01/16/2026
Great opportunity if you’re looking to try a new winter activity!
❗️UPDATE❗️ as of 2/5, some of the events listed below have changed or have been cancelled. Please refer to the info below and the link in the comment section for more information.
Interested in trying your hand at ice fishing? If so, join DEC and partners in an upcoming free Ice Fishing Clinic, where you can learn the basics of ice fishing, including ice safety tips, techniques on how to fish through the ice, and different fish species you can catch! A fishing license is not required during the event, and loaner jigging rods and bait will be provided. Registration is not required unless noted otherwise.
🐟 Lawson Lake Winter Festival at Lawson Lake Park (Albany County) - January 17
🐟 Winterfest 2026 at Lake Lauderdale County Park (Washington County) - February 7 -EVENT CANCELLED DUE TO WEATHER
🐟 Winter Living Celebration at Rogers Environmental Education Center (Chenango County) - February 14
🐟 Free Ice Fishing Clinic at Canadarago Lake in Canadarago State Marine Park (Otsego County) - February 18 (Pre-registration required. Contact NY State Parks at 607-547-8662 to reserve your spot.)
🐟 Carter’s Pond Free Ice Fishing Clinic at Carters Pond Wildlife Management Area (Washington County) - February 21
Visit the link in comments section for full details on these events. We hope to "catch" you out there! 😉