The Adirondacks is home to some great fishing, despite all the hype about acid rain. The Adirondacks is completely in the Northern Zone of the fishing regulations. Right now, ice fishing is getting into gear as the ice is now thick enough for safety. The 'Daks is famous for trout and Lake Ontario has salmon. But trout fishing is closed in most streams except in lakes. In NYS, all fishermen must have licenses, except the ocean shores and the Hudson River south of the Troy Dam.
The Adirondacks are divided into two regions for fishing regs by the DEC. Region 5 (Warren, Essex, Clinton, Franklin. Saratoga, Fulton, Hamilton Counties) and Region 6 (St. Lawrence, Herkimer, Lewis, Oneida Counties). Alewife or blueback herring bait is illegal in Region 5. April 1st marks the start of trout season in most places. Check on link below to DEC for more info.

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Big Papa's Tackle Shop & MoreWe aim to please9111 US Route 9, 1.5 mile north of the CR 12, Lewis Free Gift Just for Coming In Free Worms with Purchase Over $10 Over 80,000 Hooks from $.25 & Up! Best Prices in the Area 5% Off with Big Papa's Business Card or This Ad. 10% Off to All Fishing, Hunting, Archery Club &NRA Members. 15% Off to Senior Citizens. Bait Worms, Night Crawlers, Trout & Dillies Always $1.75/Cup + Tax New & Used Fishing Rods, Gear and More. Custom Rods, Bows and Arrows Repairs & Parts Hunting & Archery Supplies, Golf Accessories, Ammunition Phone: 518-873-6827, 518-873-6833 Email Hours: M, Tu, Th: 12 - 6 PM, Sat: 8 AM - 6 PM, Sun: 8 AM - 4 PM, Wed: Closed |
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Walleye Wizard Guide ServiceLocated on the Great Sacandaga Lake
Chartered Boat Fishing Tours
Specializing in catching walleyes and teaching people how to catch this elusive fish. Bass, trout, and pike also caught. Families and people with disabilities are welcome. Cap't Bill "Walleye" Struble PO Box 287, Mayfield, NY, 12117 518-725-8609 email
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