It's a big day for the fisherman or woman in your family. The opening of trout season in New York. Now keep in mind that you will not have easy access to a popular fishing area in Camillus. The New York State Department of Transportation has installed a new guard rail along route 5 near Nine Mile Creek. The DOT says it installed the guard rail to address what it says was continuing safety concerns in the area. DOT suggests anglers park at a DEC parking area about a mile and a half away on Thompson Road. It also says parking available at Munro Park in the Village of Camillus.
Here are some other reminders directly from the state Department of Environmental Conservation.
Remember, everyone 16 years old and over needs a valid fishing license to fish on any of New York's waters. While children do not require a fishing license, adults who assist a child in taking or attempting to take fish, are considered to be fishing themselves, and therefore need to have a valid fishing license.
The brook trout (left) and the rainbow trout (right)Anglers and New York fishing tackle retailers are reminded that effective May 7, 2004, the sale of small lead sinkers weighing a half-ounce or less is prohibited in New York State. Selling jig heads, weighted flies, artificial lures or weighted line is not included in this prohibition. Although the law does not prohibit the use of lead sinkers of this size, anglers are encouraged to use non-lead alternatives which are readily available in tackle stores. Ingestion of lead sinkers can result in the death of loons and waterfowl.
The general creel limit for brook, brown and rainbow trout is five fish. The open season for trout in most New York State waters runs from April 1 through October 15, but there are exceptions in all DEC regions, so anglers should check the Fishing Regulations Guide before heading out.
