Websites & Phone Numbers

See the list below for useful websites and phone numbers from around Monroe County.

New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) contains dozens of links to outdoor activities, fishing hot lines & reports, permits, licenses & regulations information, and other DEC programs and services.
dec.state.ny.us 585-226-2466, Region 8

Monroe County Parks
www.monroecounty.gov
585-753-7275

Visit Rochester
www.visitrochester.com
585-262-3832

City of Rochester Bureau of Parks & Recreation
www.cityofrochester.gov
585-428-6770

Greater Rochester International Airport
www.rocairport.com

Office of Boating Safety
www.uscgboating.org
202-267-6717

National Safe Boating
www.safeboatingcouncil.org
703-361-4294

Take Me Fishing
www.takemefishing.org

Angler’s Legacy
www.anglerslegacy.com

Monroe County Fishing Advisory
www.fishingmonroecounty.com

Fishing Brochure

Click below to download the latest version of the Monroe County Fishing Brochure (PDF format).

Live Interactive Map

Click below to view the Monroe County live interactive map and explore around the county for your next fishing opportunity.

Hot Spot Map

Click below to download the Monroe County Fishing Hot Spot Map (PDF format) to view a wide variety of species to target around the county.

Get NYS Fishing License Today

Coming to fish Monroe County or NYS? Be sure to stop into a local tackle shop when you arrive to pick up your fishing license. You can also purchase your license online.

Know Local Regulations

Take a moment to review the local fishing regulations. Know what fish are in season and what the legal limits and lengths are. If you have any questions about the regulations or need to report any violations witnessed, please visit the following link to view the appropriate channels for contacting the DEC