Fishing Reports

Lake Ontario Chinook salmon fishing continued to be good, with fish being found in 150 to 300 feet of water. Fishing down 90 to 150 feet with spoons, flashers and flies, or flashers and cut

Cayuga Lake There were reports of abundant waterfleas, which can make trolling frustrating so be prepared with flea flicker line or try vertical jigging instead. There are also reports of floating weed mats; these free-floating

Due to high water temperatures, early morning has been the only realistic time to hit the West Branch of the Ausable. When the heat wave breaks and we get some cooler nights, evening will be

The ocean fluke fishing improved significantly, with fluke to 10 pounds weighed in at all the bait and tackle shops along the South Shore and in New York Bight around the Ambrose Channel. The best

On Lake George, the folks at FISH307 report that lakers have headed deep – from 100 feet down all the way to the bottom – but are still cooperating for anglers getting down to them.

John Miller at Bob’s Sport and Tackle in Katonah reports anglers continued to catch bass – mostly largemouth, but some smallmouth in those waters that hold them – in virtually all the area reservoirs. Trout