FISHING
Fishing can be an enjoyable pastime, but it is important to fish responsibly so as not to tax the under-water ecosystem. To review the current regulations for fishing in our area, click here.
Overfishing in the oceans and waterways is a huge problem locally as well as globally. The consequences of overfishing are numerous:
Observe catch restrictions including size and quantity imposed by local authorities. These limitations are determined by using science-based management and taking into consideration the economic value of fishing. By observing catch restrictions we can help ensure a continued supply of marine life for future generations.
This is the link to NYSDEC Saltwater Regulations: click here
VOBEC is a mayor-appointed commission whose purpose is to preserve and improve the quality of the natural and man-made environment within the Village in the face of population growth, urbanization, and technological change and their subsequent demands on natural resources. These areas of focus reflect this mission of maintaining and improving the quality of our life experience and our efforts to foster unified action on environmental problems.
Overfishing in the oceans and waterways is a huge problem locally as well as globally. The consequences of overfishing are numerous:
- Many species of marine life are unable to reach their full biological growth, often resulting in population crashes because of reduced reproduction rates;
- With certain fishing techniques like long line trawling, unintended fish, turtles, dolphins, etc. are caught, killed and discarded (this is called by-catch);
- Depleted stocks of marine life can cause a disruption in the ecosystem. For example, depleting jellyfish predators is causing a global jellyfish population explosion.
Observe catch restrictions including size and quantity imposed by local authorities. These limitations are determined by using science-based management and taking into consideration the economic value of fishing. By observing catch restrictions we can help ensure a continued supply of marine life for future generations.
This is the link to NYSDEC Saltwater Regulations: click here
- Unlike freshwater fishing, no license is required, but many people don't know that recreational saltwater fishing in NYS requires registering with the DEC. Click on the link above for registration information.
- The link includes fishing limits (size and catch numbers and season) for a variety of species. The common species would include: bluefish, striped bass, weakfish, summer flounder, tautog (blackfish), Scup (porgy).
- The link also provides limits for blue claw crabs and clams and lobsters. No registry is required for blue claw crabs.
VOBEC is a mayor-appointed commission whose purpose is to preserve and improve the quality of the natural and man-made environment within the Village in the face of population growth, urbanization, and technological change and their subsequent demands on natural resources. These areas of focus reflect this mission of maintaining and improving the quality of our life experience and our efforts to foster unified action on environmental problems.
