Upstate and Western New York Fishing Report – April 8 , 2021
Frank Campbell Fishing action is taking off throughout Niagara County and Western New York and novice and veteran anglers should take advantage of the long list of opportunities that are available. The Niagara County Bullhead Tournament is starting on Friday, April 9 at 5 p.m. This is a shore fishing only event, with anglers vying for the best 2 bullheads total weight to win the prizes. Weigh in will take place on Sunday, April 11 at the Wilson Conservation Club from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. For more info call Eric at 628-6078. The tournament ends at 1 p.m. on Sunday. Fish will continue to be stocked in the state’s inland waters and we are still awaiting notification for some of the urban areas like Hyde Park Lake and Gill Creek in Niagara Falls, and Oppenheim Park Pond in Wheatfield. The fish stocking phone number for the Randolph Hatchery is 358-2050 if you want to see what has been stocked so far. New fishing regulations
Upstate and Western New York Fishing Report – February 25, 2021
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Upstate and Western New York Fishing Report – February 11, 2021
Greater Niagara Region
It is cold out there. The temperature this morning was 12 degrees. This cold snap will stay with us for at least another week or so. The polar blast has had a serious impact on Lake Erie and what was once wide-open water as recent as last week now has 80 percent ice cover according to recent reports. What that means for lower Niagara River fishermen is that storms will not have as much of an effect on the river fishery. The storm last week blew out the river and the muddy water conditions shut things down for several days. The wind also blew in quite a bit of ice chunks so dodging small ice pieces will be an issue when boats make it back on the water or shore fishermen start casting hardware. The shore casting could start as soon as today. Mike Rzucidlo of Niagara Falls reports that there was 3 feet of visibility in the water Tuesday and he will try to head down soon to give it a go. Spinne
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 using