1.8 million trout stocked statewide in New York

Posted 3/29/22

NEW YORK STATE — For the seasoned fisher and beginners among us, Catskill streams are a springtime worldwide fishing destination.

For decades, April 1 was the traditional opening day of …

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1.8 million trout stocked statewide in New York

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NEW YORK STATE — For the seasoned fisher and beginners among us, Catskill streams are a springtime worldwide fishing destination.

For decades, April 1 was the traditional opening day of trout-fishing season. This year, the date marks the opening of the harvest season for trout because year-round fishing was made available on most streams with the implementation of an October 16 to March 31 artificial lures-only catch-and-release season.

The spring trout stocking began in March and runs through early June, and includes more than 1.8 million catchable brown, rainbow, and brook trout stocked in ponds and streams across the state this spring. These hatchery fish join the considerable number of wild trout fisheries.

Stocked-extended streams (listed in the trout streams section of the regulations guide) will receive fish every other week for two months to enhance season-long opportunities for angler success. Most streams will also receive a seeding of larger stocked trout. Spring trout stocking lists, including the week of stocking for trout streams, can be found at www.dec.ny.gov/outdoor/30465.html. Additionally, DEC recognizes some fisheries rely on stocked fish to reach a certain size before they can be harvested. Visit www.dec.ny.gov/outdoor/30467.html to find locations where these put-grow-and-take stockings of brook trout, lake trout and Atlantic salmon take place.

New fishing regulations

DEC recently announced the adoption of new freshwater fishing regulations that will take effect on April 1. Following a public comment period on draft proposals earlier this year, the new regulations reflect the input and support of the angling community in DEC’s efforts to make fishing New York’s waters less complicated. Of particular interest to trout anglers is a new statewide regulation for rainbow trout, brown trout, and splake. The regulation creates consistency with inland trout regulations and expands opportunities for year-round fishing. A complete compilation of changes and an assessment of public comment associated with the rulemaking can be found at www.dec.ny.gov/outdoor/124258.html.

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