Printer-friendlyFishing Tips and Advice
Fishing is a fun sport that can be enjoyed by people of all ages from all walks of life. And, with over 45 species of game and panfish, including smallmouth and largemouth bass, bullhead, yellow perch, and trout and salmon, anglers have plenty of fishing opportunities.
Here are a number of links to a variety of fishing topics, including information on catching and releasing trout, fishing responsibly, and using a ruler to weigh your fish, that can help anglers better enjoy the fantastic fishing New York State has to offer.
More about Fishing Tips and Advice:
- Catching and Releasing Trout - Guidelines to help anglers reduce mortality of trout that are released.
- Fishing Responsibly in New York State - Information on non-toxic tackle, catch and release fishing, fish as bait, and non-native fish species.
- Use a Ruler to Weigh Your Fish - It is possible to get an approximate weight for your fish by measuring its length.
- Visually Distinguishing Split Shot from Pebbles - It can be difficult to distinguish lead split-shot from small pebbles.
