New York

Cayuga Lake: No safe ice to report. Anglers trolling near the surface down to about 50 feet were getting some Atlantic salmon around Taughannock Point. Lake trout were being found in about 150 foot of

Schroon Lake: Ice conditions continue to improve ahead of next month’s ice fishing derby. The north end has the most ice and has even seen some truck traffic. Lake Champlain: We’re getting reports that smelt

This report period’s heavy snowfall kept many shore and boat anglers off the water, but those who headed offshore reported good codfish action, with pollock, bergalls, skates and large ling mixed in. Most of the

Lake George: Not hearing much as of press time. Whether the cold spell locked up some of the popular bays remained to be seen. Saratoga Lake: Panfish action has been decent and ice conditions have

Hard-water anglers were playing the waiting game and they got what they wished for in terms of cold – really cold – weather.

So far this winter, the weather has been warmer than normal with little snow, however we have had frequent rains and currently river conditions are good, If current conditions remain unchanged we could have an

St. Lawrence River: The cold spell didn’t arrive in time to save the St. Lawrence River Walleye Association derby, which was canceled due to poor ice conditions. Things have improved since then, but use caution