"This free fishing weekend could not have come at a
better time," Commissioner Seggos said. "Amid the uncertainty of
these challenging times, being home together has allowed many families to get
outdoors and experience new activities. Free fishing days provide the perfect
opportunity for all New Yorkers-from Brooklyn to Buffalo and from Montauk to
Mt. Marcy-to try fishing for the first time and encourage those who have fished
before to dust off their fishing rods and get outside."
DEC encourages all anglers, new and experienced, to recreate
locally and seek out fishing opportunities close to home. DEC's Places to Fish
webpages are a reliable source for those ready to plan their next fishing trip.
For beginning anglers interested in getting started, the I FISH NY Beginners'
Guide to Freshwater Fishing provides information on everything from rigging up
a fishing rod, to identifying your catch, and understanding fishing
regulations.
New York State is encouraging people to engage in
responsible recreation during the ongoing COVID-19 public health crisis. DEC
reminds anglers to maintain safe social distancing while fishing (PDF) this
year to help stop the spread of COVID-19.
