Fish Species
An incredible fighter, the Smallmouth Bass was described as "ounce for ounce and pound for pound the gamest fish that swims".
I think fishermen take carp for granted. They are so abundant in the area (and throughout the country) that many people don't value them.
Is it a pike or is it a pickerel? It's both! Hybrid pike/pickerel show up on occasion in Seneca, Cayuga and Keuka Lakes. They are a gorgeous fish.
Sunfish are a diverse family of freshwater North American fish, mostly round in shape and of interesting colors.
Walleyes are common in Conesus and and uncommon in Owasco Lake. Other Finger Lakes having populations of them include Honeoye and Otisco Lakes.
The ubiquitous lowly rockbass. Is there any fish that anglers catch in freshwater that gets less respect? I shall think not.
Yellow Perch are popular North American freshwater pan-fish, available year-round albeit small and easy to catch.
Longnose Gar are one of my favorite fish to chase on a fly-rod. The have been around for millions of years!
Tiger Muskies are the sterile hybrid of a pure-strain musky and a northern pike. Occasionally they are called "norlunge" as well.
Channel Catfish are found in pockets throughout the region. To the best of my knowledge, none of the Fingerlakes have large populations of them.
Fishing Trip
Finger Lakes
