Trouting
In lieu of Thursdays trout opener and the 80 degree temps forecasted for the weekend, I have been getting my trout gear in order. This is my first "trout season" in NY and was wondering if here in NY do they mostly float stock or dump buckets in at the access points? Of course I'd prefer to fish the uncrowded smaller pools, runs and riffles for the less pressured trout, but if I have to stand at the "under the bridge pool" with 10 others for some action than I will. Also, in PA they stock a few 22"+ hogs in many of the popular streams. I see that they list a 12-15" stocking on some of the streams, is this a 12-15" average with some hogs tossed in or is 15" the biggest they stock? Just curious as I know many streams here are capable of supporting holdover trout that can grow to 20" on their own, which is not the case for the majority of Pa streams.