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Anglers have been hampered by high winds, torrential rains and a tropical storm. Those who did make it out of the inlets found stripers under the schools of bunker, but the fishing was slower than earlier in the month. The surfcasters in general have had a better run at stripers than boat anglers. Most of […]

Lake George: Drop-shotting, jerkbaits or swimbaits should work for bass, but you might have to search a bit for the post-spawn fish. Some will be shallow, others suspended. Lakers were taken at 100 feet, and the big lake yielded a 7-pound landlocked salmon recently. Look for the salmon 30 feet down over 80 feet of

Bass action has been consistently good on the east of Hudson reservoirs, but notably on Muscoot Reservoir. Diehard trout anglers are still connecting on Kensico, Cross River and Croton Falls reservoirs. Bobs Sport and Tackle

Beaverkill/Willowemoc: Both were somewhat high recently but wading was possible. Olives have emerged later in the morning. Some isonychias, small olives, sulphurs and caddis are about. Attractor dries such as the White Wulff are also proving successful. Delaware East Branch: High and floatable only. Delaware West Branch: Floatable only. There are sulphurs and olives, along with some

St. Lawrence River: Not hearing much of late, perhaps because of the weather, but bass and pike should be available. Black Lake: Richard at Chapman’s Sport Shop and Marina says high lake levels have been a factor at times, but bass can still be had by anglers adjusting their tactics. Spawning bluegill are also being