The Fishing Line - Reminder for Crappie & Sunfish Anglers

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The Fishing Line - Reminder for Crappie & Sunfish Anglers

Ice angler with a black crappieDEC reminds sunfish and crappie anglers that it is accepting comments on proposed regulation changes for these species through December 26, 2021.

The proposals include:

  • Reducing the sunfish statewide daily harvest limit from 50 to 25.
  • Increasing the crappie statewide minimum size limit from 9 to 10 inches.
  • Implementing an 8-inch minimum size limit and a daily harvest limit of 15 for sunfish in the following waters: Blydenburgh Lake (DEC Region 1), Lake Welch (Region 3), Canadarago Lake and Goodyear Lake (Region 4), Saratoga Lake (Region 5), Sixtown Pond and Red Lake (Region 6), Cazenovia Lake and Otisco Lake (Region 7), Honeoye Lake (Region 8), and Silver Lake (Region 9).

Visit DEC's website for more information on sunfish and crappie management in New York.

These proposals are available for review and comment (sunfish and crappie regulation proposals). Submit comments on the proposals via e-mail to regulations.fish@dec.ny.gov or via mail to the Inland Fisheries Section, NYSDEC, 625 Broadway, Albany, NY 12233-4753; subject line "Sunfish and Crappie Regulations."


The State Launches New 'Take Your Shot for an Outdoor Adventure' Vaccine Incentive Sweepstakes for Hunters, Anglers, and Outdoor Enthusiasts

Wood with other outdoors picturesNew York State has a new vaccine incentive to bolster vaccination rates among New Yorkers who enjoy the great outdoors. Anyone who receives their first vaccine dose between December 1 through December 31, 2021, will have the opportunity to enter the 'Take Your Shot for an Outdoor Adventure' sweepstakes and a random drawing to win special prize packages tailored to anglers, hunters, and other outdoor enthusiasts.

Information about how to enter the sweepstakes is available on DEC's website. All eligible, vaccinated entrants must adhere to all applicable requirements to receive a hunting or fishing license in New York State, including completion of required Hunter Education courses and other rules. For more information, visit DEC's Hunting Licenses  and Fishing Licenses webpages.