Fishing Reports

Lake Ontario: The Chinook salmon fishing continued to be slow, with fish scattered. It’s been a searching game looking for salmon and bait. Fish were being found from 150 to 600 feet of water. Depending

Cayuga Lake: Lake trout fishing continued to be good for both anglers trolling and vertical jigging. Water fleas and weed mats are a nuisance in some areas, so be prepared to deal with them. Trolling

This is a great time of year to fish the West Branch of the Ausable, with the Trico hatch as well as Isonychias offering up consistent action as water temps cool. Stripping streamers can also

The offshore waters reached 78 degrees this report period, which is a few degrees above normal and will likely extend the offshore fishing season late into the fall. The warm water has slowed the striped

Lake George: Smallmouth action has been rock solid in 25-35 feet, but topwater is an option as well. The lake trout fishery has been good all summer, with fish on either side of the 23-inch

As waters cool, walleye action could start to heat up. That said, spots like the East Branch Croton Reservoir, Swinging Bridge Reservoir, Rio Reservoir and Wallkill River (New Paltz section) are worth a look.

Beaverkill and Willowemoc: There were a fair amount of Tricos, small Olives and midges on the water most mornings. Terrestrials like beetles and ants have also been effective. Delaware East Branch: Tricos have been around

St. Lawrence River: Pike and perch action has been decent of late. Not hearing much on bass and walleye. Black Lake: It’s a great time of the year to fish for smallmouths; remember the 15-inch