
New York Lake Profile – Hinckley Reservoir, Herkimer/Oneida counties
Given that it’s open year-round for fishing, it should seem appealing to ice anglers. It is, with a few catches.

Given that it’s open year-round for fishing, it should seem appealing to ice anglers. It is, with a few catches.

Hold on, ice anglers. Unless it turns extremely cold, and real quick, it could take a little longer for lakes to freeze over thanks to some warm weather earlier this fall as well as in

Every other fall semester, SUNY Plattsburgh English lecturer Jack Downs teaches an outdoor writing class. I have been speaking to these classes as a professional member of the outdoor media since 2012. Prior to joining

In his 50-plus-year career, the In-Fisherman co-founder touched almost every facet of the recreational sport-fishing business.

For years, anglers applied sunscreen, then stressed about its odors contaminating lures. Modern apparel eliminates those issues and protects your skin.

Finding cagey late-season ringnecks during a year when license sales have blown up.

When it comes to ice fishing, however, there is no shortage of hard-water options here in the Empire State, all destinations that are well-managed and easily accessed.
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Environmental Conservation Police Officers enforce the 71 Chapters of NY Environmental Conservation Law protecting fish and wildlife and preserving environmental quality across New York. In 2019, the 288
Season Dates Nov. 30: Fisher and martin trapping season close (parts of state). Dec. 6: Northern Zone big game (rifle) season closes. Dec. 7-13: Northern Zone late muzzleloading season (limited WMUs). Dec. 10: Fisher trapping
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