cayuga Cayuga County Fishing Report for February 23 – March 2, 2018

[Cayuga County]

The fishing report below is made available from the Central New York Fishing Hotline for February 23 through March 2 at http://www.dec.ny.gov/outdoor/9218.html. Please visit that site for more information or to follow links.

 

Remember ice thickness can vary greatly, even on the same water, so use extreme caution and your own good judgment if deciding to venture out. Some safety measures to follow are: use a spud and check ice thickness as you venture out, fish with a friend, bring a rope and ice safety picks (two handles with spike points). View the Introduction to Ice Fishing chapter for more information about ice fishing and the Ice Fishing Press Release for more safety information.

 

Because of the rain and thaw event that took place earlier in the week, ice conditions have deteriorated on many waters. Shorelines were hit especially hard, making access to the ice dangerous in some places. Areas subject to run-off, old holes and pressure cracks also became larger. Please keep all of this in mind if deciding to venture out, use your own good judgment and follow the safety steps mentioned above.

 

A reminder that from Nov 1 to May 1, all persons aboard any pleasure vessel less than 21 feet long must wear a Personal Floatation Device (PFD) while underway. For more information on boating regulations please view the NYS Boater’s Guide. A link can be found in the under ‘Links Leaving DEC’s Website.’

 

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