Fishing Reports

Most of the fishing activity centered on the region’s trout waters and the east of Hudson reservoirs. Lake trout action was consistent on Rondout and Kensico reservoirs. Brown trout were also active at Rondout and

Beaverkill/Willowemoc: Clear and mostly wadeable at last look. Nymphs have been the most effective method of fishing but as river flows recede, surface activity should increase. There were some caddis, March Browns and a few

St. Lawrence River: Not hearing a lot, although a huge (55-inch) muskie was caught and released recently. Black Lake: Crappie action highlighted the fishing activity. Not hearing much on the walleye front.

Lake Ontario and tributaries: Salmon and browns could be found in 10 to 40 feet of water; lake trout a bit deeper, outside of 50 foot depths. Alewives were starting to move in, which means

Lake Ontario: The brown trout bite continued to be good for anglers trolling near shore in 10 to 30 feet of water with stick baits or small spoons. Oneida Lake: Walleye were being taken on

Cayuga Lake: Anglers trolling the south end were still getting a few brown trout and Atlantic salmon, with fish being taken on stick baits fished in 10 to 30 feet of water. Seneca Lake: Anglers

Lake Champlain should be offering up some pre-spawn, catch-and-release, artificials-only bass fishing. Several solid smallmouths have been taken in the north end of the lake. On the West Branch of the Ausable, insect activity was

The spring season is in full force with bluefish, striped bass and fluke dominating the catches. Bluefish have invaded the South Shore bays and inlets in full force, providing excellent fishing from Shinnecock Bay to