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Tiger Muskie Make State Fish Hatchery News

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tiger muskellunge at Oneida Fish HatcheryNew this year, Oneida Fish Hatchery is experimentally raising tiger muskellunge.

DEC says that so far the tank of 5,000 tiger muskies are doing great, thanks in part to a handful of “tiger trees” designed and installed by hatchery staff. The “tiger trees” provide structure for the fish to congregate under which makes them feel safe and reduces stress. Since they’re already congregated under the feeder, an added benefit could be more efficient feeding. [Read more…] about Tiger Muskie Make State Fish Hatchery News

10th Annual Great Hudson River Fish Count July 31st

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Great Hudson River Estuary Fish CountNew York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) has announced that the 10th Annual Great Hudson River Estuary Fish Count will take place at multiple sites along the banks and piers of the Hudson River on Saturday, July 31st. [Read more…] about 10th Annual Great Hudson River Fish Count July 31st

After 50 Years Lake Sturgeon Found Spawning in Genesee River

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Lake Sturgeon courtesy Marc Chalupnicki USGSNew York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) has reported a milestone in the restoration of the Genesee River following the collection of a spawning female lake sturgeon in the lower Genesee for the first time in more than 50 years. [Read more…] about After 50 Years Lake Sturgeon Found Spawning in Genesee River

6 Foot Lake Sturgeon Found In Oneida Lake

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6 foot Lake Sturgeon from Oneida Lake provided by DECDEC staff and partners around the state are out sampling to continue measuring recovery of Lake Sturgeon. Scientists at Cornell University’s Biological Field Station at Shackleton Point recently captured an impressive 159 pound, 6 footer from Oneida Lake – the largest sturgeon documented from the lake to date. [Read more…] about 6 Foot Lake Sturgeon Found In Oneida Lake

Efforts Made To Stop Sea Lampreys in Oswego County

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Orwell Brook sea lamprey barrier courtesy DECNew York State Department of Environmental Conservation staff commissioned the Orwell Brook sea lamprey barrier on March 16th, 2021.

The barrier is a temporary structure that is installed each March, during the sea lamprey spawning run, and then removed a couple months later when spawning sea lamprey are no longer present. [Read more…] about Efforts Made To Stop Sea Lampreys in Oswego County

State Hatcheries Complete Walleye, Steelhead Egg Collections

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walleye egg collection courtesy DECThe annual egg take at New York State’s Oneida Fish Hatchery began on March 31st this year. Despite staffing limitations due to COVID-19 restrictions, seven nets were set and a total of 12,424 walleye were collected. Staff processed 5,190 females to obtain this year’s 270 million egg quota in eight days. Eggs are currently hatching, and stocking across the state is underway. [Read more…] about State Hatcheries Complete Walleye, Steelhead Egg Collections

Chittning Pond Dam (Oneida Co) Improvements Planned

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Chittning Pond fishing pierThe New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) has announced the upcoming rehabilitation of the dam that impounds Chittning Pond, located north of State Route 20 on Albert J. Woodford Memorial State Forest in the town of Sangerfield, Oneida County.

Chittning Pond is a 70-acre pond that is home to a warm water fishery and provides habitat for a multitude of bird, amphibian, reptile, and mammal species. [Read more…] about Chittning Pond Dam (Oneida Co) Improvements Planned

New Trout Stream Regulations Go Into Effect April 1st

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Brook Trout provided by DECNew York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) has finalized new trout stream regulations that will take effect on April 1st, 2021.

The new rules eliminate more than 20 types of special regulations associated with trout stream reaches, reducing 26 regulations to four. [Read more…] about New Trout Stream Regulations Go Into Effect April 1st