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Many of the dock structures at DEC launches are not in yet, so be prepared to launch without them. Lake Ontario: Look for steelhead in the tributaries and try egg sacs or orange glo bugs with a red spot. Oneida Lake: Look for yellow perch in the bays and black crappie in Toad Harbor. Oswego […]

DEC fisheries biologist report that the mild winter sent spawning rainbow trout into the Finger Lakes tributaries earlier than normal, and many fish had returned to the lake ahead of the April 1 trout opener. Still, expect plenty of rainbows to be available on opening day. Electroshocking efforts on Catherine Creek, a Seneca Lake trib,

Not hearing a lot heading into the April 1 trout opener, but good stream conditions and a relatively mild stretch of weather could have anglers out early up north.

The freshwater fishing continued to improve this report period, with anglers catching brown and rainbow trout in many of the stocked creeks, streams and lakes. The Carlls River, Southards Pond, and Belmont and Argyle lakes were among the most reported areas for trout. The trout fell to trout worms, PowerBaits, small spinners and spoons for

For the April 1 trout opener, the Battenkill, Mettawee and Kayderosseras rivers are likely worth a look.

Trout waters set to be stocked ahead of the April 1 opener are: Dutchess County: Tenmile River, Webatuck Creek, Swamp River, Roeliff Jansen Kill, Crum Elbow Creek, Sawkill, Fishkill Creek, Sprout Creek, Wappingers Creek. Putnam County: Diverting Reservoir, West Branch Reservoir, East Branch Croton River, West Branch Croton River, Croton Falls Reservoir. Westchester County: Kensico

Anglers were getting out on some of the rivers that are open to fishing now, and action will really pick up when trout season – and the rest of the waters – open April 1.  Catskil Flies

St. Lawrence River: Not hearing much now as we transition between ice and open water. Black Lake: No report.