The saltwater temperatures remain below their normal average for this time of year and have resulted in a slow start to the flounder and striped bass season. The best flounder fishing occurred on the flats off Islip in the Great South Bay, but the fishing was slow, reported Mike at Saltwaters Bait and Tackle. Bloodworms […]
Long Island/NYC Fishing Report – April 30th, 2015 Read More »
Backcountry brook trout anglers were still awaiting open water at last check. Streams have opened up but remain on the chilly and high side. That said, some anglers were getting out for trout.
Adirondacks Fishing Report – April 30th, 2015 Read More »
Recently stocked trout waters include: Broome County: Arctic Lake, Greenwood Lake, Nanticoke 7a, Nanticoke Lake, Oquaga Creek, Palmers Pond, Patterson Pond (#1), Dudley Creek, Nanticoke Creek, East Branch Nanticoke Creek, and Chenango Lake. Cayuga County: North Brook, Owasco Inlet, Salmon Creek and Fall Creek. Chenango County: Genegantslet Creek and the Otselic River. Cortland County: Otselic
Finger Lakes/Southern Tier Fishing Report – April 30th, 2015 Read More »
Lake Ontario: Brown trout were being caught by anglers trolling near shore or along mudlines. Stick baits (minnow imitating plugs) usually work well for the browns. Oneida Lake: There is still some ice floating around on the lake so use caution if venturing out. Oswego River: Nothing to report except high flows. Salmon River: Look
Central New York Fishing Report – April 30th, 2015 Read More »
DEC has added Cayuga Creek as new trout stocking site for 2015, offering another trout fishing option for anglers in the greater Buffalo area. The creek was stocked 2,500 yearling rainbow trout in over a mile stretch within Como Lake County Park in Lancaster. . Other recently stocked waters in the region include: Allegany County:
Western New York Fishing Report – April 30th, 2015 Read More »
Season Dates May 1: Spring gobbler season opens May 1: Scup (porgy) season opens May 2: Walleye, northern pike, chain pickerel and tiger muskie seasons open May 2: Lake Erie trophy bass season opens May 14: Oyster toadfish season closes May 17: Summer flounder (fluke) season opens May 30: Winter flounder season closes May 31:
New York Calendar of Events – April 30th, 2015 Read More »
Right place at the right time (Wayne County) ECO Aaron Gordon was patrolling in the town of Palmyra and drove over a bridge on Route 21 with a set of railroad tracks below. As he looked down the tracks, he saw a pickup truck slowly moving along with a load of used tires in the
New York Cuffs & Collars – April 30th, 2015 Read More »
Early offering, expanded hunting produces No. 2 harvest in history
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ALEXANDRIA AREA Crappies and sunfish continue to move in and out of the shallows, biting best during bright, warm days. Hit the bays on Lake Homme Dieu, Pocket Lake, Rachael Lake and Oscar Lake for crappies. Crappies also are being found in Christopherson’s Bay and Schwab’s Bay on Lake Ida. Reno Lake also is giving
Statewide Minnesota Fishing Report – May 1st, 2015 Read More »
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