Fishing Reports

The saltwater fishing is in the typical summer pattern. The hurricane that fortunately veered out to see before striking our region created high seas that kept many anglers from fishing offshore, but overall the fishing

Bass have been the go-to species on Saratoga Lake, with a few knowledgeable walleye anglers scoring on a few of those fish. Lake George continues to offer fine fishing, both for bass and lake trout.

Warmer waters have slowed the trout fishing in the region’s reservoirs, but bass have been cooperating on waters like Muscoot, Cross River and a few other NYC reservoirs.

Beaverkill/Willowemoc: Both rivers were in great shape for late July but offered limited wading on the heels of some heavy rains. Tricos are in the mix in late morning. Later in the day it’s now

St. Lawrence River: Bass have moved into deeper water. They’re hitting on Senkos, spinnerbaits and crayfish. Northern pike action was good on topwaters and spinnerbaits. Not hearing much on walleye and. Black Lake: Richard at

Lake Ontario and tributaries: According to Capt. Bob Cinelli of Olcott, things are starting to improve. Best action off Wilson and Olcott for salmon, as well as other locations along the lake, seemed to be

Lake Ontario: Fishing has slowed over the last few weeks as fish have become more scattered. A thermocline was starting to form and fishing should improve when it does. For now, cover water and watch