Author Archives: 1st Choice Fishing Charters

Trout Season Closes on Many New York Waters on October 15

Trout Season Closes on Many New York Waters on October 15 Anglers are reminded that the statewide season for trout on many waters closes on October 15. Some waters have special regulations that allow for fishing beyond this date. A number of lakes and ponds are also open for ice fishing. Look for “ice fishing permitted”… Continue Reading

Youth Pheasant Hunting Weekend New York

For Release: Tuesday, October 3, 2017 DEC Announces Youth Pheasant Hunting Weekend for Western New York State’s Pheasant-Raising Programs Bolster Hunting Opportunities A special youth-only pheasant hunting weekend will be held in Western New York on Oct. 14 and 15, New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) announced today. The hunt is one week… Continue Reading

New Conversation has started about Tipping ( Not a City in China)

Charter Fishing tipping Charter Fishing Tipping Do you tip the Captain? On 1 man Charter boat operation.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            This question comes up a lot. Do you tip the Captain, and if so, how much?  Well, there has been a lot of articles written on this subject and many opinions on it to.  Most charter boat tipping… Continue Reading

DEC Announces Opening of 2017 Muskellunge Fishing Season

Biologists Predict Good Fishing on Chautauqua Lake The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Basil Seggos announced today that DEC is opening the statewide fishing season for muskellunge on May 27 in most locations. However, the muskellunge season for New York’s Lake Erie, Upper Niagara River, Lower Niagara River, Lake Ontario, and… Continue Reading

Charter Guidance for people looking for a Fishing Charter

Q: What is an Uninspected Passenger Chartered trip? A: Boats with Operators commonly referred to as “Captains” offer a variety of private trips tailored to your desire, whether it be fishing, hunting cruising Parasailing or dinning on a Gondola. When “consideration” is involved you become a passenger for hire on a chartered trip.   Q:… Continue Reading

Free Fishing Days 2017

Next Weekend is Free Fishing Weekend in New York State The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation sent this bulletin on 02/10/2017 03:57 PM EST Free Fishing Weekend February 18 & 19 The first of several free fishing days in New York State for 2017 will take place next weekend on Saturday, February 18… Continue Reading