Trout waters where ice fishing is permitted are identified here.
Where regulations appear in the Method column they pertain to all fishing in the listed water.
In some cases, you will be referred to the regulations tables for major resource blocks (Great Lakes, Finger Lakes, Lake Champlain, Border Waters, New York City Reservoirs).
Special Fishing Regulations for Waters in Rensselaer County
Waters
Species
Open Season
Minimum Length
Daily Limit
Method
Hudson River from Troy Dam downstream and all tributaries in this section to the first barrier impassable by fish
Black bass
3rd Sat. in June-Nov 30
15"
5
Glass Lake
Trout
All year
12"
3
Ice fishing permitted
Hoosic River, Little Hoosic River
Trout
April 1-Oct 15
9"
5
Kinderhook Creek, Adams Crossing downstream
Trout
April 1-Nov 30
Any size
5
Hudson River from Troy Dam upstream to Bakers Falls in the Village of Hudson Falls and tributaries in this section to first barrier impassable by fish, Mohawk River below Route 32 bridge
All species
All year
Catch and Release Fishing Only. All fish shall be returned to the water immediately.
Bait fish listed under "Additional General Rules, Regulations and Information" may be possessed for use as fish bait. Use of tip-ups is permitted.
Hudson River upstream of Lock C-4 and its associated dam, near Stillwater, NY
Use or possession of alewife or blueback herring prohibited
Second Pond, Long Pond, Shaver Pond
Trout
All year
12"
3
Ice fishing permitted
Tomhannock Reservoir
Ice Fishing Season Jan 1-March 15, daylight hours only. Fishing by permit only (available from City of Troy)
