November 14, 2013

St. Lawrence River: The serious muskie hunters are out on the river, and there have been a few nice fish caught. Perch and pike are also an option. Black Lake: Not hearing much now on the fishing front, with deer season in high gear and the bucks on the move.

There are always a few diehard Catskill anglers who feel the need to get out on the waters that remain open to angling well into the fall. Streamers are often effective this time of year, especially with some orange or yellow in them. When streamer fishing, it’s important to match the pattern to the conditions.

The focus now is clearly on deer hunting, particularly so with the Nov. 16 firearms opener looming.

Not a lot happening on the fishing front. And we won’t hear much now until the ice forms on some popular waters.

The highlight of this report period is the excellent striped bass and bluefish action that occurred outside the South Shore inlets and off Montauk Point. Bob Rose of Bob’s Bait and tackle reported that the hot spot was 50 to 70 feet of water between Ocean Beach and Point of Woods, where 10 to 20

Fishing is an afterthought this time of year, with deer season in full swing. Hunters were offering up mixed reports, but things should be heating up now even without any tracking snow. One successful hunter was 17-year-old Cameron Stark of Fort Ann, who downed a 202-pound, 10-point buck Nov. 3. Check recent kills at the

Cayuga Lake: Largemouth bass, northern pike and chain pickerel were being caught in the north and on spoons. No word on any brown trout or Atlantic salmon activity in the tributaries. Rain may help bring some fish into the streams. Seneca Lake: Lake trout were being taken 50-80 feet down over 115-130 feet of water