
Niagara Falls (N.Y.) Fishing Report – October 28, 2026
Anglers can enjoy a variety of species, from bass and walleye to trout and salmon. The most active changes almost daily.

Anglers can enjoy a variety of species, from bass and walleye to trout and salmon. The most active changes almost daily.

Anglers are finding kings nearer the dam on the Oak and some scattered in downstream fast water areas.

The fall perch and walleye bite are picking up on this fishery.

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In the Oak especially, anglers have been getting as many or more brown trout hookups as salmon at times.

King salmon fishing is in full swing on the western Lake Ontario tributaries.

There’s good to strong numbers of kings in the Oak, especially nearer the dam and immediately downstream.

At the top of the list on this fishery is king salmon, and it’s been good to very good this past week for both shore anglers and those drifting from boats.

The fall perch and walleye bite are picking up at fisheries across the state.
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