Fishing Reports

Bowhunters have connected on some good bucks early in the season, notably the 19-point nontypical taken by Dru DiCicco in Seneca County. Some cooler weather will undoubtedly kickstart move buck movement. Lake Ontario: Chinook salmon

Most of the attention has now turned to deer hunting, with the Northern Zone’s popular, weeklong muzzleloader deer and bear season opening Oct. 17 and followed by the firearms season. Waterfowlers, too, have been scoring

The fall’s first nor’easter arrived during the second half this report period, bringing with it high winds and rough seas, which essentially shut down the saltwater and freshwater fishing efforts. The heavy rains and 20-degree

While there remains some good fishing to be had on waters like Lake George, the bulk of the sporting focus these days is on the Northern Zone deer and bear seasons, especially as the muzzleloader

Hudson River: Largemouth bass were starting to move into the major tributaries and can be caught on a variety of baits. The smallmouth bass were starting to move up shallow on the main river points,

St. Lawrence River: This is the time of year when muskie fishing typically heats up, and we’ve already had a report of a 50-incher boated and several other fish landed. Pike fishing has been solid

Lake Ontario and tributaries: The storms had an effect on fishing and fish runs, offering anglers some good and bad news. Lake action was difficult northeast winds, whether you were trolling in a boat or