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Lake Ontario and tributaries: Trolling action for salmon and trout was at least consistent for those willing to put their time in. According to Capt. Bob Cinelli of Newfane, the best action for salmon has been in the 80- to 150-foot range for staging mature salmon out in front of Olcott. Best baits have been

Lake Ontario: Early season salmon fishing can be exciting as small pods of salmon begin making their way into tributaries. Though many anglers have waited all year for this to start it can also be a challenging or frustrating time to fish for salmon. There are nowhere near the numbers that will be there in

Cayuga Lake: Lake trout were being taken by anglers jigging in 80 to 100 feet of water. Trolling with flasher and flies was also productive for lakers. Keep an eye out for weed mats; they are still creating head-aches for trollers. Largemouth bass were being found around the lake along outside weed edges, with jigs

Anglers in the North Country are taking some of their final shots ahead of the hunting seasons. In fact, the early bear season is already open and waterfowlers are pursuing Canada geese. But it’s a great time to be on the West Branch of the Ausable River, Lake Champlain and other waters and some of

The fluke fishing in the South Shore bays has slowed, with the water temperatures remaining in the high 70s.  The best inshore action was found in the inlets during the last half of the incoming tide when the water temperature dropped with the influx of cooler and clearer ocean water.  Inshore anglers did well on