New York’s statewide fishing report on Jan. 15, 2026
Staff Report
January 15, 2026
Anglers keeping a close eye on ice conditions. Here’s a look at the New York fishing report from across the state on Jan. 15, 2026.
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Niagara Falls (N.Y.) Fishing Report – January 13, 2026
Site Staff
January 13, 2026
It’s been a mixed bag in this area of late, but there are fish to be had.
Orleans County (N.Y.) Fishing Report – January 13, 2026
Site Staff
January 13, 2026
Nearly every day, we hear of some angler hooking up on a hard-fighting big chrome fish.
New York Fishing Report – January 9-16, 2026
Site Staff
January 9, 2026
At moderate flow and good color, anglers here saw excellent steelhead action, with catches spread throughout the upper reaches.
Episode 88 — New York State Big Buck Club
Dan Ladd
January 9, 2026
Long-time measurer and past-president Jim Dowd of the NYS Big Buck Club joins the first podcast of 2026 to talk about the organization, including its long list of nearly 100 measurers scattered across the state.
Bill Hilts, Jr.: What does 2026 hold for Lake Erie anglers in New York and beyond?
Bill Hilts Jr.
January 9, 2026
As we kick off a new year, it’s time to look forward and speculate on what the next 12 months have in store for us.
One question that must be on everyone’s mind if
Mike Raykovicz: Crossbow accessories can make a difference
Mike Raykovicz
January 9, 2026
I’ve lost track of the number of hunters I know who have bought a crossbow recently. With their approval for use during New York’s regular archery season, more hunters are embracing their use.
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An archery elk hunt that was worth the wait
Todd Mead
January 9, 2026
Running into the depths of a box canyon, I figured I could cut off the screaming bull in a saddle between two ridges on the opposite side of it.
Nearing the top, I heard
Looking for a big-game hunt? Maine black bears is a good option
Kenyon Simpson
January 9, 2026
Dark? You think you know dark? Dark is when you are waiting for your guide to pick you up; listening to the late summer/early fall night sounds when suddenly bait pile logs get knocked ‘cattywhumpus’,
