Yongfeng Tian of Brooklyn set a new NY State record by catching a 3 lb 4 oz white perch at Cross River Reservoir, surpassing the previous record from 1991.
New York’s Free Fishing Day returns Sept. 27, coinciding with National Hunting and Fishing Day. No license needed, just grab a rod and enjoy the outdoors.
This isn't just a story from a fisherman about an enormous fish. He's got pictures and all the receipts to prove that he caught the biggest New York has ever seen.
Feeling the pull of the great outdoors? This weekend, local waters are open for free fishing—a perfect chance to bond with family or try something new.