In mid-January, anglers were catching smelt in the harbor at Conneaut. The best bite has been coming after dark by still fishing from the breakwall. Maggots under a bobber has been the successful set-up, according
Susquehanna, Chenango, Tioughnioga and Unadilla rivers: The rain and snow melt raised the water level of the rivers, but they may be fishable once again by now. Whitney Point Reservoir: There were no reports of
Black Lake: Chapman’s Sports (315-324-5265) reported at mid-month that ice conditions had deteriorated to the point where it was no longer safe to be out there. However, colder weather quickly followed and by now anglers
Cayuga Lake: A few brown trout and landlocked salmon are being caught around Taughannock Point and AES (Milleken Station), along with some perch. Owasco Lake: Nothing to report after the warm spell. Skaneateles Lake: Fishing
Travel conditions on area lakes have improved dramatically. No more slush, but there are still some nasty frozen ruts in most places. Fishing has generally been fair, with panfish and northern pike providing the most
Oneida Lake: The warm spell put a halt to ice fishing, and nothing was being reported earlier this month. Oswego River: The Oswego River has been running at around 16,000 cfs. There were browns and
Fishermen are still fishing Cherokee Marsh, University Bay, Monona Bay, and areas on Lake Wingra where they are catching bluegills and crappies. D&S Bait & Tackle, (608) 244-3474. Dorn Hardware, (608) 244-5403.
Colder temperatures and a lack of snow cover had increased the thickness of the ice prior to last week’s cold snap, but ice thickness may vary from lake to lake, so check conditions before heading
Northern pike fishing in some of the backwaters of the Hudson River north of Stillwater has been good and good-sized fish have been caught. Reports from Fish307.com say that Brant Lake in Warren County is
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