What is New York’s Official State Fish? Well, there are fresh-water and saltwater that you need to consider.

The Trout
The Brook or Speckled Trout is the official fresh-water fish of the State of New York. Along with New York, The brook trout is the state fish of New Hampshire, Michigan, Virginia, New Jersey, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Vermont, and West Virginia.

The Bass
The Striped Bass (also called stripers, rock or rockfish) is the official marine or saltwater fish of the state of New York. The bass are believed to live for up to thirty (30) years and is a typical member of the Moronidae family in shape, having a streamlined, silvery body marked with longitudinal dark stripes running from behind the gills to the base of the tail.

Fishing Spots
Need somewhere to go fishing? Visit TripCart.com (Expired) for some fresh-water and saltwater locations in New York. For fish hatcheries (or farms), please see the website for the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation.

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