rainbow trout
30Jun

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. ...
26Jun

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...
21Jun

Seneca Lake 6/20 AM + Owasco Lake 6/21

This past weekend was basically "A Tale Of Two (or perhaps Three) Lakes."  Here's the breakdown: Seneca Lake out of Geneva 6/20:  Guided Bernie and his niece Lily and nephew Riley for a 1/2-day trip starting at 8:30 am.  They had a 3 hour plus drive...
17Jun

Cayuga Lake out of Long Point State Park 6/17 AM

Guided Bob, his brother Mark and brother in-law Larry for a 1/2-day trip starting just after 7 am.  Bob was out with me a long time ago on Seneca Lake.  It's good to see people that I haven't had out fishing in over a decade! ...
14Jun

Cayuga Lake out of Long Point State Park 6/13 + 14 AM Trips

Guided back-to-back 1/2-day trips out of Long Point.  Here's the scoop: 6/13:  Today I had Dan and his fiancée Erin onboard.  The trip was a gift from his Grandpa and Grandma - who have been out with me a few times before, so Dan wanted me...
25Apr

Seneca Lake out of Lodi Point 4/24

Guided Chris for a full-day trip starting at around 9:30 AM.  Seneca Lake remains very high.  Unfortunately, it appears as though we may be in for significant rain tomorrow during the day and evening.  It's exactly what we don't need...  Lake temps ranged from 41...
31Mar

Seneca Lake out of Watkins Glen 3/30

Guided Mark I. for a full-day trip starting just after 9 am.  Lake levels are great and water temperatures were around 39 degrees on the surface.  Mark spent a lot of the day casting spinning gear, but he also worked the fly-rod as well.  I...
26Mar

Skaneateles Lake 3/25 PM

Got out here at about 1 pm and was fishing by 1:30.  The DEC Operations Crew were prepping the area for the dock installations, which they told me should be done by next week.  A few days after that, the dock will go in at...
22Mar

Seneca Lake out of Watkins Glen 3/19 – 21

Seneca Lake continues to provide good to excellent fishing for Landlocked Atlantic Salmon along with some bonus fish as well. 3/20 PM:  Got out here on my own to do some scouting after last week's rain and blow.  I also wanted to field-test some new fly-patterns...
11Mar

Seneca Lake out of Watkins Glen 3/8 – 3/10

Guided three full-days in a row:  Landlocked Salmon fishing remains good to excellent on Seneca Lake.  Numerous smaller fish are around, but there are also good numbers of fish in various year-classes that keep things very interesting!  I've been casting and fly-casting for salmon on...