Orleans County (N.Y.) Fishing Report – November 5, 2025
Site Staff
November 5, 2025
The cooler weather and good water flows are making for more cooperative biting fish, with anglers making good drifts and swings.
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Niagara Falls (N.Y.) Fishing Report – November 4, 2025
Site Staff
November 4, 2025
Warm-water species like smallmouth bass are putting on the feed bags and trout fishing is improving every day.
Top new gear for your 2025-26 ice-angling campaign
Staff Report
November 1, 2025
While there’s always a bunch of new products every year in the ever-growing ice fishing marketplace, some tend to stand out a bit more than others. Such is the case heading into the 2025-26 winter
New York Fishing Report – October 31, 2025
Site Staff
October 31, 2025
The fall perch bite is ramping up at a number of fisheries across the state.
New president and CEO at Backcountry Hunters and Anglers: Ryan ‘Cal’ Callaghan
Staff Report
October 31, 2025
Backcountry Hunters and Anglers announced on Friday, Oct. 31 that its board of directors has selected Ryan Callaghan as the group’s new president and CEO.
Effective Jan. 1, 2026, Callaghan replaces Patrick Berry, who
Steelshad is a great fall transition bait (and beyond) for multiple species
Burnie Haney
October 30, 2025
Over the past four years, I have been fishing with the Steelshad in New York waters with remarkable success. This lure is versatile, and works well with various fishing methods to entice strikes from a
Not just about hunting: New York youth enjoy fishing events too
Staff Report
October 30, 2025
While youth hunting events get the spotlight in the fall in New York, there are a number of youth-oriented fishing events as well. Here’s a sample.
In Ulster County, the Federated Sportsmen’s Clubs of
Groups worry about outdoors during shutdown with more layoffs possible
Natalie Ryder
October 29, 2025
As the end of October approaches, the federal government remains shut down, as it has been since the start of the month.
While many effects accompany a government shutdown, its impacts on natural resources
New York Fishing Report – October 24-31, 2025
Site Staff
October 28, 2025
The muskellunge bite is improving in the north basin of this fishery, primarily around green weed beds and edges.
