Fishing Reports

Backcountry brook trout anglers are humping into their favorite waters now, and the area trout streams are starting to warm up and offer good fishing. Nymph fishing on the Saranac River and the West Branch

The flounder fishing in the South Shore bays improved in response to the recent rise in water temperature. Bob Rose at Bob’s Bait and Tackle reported good flounder fishing in Dickerson’s and West Channel in

The region’s trout streams, including the Battenkill and Mettawee, were in great shape and offering some fine fishing. Saratoga Lake: Crappie have been biting all over, off Fitch Road and on the south end, so

While the region’s stocked trout waters have attracted some angling attention, the striped bass run is the featured attraction now, with anglers plying waters from Troy down river toward Newburgh and picking up some fish.

Beaverkill and Willowemoc: Both rivers were clear and easily wadeable. Hendricksons and Caddis were about. Caddis have been most consistent; nymphs like Green Caddis nymphs are a good choice. Spinners are generally late in the

St. Lawrence River: Perch action was solid at Kring’s Point and Eel Bay, and bullhead fishing continued to be good throughout the river, especially in the tributaries. Black Lake: Walleye season is open, but we

Lake Ontario and tributaries: Browns and cohos were in tight to the shoreline for trollers and casters, according to Wes Walker at The Slippery Sinker. Lake trout can be found inside 80 feet of water

Lake Ontario: When the wind hasn’t been too bad and anglers have been able to get out they were getting some nice brown trout. Trolling near shore with stick baits or small spoons continued to