New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Bureau of Fisheries biologists and managers will hold a public meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 9, 2025, in Altmar, Oswego County. This meeting is hosted by the Tug Hill Black River Trout Unlimited Chapter to highlight Lake Ontario sport fisheries and discuss management actions and research taking place on the Lake Ontario eastern end tributaries, including the Salmon River. 

DEC encourages interested anglers and outdoor enthusiasts to attend. Registration is not required. 

When: Tuesday, Sept. 9, from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. 

Where: Salmon River Fish Hatchery, 2133 County Route 22, Altmar, NY 13302 

For more information, contact Chris Legard, Lake Ontario Unit Leader, at christopher.legard@dec.ny.gov or 315-654-2147. 

To learn more about 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.