Clean, Drain, Dry
Boats, trailers, fishing gear, and other equipment can spread aquatic invasive species (AIS) from one waterbody to another unless properly cleaned, dried, or disinfected after use.
To prevent the spread of AIS, New York State law requires boaters to Clean, Drain, and Dry their equipment before using it in a new water body.
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Spring Trout Stocking
Spring trout stocking season is officially underway in New York! Ride along with one of DEC’s fish culturists as she stocks rainbow trout and brown trout in an urban water in downstate New York.