Reports

Seneca Lake out of Sampson State Park 7/31 AM

Guided Drew for a half-day trip starting just after 7:30 am.  Drew's come out with me for a long time and we usually fish Cayuga Lake.  We started on Keuka Lake years ago, had a slow trip on Seneca and have been on Cayuga ever...

Owasco Lake 7/23, Seneca Lake 7/24, Cayuga Lake 7/25 + 26

Jigging for lake trout and occasional bonus fish (rainbows, browns and salmon) is in full-swing now in the Finger Lakes region.  Seneca Lake is providing the best lake trout jigging.  Cayuga Lake is now in prime shape as well with good water clarity and plenty...

Seneca Lake out of Sampson State Park 7/17 AM

7/17 AM:  "I can see clearly now, the smoke is gone!"  This is the last song reference by the way...Guided Vicki and her grandson Fin (short for Finley) for a half-day trip starting just after 7 am.  The smoke blew out and we had fairly normal...

Seneca Lake out of Seneca Lake State Park 7/15 + 16

"We all came down to Seneca, on the City of Geneva Shoreline."  The last two days have me thinking about the Deep Purple song "Smoke On The Water."  I can still remember a kid in my 4th grade class bringing in that 45 (record) back...

Seneca Lake out of Sampson State Park 7/13 AM

Guided Dan, Spencer and Spencer's son Nick for a 1/2-day trip starting just after 7 am.  Fishing here lately has been as close to a no-brainer as you can get, needless to say I like easy fishing for guide trips.  Today started out slow -...

Seneca Lake out of Sampson State Park 7/9

Guided Scott for a full-day trip starting just after 7 am.  Last year he caught a few lakers out here and a lot of bass.  His entire family was impressed at the eating qualities of these Seneca Lake fish, so one of our goals today...

Seneca Lake out of Sampson State Park 7/2

Guided Ron here for a full-day starting at 6:30 am.  I wanted an early start to beat the heat, which was forecast to hit close to 100 degrees today.   We have a full-moon and over the past couple of days the laker action has been...

Seneca Lake out of Sampson State Park 6/29 + 30 AM Trips

First things first:  Cayuga Lake is showing signs of an oncoming algae bloom around Dean's Cove and north.  Friends report the water up there had a greenish hue over the weekend and that particulates (algae "flakes") had formed.  Mid-lake areas were clear as of Saturday. ...

Seneca Lake out of Sampson State Park 6/26 AM

First things first, NY State has a free fishing weekend tomorrow and Sunday (6/27 + 28).  No licenses required!  It's a great way to get out and experience Finger Lakes fishing while saving a few bucks.  I have both days open.  I also have good...