Tips to Catch Brown Trout in Upstate New York
Follow these fishing tips to catch large brown trout at Lake Ontario and the surrounding tributaries.
February 7, 2021
A 10-plus-pound brown trout is only a dream to most anglers. However, an upstate New York brown trout is not only a reality, they are relatively common in Oswego County! The trick is knowing how, when, and where to find brown trout. Unlike salmon, which stop feeding during their spawning migration, brown trout are opportunistic feeders, greedily gobbling up salmon eggs as they move.
Although you might stumble onto one of these giant New York brown trout at any time, there are two prime seasons, spring and fall.