DEC sampled the annual rainbow trout spawning run on Catharine Creek. Here's the outlook for the opening day of fishing ...

The survey provides an opportunity for anglers to check on trout population in the creek ahead of the Finger Lakes tributary season on April 1.

Many of the fish netted and examined bore circular scars of parasitic sea lamprey, a species DEC has been working to get under control. If you are an angler who always has April 1 — opening day ...