New York Outdoor News Fishing Report

Western New York Lake Ontario: Recent weather patterns scattered mature king salmon in Lake Ontario’s nearshore zone. The bulk of the salmon have yet to run the creeks, so expect them to again congregate off

Western New York Lake Ontario, tributaries, harbors and piers: Trollers reported good mature king salmon catches off major tributary mouths such as Eighteenmile Creek, Oak Orchard Creek, Sandy Creek and the Genesee River. Action was

Western New York Lake Ontario: Good news in the shore fishing department. First, the east pier at Olcott was set to open. In the lower Niagara River, the NYPA fishing platform has re-opened just in

Western New York Lake Ontario and tributaries: Trollers continued to see a good king salmon bite from the Niagara Bar to Oak Orchard, with some mature kings now over 30 pounds. The most consistent trout

Western New York Lake Ontario: The hottest action out deep had been for steelhead off Wilson and Olcott. Boats have been heading out to 400-500 feet of water for salmon and trout, but mosts of

Western New York Lake Ontario: The Lake Ontario Trout and Salmon Association held its annual club tournaments last month and some impressive fish were caught. At the top of the list was the current leader

Western New York Lake Ontario: Water levels were continuing to drop in Lake Ontario, to the delight of boaters and landowners. However, the water levels have not had any effect on the fishing in the

Western New York Lake Ontario: Salmon fishing action continues to be very good… if Mother Nature will let you get out there. The weather has been crazy this year and there were some reports of

Western New York Lake Ontario: Despite record high water levels, salmon and trout fishing continues to be good in the lake. Capt. Vince Pierleoni of Newfane reports good numbers of fish in the area off