Free Fishing Weekend February 18-19

Free Fishing Weekend February 18-19 The first of New York's free fishing days for 2017 will be next weekend on Saturday, February 18 and Sunday, February 19. On these days, New York residents and non-residents are allowed to fish for free without a fishing license. Please note that fishing … Continue reading →

Ice Fishing: Tightlining

Ice Fishing: Tightlining One ice fishing technique you can try is called tightlining. Tightlining is a technique where you don't move the line and lure once you've dropped them in the water. Instead you watch the line for movement. When the line becomes "tight" you know you have a fish on the … Continue reading →

Ice Fishing: Tip Ups

Ice Fishing: Tip Ups Tip-ups is an ice fishing technique as well as a piece of ice fishing equipment. Tip ups are devices that are set on the ice above your hole that dangle bait beneath it. They feature a flag attached that acts as a strike indicator. When a fish takes the bait, the reel … Continue reading →

Anglers: Put Safety First When Ice Fishing

Anglers: Put Safety First When Ice Fishing A Minimum of Four Inches of Clear Ice is Safe for Anglers on Foot! The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) reminds ice anglers to use caution and common sense during ice fishing season.Four inches or more of solid ice is … Continue reading →

Ice Fishing – Jigging

Lake Champlain Ice Fishing - Jigging Jigging is using an ice fishing rod and hook-and-line to fish and then moving the bait up-and-down or side-to-side. Jigging works best for smaller fish like panfish. You can use lures or live bait while jigging. Here are some simple steps to … Continue reading →