The Southtowns Walleye Association of Western New York held its Harry A. Smith Memorial Awards Banquet at Kloc’s Grove in West Seneca on April 25 and the group honored many of their own for their hard work and dedication through the years.
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One could say Joe Yaeger of East Amherst, N.Y., was simply in the right place at the right time. However, to understand Yaeger and his approach to salmon fishing, one must look at the big picture.
For the short version, Yaeger, fishing with his brother Paul Yaeger, of Grand Island, reeled in a 24-pound, 5-ounce king salmon on May 7 while fishing the Niagara Bar to win the Spring Lake Ontario Counties Trout and Salmon Derby’s $15,000 Grand Prize.
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Let’s face it, fishermen and women on Lake Ontario have become spoiled. If the fishing isn’t off the charts, then it’s disappointing for many.
That’s what it seemed like in 2025 when things started off a bit slower than normal for king salmon fishing on the lake, especially to the west where rod-bending is nearly constant for some anglers all spring long. However, when it was all said and done, the salmon action caught up.
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New York’s portion of Lake Erie was unbelievable in 2025 when it came to walleye catching.
It set the all-time mark for catch rates in the history of record keeping conducted by the state’s Department of Environmental Conservation DEC. Anglers pursuing old marble eye were left chuckling and shaking their heads as many filled their six-fish limits in record time on the water, day after day.
Encore coming off a record-breaking walleye year for New York’s Lake Erie anglers? Read More »
When it comes to freshwater fishing in New York State, the best one-two combination in the Empire State, as well as the Great Lakes, if not the country, is the dynamic duo of Lake Ontario and Lake Erie. While they both share many kinds of fish species, the headline acts are quite different.
On Lake Ontario, the “king” is the Chinook salmon.
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The New York Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) held its annual State of Lake Erie public meeting on April 23 at Woodlawn Beach State Park and it was filled with pertinent information about the fishery and the resource itself.
All the top biologists and managers from the Lake Erie Fisheries Research Unit out of Dunkirk were in attendance, as well as other personnel from Region 9 Fisheries to present and add to the discussion.
New York’s State of Lake Erie meeting updates anglers on fishery Read More »
New York’s Great Lakes are a celebration of all things sport fishing in the Empire State.
Our shared waters involving Lake Erie and Lake Ontario are dynamic, diverse and rich in its natural resources. To help update anglers on what’s happening in these blessed waters, New York Outdoor News presents a Great Lakes Preview Issue every spring. The next issue will be May 15 – a great time to share updates and provide incentive for others to give these waters a try.
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There was a new promotion held in Western New York that focused on protecting water for the fish, and the beer. It kicked off in mid-April in Buffalo, a collaboration that was several months in planning.
Trout Unlimited teamed up with Rivers-Lakes-Streams (RLS), as well as with Thin Man Brewery/Community Beer Works when the brewery unveiled its new River BankLager to support the angling community.
The Niagara County Federation of Conservation Clubs hosted its annual awards banquet recently, paying tribute to some of the top individuals in the world of conservation, as well as natural resource enhancement and protection.
The list of winners who’s represents a who’s who in the outdoor realm of Niagara County.
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