Crappie and Sunfish Regulation Changes Proposed by New York
More fishing regulations are being proposed by New York s DEC. Under the new management plan, anglers would see an increase in size limits and a reduction in the number of Sunfish and Crappie you could keep.
The Sunfish and Crappie Management Plan is intended to provide sustainable and unique fishing opportunities for several popular panfish. In addition to Sunfish and Crappie; Bluegill, Pumpkinseed, and Redbreast species would also be included in the proposed changes.
The plan was compiled with input from fishery managers, the opinions of New York anglers, and some scientific findings. The plan suggests lowering daily harvest limits and increasing minimum size limits. Here some specifics outlined in the plan:
DEC proposes new size and daily take fishing regulations for sunfish and crappie
Updated Jan 15, 2021;
Posted Jan 15, 2021
Charles McClellan, 14, of Liverpool, caught this plump sunfish recently on Big Bay on Oneida Lake using a White North jig tipped with a mousie.
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The state Department of Environmental Conservation is considering new, statewide fishing regulations for sunfish and crappie.
The proposed regulations call for more conservative day catch and size limits and includes a “Big Panfish Initiative” that aims to promote the growth of larger sunfish and crappie in certain, designated waterways.
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