DEC Celebrates Pride Month 2026 with the theme, “For Everyone.”
With dignity and respect for all, DEC protects natural resources and water quality and conserves public lands for all New Yorkers.
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DEC campgrounds provide a wide variety of experiences, including island camping, tent and trailer camping, boat launching facilities, and more. Make a reservation here!
Check out DEC's Free Learn to Fish Clinics and how-to video playlist and learn how to catch a fish this summer. Free Fishing Days are coming up at the end of June!
Try something new at a Get Outdoors & Get Together Day event near you! Locations across the state will offer free, fun, and inclusive outdoor activities for all on Saturday, June 13.
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Spring Trout Stocking is Underway
Every year, DEC releases approximately 900,000 pounds of fish into more than 1,200 public streams, rivers, lakes and ponds across the state. These fish are stocked for two main purposes - to enhance recreational fishing and to restore native species to waters they formerly occupied. Locations that are too remote or lack vehicle access are stocked from the air, by plane or helicopter.
See what waterbodies are stocked with fish.
Get familiar with the 2026 NYS Freshwater Fishing Regulations.