Fishing Reports

Cayuga Lake: Weeds and water fleas continue to make trolling more difficult on the lake. Vertical jigging is an option instead of trolling if fleas become to aggravating. Bass and panfish were being caught on

Overnight air temperatures have been cool, which has helped water temps on the area’s trout streams, notably the West Branch of the Ausable. Keep an eye on water temps, however; early to mid-morning is likely

Small snappers were caught at all the local docks, inshore beaches and canals on both the South and North shores. Snapper poppers, small tins and spearing fished under a bobber all caught snappers approximately 4

Lake George Fishing has been good for smallmouths. Haven’t heard much on the lake trout and landlocked salmon front. A lot of recreational boat traffic to deal with if you’re not out early or late.

Laker action may be slowing down on Kensico Reservoir, but a few fish are still being caught, along with smallmouths. New Croton Reservoir was yielding some bass as well. Not hearing much else of late.

The cooler air temps have improved fishing on the region’s trout streams. The tailwaters have fished well and the hatches have been dependable, with Sulphurs the star of the show. However, Isonychias, Light Cahills and

St. Lawrence River Not hearing a lot on the fishing front, but this is the time of year when bass and pike are the main focus. Black Lake Top-water smallmouth bass action is your best