July 26, 2012

St. Lawrence River Smallmouth action was good for anglers using live crayfish. Top-water action should be heating up, as well. Walleye were a possibility once you find them and get a jig in front of them. Black Lake Richard at Chapman’s Sports (315-324-5265) in Hammond reports anglers (including himself) are catching smallmouths, largemouths and even walleyes

The region’s rivers have had some water temperature issues of late due to some hot summer weather, so make sure if you take to the water you’re not unduly stressing trout. The Horton section of the Beaverkill is closed through Aug. 31 to protect trout from thermal stress. The West Branch of the Delaware was

John Miller at Bob’s Sport and Tackle in Katonah reports anglers continued to catch bass – mostly largemouth, but some smallmouth in those waters that hold them – in virtually all the area reservoirs. Trout were still active; a 10-pounder was weighed in last week, taken from Croton Falls Reservoir. And some crappie have been

On Lake George, the folks at FISH307 report that lakers have headed deep – from 100 feet down all the way to the bottom – but are still cooperating for anglers getting down to them. Bass action, particularly smallmouths, has been outstanding, and this is the time of year to fish topwater at dawn, dusk

The ocean fluke fishing improved significantly, with fluke to 10 pounds weighed in at all the bait and tackle shops along the South Shore and in New York Bight around the Ambrose Channel. The best fishing was in 80 feet of water with the top bait whole squid since there is an incredible amount of

Due to high water temperatures, early morning has been the only realistic time to hit the West Branch of the Ausable. When the heat wave breaks and we get some cooler nights, evening will be an option. That said, the tricos have been showing themselves in the mornings. Bass action has been good just about