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health commissioner speaking on the safety of consuming fish caught in adirondack waters

New York’s top doctor: Adirondack fish offer nutrition; but eat sparingly

By Mike Lynch

Health Commissioner James McDonald was in Lake Placid to raise awareness of his department's fish advisory in the Adirondacks.

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Rainy weather fishing at Deer River Flow

By Lisa Ballard

Fishing in the rain yields an unexpected adventure and bigger catches.

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AuSable’s West Branch: A fishing paradise with unmatched scenery

By Tim Rowland

Uncover scenic hiking trails leading to secluded fishing spots in Wilmington

New trout fishing regulations in effect April 1

By Mike Lynch

Anglers may want to do a little homework before hitting trout streams this season, as the stream regulations received a major overhaul.

St Regis Canoe Area

Trout Fishing in the St Regis Canoe Area

By Mike Lynch

As Tim Rowland and I paddled Little Clear Pond toward the St. Regis Pond carry in the early afternoon in mid-May, we noticed a group of anglers had gathered at the take-out. Two men were loading large backpacks into what looked like a Radisson canoe, a popular fishing boat that is propelled with oars like…

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