
Orleans County (N.Y.) Fishing Report – October 7, 2026
Now is the time for big, green kings in the Oak and nearby smaller tribs.
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Now is the time for big, green kings in the Oak and nearby smaller tribs.

More and more walleyes are continuing to move into the river, and the bite is building right along with the fish count.

Bass fishing has been good throughout the river using live bait.

Diving into fall patterns and some changing conditions.

Muskellunge fishing quality typically ramps up as waters cool in late summer into fall. Target muskie along weed edges by casting or trolling large stickbaits and crankbaits.

With cooler temps and rain, the steelhead run has gotten going here.

Ideal weather and a consistent bite with lots of possibilities.

Pink salmon were plentiful in the river here.

Things are heating up on the river. Balls of emerald shiners have started showing up, and some anglers are already reporting good catches of walleyes as fish key in on that bait.
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