Ice fishing is no longer an option, but several of the region’s trout waters are typically stocked ahead of the April 1 opener. DEC has yet to publish its 2016 stocking list on its website,
It looks like an early season from a weather standpoint, with water levels expected to offer decent fishing opportunities for the April 1 trout opener. There is virtually no snowpack this year, which could impact
St. Lawrence River: Not hearing much now with ice conditions rapidly deteriorating. Black Lake: If safe ice still exists, crappie may be an option. Chaumont Bay: Ice conditions were changing rapidly and safe ice may
Lake Ontario and tributaries: Conditions were improving at last check. Fresh steelhead should be in the tribs. Tyler Morrison of Barker reeled in a 13-pound steelhead he weighed in for the New York State Winter
A reminder that from Nov. 1 to May 1, all persons regardless of age, aboard a pleasure vessel less than 21 feet, must wear a PFD while in motion. A number of county websites offer
Weather and stream conditions had things shaping up well for the April 1 trout opener, with several waters stocked ahead of opening day and the Finger Lakes tributaries expected to hold good numbers of spawning
Schroon Lake: A couple of big northern pike (43.5 and 41.5 inches) highlighted the catches in the annual Schroon Lake Ice Fishing Derby earlier this month. Lake Champlain: You might be able to find pockets
NORTHEAST METRO Ice fishing came to a sudden end last week as most shorelines quickly opened. It’s likely there will be some open-water fishing options in the next week to 10 days in this area.
ALEXANDRIA AREA A few anglers were walking on some lakes last weekend, but the shorelines have opened enough to no longer allow that. The ice that remains is black and walking on it isn’t advised
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