February 6, 2014

The saltwater fishing opportunities during this report period was adversely impacted by the frigid temperatures, snowstorms and high winds that kept most boats tied to the dock. Anglers that did make it out were rewarded with cod, ling and pollock.  The cod were typically in the 5- to 8-pound class, with pool fish in the […]

St. Lawrence River: Lake of the Isles and Eel Bay remained the most popular spots for a mix of panfish – perch, bluegills and crappie. Northern pike action has been good in the Waddington area. On Chippewa Bay, most of the reports involve perch – small perch. Black Lake: Plenty of ice, but keep an

Cold and ice have kept anglers off the rivers that remain open to fishing, but the FLYFEST event at the Catskill Fly Fishing Museum set for Sunday, Feb. 8, is a good option to at least think about fishing. Catskil Flies

Safe ice was reported on several waters in the region, including the east of Hudson reservoirs. Diverting Reservoir was one of those spots, where fishing was so-so for panfish and no reports of walleye of late. Muscoot Reservoir may be your best bet for perch, but West Branch Reservoir was seeing a lot of fishing

On Tomhannock Reservoir, anglers were icing both yellow and white perch, as well as the occasional walleye. Lake George was offering up safe ice in many of the traditional areas, and perch action could be good at times. Not hearing much yet on the lake trout front. Queechy Lake trout action was good as of

Ice fishing season is in high gear in the region, with plenty of ice on virtually all waters. Still, keep an eye on changing conditions, pressure cracks, current and springs. On Lake Champlain, perch action has been decent on Bulwagga Bay, but you’ll likely need to sort through plenty of small fish. The north end

Cayuga Lake: There was ice forming on the north end but no reports of ice thickness. Seneca Lake: Some brown trout and Atlantic salmon were being taken trolling stickbaits or streamers near the surface. Canandaigua Lake: Nothing to report. Keuka Lake: There were anglers fishing the north end, near Penn Yan, but no reports of

Lake Ontario: The cold weather has made fishing the smaller tributaries difficult, so no new information. Oneida Lake: The cold temperatures have helped to improve ice conditions, but continue to use caution and keep an eye out for pressure cracks. Walleye and perch were still being taken in 18-20 feet of water on jigging spoons