July 11, 2013

St. Lawrence River: Not much to report. Anglers have been sidelined a bit by regular rain events. Black Lake: Should be a great time for topwater smallmouth action between the rain showers. Remember, there’s a 15-inch minimum size restriction on the lake.

Heavy rains actually helped stream conditions; waters were getting excessively low and warm. But Catskill rivers ranged from wadeable (East Branch of the Delaware) to unfishable (Neversink River) as of last week. Things can change quickly, however, so check conditions before heading out. Be especially mindful of water temperatures, which can climb to the point where trout

Hudson River: The recent rain events have the main river still really turbid. East of Hudson waters: Anglers have been reporting nice-sized trout, bass and panfish in Croton Falls, Cross River and Kensico Reservoirs. Trout fishing has been really good all throughout the Croton Watershed. 

Not hearing a lot of reports, given the steady rains of late. Lake George bass should be cooperating, and hopefully streams will become fishable soon, if they’re not already.

The inshore and offshore water temperatures increased, improving the fluke fishing in all areas. The keeper ratio has improved for both boat anglers and shore anglers. The South Shore inlets, North Shore harbors and the ocean have yielded fluke to 4 pounds on spearing and squid combinations, bucktails tipped with squid strips and plastic baits.