Seneca Lake

Skaneateles Lake 8/25 + Seneca Lake out of Sampson State Park 8/26

Got out on my own for around 6-hours on Skaneateles Lake yesterday and guided a 7 hour day on Seneca Lake today.  Here's the breakdown: 8/25 midday on Skaneateles Lake:  Today I got underway just before 10 am with some bass gear and a few walleye...

Seneca Lake out of Sampson State Park 8/20 + 21 AM Trips

After a nearly two-week break from Seneca Lake, it felt good to be back here.  Here's the breakdown: 8/20 AM:  Guided Jake, his son Jason and friend Trevor for a 1/2-day trip starting at 7:30 am.  Last time I was out here, there were a lot...

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...

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...

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...

Cayuga Lake 4/21, Seneca Lake 4/22

4/21:  Cayuga Lake out of Long Point State Park:  BTW:  The park here still hasn't officially "opened," so there is no entrance fee and the restrooms remain locked. We just had another day/evening of rain and around  .75" to 1" was recorded throughout much of the...

Seneca Lake out of Watkins Glen 4/17 AM

Guided Larry and his wife Jenn today for a half-day trip starting at 9:30 am.  We had foggy conditions and a decent north wind to start.  For the first hour of the trip, we stayed close to the south end of the lake until the...