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Salmon

Cayuga lnlet Boom Helps Fish Passage

December 6, 2020 by Editorial Staff 3 Comments

fishway on Cayuga InletEvery Fall since 2017, the fishway (ladder) on Cayuga Inlet has been opened to allow landlocked Atlantic salmon and brown trout passage in hopes of improving fishing opportunities upstream.

In previous years the results have been mediocre, but a floating boom installed in fall 2020 has improved its effectiveness. The floating boom deflects leaves and debris over the dam, keeping the grates in the fishway clear. Cleaner grates pass water more efficiently, helping to attract fish into the fishway. [Read more…] about Cayuga lnlet Boom Helps Fish Passage

Filed Under: Nature, Western NY Tagged With: fish, Fisheries, fishing, nature, Salmon, Trout, Wildlife

2020 Salmon River Hatchery Egg Take Complete

November 8, 2020 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

Salmon River Fish Hatchery Visitor CenterSalmon River Hatchery staff completed egg collections for Chinook and Coho Salmon on October 21st, 2020, resulting in over 1.6 million Chinook Salmon eggs and 860,000 coho salmon eggs according to hatchery staff. [Read more…] about 2020 Salmon River Hatchery Egg Take Complete

Filed Under: Nature, Recreation, Western NY Tagged With: Fisheries, fishing, nature, Salmon, Salmon River, Wildlife

Salmon River Lower Fly-Fishing Area Opening

October 28, 2020 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

Lower Fly-Fishing Section of the Salmon RiverThe New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) has announced that the Lower Fly-Fishing Section of the Salmon River will be open for catch-and-release fishing starting Saturday, October 31st, marking the success of actions taken by the Salmon River Flow Management Team to mitigate the impacts of low-water flows at the start of the salmon run.

Recommendations to prevent the spread of COVID-19 remain in effect to ensure the health and safety of the public. [Read more…] about Salmon River Lower Fly-Fishing Area Opening

Filed Under: Recreation, Western NY Tagged With: DEC, fish, Fisheries, fishing, nature, Salmon, Salmon River, Trout, Wildlife

DEC Announces Actions to Protect Salmon River Fish Populations

September 23, 2020 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

salmon migration provided by US Fish and Wildlife ServiceEach fall, tributaries to the Great Lakes and Lake Champlain are home to salmon returning to spawn. This can make for some exciting fish watching as salmon move upstream and jump or otherwise navigate various obstructions on their way to their desired spawning sites. [Read more…] about DEC Announces Actions to Protect Salmon River Fish Populations

Filed Under: Adirondacks & NNY, Nature, Recreation, Western NY Tagged With: DEC, fish, Fisheries, fishing, Great Lakes, Lake Champlain, nature, Salmon, Salmon River, Trout, Wildlife

DEC Plans To Shore-Up Saranac River’s Imperial Mills Dam

July 31, 2020 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

Imperial DamNew York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) has announced the release of final plans for the Imperial Mills Dam on the Saranac River in Plattsburgh.

The plan shores-up the dam to bring it into compliance with dam safety regulations and adds a carry for paddlers and a fish ladder to provide for passage of landlocked Atlantic salmon. There have been calls to remove the dam entirely, including by Lake Champlain Chapter of Trout Unlimited and the City of Plattsburgh and return the river to a more natural state and reduce the threat of flooding in the city.  DEC’s announcement said they met with Clinton County officials before finalizing the plan. [Read more…] about DEC Plans To Shore-Up Saranac River’s Imperial Mills Dam

Filed Under: Adirondacks & NNY, History, Nature Tagged With: Adirondack Dams, DEC, development, fish, Fisheries, fishing, Industrial History, nature, Plattsburgh, Salmon, Saranac River, Wildlife

Anglers: Protect Heat-Stressed Trout and Salmon

July 19, 2020 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

salmon courtesy Concordia UniversityDuring the hot days of summer, it is important to remember that trout and salmon experience serious physical stress whenever water temperatures climb above 70° Fahrenheit. [Read more…] about Anglers: Protect Heat-Stressed Trout and Salmon

Filed Under: Adirondacks & NNY, Capital-Saratoga, Hudson Valley - Catskills, Mohawk Valley, Nature, New York City, Recreation, Western NY Tagged With: DEC, fish, Fisheries, fishing, nature, Salmon, Trout, Wildlife

More Landlocked Salmon Being Stocked

June 11, 2020 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

landlocked salmon provided by DECFive waters in the Adirondacks will be stocked with landlocked Atlantic salmon in the coming weeks. Ranging 2-6 pounds, the broodstock fish (used for spawning purposes) are from a hatchery operated by the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service in Vermont. [Read more…] about More Landlocked Salmon Being Stocked

Filed Under: Adirondacks & NNY, Nature, Recreation Tagged With: DEC, fish, Fisheries, fishing, Salmon

Quarantine Pastimes: Go Fishing!

April 27, 2020 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

Getting out fishing is a great way to get fresh air and connect with nature.

Here are some tips to keep in mind when planning a fishing trip during our current health crises:

[Read more…] about Quarantine Pastimes: Go Fishing!

Filed Under: Adirondacks & NNY, Capital-Saratoga, Hudson Valley - Catskills, Mohawk Valley, Nature, Recreation, Western NY Tagged With: DEC, Fisheries, fishing, nature, Salmon, Trout, Wildlife

Trout and Salmon Fishing Season Opens April 1

March 30, 2020 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

dec trout seasonTrout and salmon fishing season opens in New York State on Wednesday, April 1st.

New York’s coldwater lakes and streams offer springtime trout anglers the opportunity to pursue trout in a wide array of settings across the state. [Read more…] about Trout and Salmon Fishing Season Opens April 1

Filed Under: Adirondacks & NNY, Capital-Saratoga, Hudson Valley - Catskills, Mohawk Valley, Nature, Recreation, Western NY Tagged With: DEC, Fisheries, fishing, nature, Salmon, Trout, Wildlife

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