Brook trout.
Table
| State | Fish | Binomial nomenclature |
|---|---|---|
| New York | Brook trout (freshwater) | Salvelinus fontinalis |
| Striped bass (marine/saltwater) | Morone saxatilis | |
| North Carolina | Channel Bass (saltwater) | Sciaenops ocellatus |
| Southern Appalachian brook trout (freshwater trout) | Salvelinus fontinalis |
Contents
What local fish are in NY?
Common seasonal fish in New York City include:
- January-April: sea bass, striper, mackerel.
- May-September: albacore, sockeye, chinook, coho and pink salmon, pollock, haddock, sole, whiting.
- October-December: pollock, sole, mackerel.
- Year Round: lingcod, flounder, halibut.
What is the biggest fish in New York?
Current New York State Record Freshwater Fish
| Species | Weight | Length (inches) |
|---|---|---|
| Largemouth Bass | 11 lb. 4 oz. | 25.5 |
| Longnose Gar | 13 lb. 3 oz. | 49.5 |
| Muskellunge | 69 lb. 15 oz. | 64.5 |
| Northern Pike | 46 lb. 2 oz. | n/a |
What fish are in upstate NY?
Love Fishing? Check Out Info on Adirondack Fish Species & Seasons
- Trout.
- Bass.
- Walleye.
- Salmon.
- Pike, Pickerel, Muskellunge.
- Perch.
- Bullhead, Channel Catfish.
- Crappie.
What fish are in NY Harbor?
Our rivers are cleaner than ever, the piers are crawling with anglers, and your East River bouillabaisse is now edible (with some caveats).
- Flounder. Delicious and coveted.
- Striped Bass. Prized for its fight and taste; can be kept if it’s over 28 inches.
- Eel.
- Sea Robin.
- Bluefish.
- Carp.
- Largemouth Bass.
- Perch.
What is the biggest bass caught in New York State?
The New York largemouth bass record is an 11.4-pounder that measured 25.5 inches in length. That bass was caught 35 years ago by John Higbie from Otsego County’s Buckhorn Lake.
What is the biggest fish in Lake George?
An ice fisherman caught a 35″ landlocked salmon in February of 2016 that weighed in at over 15 pounds – the largest salmon caught on Lake George in about 30 years!
What is the biggest fish in the Finger Lakes?
lake sturgeon
The lake sturgeon is New York’s largest completely freshwater fish. It averages between three and five feet in length and 10 to 80 pounds, but can grow as large as seven plus feet and more than 300 pounds. Female sturgeon do not reach sexual maturity until 14-23 years of age and then only spawn every four to six years.
What fish are native to the Adirondacks?
Fishing, whether with a lure or fly, is a passion in the Adirondacks. Bass, trout, walleyes, land-locked salmon, northern pike, and muskies are only part of the fishing roster here. The Ausable River is legendary among fly fishermen, and Lake George and Lake Champlain, among trophy fishermen.
Where is the best fishing in upstate New York?
9 great Upstate NY bass fishing spots, tips to get started
- -Lake Champlain*
- -Oneida Lake*
- -Cayuga Lake (Read more) *
- -St. Lawrence River.
- *-Lake Erie*
- – Lake Ontario’s Eastern Basin (Henderson Harbor/Chaumont Bay). Find out about charter boats from here.
- – Chauttauqua Lake.
- – Onondaga Lake*
What is New York state fish or aquatic life?
New York State Freshwater Fish | Brook Trout.
What is blackfish fish?
Oyster fish. Tautog is a popular recreational species also known as “blackfish” because of its dark mottled sides. The fish live in rocky inshore habitats and have powerful jaws with a set of molar-like teeth that allow them to eat shellfish. They are reported to grow up to three feet (0.9 m) and 25 lbs. (11 kg).
What fish are in East River?
Almost anywhere along this 1.5-mile shorefront park, you can fish for striped bass, flounder, black sea bass, oyster toadfish, and even eels.
Is the New York Harbor saltwater?
In fact, most of the Hudson is actually a tidal estuary where salt water from the ocean combines with freshwater from northern tributaries. This “brackish”, or mixing, water extends from the mouth of the Hudson in NY Harbor to the Federal Dam in Troy, approximately 153 miles.
What is world record crappie?
This massive 21-inch long, 5-pound, 3-ounce white crappie has been the IGFA all-tackle world record for the species for over half a century. It was caught in the Yocona River below Enad Dam.
What is the world’s largest smallmouth bass?
11 lb 15 oz
The current all-tackle world record for a smallmouth bass is 11 lb 15 oz, caught by David Hayes in the Dale Hollow Reservoir, on the Kentucky/Tennessee border, in 1955.
What is the world record bluegill?
4 pounds 12 ounces
The Biggest Bluegill in the World
The world record bluegill recorded by IGFA or the International Gamefish Association was caught in 1950 at Ketona Lake, Alabama. This bluegill weighed in at a whopping 4 pounds 12 ounces and came in at 15 inches long with an astounding girth of 18-¼ inches.
Can you eat lake trout?
There are a lot of ways to prepare Lake Trout. Pan-frying, cubed and battered for finger food, tacos, I’ve even baked a few whole. There is no better way to get someone hooked on this fish, though, than smoking it.
Are there salmon in Lake George?
Lake George is stocked annually with landlocked salmon and has an excellent naturally reproducing population of lake trout. Brook trout can also be found at the mouth of many of the lakes tributaries. Lake George also ranks among the top five bass fishing destinations in New York State.
What’s the biggest freshwater fish ever caught?
Mekong giant catfish
Nearly nine feet long (2.7 meters) and as big as a grizzly bear, the behemoth tipped the scales at 646 pounds (293 kilograms). Experts say the fish, which belongs to the species known as the Mekong giant catfish, may be the largest freshwater fish ever recorded.
Is it illegal to fish for lake sturgeon?
Sturgeon are the largest freshwater fish in North America; they can grow to be over 1000 pounds and they can live 100 years or more. California is home to both white and green sturgeon though it is illegal to catch and keep the green species.
