New York

Lake Ontario and tributaries: Capt. Matt Yablonsky of Youngstown has reported good action on the Niagara bar, but he has been moving around a bit to find his fish. Late last month he found his

Lake Ontario: The chinook salmon bite continued to improve. Fish were being found 100-120 feet down over 200-300 feet of water. Good baits have been spoons, flashers and cut bait, flashers and whole alewives, and

Cayuga Lake: Weeds and water fleas continue to make trolling more difficult on the lake. Vertical jigging is an option instead of trolling if fleas become to aggravating. Bass and panfish were being caught on

Overnight air temperatures have been cool, which has helped water temps on the area’s trout streams, notably the West Branch of the Ausable. Keep an eye on water temps, however; early to mid-morning is likely

Small snappers were caught at all the local docks, inshore beaches and canals on both the South and North shores. Snapper poppers, small tins and spearing fished under a bobber all caught snappers approximately 4

Lake George Fishing has been good for smallmouths. Haven’t heard much on the lake trout and landlocked salmon front. A lot of recreational boat traffic to deal with if you’re not out early or late.