Fishing Reports

Lake Ontario and tributaries: Trolling action for salmon and trout was at least consistent for those willing to put their time in. According to Capt. Bob Cinelli of Newfane, the best action for salmon has

Lake Ontario: Early season salmon fishing can be exciting as small pods of salmon begin making their way into tributaries. Though many anglers have waited all year for this to start it can also be

Cayuga Lake: Lake trout were being taken by anglers jigging in 80 to 100 feet of water. Trolling with flasher and flies was also productive for lakers. Keep an eye out for weed mats; they

Anglers in the North Country are taking some of their final shots ahead of the hunting seasons. In fact, the early bear season is already open and waterfowlers are pursuing Canada geese. But it’s a

The fluke fishing in the South Shore bays has slowed, with the water temperatures remaining in the high 70s. The best inshore action was found in the inlets during the last half of the incoming

Not hearing a lot now that hunting seasons are approaching, but some great fishing can be had for Lake George lake trout and smallmouths, for largemouths and the occasional walleye on Saratoga Lake, and on

Hudson River: Anglers were reporting catching smallmouth bass using medium-diving crankbaits around rock piles and day markers. They were also catching smallmouth around “suck holes” using spinnerbaits. Largemouth bass were reported being caught anyplace where

Beaverkill and Willowemoc: Midges are on the water most mornings and evenings are a mix of small Olives and Caddis. Delaware West Branch: Small Olives remain the major hatch, as well as some Isonychias and