September 6, 2012

St. Lawrence River Smallmouth action was generally good throughout the river, with 25-30 feet a good starting depth. Crayfish patterns, plastics and drop-shot rigs should produce fish. Pike were deeper, given the warm water temps. Minnows, or better yet, suckers, should do the trick. Black Lake Richard at Chapman’s Sports (315-324-5265) in Hammond reports bluegill

In general, the region’s trout streams were in need of rain as of late last week, and some cooler nights would help, too. Beaverkill/Willowemoc Clear, very low, with early-morning water temps in the mid-60s. Probably should leave the trout alone until conditions improve. East Branch of the Delaware Fishable, with some olives, Isonychias and spinners

John Miller at Bob’s Sport and Tackle in Katonah reports fishing pressure has been light of late, perhaps of product of some hot days. That said, action has been good on the east of Hudson reservoirs, notably for bluegills and largemouths. Kensico Reservoir continues to yield trout. Bobs Sport and Tackle

The folks at FISH307 say Lake George lake trout action is rock solid heading into the fall, with fish generally found around 130 feet. Look for landlocked salmon a little shallower. Smallmouth bass fishing is good and will likely only get better as we head into the fall. Bronzebacks – and some big fish –

The best inshore fishing has been for porgies. In New York Bight, the best porgy action was in 60 feet of water. Excellent porgy fishing was reported in The Peconics around Rodger’s Rock and in Gardiners Bay and along the North Shore beaches.  The porgies are very large, with fish to 3 pounds common.  The