Fish Species
Channel Catfish are found in pockets throughout the region. To the best of my knowledge, none of the Fingerlakes have large populations of them.
Yellow Perch are popular North American freshwater pan-fish, available year-round albeit small and easy to catch.
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.
Adults are generally silvery with a slightly forked tail and small X-shaped markings on the back and upper sides.
Lake trout are abundant in the Finger Lakes region with Seneca Lake being the most famous for its lake trout fishing.
Northern Pike are aggressive, predatory fish and some of the largest freshwater game available to target in North America.
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.
Freshwater Drum are the most underrated gamefish in freshwater. They check all of the boxes any gamefish would.
Longnose Gar are one of my favorite fish to chase on a fly-rod. The have been around for millions of years!
The ubiquitous lowly rockbass. Is there any fish that anglers catch in freshwater that gets less respect? I shall think not.
Fishing Trip
Finger Lakes
I have fished many of these places for years and I have numerous contacts that
fish these lakes regularly and keep me posted on good fishing opportunities.
Starting From
2 people / 4 hours$340