New York’s state fish is the brook trout for freshwater and striped bass for saltwater. Brook trout are small, olive green fish found in clean, clear water, while striped bass can grow up to 55 inches and live up to 30 years. Anglers can catch both fish in New York.
Each state in the US has a number of different state symbols. These include state animals, flowers and trees, among others. State animals often include birds, insects, and fish. New York’s freshwater fish is brook trout and saltwater fish is striped bass.
In 1975, the brook trout was designated the state fish of New York. The scientific name of char is Salvelinus fontinalis. The fish is also known as the speckled trout, brookie or speckle. The species is native to the eastern United States, with large numbers occurring in upstate New York. They typically inhabit small bodies of clean, clear water with temperatures below 72 degrees Fahrenheit (22.22 degrees Celsius).
New York freshwater fish are relatively small, usually less than 12 inches (30.48 cm) long. Sometimes, some brook trout can reach up to 8 pounds (3.63 kg) in weight, but most do not exceed 2 pounds (0.91 kg). Brook trout are olive green in color, with a lighter pattern on the back, spots along the sides, and a red belly and lower fins. Their lifespan is relatively short, usually five years or less.
Visitors to New York, especially those who travel to the Adirondack Mountains, may be able to catch New York State Fish. Brook trout are a favorite among anglers because they are easily caught with simple baits such as worms. Fish is also said to be delicious.
The saltwater, or marine, state fish of New York was designated striped bass in 2006. Other names for this fish include Morone saxatilis, striper, and rockfish. Striped bass live seasonally in the Hudson River and waters off the coast of Long Island. The fish can survive in both fresh and salt water, moving from the ocean to freshwater places to spawn.
Striped bass are much larger than brook trout. These fish can grow up to 55 inches (139.70 cm) long and weigh up to 70 pounds (31.75 kg). Striped bass also live much longer than New York freshwater fish, with many living to 30 years or even more.
Bass fishing on the Hudson River is generally best from March through June. Fishing from a boat offers a better chance of catching large numbers of these fish, but fishing from the bank can also be successful. Striped bass are more likely to be caught at night, on overcast days and at high tide.
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