DEC Contact: Lori Severino (518) 402-8000 March 07, 2017
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DEC ANNOUNCES RAINBOW TROUT SAMPLING DATES FOR FINGER LAKES |
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New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Regional Director Paul D’Amato today announced the dates and locations for the annual sampling of the rainbow trout run in Finger Lakes tributaries. This year, sampling is scheduled for:
DEC is conducting the sampling to aid in the ongoing assessment of Finger Lakes fisheries management practices and to provide up-to-date information for the opening day fishing forecast. During sampling, data taken on each fish, including length, weight, sex, and spawning condition. A scale is used to determine age and growth rate. Sampling results will be available to the public at the DEC Region 8 fisheries office prior to the April 1 opening of the “inland” trout fishing season. Anglers wanting to fish for trout before April 1 are reminded that trout fishing is open year-round in the main bodies of the Finger Lakes. Directions to Naples Creek: Directions to Cold Brook: |
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