Finger Lakes/Southern Tier Fishing Report – May 2nd, 2014
Cayuga Lake: Be careful if heading out in boats as there is a lot of debris floating around on the lake. Anglers fishing the north end were getting some perch and anglers trolling the south
Cayuga Lake: Be careful if heading out in boats as there is a lot of debris floating around on the lake. Anglers fishing the north end were getting some perch and anglers trolling the south
Most of the region’s trout streams, including the West Branch of the Ausable, have been stocked with trout. Water temperatures remained cold but improving, and water levels were also more conducive to fishing. The region’s

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The freshwater fishing has been very good for all species. The primary focus has been on trout in the Carlls, Nissequogue and Carmen’s rivers. The trout are primarily stocked rainbows and brown trout, as well

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Conditions are much improved on the region’s trout streams, and most have been stocked with trout. It’s worth a look to hit the Mettawee, Battenkill, Kayderosseras and some others. Not hearing much elsewhere.

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Most of the region’s trout waters have now been stocked, and water conditions – levels and temperature – should be much improved by now and offering some good fishing. Also, the popular New York City
Hendricksons should be in full swing on the Catskill rivers. Beaverkill/Willowemoc: Were looking good as of late last week, albeit on the cold side. Very little surface activity but that could have changed by now.
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