Mark Plennert News Today

Lake trout are moving into the Niagara river in larger numbers right now, the steelhead action continues to be strong, and both smallmouth and musky activity has picked up.

Bass and walleye action continues to be very good, with smallmouth hitting 3-way rigs baited with crayfish or minnows, and walleye hitting worm harnesses.

While king salmon action has slowed down, rock bass are starting to bite, and walleye are being caught on a variety of baits.

Bass action has been good and heavy rains have created perfect conditions for excellent brown trout fishing.

Anglers facing unseasonably cool and windy conditions are finding good numbers of hungry and willing cohos, kings and bass.

The brown trout action has started in Lake Ontario, while in streams and tributaries, water clarity has improved after last week’s rainfall, and with slightly high flows, anglers are finding hungry steelhead.

Lakes are heating up ahead of schedule, but the wind is making it tough to fish, but If you can find clear water, you should find hungry brown trout, lake trout, and maybe a coho or king.

The New York Power Authority Fishing Platform and the other NYPA fish facilities have opened for the season, ahead of the traditional April 1 schedule.