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NY DEC Trout and Salmon Stocking: Adirondack Lakes & Ponds

DEC Trout and Salmon Stocking The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) plays an essential role in preserving and enhancing the state’s fish populations, particularly in the Adirondacks, a region

Cured Salmon Eggs for Brilliant Fall Fishing

Cured Salmon Eggs as Bait While it may seem counterintuitive, spawning salmon often strike at their own eggs with little hesitation. This behavior can be perplexing, but during their fall mating rituals,

Cut Bait for Salmon Fishing Success

Cut Bait for Salmon Fishing on Lake Ontario “Salmon Fever” is a disease that many anglers have contracted after experiencing the thrill of battling their first king salmon in the open waters

Fishing for Brown Trout in the Golden Crescent

Recipe for Success While Fishing for Brown Trout A winning approach to fishing for brown trout on the eastern end of Lake Ontario—known nationwide as the “Golden Crescent”—combines the benefits of effective

Center Pin Reels: The Key to Reeling in the Fish

The river stretched out like a dark, cold ribbon between snow-covered banks as we launched the driftboat. High above us, two bald eagles perched on barren treetops, watching silently as we set

Early Season Bass Fishing Tips for Cold Weather

Early Season Bass Fishing in New York, long, frigid winters build anticipation that often peaks by the time the ice finally melts. Fortunately, recent changes to New York’s Department of Environmental

The Early Season Offers Great Fishing for Northern Pike

Early Season Fishing Northern pike (Esox lucius), often called “water wolves” or “gators,” are among the most thrilling species to target for anglers seeking fast action and big rewards. These predatory fish

Reliable Tips for Eastern Lake Ontario Fishing

Eastern Lake Ontario Fishing for Beginners Jenny Marriot from Oklahoma sums it up well: Lake Ontario offers some of the best smallmouth bass fishing anywhere. Throughout July, August, and September, I often

Using Salmon Eggs as Bait for Effective Trout Fishing

Salmon Eggs as the Ultimate Bait for Inland Stream Trout Fishing: A Resurgence of a Classic Choice Over the past twenty years, salmon egg sales in North America took a significant hit