New York Fishing Report – March 12-19, 2021
March 15, 2021
This week’s snowmelt and high water is the likely primer for the spring steelhead run.
Lake Ontario
New York Fishing Report – March 11, 2021
March 11, 2021
If you have the opportunity to fish a trout pond just after it opens up, it could be magical, so have your gear ready for April 1.
Promoting Lake Ontario through Sportfishing Promotion Council
Bill Hilts
January 21, 2021
I received a call from Capt. Rob Westcott of Hamlin, the skipper of Legacy Charters out of Bald Eagle and president of the Lake Ontario Charter Boat Association. Through his leadership and guidance, the charter
What lurks beneath the waters of Lake Ontario?
Bill Hilts
October 20, 2020
Many bodies of water have their own scary stories involving mysterious sightings and unexplained creatures. Lake Ontario is no different. However, I have personal knowledge through a couple friends that will leave you shaking your
Another reminder that Lake Ontario is alive and well and open for business
Bill Hilts
July 15, 2019
Behind-the-scenes fishing contest helps dispel some of the myths surrounding the big lake this high-water season.
Lakes Erie, Ontario set water-level records
Staff and News Reports
July 10, 2019
Also setting a new mark was Lake St. Clair, which is part of the waterway linking Lakes Huron and Erie.
Lessons learned on every fishing trip
Bill Hilts
June 25, 2019
One of the best things about being an outdoor writer is that you have an opportunity to fish with a wide variety of angling professionals, be it of the charter captain or guide variety or
High water, yes, but Lake Ontario fishing has been fantastic
Bill Hilts
June 17, 2019
Fishery on display with annual celebrity gathering, fishing tournament.
Great Lakes water levels surge, record highs predicted
Associated Press
May 8, 2019
Remarkable turnaround from earlier this decade is bringing welcome relief to shippers and marina owners, but causing flooding and heavy erosion in some areas.
