Im paul russell, professional carp angler and owner of carp fishing new york guide service. Professionally guided carp fishing sessions in syracuse and central new york over the last decade, central new york has been discovered to be a hot spot for the catch and release carp fishing world. I had some free time on my hands, so i decided to go out with my camera and get some carp fishing done. Dip fillets in a mixture of 1 tablespoon milk and 1 egg. Most long island freshwater fish species consist of largemouth bass, pickerel, trout, yellow perch, catfish, panfish and carp. Warm water tributaries emptying into bays or harbors are the best places to look for fish. Carp fishing new york a carp fishing guide service in syracuse. They were fishing in the area near lock 6 in latham, ny. The weeds are thinning out by now, making them easier to land. Fall is also a good time of year to catch your big fish if you didnt get one in the spring. Carp fishing in the buffalo niagara region is second to none. Troutbrook, brown and rainbow and hybrids of these species. Paul russell, staff wild carp companies of central new york wild carp companies staff.
Carp in the 10 to 15pound range are relatively common, and carp over 20 pounds have been caught in multiple reservoirs. It would be my pleasure to take you to our local waters in search of these extraordinary game fish. All fishing is on a catch and release basis only, meaning that all fish caught must be. Wild carp companies promotes catch and release carp angling via educational demonstrations, angling lessons, tourism promotion, hosting fishins, tournaments and the wild carp club. It also happens to be chock full of carp with the incredible numbers of fish found in the upper reaches, few fish have been taken topping 20lbs. Common carp are common among that vegetation as well, but are also found in muddy bottom areas where they search for small bugs and other critters to eat off the bottom. Catch and release carp fishing in syracuse and around cny by a licensed fishing guide professionally guided carp fishing sessions in syracuse and central new york over the last decade, central new york has been discovered to be a hot spot for the catch and release carp fishing world. The bodies of water in central park support a wide variety of fish including black crappie, pumpkinseed sunfish, chain pickerel, catfish, bass, carp, bluegill sunfish, and crayfish. Once below the locks in herkimer, fishing for better averaging fish improves. Rachael britton of bethlehem and her dog ralphy fished the kayaderosseras creek on opening day of trout fishing season on april 1, 2015 in milton, ny.
This boat features the latest in electronics and navigational equipment to put you on the fish. In lake champlain, bowfin, burbot, carp, freshwater drum, gar, redhorse and. Getting hooked on bowfishing for carp on an upstate ny. Starting out with probably a snoopy rod and reel with corn kerna. Locations, water temperatures and behaviour patterns.
Natural resources branch, west point west point, ny 109961592 3. The date was september 25, 2005 when alex burmistrov from slingerlands, ny caught this 21 pound carp from mohawk river. Lived in northeast nj my entire life 5 minutes away from the ny state boder and have been carp fishing since 10 yrs old. Sep 10, 2015 the four season approach to carp fishing september 10, 2015 well we all know that the carp in this country act differently and feed in different ways at different times throughout the year. Popular with anglers looking for carp fishing charters in new york hop aboard a 22 polar kraft outlander, ideal for up to 4 anglers. All hunting, trapping, and fishing on west point must be in accordance with new york state regulations and west point regulations as stated in usma regulation 2155. Carp in the 10 to 15pound range are relatively common, and carp. Its possible to catch other great fish during carp spawn season and again spawning season is a killer scouting time for your planned water adventures for the year. Ice fishing regulations where ice fishing is permitted. They caught several carp that night but this was the biggest one. Seasons carp fishing new york a carp fishing guide service in. From september through october the fish are at their peak.
People are allowed to use a compound bow or recurve to capture carp during the special season from may 15 to september 30. But march is right around the corner and the spring season begins again. Getting hooked on bowfishing for carp on an upstate ny lake. In the uk, the carp season is closed between may and june. In the last few years carp fishing is making a comeback in the u. He is holding a mirror carp, a member of the carp family that has no scales at all. It seems that many people are getting into the hobby and sport of carp fishing, but some are still learning the natural flow of the seasons. The following statewide angling regulations apply to all waters for which special regulations have not been established. Whether its smallmouth bass fishing on lake erie, brook trout fishing on a crystal clear adirondack lake, pacific salmon fishing on lake ontario, fishing for stripers on the hudson river. Mar 28, 2017 by paul russell, guide carp fishing new york. Central park, nyc carp fishing november 2018 blog duration. Lawrence river, massena features some of the best freshwater fishing in the united states.
However, in many other countries carp fishing evolved into a sport with as much popularity as bass fishing has here in the states. See graphic from dec on social distancing while fishing. Fishing hotlinesnews the fishing hotlines provide weekly updates on information such as fishing locations, fishing conditions, and types of fish found in the waters of new york state. Be sure to follow nyc parks fishing regulations when fishing. Youll find thousands of clubs and tournaments across the country dedicated solely to carp fishing. Aug 16, 2009 although not the best months for fishing, theres something magical about sitting by the lakeside in the silence of first light in midsummer. Stop by in person at the natural resources office bldg. Today, the mohawk is home to fantastic smallmouth bass, tiger musky, and pike fishing. New york state has some of the finest fishing in the country. From mid march through april, the carp are sluggish from the long winter. Special regulations for specific waters follow in the regulations by county. Long island herring fishing at oyster bay, ny sometimes.
Apr 28, 2017 popups can also work great as the season goes on and the weed growth picks up. Depending on the year in central new york, i have caught fish into midjanuary. Over the years, carp fell out of favor as food and became less popular in u. Fishing is a popular community activity in central park, especially at the harlem meer which offers a youthfocused catchandrelease fishing program. With a maximum size of around 80 pounds, it is not uncommon for grass carp to between 20 and 50 pounds. Avoid busy waters while fishing and purchase your fishing and other sporting licenses online. Currently found in waters across the state, carp can grow quite large. In order to reduce printing costs, the guide was printed in a magazine format with advertising. Paul russell, staff wild carp companies of central new york. Our expert members of the wild carp club of central ny will be ready with carp fishing equipment, all set to help you reel in the biggest fish youve ever caught. It was our first day of carp fishing this season, and we tried a new spot on the north side of lake ontario. My most memorable day of carp fishing took place this spring when my fishing partner, eric, and i landing 18 carp in just a few hours one afternoon. February is the only month i dont fish for carp, it is just too cold around here that time of year.
Carp fishing new york a carp fishing guide service in. Please adhere to dec and cdc guidelines to practice social distancing while fishing as we work to flatten the curve. General regulations new york fishing regulations guide 2020. Starting this page for anyone who fishes for, or wants to start fishing for carp here in beautiful upstate new york. Carp fishing in new york varies moderately throughout the year. He and a friend were fishing for carp using carp doughballs made from oatmeal. While i have never seen such a carp, i intend to catch one someday, even if i have to go back to england to do it. View our videos to see what fishing expert don messner and others are catching in massena, new york. Places to fish fishing information on numerous great fishing spots located around the state, including pdfs of lake contour maps and publish fishing rights maps. Nibblet corn is broadcast in the fishing area one to two days prior to the fishing excursion. Here is a list of freshwater ponds, lakes, and rivers on long island. If you still doubt the legitimacy of the carps status as an elite game fish. Long island herring fishing at oyster bay, ny sometimes you get lucky i did some long island herring fishing at oyster bay, new york today and must say. Fish massena, new york welcome to massena, ny fishing is.
I wrote an article for tims magazine about carp fishing here in new jersey, and was then hired to write a similar feature for a german carp. The decs fishing guide notes a fishing or small game license is required to take carp with a bow and arrow. All information posted here is meant to supplement new york state regulations as set by the nysdec and west point regulations as stated in usma regulation 2155. Long island herring fishing at oyster bay, ny sometimes you. Sunfish, chain pickerel, catfish, bass, carp, bluegill sunfish, and crayfish. Originally from asia, carp were first introduced into new york state waters in 1831 to provide another food fish. Carp are very fun to catch and can be found in most of the waters of n. The 202021 fishing regulations guide contains the fishing regulations that are in effect from april 1, 2020 through march 31, 2021. Place carp fillets in a paper bag containing all purpose flour. Using bread to nail some early spring carp in central park ny on extremely light tackle. Statewide angling regulations new york fishing regulations. New york fishing regulations guide 2020 eregulations. The angler diary program does not require a lot of effort on the anglers part and you will be helping to ensure that quality fishing continues in west points waters.
Fishing is defined as the act of angling, or to catch, take, kill or remove, or the attempt to catch, take, kill or remove, from any waters or other areas within or bordering this commonwealth any. Given the popularity of carp fishing in england many techniques have been developed for catching carp. Carp spawning times correct water temperatures start. Dec 15, 2018 long island herring fishing at oyster bay, ny sometimes you get lucky i did some long island herring fishing at oyster bay, new york today and must say i did get lucky. A medium action 67 foot spinning rod spooled with 6 to 8 pound test line is a good choice.
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