Fishing Reports

Western New York A reminder: Nov. 30 was the final day for muskie season in the state – with the exception of the lower Niagara River and Lake Ontario. That season will end on Dec.

Great Eight LAKE MILLE LACS East – The entire lake, including the bays were ice-free early this week. Some wind-protected harbors and river mouths had skim ice, but with cold air in the forecast, the

Central Region Alum Creek Lake (Delaware County) – As water temperatures decrease, the crappie bite has increased. Use a jig and minnows in and along woody cover or in water six feet or less in

Great Eight LAKE OF THE WOODS Anglers that have kept their boats out are being rewarded with some excellent walleye and sauger fishing along the south shore. Areas from the Gap to Morris Point to

North Chain: The channels have been producing good catches of panfish on small tungsten jigs tipped single spikes. There are few reports on walleyes and bass as the launches are all frozen over and the

AMERY AREA Muskies remain active in shallow water on the Apple River, Deer Lake, and Bone Lake. Hit Lake Wapogasset for walleyes in 12 to 15 feet, while panfish are being caught in 8 to

Western New York Fall Trout Stocking: DEC’s Randolph Fish Hatchery has conducted its annual fall stocking of broodstock trout in select Allegany and Cattaraugus county waters. All breeder trout stocked are over 2 years old