Impressive Salmon and Trout Records of New York’s Lake Ontario
When it comes to memorable fishing feats on the water, angling attention is often focused on salmon and trout. By Bill Hilts, Jr.
Share Your Double-Crested Cormorant Observations
New York Sea Grant is inviting the public to document the presence, activities, and impacts of double-crested cormorants.
Spey Nation Returns To New York’s Salmon River
Spey Nation is coming back to New York’s Salmon River, slated to run August 7 – 9.
Take Your Time in Selecting a Charter Captain
U.S. Coast Guard-licensed Charter Captains are the true ambassadors of our Lake Ontario fishery.
2026 Lake Ontario Fishing Season Underway
Lake Ontario is an Economic Boon for Lakeshore Communities.
Local Officials Provide Update on Oswego River Fishing Access
The fall salmon run is a time when anglers come to Central New York in droves to enjoy a world-class fishery.
Winter Wildlife Webinar Series: Sea Lamprey Control in Lake Ontario and the Great Lakes
The presentation will cover a variety of aspects of Sea Lamprey and control efforts in the Great Lakes.
The 10 Best Ice Fishing Lakes in America
Chaumont Bay named the #1 ice fishing lake.
Source: Field & Stream
DEC Announces Nine-Pound Smallmouth Bass Breaks State Fishing Record
September Catch from St. Lawrence River is Third Fish to Set a State Record in 2024
Source: DEC
Cape Vincent catch is state record smallmouth bass
Dante Piraino traveled from Ogdensburg to Cape Vincent to start fishing in Sunday's New York BASS Nation Tournament.
Source: Yahoo Sports
Cayuga Lake largemouth bass obliterates New York state record
Jim Britenbaugh, of Pennsylvania, likely broke the NYS record for largemouth bass with this 12.35-pound fish he caught and released on Cayuga Lake
Source: NYUP.com
State record Longnose Gar caught in Jefferson County
A New York State record Longnose Gar was caught in a Jefferson County lake.
Source: Channel 7 News
‘Fish Girl’ Lands Massive Lake Ontario Brown Trout
Elaine Supp, a charter captain from Pulaski who goes by the social media handle Fish Girl Outdoors, recently landed the biggest—and prettiest—Lake Ontario trout she’d ever seen, in the most unorthodox way possible.
Source: Syracuse.com
County tourism director sees fist-hand efforts to get more women fishing
Dawn Borchert, the Orleans County tourism director, is always looking for ways to bring more visitors to the county, especially the top draw of sportsfishing.
Source: Orleans Hub
New Video Release – Lake Sturgeon – Saving a Great Lakes Dinosaur
Teamwork makes the dream work. DEC partners with many entities in lake sturgeon recovery program.
Source: DEC
World-record muskie caught near Clayton
Derek Balmas, Franklinville, pulled a world-record setting 53.149-inch muskellunge out of the water
Source: Watertown Daily Times
DEC Announces ‘Monster’ Channel Catfish Breaks State Record
Catfish Marks First New York State Record Fish Established in 2022
Source: DEC
DEC Announces Opening of 2021 Muskellunge Fishing Seasons
Additional Fishing Opportunities Await Anglers in Coming Weeks.
Source: DEC
World Record Fish Caught on Salmon River
Oswego County’s Tourism office recently interviewed Theresa Caputo of Jupiter Florida, about her September 2020 fishing trip that resulted in two International Game Fish Association (IGFA) World Records.
Source: Oswego County Tourism
Public Affairs Forum with NOAA: Proposed National Marine Sanctuary on Lake Ontario
The Cayuga County Chamber of Commerce will host a public affairs forum with NOAA.
Source: Cayuga County Chamber of Commerce
DEC Announces Net Pen-Rearing Projects for Atlantic Salmon in Lake Champlain and Lake Ontario
Following Success of Net Pen Programs for Other Species, DEC Anticipates Increased Survival of Stocked Smolts.
Source: New York State DEC
Abu Garcia Names St. Lawrence River No. 1 Fishing Location
Flowing 700 miles from Lake Ontario to the Atlantic Ocean, the St. Lawrence River is North America’s largest east-to-west-flowing river.
Source: Abu Garcia
Lake Ontario flood risk downgraded to 8%, international board says
The chances of flooding this spring on the shores of Lake Ontario are now deemed "low," the board that controls outflows from the lake said this week.
Source: The Buffalo News
IJC allows increased Lake Ontario outflows into spring
The International Joint Commission will allow increased outflows from Lake Ontario until the lake reaches its spring peak, in what a news release Friday said was a proactive move to try to prevent flooding.
Source: The Buffalo News
Gift Cards and Electronic Gift Certificates Now Available for New York State DEC Campground Visits
Are you looking for gift ideas this holiday season? DEC's lifetime sporting licenses make a great gift for outdoors enthusiasts.
Source: New York State
Watertown man’s pumpkinseed fish ties 25-year state record
Jordan Tontarski, Watertown, tied the state record for a pumpkinseed fish set in 1994. He caught the 1-pound, 9-ounce pumpkinseed while ice fishing on the Black River.
Source: Oswego County
DEC Releases Final Statewide Trout Stream Management Plan
Science-Based Plan with Angler Input will Improve Management of Wild and Stocked Trout.
Source: New York State
DEC Proposes Changes to Streamline, Simplify Black Bass Fishing Regulations
Proposal Replaces "Any Size" and 10-Inch Minimum Size Limit Regulations for Smallmouth and Largemouth Bass with Statewide 12-Inch Minimum.
Source: New York State
Governor Cuomo announces program to extend fishing season in Western New York
Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced the start of a new pilot program, as part of the Reimagine the Canals initiative that uses water from the Erie Canal to enhance already renowned fishing opportunities in Western New York.
Source: Orleans County
New Fall Fishing Program
Fall fishing is well underway—and the New York Canal Corporation and DEC are working to create a longer season in Western New York.
Source: Orleans County
Discover the fishing charters and guides of Cayuga County
With eight lakes, plus numerous streams, ponds and tributaries, Cayuga County has some of the best boating and fishing in New York State.
Source: Cayuga County
Types of Fish found in Cayuga County
Before you head to the lake, river or stream make sure that if you are over the age of 16 you have your NYS fishing license.
Source: Cayuga County
Do’s and Don’ts of Fishing
A suggested list of Do's and Don'ts for fishing the waters of Cayuga County.
Source: Cayuga County
A Long Tradition of Oswego County Fishing Continues
The rise in COVID-19 cases across the country has shaken the tourism industry.
Source: Oswego County
DEC Launches New Fishing, Hunting, and Trapping Licensing System
Improved DECALS Includes User-Friendly Features to Help Hunters Find License Sales Outlets, Keep Track of Licenses, and Harvest Information. Source: DEC
Lake Ontario Brown Trout Forecast
Now that life is starting to getting back to normal, I hope the fishing on Lake Ontario will follow suit. As I write this, we are currently in our summer transition. Source: Hotline to Oswego County Fishing
OUTDOORS: Record rock bass, gigantic carp caught from area waters
Got a big one,” young Jason Leusch yelled from the dock at Port Bay. Both father and mother were spending the spring day working outside their cottage along this embayment of Wayne County when they heard their son shout. Source: Finger Lakes Times
OUTDOORS: Western NY angler nabs state-record white bass
Western New York angler Morgan Fonzi shows off the 3-pound, 8-ounce white bass that set a state record. The species also is known as silver bass. Source: Finger Lakes Times
With Lake Ontario water levels declining, Board adjusts outflow strategy
Lake Ontario levels peaked early this year at 75.40 m (247.38 ft.) on 5 May, 10 cm (4 inches) below the general flood stage and over a half meter (20 inches) lower than the peak in 2019. Lake levels are expected to continue their seasonal decline through summer, and have fallen 6 cm (2 in.) from the crest to date.
Source: International Lake Ontario-St. Lawrence River Board
Covid-19 unemployment leads Gasport man to record white bass
With phase one of reopening Western New York taking place this week, we have heard more than once that there is finally light at the end of the tunnel.
Source: Buffalo News
Charter captains, guides return to operating in WNY
The big news this week with phase one of reopening Western New York is that charter captains and guides can begin operating trips for fishing and hunting.
Source: Buffalo News
MAYOR BARLOW ANNOUNCES START OF CONSTRUCTION FOR WRIGHT’S LANDING MARINA IMPROVEMENTS
Mayor Billy Barlow announced City of Oswego Department of Public Works has started construction on several improvement projects coming to Wright’s Landing Marina this summer.
Source: City of Oswego
Manktelow to lead effort to address flooding along Lake Ontario shoreline
State Assemblyman Brian Manktelow has been appointed to lead an effort to help individuals and businesses facing the annual threat of Lake Ontario flooding.
Source: auburnpub.com
DEC to Host Online Meeting to Present 2020 Lake Ontario Chinook Salmon Stocking Strategy
Changes Designed to Enhance Overall Benefits to Fisheries. Source: DEC
DEC Announces Adoption of 2020 Great Lakes Fishing Regulations
NYS Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Basil Seggos today announced the adoption of several fishing regulation amendments for New York's Great Lakes. Source: DEC
DEC: Anglers’ Report Confirms New York’s World-Class Freshwater Fishing
New York's Freshwater Sportfisheries Generate More Than $2 Billion a Year and Support More Than 10,000 Jobs. Source: DEC