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New York State Parks Welcomes Anglers
Trout Season Begins April 1
Carol Ash, Acting Commissioner of the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation, encourages anglers to visit state parks as trout season opens this year. April 1 marks the beginning of trout season in the Empire State. Lakes, ponds, streams and creeks in 54 state parks and historic sites promise an outstanding year for fishing across New York.
"Fishing is yet another aspect of the variety of recreational opportunities in the Empire State," said Ash. "Across New York, our diverse properties provide outdoor enthusiasts with so many wonderful avenues to experience all that our state has to offer. We welcome anglers to come and visit these valuable places for themselves and, as they say, 'wet a line'."
The State Department of Conservation (DEC) plans to stock more than two million catchable trout across the state. Stocked waters include many streams and lakes located within state parks. Several of these properties also boast wild trout streams where anglers are also encouraged to fish. A complete list of stocking sites, as well as maps for lake and pond anglers, is available on the DEC website at
www.dec.state.ny.us.
State Parks officials remind early season anglers to use caution, as ice melt can create swift flow in high waters, unstable ice layers and unstable hiking terrain - particularly in higher elevations where winter snow is lingering.
A New York State fishing license is required and Department of Environmental Conservation rules and regulations apply at all OPRHP properties. Special permits may be required at some state parks and historic sites.
Some nearby parks, where trout fishing is encouraged are:
Clarence Fahnestock Memorial State Park - Putnam County
Bear Mountain State Park - Orange County
Harriman State Park - Orange and Rockland Counties
Sterling Forest State Park - Orange County
For more information about individual facility requirements, or upcoming angling events at state parks, please call (518) 474-0456 or visit www.nysparks.com.
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