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Lake Erie and tributaries Capt. Richard Brant, with Reel Action Charters, reported he did well on walleye off Evangola State Park in 52 feet of water last Friday, using Thundermist jigs. He was the only boat out and the weather finally cooperated. Not a bad option if the weather is decent. Gerald Brydalski of West Seneca reported fishing is still slow, but some nice adults are around in the tributaries. Patience and persistence work to help improve your odds. White jigs and a chartreuse Lick-em Lure UV bead were getting it done for him this week. Justin Stevens, with Catt. Creek Bait and Tackle, reported Cattaraugus Creek has been the hotspot this week. Fish are being caught in good numbers from the Route 5 bridge to Aldrich Street in Gowanda. Wax worms and chartreuse egg sacs are working best. The Lake Erie version of 18 Mile Creek has been a bit crowded lately with ideal water conditions for steelhead. Canadaway Creek has also been producing good amounts of fish. Anglers are ....
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. ....
Upstate New York Fishing Report – December 10, 2020 December 10, 2020 Jon Holden of Lockport caught this 31-inch lake trout in the lower Niagara River on a Kwikfish recently. Lake trout season opened Dec. 1 in the lower river and Lake Ontario. Greater Niagara Region Bill Hilts, Jr. Winter cold and biting winds have hampered fishing activities the past week. When the wind subsided and the Niagara River had a chance to settle down, the fish were the ones that were doing the biting. It was Sunday afternoon last weekend that we finally started to see some clearing, with steelhead and brown trout taking center stage. There are still some lake trout hanging around in the river, too. On Tuesday, Capt. Frank Campbell of Lewiston reports he hit the water of the lower river for a couple hours with Gary Hall of Niagara Falls, and they boated 8 steelhead, including 2 double headers using MagLips off three-way rigs. Monday afternoon there was about 3-4 feet of visibilit ....