New York

On the West Branch of the Ausable, water temps remained in the low 60s on most stretches. Rain last week boosted flows. Fly-fishers can go the banker’s hours route for Trico fishing at midmorning. Isonychias

Snappers have invaded the docks and canals on both the North and South shores, providing plenty of action. Small tins, spearing fished under poppers and snapper poppers all worked well and offered a great opportunity

Saratoga Lake: Bass have been moving in and out of 8-15 feet of water to feed, while pike and walleye will mostly stay in deeper waters. Most of the productive fishing has been early or

Not hearing a lot lately on the east-of-Hudson reservoir scene, or on the Hudson itself. Kensico Reservoir continued to yield a few lake trout, and most of the focus was on bass – early morning

Beaverkill/Willowemoc: Rain last week helped. Keep an eye on conditions. Midges are on the water most days as well as some small BWOs and Light Cahills and Caddis close to dark. Terrestrials have been successful

St. Lawrence River: Mostly a bass and pike game right now. Not hearing a lot on the walleye front. Black Lake: Bass fishing has been very good of late; keep in mind there’s a 15-inch