Fishing Reports

Lake Ontario and tributaries: Fishing continued to be very good out in Lake Ontario off the shores of Niagara County for both salmon and trout. According to Capt. Dan Evans of Wilson, fish can be

Lake Ontario: Trolling near shore for brown trout with stick baits or small spoons continued to work well in 10 to 20 feet of water. Fishing with side planers has helped on the days with

Cayuga Lake: Trolling stick baits or spoons on the south end of the lake is starting to produce some brown trout and Atlantic salmon. Fishing has been slow but the warmer conditions should help improve

Hatches have been picking up on the West Branch of the Ausable, and that should continue now as waters warm a bit. The region’s stocked trout streams have been go-to spots for anglers. Lake Champlain

The fluke season opened on May 17, but based on a few reports the action was spotty as the water temperatures in the South Shore bays was hovering around 60 degrees. The offshore and Long

A few reports of decent striper action in the Hudson River, notably in the Kingston area. Beyond that we’re not hearing much.

Beaverkill and Willowemoc: Both rivers are at wadeable levels even after a shot of rain last week. It’s a mixed bag of bugs on these two rivers, with March Browns and Caddis in the morning

St. Lawrence River: Perch action was good, notably in Eel Bay. Bullhead fishing has slowed by the walleye bite was picking up at last check. Black Lake: Richard at Chapman’s Marina in Hammond reports northern