
Metro Area Fishing Report – August 23, 2026 – video
We continue to find some similar patterns but we dive into some different variations of how to make it happen.
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We continue to find some similar patterns but we dive into some different variations of how to make it happen.

Smallmouth bass are a good bet here, using crankbaits, jerkbaits, ned rigs, and topwater during low-light periods.

Inshore salmon fishing has been hot for most anglers here. Anglers have been catching king salmon, brown trout, and Atlantic salmon.

Some real specifics for catching smallmouth bass and walleyes in these areas.

It’s snap-jigging time and quite a few walleyes have been caught lately using this more aggressive presentation.

Solid summer salmon action continues at the Oak and Orleans County waters.

Boat anglers trolling for salmon reported great numbers of fish here.

Two techniques have been doing the heavy lifting: pulling spinners and crawlers on crawler harnesses and trolling crankbaits.

Bass can be found from Devil’s Hole to the Niagara Bar. Crabs and shiners can be fished off three-way rigs. Artificial baits will also produce a good deal of action.
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