New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Bureau of Fisheries biologists and managers will conduct two public meetings hosted by DEC partners on Tuesday, June 4, in Henderson, Jefferson County, and Wednesday, July 17, in Mexico, Oswego County. The annual meetings will highlight Lake Ontario sport fisheries and discuss with anglers a wide array of management actions and research taking place on the lake and its tributaries.

“These informative meetings provide an opportunity for the public to learn about DEC’s adaptive approach to ensuring Lake Ontario fishery efforts remain robust and productive,” DEC Interim Commissioner Sean Mahar said. “Angler feedback is critical to DEC’s management approach and all anglers and outdoor enthusiasts interested in Lake Ontario are encouraged to attend.”
The Henderson Guides Association is hosting the June 4 meeting in DEC’s Region 6:

• Tuesday, June 4, beginning at 6 p.m.
• Henderson Fire Hall, 8939 NY-178, Henderson, NY 13650

The Eastern Lake Ontario Salmon and Trout Association is hosting the July 17 meeting in DEC's Region 7:

• Wednesday, July 17, beginning at 7 p.m.
• VFW Hall, 5930 Scenic Avenue, Mexico, NY 13114

No registration is required to attend. For more information, contact Chris Legard, Lake Ontario Unit Leader, at chris.legard@dec.ny.gov or 315-654-2147.

Later this year, DEC will announce two additional public meetings to be held in western New York this fall and winter.

For more information on Lake Ontario fisheries management, visit DEC’s website.

Lake Ontario anglers and all fishing enthusiasts are also encouraged to visit DEC's 'Tackle Box' feature in the HuntFishNY App which provides anglers one-stop shopping for waterbody-specific information on fishing regulations, stocking, and fishing/boating access sites.