Fishing Reports

St. Lawrence River: Ice fishing options abound now, and anglers are hitting the traditional hot spots such as Lake of the Isles, Eel Bay, Goose Bay and Chippewa Bay. Use big minnows for northern pike,

Lake Ontario and tributaries: Your best bet for catching trout is in Eighteen Mile Creek below Burt Dam area, but even that water was a bit stained at last look. That said, it should be

Lake Ontario: Steelhead and brown trout were being taken in the tributaries with egg sacs, egg pattern flies and wooly buggers working. The recent cold spell may have put an end to that, however. Oneida

Cayuga Lake: Nothing on the open water front now, but ice anglers were out on the northern end. No reports yet of how they’re doing. Honeoye Lake: Anglers were drilling holes and fishing parts of

Safe ice now exists almost everywhere you turn in the North Country, but always use caution and keep an eye on rapidly changing conditions. Lake Champlain: Anglers were pulling perch on the north end of

The codfishing off Montauk Point remained consistent, with most anglers reporting 3 to 5 cod caught in the 4- to 8-pound class. Most of the action is from open and charter boats. Pool fish typically

Lake George anglers were beginning to hit the ice in some spots, including Million Dollar Beach. Not hearing any reports on the fishing, and check www.iceshanty.com or contact FISH 307 for condition updates. Cossayuna Lake: