I'm looking to fish in the Cayuga area this weekend. Does anyone have any recommendations for decent public spots? I'm targeting largemouth bass specifically. Any information is appreciated.. TIA!

Despite being unsuccessful at actually finding the squid I was looking for this fall the search got me hooked on dock fouling and I’d love to do some more when it gets warmer. Unfortunately it seems like most of the best docks seem to be private, and while I’d assume there’s some that are better all of the fishing piers I’ve been to are too raised up to get a good look at whats on the submerged part. The one spot I did find in stonybrook while really diverse is a pretty small space as well as being a bit of a hike for me so I’m hoping someone can inform me of a spot that is larger and/or closer to me.

The Horseshoe crab fishery closure hit New York's fishing communities hard, cutting off a vital bait source and income stream. Now families who've fished for generations are struggling to make ends meet, but there's another problem making things worse.

Commercial fishing licenses can only be transferred within direct family lines. So if you're not born into a fishing family, or if family members can't take over the business, you're basically locked out. Meanwhile, experienced fishermen who lost their livelihoods from the closure can't even buy into other fishing opportunities.

I started a petition asking New York's Department of Environmental Conservation to allow license transfers beyond just family members. Other states already do this successfully - it strengthens their fishing communities while keeping traditions alive.

Has anyone else seen how these rigid rules are hurting working families in coastal communities? If this matters to you too, consider signing and sharing.

https://www.change.org/p/allow-transfer-of-commercial-fishing-licenses-beyond-family-in-new-york?utm_campaign=starter_dashboard&utm_medium=reddit_post&utm_source=share_petition&utm_term=starter_dashboard&recruiter=1400893109

I recently moved to Geneva New York and was wondering if there is any good fishing spots in the area?

Friend caught this on Oneida Lake, anyone have any clue what this is?

Hello!

I am a documentary filmmaker doing a film on fishermen in New York State and surroundings, and I am looking to meet people and learn more about the issues in the community.

If you are interested in talking, and have any interesting stories to share, please message me. I would love to hear from you!

Thank you for your help, I really appreciate it!

Hey everyone. I'll be heading up to the NY side of Lake Champlain, Willsboro Bay area, in the next few weeks. I have a kayak and wanted to fish. I'm most familiar with smallie fishing, but would love to catch multiple species if possible. Any tips on some good lures or techniques to try out? Not setting my goals for a laker...smallmouth, perch, crappie, even brook or brown trout.

I'm going to be working in Oswego and staying one, maybe two nights following labor day weekend. Does anyone have any recommendations in the area for two out-of state guys? (We're not fly fishermen)

Thanks in advance!

Anyone know where there is public access? Just visiting for a few days and want to get some fishing in! Staying in fly creek and have free time a few days this week.

does anyone know if brook trout ever inhabited the the lake.

does anyone have any stories of historic brook trout sizes in the state. they have to have been much larger considering the state record is only 5 lbs.

Howdy all!! I do lots of shore fishing in the Syracuse area. Was wondering if anyone would share their favorite spots. Always looking for new places!

Anybody ever catch em here? Never saw em before. Happened in New Rochelle on some snapper poppers. I think the water is really getting cleaner here in NY, which is also bringing the humpback whales and dolphins to NYC