Spearfishing Laws in New York: What You Need to Know Before You Dive
Spearfishing in New York is legal — but only under a narrow set of conditions that vary dramatically depending on where you are, what gear you carry, and what species you target.
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Spearfishing in New York is legal — but only under a narrow set of conditions that vary dramatically depending on where you are, what gear you carry, and what species you target.
Michigan may be famous for its walleye and salmon, but the state’s catfish fishery is one of the most underrated angling opportunities in the Great Lakes region.
California offers some of the most diverse bass fishing in the country, from trophy largemouth lurking in the shallows of Clear Lake to spotted bass holding in Sierra foothill reservoirs and striped bass charging through the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta.
Virginia’s mountain streams and tailwaters rank among the finest fly fishing destinations on the East Coast, drawing anglers from across the country to chase wild brook trout in the Blue Ridge and brown trout in tailwater fisheries.
Tennessee is a landlocked state, but that does not mean spearfishing is off the table.
Florida is one of the best states in the country for bowfishing, and for good reason.
Mississippi is one of the most rewarding states to wet a line, from the largemouth bass holes of Ross Barnett Reservoir to the inshore reefs along the Gulf Coast.
Bowfishing in Colorado is a legal and growing sport, but it comes with a specific set of rules you need to understand before you ever draw a bow near the water.
Virginia is one of the top catfish destinations on the East Coast, and for good reason.
California’s underwater world is nothing short of spectacular — kelp forests teeming with white sea bass, yellowtail running the offshore islands, and lingcod stacked on rocky reefs from Big Sur to the Mexican border.
North Dakota is home to more than 400 lakes and rivers teeming with walleye, northern pike, channel catfish, yellow perch, and smallmouth bass — making it one of the most underrated fishing destinations in the country.
Arizona may be known for its desert landscapes, but beneath the surface of its rivers, reservoirs, and urban ponds swim some of the most sought-after catfish in the American Southwest.
Bowfishing in Washington State is a legitimate and growing pursuit, but it comes with a specific set of rules that every archer-angler needs to understand before launching a boat or wading into a river.
Missouri is landlocked, but it holds more than 110,000 miles of streams and over 800,000 acres of lakes — plenty of water to tempt anyone who wants to try spearfishing.
Oregon offers some of the most diverse angling in the country, from wild steelhead rivers to Pacific rockfish reefs — but before you wet a line, you need to understand the state’s licensing rules.
Bowfishing in Illinois is a legitimate and growing sport, but it comes with a specific set of rules that can trip up even experienced anglers.
Catfish fishing in Colorado is more rewarding than most anglers expect.
Michigan is one of the most productive bass fishing states in the country, but fishing legally here means knowing the rules before you rig up your rod.
Wisconsin has over 15,000 lakes and thousands of miles of rivers, making it one of the most water-rich states in the country.
Texas is one of the best states in the country for catfish fishing, with sprawling reservoirs, river systems, and coastal waters that hold channel cats, blue cats, and flatheads in impressive numbers.