The Monroe County Fishery Advisory Board (MCFAB) is appointed by the County Legislature to advise the Legislature, as well as other government agencies, organizations, and residents on matters affecting the fishery resource in Monroe County.

The Board meets the second Monday of every month, except in October, which is the third Monday, at 7:00 P.M.. at the Monroe County Medical Examiner's Office, 740 East Henrietta Road, Rochester, New York.

• 2024 Meeting Schedule (PDF)

2024 MCFAB Meeting Materials

2023 MCFAB Meeting Materials

2022 MCFAB Meeting Materials

2021 MCFAB Meeting Materials

2020 MCFAB Meetings

Resources

heck out fishingmonroecounty.com to request a Monroe County Fishing Brochure and Map.

For information on the Lake Ontario Counties Fishing Derby:

• Lake Ontario Sport Fishing Promotion Council

For information on visiting Rochester to fish:

• Greater Rochester Visitor's Association

For information on Fish and Wildlife Regulations and fishing hotspots:

• New York State Department of Environmental Conservation

For information on Great Lakes Programs:

• New York Sea Grant
• International Joint Commission
• Great Lakes Fishery Commission
• Great Lakes Information

For specific water and weather conditions on Lake Ontario:

• NOAA Coastwatch for Lake Ontario surface temps
• US Army Corps of Engineers/Hydrology & Lake Levels
• Ninth District (Great Lakes) Coast Guard (Links to Notice to Mariners, etc.) 
• National Weather Service / Buffalo