Some fish caught in New York lakes and rivers may be unsafe to eat due to elevated levels of chemicals known as PFAS​, state ...

One of New York’s best-kept fishing secrets just earned a spot among the top fishing lakes in the country for 2025.

Lake George to Chautauqua Lake, New York waterways support strong, healthy fish populations and provide world-class fishing opportunities for anglers of every level," Mahar said in the press release.

Anglers across New York will soon cast their lines for largemouth and smallmouth bass as the 2025 black bass season officially opens June 15 and runs through November 30, the state Department of ...

In New York, most populations are in the St. Lawrence River, Niagara River, Lake Champlain and eastern Lake Ontario, and the larger tributaries to those waters. They eat fish along with frogs ...

The real-life big fish story comes during a year of achievements for New York anglers, New York State landed five lakes on Bassmaster Magazine’s Top 100 Best Bass Lakes in the country.

Pennsylvania bass angler Jim Brittenbaugh trailered his 21-foot Stratos bass boat five hours from his home earlier this week to west-central New York’s Cayuga Lake. He went there to practice fish on ...

Whether you want to drink in the pristine views or of head out on the water to fish or paddle, these lakes are a stellar bet. Here is the list of crystal-clear lakes in upstate New York ...