Fishing Reports

The region’s popular trout rivers were clear, fishable and in good shape, with good water temps for mid-June. Fishing remained fairly consistent, with olives the major morning hatch. At times some caddis are present. Nymphs

St. Lawrence River: Northern pike were offering up the most consistent action, but bass were on their beds at last check and could offer shallow sight-fishing opportunities. Black Lake: While the bluegill action has been

Lake Ontario and tributaries: Fish are spread out, from 150 to 250 feet of water. Spoons are the way to go right now, fishing in the top 60 feet of water. But that can change

Lake Ontario: Anglers were still getting mixed bag catches of brown trout, steelhead, chinooks and lake trout. A good starting point for the browns and chinooks has been trolling early in the morning in 40

Cayuga Lake: Some lake trout were being taken by anglers jigging in 70 to 100 feet of water. Seneca Lake: Brown trout and Atlantic salmon were hitting on stick baits or small spoons fished from

With bass season now open and weather and waters warming, much of the fishing attention has turned to bronzebacks and bucketmouths, especially on Lake Champlain. As is often the case, the opening of the “regular”

Bluefish, striped bass and fluke remained the big three saltwater fish during this report period, but cod are still around and the shark season is underway. The inshore saltwater temperature has risen steadily into the