New York State officials announced new regulations Wednesday for how to legally fish for sharks amid a recent increase in the appearance of the predators off Long Island's Atlantic shoreline. The new ...

New York is home to thousands of lakes and rivers for fishing enthusiasts. It's also becoming a hotspot for world-class ...

BUFFALO, N.Y. — New York State announced Saturday, September 23 will be a Free Fishing Day for New Yorkers. This will be the 5th free fishing day of the year, and people are encouraged to take ...

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Would you rather be fishing? Free Fishing Days in New York allow residents and visitors to enjoy freshwater fishing without a fishing license on specific days. The next four ...

Anglers will get another chance to cast their lines without a license this coming weekend.

If you are looking for a new place to fish, look no further than New York state. With over 7,000 lakes, reservoirs and ponds, New York has plenty of options to choose from. Fishing website Fishmasters ...

NEW YORK — Gov. Kathy Hochul announced that Saturday and Sunday, June 29 and 30 is a free fishing weekend in New York state. During free fishing days, the fishing license requirement is waived for ...

I owe a hearty “thank you” to the Department of Environmental Conservation’s fisheries chief. When Steve Hurst picked June 15 as the new season opener for black bass starting in this year − though I’m ...

New York State is waiving the $25 fee for fishing licenses on Veterans Day, Nov. 11, 2025. It’s the sixth and last free fishing day this year and applies to both residents and nonresidents. “Fall is a ...

ALBANY, N.Y. (WTEN) — On designated free fishing days, New Yorkers and guests alike can fish for free, statewide, without a fishing license. Participating anglers are reminded that although the ...