Backcountry brook trout anglers were still awaiting open water at last check. Streams have opened up but remain on the chilly and high side. That said, some anglers were getting out for trout.
The saltwater temperatures remain below their normal average for this time of year and have resulted in a slow start to the flounder and striped bass season. The best flounder fishing occurred on the flats
Not hearing a lot, but that should change when walleye season opens and trout waters warm and recede. Saratoga Lake was reportedly yielding crappie.
The region’s recently stocked trout waters include: Dutchess County: Fishkill Creek, Sprout Creek, Roeliff Jansen Kill, Crum Elbow Creek, Sawkill, Ten Mile River, Webatuck Creek, Swamp River, Wappingers Creek, Whaley Lake Brook, Sylvan Lake. Putnam
St. Lawrence River: Still in that in-between mode between ice and open water seasons, but perch fishing has been good. Bullhead action should be forthcoming, however. Black Lake: Richard at Chapman’s Sport Shop and Marina
LAKE MILLE LACS East – There hasn’t been much to report, and the people looking for panfish aren’t finding much in the way of numbers or size. With a few days of warm sun, the
NORTHEAST METRO Crappies and a few sunfish are being caught in 2 to 5 feet on most lakes, highlighted by some better numbers of fish off Silver Lake, White Bear Lake, Lake Jane, Demontreville Lake,
ALEXANDRIA AREA Crappies and sunfish continue to move in and out of the shallows, biting best during bright, warm days. Hit the bays on Lake Homme Dieu, Pocket Lake, Rachael Lake and Oscar Lake for
Buckeye Lake (Fairfield, Licking, and Perry counties) – Anglers are catching largemouth bass in places on Buckeye that are accessible, reports Bob Mathie at Bob’s Outdoor Supply in Newark. Crappies are being caught in the
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