New York

Hudson River: Anglers were reporting catching smallmouth bass using medium-diving crankbaits around rock piles and day markers. They were also catching smallmouth around “suck holes” using spinnerbaits. Largemouth bass were reported being caught anyplace where

Beaverkill and Willowemoc: Midges are on the water most mornings and evenings are a mix of small Olives and Caddis. Delaware West Branch: Small Olives remain the major hatch, as well as some Isonychias and

St. Lawrence River: Bass and pike action should begin heating up as fish move into their fall feeding frenzy. And muskie anglers are awaiting cooler weather when the fishing is at its best for those

Lake Ontario and tributaries: Trolling action for salmon and trout was at least consistent for those willing to put their time in. According to Capt. Bob Cinelli of Newfane, the best action for salmon has

Lake Ontario: Early season salmon fishing can be exciting as small pods of salmon begin making their way into tributaries. Though many anglers have waited all year for this to start it can also be