New York state walleye, crappie records fall on same weekend
Staff and News Reports
May 21, 2018
The 18-plus-pound walleye, caught in the St. Lawrence River, shattered the old mark by more than 1-1/2 pounds.
Fishing
New York Outdoor News Fishing Report – May 18, 2018
Site Staff
May 17, 2018
Western New York Lake Erie and harbors: Most Lake Erie boat launches are now open for the season. There may still be some dredging occurring at Sturgeon Point Marina, so it’s best to call ahead.
In Vermont, Lake Champlain sturgeon population improving; group seeks U.S. protection
Associated Press
May 16, 2018
While there is some good news, biologists still do not have a firm estimate of the Lake Champlain sturgeon population, and a recovery plan released in 2016 estimated it could be half a century or
Fishing tip: Change your tactics to catch more spring walleyes
Site Staff
May 11, 2018
To put more fish in the boat this spring, use electronics and switch tactics until you identify a hot technique
New York Outdoor News Fishing Report – May 4, 2018
Site Staff
May 3, 2018
Western New York Lake Erie tributaries and harbors: Steelhead fishing was slowing down prior to the latest blowout, but there were still decent numbers of fish around. Steelhead smolts have recently been stocked in the
New York Outdoor News Fishing Report – April 20, 2018
Site Staff
April 19, 2018
Western New York Lake Erie tributaries and harbors: Most creeks are back to a fishable level; Cattaraugus Creek was higher with muddy conditions at last look, but things can change fast on the tribs. Steelhead
New York Outdoor News Fishing Report – April 6, 2018
Site Staff
April 5, 2018
Western New York Lake Erie tributaries and harbors: Cattaraugus Creek was seeing some steelhead action for those anglers still chasing chrome. Target steelhead in the deeper holes and drift offerings slow and low for best
Chinook catch rates highest ever on Lake Ontario
Associated Press
April 2, 2018
The DEC estimates that anglers caught 96,000 and kept nearly 54,000 Chinook salmon in 2017.
A bounce-back fishing year for Lake Ontario brown trout?
Bill Hilts
April 2, 2018
So far, so good this season, but learning to adapt to conditions can make or break your fishing trip.
