October 3, 2013

Beaverkill and Willowemoc:  Hatches are small Olives, Isonychias, Caddis, some Light Cahills and midges. Nymphs and terrestrials continue to be effective.  West Branch of the Delaware: As on other rivers, small BWOs are important, along with some Isonychias, mostly late in the day. Some If the river is up, streamers will work very well. Main Stem […]

Bass action continues to be very good on Lake George and Saratoga Lake, and lake trout have also been hitting well on Lake George. That said, many sportsmen are now thinking deer with the archery season now open.

The saltwater fishing during this report period was one of the best of the year as we are in the transition season, resulting in both summer and fall patterns. This has resulted in excellent mixed bag trips for both inshore and offshore anglers. Stripers and blues are showing up in the surf more and will

While a lot of the focus is now on the early archery deer season and the early bear season in the region, some of the best fishing of the season can be had right now. On the West Branch of the Ausable some fine browns continue to be taken. Lake Champlain bass, trout and landlocked salmon

Cayuga Lake: Vertical jigging has been working for lake trout, with fish being found in 65-110 foot of water. Trolling down 70-80 feet over 100-160 foot of water with spoons or flasher and flies is also producing some lakers. Seneca Lake: Lake trout were being taken 80-120 feet down over 130-200 feet of water on

Lake Ontario: There were still plenty of salmon in the lake waiting to make their run into the rivers. Salmon were hitting flashers and flies, flashers and cut-bait and J-plugs. Fish were being found in 100-180 feet of water. Oneida Lake: Yellow perch were being found in 10-20 feet of water, with good spots being

Lake Ontario and tributaries: Salmon were starting to hit more readily at the Olcott piers, either at night or under low light conditions. If the day remains overcast, there’s a good chance that salmon can hit all day long. Some salmon are also being seen in the harbor, as well as a few kings at