Whether brook trout in the Adirondacks or striped bass on the East Coast, or any number of colorful sunfishes from ponds and creeks in between, this guide describes any species likely to …

Crayfish, also called crawfish, crawdads, or crabs, are widely distributed in New York’s streams, lakes, and marshes. There are more than 500 species of crayfish, and more than half of these …

We know fins help fish move about, but what is it that keeps them suspended within a waterbody instead of floating to the top or sinking to the bottom? It’s an organ called the swim bladder.

New York has 19 native fish species that are currently listed as endangered or threatened at the state or federal level. Several others are Species of Special Concern.

Brook Trout is the official fish of New York State and it is also called the speckled trout. This popular gamefish lives in small to moderate-sized streams, lakes and ponds, where it feeds on …

* Pacific salmon (Coho and Chinook Salmon) are characterized by an anal fin that is longer along the body than it is away from the body. W armwater Sportfish of New York Largemouth Bass …

Jan 30, 2025 · Four Upstate New York waterways are among the nation’s best bass fishing spots of the decade, according to Bassmaster Magazine. The waterways, listed in the magazine’s …

From small, rarely seen species of darters to large game fish like Salmon and Musky, New York’s waters are home to an incredible variety of freshwater fish species.

They tend to prefer colder water than rainbow and brown trout, and they are often found in the headwaters of streams. The native brook trout, called brookies or speckles, provide fine …

Aug 25, 2025 · They’re the most common state fish in the country – and it’s easy to see why. Brook Trout and Striped Bass are awesome game and make for great eating, too.