DEC Announces Adoption of 2020 Great Lakes Fishing Regulations
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation sent this bulletin on 03/03/2020 12:15 PM ESTDEC Delivers Press Release - Information to keep you connected and informed from the NYS Department of Environmental Conservation |
Share or view as a web page || Update preferences or unsubscribe |
DEC Announces Adoption of 2020 Great Lakes Fishing Regulations |
Amended Regulations Help DEC Further Improve Great Lakes Fisheries and Build on Progress to Offer Excellent Year-Round FishingNew York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Basil Seggos today announced the adoption of several fishing regulation amendments for New York's Great Lakes. These changes are designed to safeguard and expand certain fish populations while enhancing anglers' continued enjoyment of these world-class fisheries. Most of these regulations are a direct result of DEC's work with anglers during the past several years to identify desired outcomes for Lake Ontario sportfishery management. "DEC received comments from more than 550 anglers on our proposed regulations, and most were highly favorable, which reflects the importance of working with the fishing community to develop regulations that are protective of the resource and continue to offer quality fishing opportunities," Commissioner Basil Seggos said. "We greatly appreciate the public's support for our efforts to make New York's world-class Great Lakes fishing even better." The regulation amendments are effective immediately and include:
Details on these amended regulations can be found at DEC's website. Questions regarding these regulations can be directed to fwfishlo@dec.ny.gov or Steve LaPan, Great Lakes Fisheries Section Head, at: New York State DEC, P.O. Box 292, Cape Vincent, NY 13618. |