September 18, 2014

St. Lawrence River: Bass and pike action should begin heating up as fish move into their fall feeding frenzy. And muskie anglers are awaiting cooler weather when the fishing is at its best for those big predators. Black Lake: Great smallmouth bass action this time of year, and walleye fishing should improve as the waters […]

Beaverkill and Willowemoc: Midges are on the water most mornings and evenings are a mix of small Olives and Caddis. Delaware West Branch: Small Olives remain the major hatch, as well as some Isonychias and a few Caddis late day. Isonychias are now more important as we get further into September. It is still possible

Hudson River: Anglers were reporting catching smallmouth bass using medium-diving crankbaits around rock piles and day markers. They were also catching smallmouth around “suck holes” using spinnerbaits. Largemouth bass were reported being caught anyplace where vegetation meets rock. Popular baits included Senko-style baits and weedless jigs. Anglers were also reporting catfish and carp in all

Not hearing a lot now that hunting seasons are approaching, but some great fishing can be had for Lake George lake trout and smallmouths, for largemouths and the occasional walleye on Saratoga Lake, and on the region’s trout waters, notably the Mettawee and Battenkill.

The fluke fishing in the South Shore bays has slowed, with the water temperatures remaining in the high 70s.  The best inshore action was found in the inlets during the last half of the incoming tide when the water temperature dropped with the influx of cooler and clearer ocean water.  Inshore anglers did well on

Anglers in the North Country are taking some of their final shots ahead of the hunting seasons. In fact, the early bear season is already open and waterfowlers are pursuing Canada geese. But it’s a great time to be on the West Branch of the Ausable River, Lake Champlain and other waters and some of

Cayuga Lake: Lake trout were being taken by anglers jigging in 80 to 100 feet of water. Trolling with flasher and flies was also productive for lakers. Keep an eye out for weed mats; they are still creating head-aches for trollers. Largemouth bass were being found around the lake along outside weed edges, with jigs

Lake Ontario: Early season salmon fishing can be exciting as small pods of salmon begin making their way into tributaries. Though many anglers have waited all year for this to start it can also be a challenging or frustrating time to fish for salmon. There are nowhere near the numbers that will be there in

Lake Ontario and tributaries: Trolling action for salmon and trout was at least consistent for those willing to put their time in. According to Capt. Bob Cinelli of Newfane, the best action for salmon has been in the 80- to 150-foot range for staging mature salmon out in front of Olcott. Best baits have been