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Lake Ontario and tributaries: Browns and cohos were in tight to the shoreline for trollers and casters, according to Wes Walker at The Slippery Sinker. Lake trout can be found inside 80 feet of water off Wilson and Olcott, as well as on the Niagara Bar; and some king salmon are starting to show up […]

Lake Ontario: When the wind hasn’t been too bad and anglers have been able to get out they were getting some nice brown trout. Trolling near shore with stick baits or small spoons continued to work well. Fishing with side planers has helped on the days with less wind, as has fishing early in the

Cayuga Lake: Trolling stick baits or spoons on the south end of the lake was starting to produce some brown trout and Atlantic salmon. Fishing has been slow but the warmer conditions should help improve the bite. Watch out for debris; there are reports of a lot of it out there. Lake trout fishing continued

Backcountry brook trout anglers are humping into their favorite waters now, and the area trout streams are starting to warm up and offer good fishing. Nymph fishing on the Saranac River and the West Branch of the Ausable has been productive, and other area trout streams have been stocked.  

The flounder fishing in the South Shore bays improved in response to the recent rise in water temperature.  Bob Rose at Bob’s Bait and Tackle reported good flounder fishing in Dickerson’s and West Channel in the Great South Bay, with the best bait being bloodworms fished with heavy clam and mussel chum. There were also

The region’s trout streams, including the Battenkill and Mettawee, were in great shape and offering some fine fishing. Saratoga Lake: Crappie have been biting all over, off Fitch Road and on the south end, so have great time fishing for them. Bass and pickerel have been very active as well. Most hard baits are working,

While the region’s stocked trout waters have attracted some angling attention, the striped bass run is the featured attraction now, with anglers plying waters from Troy down river toward Newburgh and picking up some fish. Keep the new regulations in mind when heading out: one fish between 18-28 inches OR one fish larger than 40

Beaverkill and Willowemoc: Both rivers were clear and easily wadeable. Hendricksons and Caddis were about. Caddis have been most consistent; nymphs like Green Caddis nymphs are a good choice. Spinners are generally late in the day.  Delaware East Branch: Low and clear at last check. A long leader is a plus with the current conditions.

St. Lawrence River: Perch action was solid at Kring’s Point and Eel Bay, and bullhead fishing continued to be good throughout the river, especially in the tributaries.  Black Lake: Walleye season is open, but we haven’t heard much from those anglers. Bullhead and crappie have been offering the best action of late.