July 12, 2012

Lake George lake trout were heading deeper (100-140 feet) but were still cooperating. Bass action was rock solid on the big lake, as well as panfish opportunities. Salmon fishing has slowed down. On the trout front, area streams like the Mettawee and Battenkill continued to produce well into the summer for both fly fishers and […]

The saltwater season is advanced a few weeks due to the unseasonably hot weather raising the water temperatures to that normally experienced in early August as evidenced by the schools of dolphin – not the mahi-mahi kind – that have been ambushing the bunker pods along the South Shore and New York Bight, as well

Bass action was good on Lake Champlain, which is no real surprise. Target the weed mats in the Ticonderoga area for largemouth or hit the northern end of the lake near Rouses Point for smallies. On the trout scene, this is the time of year when water temps can become an issue. On the West Branch

Cayuga Lake There were reports of waterfleas beginning to show up. When waterfleas become abundant they can make trolling frustrating, so be prepared with “flea flicker” line or try vertical jigging. Lake trout were hitting on spoons, and Spin Doctors and flies fished 80 to 150 feet down over 100 to 300 feet of water.

Lake Ontario Chinook salmon and lake trout were being found in 100 to 350 feet of water. Fishing down 40 to 150 feet with spoons, flashers and flies or flashers and cut bait was working for the salmon. Oneida Lake Walleye anglers continued to do well on the lake, with fish being taken in 20

Lake Ontario and tributaries Lake Ontario action has been outstanding. Reports are coming in of some salmon and steelhead action off Wilson and Olcott – just in time for the Lake Ontario Counties Summer Trout and Salmon Derby that’s under way through July 29. Two different zones were holding fish – 100 to 200 feet