Freshwater Fisheries Research

The principal function of freshwater fisheries research is to help manage the fish resources within New York waters. By managing, we mean evaluating the status of fish populations to enhance some fisheries and to restore others. We also undertake regular surveys to monitor the health of fish populations and to establish the effectiveness of stocking and harvest policies.

More about Freshwater Fisheries Research:

DEC Bureau of Fisheries Annual Reports - Annual Reports of Highlights and Accomplishments for Bureau of Fisheries.
Farm Pond Fish Management - Information about farm pond fish management.
Triploid Grass Carp in New York Ponds - Triploid grass carp can be used to control aquatic weed growth and are an alternative to the use of pesticides.
Lake Ontario Fisheries Research - Information on managing fish resources in Lake Ontario.
Lake Erie Fisheries Research - Information on managing fish resources in Lake Erie.
Lake Champlain Fisheries Research - Information about Lake Champlain fisheries.
Fisheries Research in Central New York - Information on managing fish resources for Central New York water bodies.
Fish Surveys in Western New York - The NYSDEC routinely conducts fisheries surveys of bodies of water across the state. This page covers fisheries surveys conducted in the Western end of New York State.