Boating Education New York State requires certain boat operators to have a boating safety certificate. New York and most other states do not require a “license” to operate your personal recreational boat. There are licenses for operating a boat on a professional level such at sightseeing or charter fishing or even commercial work boats such as tug… Continue Reading
DEC Announces 2019 Free Fishing Days in New York – NYS Dept. of Environmental Conservation The free fishing days program is part of Governor Andrew M. Cuomo’s NY Open for Fishing and Hunting Initiative and the upcoming free fishing days are the first of several planned for 2019, including June 29-30, Sept. 28 (National Hunting… Continue Reading
DEC Delivers – Information to keep you connected and informed from the NYS Department of Environmental Conservation Share or view as a web page || Update preferences or unsubscribe Trout Season Opens April 1 Although the opener is traditionally met with snow, high flows and cold temperatures, April 1 is nonetheless the opening day for trout… Continue Reading
Each 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. Raising these fish is a big task that requires precise methods… Continue Reading
People and Communities Are Benefiting from Collaborative Projects to Restore New York’s Great Lakes Resources New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Basil Seggos today announced the release of the 2016-2018 progress report on the restoration and protection of New York’s Great Lakes resources. The report, released to commemorate World Water Day, highlights… Continue Reading
Charter Fishing Tipping Do you tip the Captain? On 1 man Charter Boat operation. This question comes up a lot. Do you tip the Charter Captain, and if so, how much? Well, there has been a lot of articles written on this subject and many opinions on it to. Most charter boat tipping articles… Continue Reading
For those who are old enough to remember Gilligan’s Island, you probably have an idea of how not to be an effective first mate. Here are some qualities and qualifications for those who want to be a good first mate 1) Understand what a first mate is, and what his duties are. On a small… Continue Reading
Walleye running a little late but be patient. When they start they will be on fire call get the date(s) you want call today 716-940-2845 or visit https://www.1stChoiceCharters.com Continue Reading
Fish booking sites are they bad or are they good? WHO KNOW? They are popping up everywhere. If you are looking for a Lake Erie or Lake Ontario Fishing Charter or wherever you are going (just google it) we are everywhere. Please you pay more we get paid less some work some don’t. I use… Continue Reading
With the weather turning into what looks like to be a great summer coming also comes some GREAT SALMON Fishing on Lake Ontario. We are licensed and insured be safe out there and Call to book your fishing experience of a Lifetime call me Captain Randy at 716.940.2845 I will be happy to answer any… Continue Reading