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Upstate and Western New York Fishing Report – April 1 , 2021
Greater Niagara Region
Frank Campbell Happy Easter! April 1 is the traditional opener of the state’s inland trout fishing season. Of course, this does not include Great Lakes tributaries (they are open all year). However, it does include Gill Creek, Hyde Park Lake and Oppenheim Park Pond. Due to COVID-19 concerns, the state will not be announcing a specific time and date for when fish will be stocked. One way to keep tabs is to call the fish stocking hotline at 358-2050 to see when fish are stocked after the fact. They are usually stocked the first week in April. The NYPA Fishing Platform, including the elevator and the fish cleaning station, should be open starting April 1. Check the hotline at 286-6662 to see the status. The upper reservoir and the water intakes in the upper river are both open as well. Some mixed smelt reports in the lower river. We heard of one decent report prior to the water changing color, bu
Upstate New York Fishing Report – December 17, 2020
Bill Hilts, Jr. With Christmas a week away, there are plenty of fishing-related gifts that can be stuffed in stockings or wrapped up for under the tree. A fishing charter is a great option to help someone along to learn more about fishing or treat someone to a special outdoor adventure. A Lake Ontario Counties Trout and Salmon Derby season pass is a great stocking stuffer, too, along with a lifetime fishing license for young and old alike. New rods, reels and tackle boxes are good for under the tree. A gift certificate for your local tackle shop is a way to show local businesses a little holiday love. It is not too late to find a perfect gift for that special someone.