Hochul and the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) recently announced the 2026 dates for Free Fishing Days in New York. According to a press release, ...

The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC) is proposing changes to coolwater sportfish regulations — and yes, that includes walleye, northern pike, chain pickerel, and tiger ...

The DEC’s Free Fishing Days program began in 1991 to give New Yorkers who might not fish a chance to try freshwater fishing ...

There's never a bad time to look into a relaxing mountain getaway, and the little town of Downsville has everything you need to get in touch with nature.

Governor Kathy Hochul announced Friday that the last statewide Free Fishing Day of 2025 will occur Tuesday, Nov. 11, to mark Veterans Day and honor those who defended and protected our nation’s ...

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul revealed that the last Free Fishing Day of the year will be on Veterans Day, which is Tuesday, Nov. 11, in an effort to honor those who serve in the nation’s armed forces.

Presented by Karen Roberts Mort, of Cornell Cooperative Extension, the Library will host a virtual program on fishing in New York State. The NYS Department of Health issues fishing advisories and ...

A fishing guide in New York endured a challenging day when taking two fishermen out ice fishing on a lake in the Indian River chain.

On February 14th and 15th, June 27th and 28th, September 26th, and November 11th, the requirement for a freshwater fishing license will be waived.