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Adam Reames landed a massive 49-inch, 32.5-pound northern pike on Lake Delta Monday evening. The giant fish could be the biggest ever caught from the lake—and it was released back into the water.

A lifetime of fishing, hunting, and trapping awaits New Yorkers—no more yearly renewals! This new option is making waves in the outdoor community.

Feeling the pull of the great outdoors? This weekend, local waters are open for free fishing—a perfect chance to bond with family or try something new.

If you find a fish and it's speckled with black spots, can you safely eat it without getting sick? And what caused those spots?

In some states, it's a thrilling summer pastime, while in others, it’s strictly off-limits. What drives this wave of hand fishing?

Two new fishing records have been set in New York this May, marking an exciting month for anglers statewide. Dylan Kampnich landed a massive 37-pound channel catfish in Black River Bay, breaking a three-year-old record by almost two pounds. Just 10 days later, Alex Pidhorodeckyj caught a record-breaking fallfish from the St. Lawrence River, surpassing a 16-year-old record by nearly half a pound.

The app that provides an easy way to display fishing licenses, privileges, plus view important hunting and fishing-related information.

The new Bass Pro Shops location in Clifton Park generating excitement as it moves forward in development. This 70,000-square-foot store, expected to open in the fall of 2025, will serve the outdoor community in the greater Albany and Adirondacks region.

Free Fishing Days are back in New York for 2025. Governor Hochul announced that this popular annual tradition will continue, giving anglers across the Empire State the chance to fish without a license on select days throughout the year.

Dante Piraino might be the new New York State smallmouth bass record holder after an incredible catch during a B.A.S.S. Nation Tournament in Ogdensburg, NY on September 22nd.

There's a new state record for largemouth bass in New York.

If you love to fish or want to try it for the first time, New York State holds a free fishing weekend. That means you can enjoy freshwater fishing without needing a license.

Beaches in Upstate New York offer you the perfect escape during the summer months. What are the top beaches in all of Upstate New York to check out and enjoy?

This couple hit the fishing jackpot!

With more than 7,500 freshwater lakes, ponds, and reservoirs in New York, there are plenty of places to drop a line. But where is the best place to reel in the big one this season?

It may be a little harder for anglers to get to one of their favorite fishing spots in New York. Access is temporarily closed for the next few weeks.

Grab the pole. It's almost time to go fishing in New York. But before you hit your favorite watering hole, you need to be aware of more fishing regulations changes for the 2024 season. ]]]

Grab the pole. It's almost time to go fishing in New York. Before you hit your favorite watering hole, you need to be aware of new recreational fishing regulations for the 2024 season.

Changes are coming for hunters and sporting enthusiasts in New York State.

Try out fishing during the Free Fishing Days in February, September, and November.

If you hunt or fish in New York State, your licenses will be a bit different this year. You won't have to do anything but the NY Department of Environmental Conservation will be making some changes.

The first time that I went to Montauk in October and saw a football field of striped bass, jumping out like frenzying piranhas, to eat bait fish, I was hooked. To the fisherman, that is called a 'blitz.' For over 3 decades, the 'blitzes' of striped bass have kept me coming back.

Just because fall is here, doesn't mean fishing season is over. Why not mix Halloween together and fishing in Upstate New York?

There are only two free fishing days left in 2023 and one of them coincides with National Hunting and Fishing Day. Saturday, September 23 is National Hunting and Fishing Day and New York State is allowing everyone to fish for free without a license.

What a bizarre saga that happened at a fishing tournament in Dunkirk over the weekend. A few thousand dollars and a trip were available to be won during this tournament and one guy was going to extreme lengths to cheap and win the tournament.

Located in the Catskill Park, the Ashokan Reservoir is one of the largest bodies of water in New York State and holds an astonishing amount of water!

"Very sorry" wasn't enough to keep this group from erasing their massive mistake.

There are new emergency fishing regulations in New York State and they take effect immediately.

Changes to recreational fishing regulations could soon be coming in New York.

Attention striped bass anglers. An emergency fishing regulation may be soon going into effect in New York.