
Central New York Fishing Report – August 13-20, 2021
On Lake Ontario, salmon fishing slowed down this week but some fish are still being caught in 500-plus feet of water on cut-bait, spoons and flashers and flies.
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On Lake Ontario, salmon fishing slowed down this week but some fish are still being caught in 500-plus feet of water on cut-bait, spoons and flashers and flies.

Mid- to late-summer fishing a little slow. Lake trout and salmon going strong on bigger lakes.

Anglers are still catching plenty of bass and pike.

On Lake Ontario, Salmon are being caught in 150 to 500-plus feet of water on cut-bait, spoons and lashers and flies.

Bass and pike fishing (along with chasing walleyes and muskies wherever possible) continue to be hot pursuits.

Overall, walleye fishing on Lake Erie has been fair, with some more productive days and spots mixed in.

It’s fishing tournament time, and anglers can learn techniques and fishing strategies from tournament pros.

Targeting bass – and what to do when the bass aren’t biting. Meanwhile, fishing on the big lakes across the state remains strong.

Central New York Lake Ontario Salmon are being caught in 150 to 500 foot of water on flashers and flies or spoons fished 70 to 150 feet down. That down depth can change quickly so
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