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Smallmouth bass fishing in the Adirondacks: A fly angler’s guide to hot weather success

By Geoff Schaake

When summer heat pushes Adirondack waters into the danger zone for trout, smallmouth bass become the perfect alternative target.

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Efforts to wipe out Little Moose Lake’s smallmouth bass population backfire

By Zachary Matson

Cornell research contains unexpected lessons for managing invasive fish

lake trout on lake placid

Big fish, bigger stakes: Lake Placid’s lake trout caught in derby crosshairs

By Brenne Sheehan

Local guides blame out-of-state contest for dwindling giants, but state officials see little threat

John Spissinger talks about some of his favorite flies.

Legendary fly fishermen share secrets of Ausable River

By Tim Rowland

Fly fishing icons discuss philosophy, technique

brook trout

Plan aims to preserve Adirondack brook trout fisheries

By Zachary Matson

Adirondack brook trout face numerous threats, but DEC's new management plan offers hope for preserving the species

Mercury in Adirondack Park fish raises health concerns

By Mike Lynch

Adirondack Park's pristine waters hide contaminant dangers in fish

Jeff Inglee gazes at two juvenile Horn Lake strain brook trout

New York aims to save Adirondack brook trout with pioneering management plan

By Zachary Matson

New York's ponded brook trout populations get a lifeline with innovative management efforts focusing on sustainability and angler access.

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.

DEC mulls baitfish restrictions to protect brook trout habitat

By Zachary Matson

State considers new strategies for fish population management;

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New fishing regulations start April 1

By Megan Plete Postol

Changes intended to streamline rules across the state

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