Sunday, May 10th, 2026
My Account

Breaking News for

Sportsmen Since 1968

Main Menu
Menu
Search
My Account
Sunday, May 10th, 2026

Breaking News for

Sportsmen Since 1968

Main Menu
Menu
Subscribe to Outdoor News

Bill Hilts Jr.

Kings, browns, lakers, ’eyes light up spring Lake Ontario Counties Derby in New York

Featured, Fishing, National Fishing, National News, New York, News /

Mark Scott, of Beckley, W.Va., reeled in a 24-pound, 10-ounce king salmon while fishing with Capt. Matt Yablonsky, of Wet Net Charters out of Wilson in Niagara County, to win the $15,000 grand prize (plus $500 big fish for the day) as the Spring Lake Ontario Counties (LOC) derby ended on May 14. The derby was held May 5-14.

Kings, browns, lakers, ’eyes light up spring Lake Ontario Counties Derby in New York Read More »

Ithaca, New York surrounded by outdoor attractions

Blogs, Featured, Fishing, New York, Opinion /

When I think of the City of Ithaca, N.Y. in the Finger Lakes Region, it immediately drums up memories of great fishing, wine country, Cornell University, the former home of Ithaca Gun Company, some outstanding campgrounds, and numerous picturesque waterfalls. Despite the long list of outdoor attractions, I had never really spent any time in the city itself. Recently I had an opportunity to do just that, and I was pleasantly surprised at what this city had to offer.

Ithaca, New York surrounded by outdoor attractions Read More »

Lake Ontario by the numbers in Canada

Blogs, Featured, Fishing, National Fishing, New York, Opinion /

Getting information from another country is never an easy proposition when facing deadlines. While the Great Lakes Preview Issue of NY Outdoor News focused on Empire State waters for Lake Ontario, the information from the Province of Ontario’s Ministry of Northern Development, Mines, Natural Resources, and Forestry came up short.
Here is some of the information that came through from the co-managers of the lake.

Lake Ontario by the numbers in Canada Read More »

2023 Great Lakes Preview — Lake Erie: The fishing train keeps on chugging

Featured, Fishing, Home Page News, National Fishing, New York /

The superlatives keep on coming, year after year, and 2022 was another very good sportfishing season from top to bottom, month to month. Forecasts for 2023 fall in line with a walleye gravy train that continues to amaze anglers time and time again. 
Walleyes are the money fish in Lake Erie. The sheer numbers are mind boggling. Can the lake continue to support such a robust fishery for old marble eye? 

2023 Great Lakes Preview — Lake Erie: The fishing train keeps on chugging Read More »

St. Lawrence River muskie caught by New York angler is new C&R world record

Featured, Fishing, Home Page News, National Fishing, New York, News /

It’s official! Derek Balmas, of Franklinville, N.Y. in Cattaraugus County, is now the proud holder of a world record muskellunge. His 135 centimeter (53.149-inch) St. Lawrence River muskie that he caught Nov. 8, 2022, out of Clayton is now the new world record catch-and-release muskie (based on length) through the International Game Fish Association (IGFA). If you are thinking how can a 53-inch fish be a world record, IGFA requires the measurement to take place from the tip of the nose to the inside fork of the tail. The final reading was 135 centimeters – a new record.

St. Lawrence River muskie caught by New York angler is new C&R world record Read More »

2023 Great Lakes Preview — A smorgasbord of fishing!

Featured, Fishing, National Fishing, New York /

As we enter another edition of the New York Outdoor News Great Lakes Preview, there are still a fair number of people out there who have not sampled the fishing menu that each lake has to offer. I know this because I run into people all the time who have never caught a spring salmon in Lake Ontario or tussled with a feisty smallmouth bass on Lake Erie. Those are but two examples of a smorgasbord of angling adventures that Erie and Ontario have to offer.

2023 Great Lakes Preview — A smorgasbord of fishing! Read More »

2023 Great Lake Preview — Lake Ontario: Species diversity delivers

Featured, Fishing, Home Page News, National Fishing, New York /

Lake Ontario is New York’s Mount Everest when it comes to the state’s outstanding sport fishery. It leads the way in angler usage, and correspondingly, in economic impact. At the top of list of angling attractions is its vibrant Chinook (and Coho) salmon fishery. However, public perception is often controlled by its salmon stocking efforts and how the program seems to be progressing.

2023 Great Lake Preview — Lake Ontario: Species diversity delivers Read More »

Fishing options of New York’s Great Lakes Basin continue to amaze

Blogs, Featured, Fishing, National Fishing, New York, Opinion /

To give you an idea how some sportsmen maximize their time, they will be on the water at 12:01 a.m. walleye fishing on Lake Erie May 1. By 4 a.m., they are in the woods setting up for the spring turkey opener and if they are successful early, they are on the way to catching spring salmon in Lake Ontario on the Niagara Bar. Sleep is an afterthought.
There are so many variations of fishing opportunities in our treasured Great Lakes here in New York, it still continues to amaze me.

Fishing options of New York’s Great Lakes Basin continue to amaze Read More »

GET THE OUTDOOR NEWS DELIVERED TO YOUR INBOX

Sign up for the Outdoor News Weekly Newsletter and get 2 months of FREE access to OutdoorNews.com – packed with hunting, fishing, and conservation news. No Catch.

This offer includes digital access only (not the printed edition)

Email Address(Required)
Password(Required)
Name
What outdoor activities interest you?(Required)

PLEASE READ

Accessing Your Full Subscription Just Got Easier. Introducing Single Sign On.

 We’ve simplified things. Now you only need one password to access all your Outdoor News digital content.

Here’s how it works:

  1. Click Continue below.
  2. You’ll be taken to the OutdoorNews.com sign-in screen.
  3. Don’t have an account yet? Create one—it’s quick!
  4. After signing in, click the E-Edition Login button again. When the pop-up appears, just click Continue.
  5. You’ll either:
    1. Land on the e-edition selection screen (you’re in!)
    2. Be sent to a help page if we didn’t detect a subscription.

If you hit the help page, follow the directions so you don’t miss out on any of our great content.

One login. Every edition. Easy.

Let’s get you reading!

Continue...

PLEASE READ

 We’ve simplified things. Now you only need one password to access all your Outdoor News digital content.

Here’s how it works:

• Click Continue below.

• You’ll be taken to the OutdoorNews.com sign-in screen.

• Don’t have an account yet? Create one—it’s quick!

• After signing in, click the E-Edition Login button again. When the pop-up appears, just click Continue. You’ll either:

  1. Land on the e-edition selection screen (you’re in!)
  2. Be sent to a help page if we didn’t detect a subscription.

If you hit the help page, follow the directions so you don’t miss out on any of our great content.

Continue...

Help Shape the Future of OutdoorNews.com!

We know you love the outdoors—now we want to make OutdoorNews.com the ultimate destination for all things hunting, fishing, and conservation.

Take our brief 3 minute survey to share your thoughts, and help us build the best outdoor website on the planet. As a thank you, we’ll send you a special offer!

Together, we can make OutdoorNews.com even better.

Take the Survey

Introducing The Outdoor News Foundation

Donate Today

For a limited time, you can get full access to breaking news, all original Outdoor News stories and updates from the entire Great Lakes Region and beyond, the most up-to-date fishing & hunting reports, lake maps, photo & video galleries, the latest gear, wild game cooking tips and recipes, fishing & hunting tips from pros and experts, bonus web content and much, much more, all on your smartphone, tablet or desktop For just a buck per month!

Sign Up Now

Some restrictions apply. Not valid with other promotions. $1 per month for 6 months (you will be billed $6) and then your subscription will renew at standard subscription rates. For more information see Terms and Conditions. This offer only applies to OutdoorNews.com and not for any Outdoor News print subscriptions. Offer valid thru 3/31/23.

Already a subscriber to OutdoorNews.com? Click here to login.