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NYS Fishing
License
The Renssleaer County Clerk's Office no longer issues NYS Fishing Licenses. For information on obtaining a NYS Fishing License, go to www.dec.ny.gov
The City of Troy's Clerk's Office issues fishing permits for the Tomhannock Reservoir.
The permit is $10 for 2 years. To purchase a new one
or renew, you must show a valid driver's license and
a current NYS Fishing License. Persons 70 years of
age and older are eligible for a FREE permit with proper
proof of age.
Tomhannock Reservoir Provides a variety
of sport fishing - During the open water season,
yellow perch, black crappie and bluegill comprise the
biggest
share of the panfish catch, while smallmouth bass are
the most important game fish. Largemouth bass, chain
pickerel and walleye are also available. During the
ice fishing season, the action centers around yellow
perch, black crappie and chain pickerel. Bluegill and
walleye round out the catch.
Tomhannock Reservoir, a 1700-acre public
water supply, services Troy and surrounding communities
- For this reason, special rules and regulations apply
to protect its water quality. Boating and wading are
prohibited. Except as otherwise provided, the Environmental
Conservation Law (ECL) and the Department of Environmental
Conservation (DEC) orders with respect to open seasons,
size limits and catch limits shall
be in effect.
Fishing permits, which are revocable,
are issued by the City Clerk's Office. Special permits
may be issued at the discretion
of
Troy for
uses other than fishing.
The ice fishing season runs from January
1 through March 15 during daylight hours only. Ice
fishing is permitted only on that part of the reservoir
from
the dam southerly to a continuous line extending
between two orange markers and on that part from the
south end of the reservoir northerly to a continuous
line between two orange markers.
Troy's Department of Public Utilities
and DEC reserve the right to eject anyone from the
area for disorderly conduct, intoxication or any behavior
that endangers the general safety or health of people
in the area.
Some simple RULES
to follow while using the cooperative fishing areas.
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- Carry your permit when in the area.
- Show your permit upon request of a Department
employee or authorized official.
- Surrender your permit upon request by a Department
employee or authorized official in whose presence
a violation has taken place. Also, leave the
cooperative area until your permit has been reinstated.
- Comply with all DEC regulatory signs.
- Take fish only by angling or tip-ups during
the ice fishing season.
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- Trespass on the Cooperative Area within any area
posted "Restricted Area".
- Trespass or fish unless you are fishing under
permit.
- Hunt, trap, litter, build fires, wade, swim,
bathe, picnic, operate a boat or snow mobile,
erect any hut or tent, damage or molest fences,
gates, equipment, trees or other property, or
disturb people who may be working on the cooperator's
lands.
- Possess cans or bottles except at a parked
vehicle.
- Deposit human waste or garbage on or beneath
the surface of the ground, water or ice.
- Allow herbicides, pesticides, or toxic chemicals
to enter the reservoir or watercourse.
- Use chemicals such as antifreeze, salt or petroleum
to keep fishing holes open.
- Possess or use power augers on the ice.
- Possess gasoline or other fuel.
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