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Lake Ontario and tributaries: The salmon are knocking on the doorstep but they hadn’t entered the tribs in any large numbers as of last check. In Olcott Harbor, a few salmon have been seen breaking the surface but it seems like they move in and out, trying to make up their mind what they want

Lake Ontario: Salmon were still spread out and are being taken in 80 to 200 feet of water. Things can change quickly this time of year when fish decide to head to the tributaries, so cover water looking for fish or bait if you’re not marking fish. Oneida Lake: Walleye were still being taken in

Lake Champlain bass anglers were taking some of their final shots before colder weather kicked in and the hunting seasons shifted into high gear. We’re not hearing much on the fishing front now, since the deer, bear and small game seasons have opened. Water levels were actually a bit low on the West Branch of

The fluke season went out with a bang as the fishing improved with the cooling of the inshore waters.  The inshore water temperature along the South Shore dropped approximately 10 degrees. This drop in temperature killed off the algae and cleared up the inshore water significantly. Also, the drop in water temperature also triggered the

Not hearing a lot on the fishing front with hunting seasons kicking in, but some good fishing is available for bass and lake trout on Lake George; largemouths and walleye on Saratoga Lake, and some fall trout stream (Battenkill, Mettawee) options amid the spectacular foliage.

 Not hearing a lot from anglers, but some hunters took advantage of the early bear season opener this year to connect on bruins, including a 475-pounder taken by 15-year-old Cossimo Luppino of Staten Island. He was hunting in Sullivan County.