CHENANGO, OTSEGO COUNTY, N.Y. (WBNG) — Those looking to get outside during the cold winter months may enjoy ice fishing at local ponds and lakes across the Southern Tier.
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation is hosting free ice fishing clinics at various New York parks.
Learn the basics of ice fishing, safety tips, and techniques, and about the different fish species across the state.
A fishing license is not required, and equipment will be available to borrow.
Find a clinic near you:
Winter Living Celebration at Friends of Rogers Center, Chenango County, Feb.7 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. 16th Annual Otsego Lake Free Fishing Clinic at Glimmerglass State Park, Otsego County, Feb. 18 (Pre-registration is required. Call 607-547-8662 to reserve your time block)Lawson Lake Winter Festival at Lawson Lake Park, Albany County, Jan. 17Winterfest 2026 at Lake Lauderdale County Park, Washington County, Feb. 7Carter’s Pond Free Ice Fishing Clinic at Carter’s Pond Wildlife Management Area, Washington County, Feb. 21
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