Fishing Reports

Lake Ontario: Wind continued to be an issue but when anglers have been able to get out the brown trout bite has been good. Trolling near shore in 6 to 20 feet of water with

Cayuga Lake: Anglers fishing the north end were getting some perch and anglers trolling the south end were getting a few browns and Atlantic salmon. Trolling stick baits in 10 to 30 feet of water

The region’s trout streams have mostly been stocked, but cold water temps have kept fishing from really heating up. Still, anglers are plying the waters of the West Branch of the Ausable with some success.

The ocean and bays water temperatures are warming and larger striped bass have shown up and were being caught on clam bellies at the bridges spanning the South Shore inlets. The outgoing tide yielded the

Trout waters are fully stocked and slowly warming up, and that’s where most of the angling attention has been of late. Not hearing a lot from Lake George, which should be yielding some early season

Most of the attention has been on the trout, since the region’s trout waters have been stocked. Some waters worth a look at Fishkill Creek in Dutchess County; the East Branch of the Croton River,

Hatches – caddis, Blue Quills, Red Quills and Quill Gordons – should be picking up by now. But at times fish can refuse to surface even during good insect activity. When that happens, try a

St. Lawrence River: Not hearing much lately, which is likely a product of the cold air and water temperatures of last week. Black Lake: Chapman’s Marina in Hammond reports fishing activity has been a bit

Lake Ontario and tributaries: Fishing has been good on the lake for browns, coho salmon and lake trout. Fishing has been good all the way to Point Breeze. Target the creek mouths where warmer water