Fishing Reports
Capital District Fishing Report – March 18th, 2016
Ice anglers have pretty much taken their last shots, and open water awaits. That said, we won’t likely hear much until trout season kicks off April 1. Chances are some area waters may be stocked
Southeastern New York Fishing Report – March 18th, 2016
Ice fishing is no longer an option, but several of the region’s trout waters are typically stocked ahead of the April 1 opener. DEC has yet to publish its 2016 stocking list on its website,
Catskills Fishing Report – March 18th, 2016
It looks like an early season from a weather standpoint, with water levels expected to offer decent fishing opportunities for the April 1 trout opener. There is virtually no snowpack this year, which could impact
Thousand Island Fishing Report – March 18th, 2016
St. Lawrence River: Not hearing much now with ice conditions rapidly deteriorating. Black Lake: If safe ice still exists, crappie may be an option. Chaumont Bay: Ice conditions were changing rapidly and safe ice may
Western New York Fishing Report – March 18th, 2016
Lake Ontario and tributaries: Conditions were improving at last check. Fresh steelhead should be in the tribs. Tyler Morrison of Barker reeled in a 13-pound steelhead he weighed in for the New York State Winter
Central New York Fishing Report – March 18th, 2016
A reminder that from Nov. 1 to May 1, all persons regardless of age, aboard a pleasure vessel less than 21 feet, must wear a PFD while in motion. A number of county websites offer
Finger Lakes/Southern Tier Fishing Report – March 18th, 2016
Weather and stream conditions had things shaping up well for the April 1 trout opener, with several waters stocked ahead of opening day and the Finger Lakes tributaries expected to hold good numbers of spawning
Adirondacks Fishing Report – March 18th, 2016
Schroon Lake: A couple of big northern pike (43.5 and 41.5 inches) highlighted the catches in the annual Schroon Lake Ice Fishing Derby earlier this month. Lake Champlain: You might be able to find pockets
Metro Area Fishing Report – March 18th, 2016
NORTHEAST METRO Ice fishing came to a sudden end last week as most shorelines quickly opened. It’s likely there will be some open-water fishing options in the next week to 10 days in this area.
