The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation is reminding fishing enthusiasts the last day of the harvest season for largemouth and smallmouth black bass and open season for inland muskellunge is November 30.

Muskie season for the Great Lakes extends to Dec. 15.

For many counties there’s a catch and release black bass season using artificial lures only that begins on Dec. 1. However, fishing for largemouth and smallmouth bass, including catch and release, is prohibited outside of the closed season, Dec. 1 – June 14 in Jefferson, St. Lawrence, Franklin and Hamilton counties.

Special regulations exist for some waters, so be sure to check the Freshwater Fishing Regulations Guide at https://www.dec.ny.gov/outdoor/7917.html for exceptions.