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Adirondacks

Some heavy rains at mid-month made for challenging conditions on the region’s trout waters, with high water levels on the West Branch of the Ausable, the Chateaugay, Marble, Black and West Canada. Those waters were

Hayward Area

The erratic weather conditions of the past week have made for some variable fishing success. Muskie fishing seems to have been the highlight of the week, and quite a few anglers have been out trying

Minocqua/Woodruff Area

With the sun out and wind down last week, surface temps started creeping up, with many lakes having readings of 60 to 63 degrees. Largemouth action has been good. There is also a little bit

Long Island/NYC

Despite the near continuous rain and fog, with the occasional thunderstorm, anglers who braved the weather found the fish cooperative, with stripers to 40 pounds being taken in the western sound on live bunker fished

Finger Lakes/Central NY

Lake Ontario: The brown trout bite has slowed but some fish are still being taken real early in the morning, the first hour of daylight. Browns are hitting black and silver and silver and orange

St. Germain Area

Bluegills and bass are active right now, mostly in shallow water. As water temperatures increase, those fish will begin moving to deeper water. Muskie action has been fair and steady, but look for muskies to

Northwest Region

Lake Erie, Presque Isle Bay – Exceptional catches of smallmouth and largemouth bass were released in both the bay and main lake in early June. Paul Cromling of Floreffe caught a 9-pound walleye in Ohio

Central Region

Central Region Delaware Lake (Delaware County) – This 1,017-acre lake north of Columbus consistently provides quality crappie fishing. Crappies move to deeper areas with cover as the water temperature warms, try fishing drop-offs with stumps

Southeast Region

Lake Hope (Vinton County) – Located in the Zaleski State Forest region, this scenic lake can be fished from both shore and boat. There is shoreline and boat access near the picnic and shelter areas.

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