5 pound 8 ounce brook trout caught in South Lake
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) has certified Dan Germain from Forestport, Oneida County, is the new holder of the state record for brook trout. Mr. Germain reeled in the record-breaking fish on June 15 while fishing at South Lake in Herkimer County in the southwest corner of the Adirondack Park. The new record brook trout, caught on a Lake Clear Wabbler and worm, measured 22 inches and weighed in at 5 pounds, 8 ounces, surpassing the previous state record set in 2009 by 3.5 ounces.
Wednesday, July 27, 2011
Saturday, July 16, 2011
Fishing Report 7-15-11
Hot weather is in store for the weekend. The rivers are low and water temps are getting up in the 70+ range. Best bets are to seek out fast pocket water and feeder streams for brook trout. Fishing is best early AM. Small tan or olive caddis, lt cahills and terrestrials are good fly choices. Use light fluorocarbon leaders for spooky fish. Nightcrawlers and mealworms have been working well for bait.
Bass fishing on Champlain is good all over. Fish are now concentrated on the deep weedbeds and offshore reefs. The big Smallmouth bass are on the reefs and rock piles in 20-30' of water.
Salmon are being caught in 40' + of water and some nice specimens have been reported this week. Stingers, Speedy shiners continue to be hot lures. Lake trout are now close to or on the bottom.
Bass fishing on Champlain is good all over. Fish are now concentrated on the deep weedbeds and offshore reefs. The big Smallmouth bass are on the reefs and rock piles in 20-30' of water.
Salmon are being caught in 40' + of water and some nice specimens have been reported this week. Stingers, Speedy shiners continue to be hot lures. Lake trout are now close to or on the bottom.
Friday, July 1, 2011
Fishing Report 7-1-11
The holiday weekend is looking great for fishing and other outdoor adventures.
The river levels are good and trout have been active early and later in the day. The fish are getting more cautious so a gentler approach is recommended. Try using smaller lures and lighter line. Fluorocarbon line is virtually invisible to fish. Tying on a 3' section of this as a leader can make all the difference. Caddis, stonefly nymphs, big Wulff flies and Cahills have been the flies of choice this week.
On the trout ponds the action has slowed although many of the mountain ponds are still a bit cooler than normal for this time of year and some nice brook trout can still be caught.
On Lake Champlain look for big largemouth bass on the outside edges of deeper weed beds in 10-20' of water. Smallmouths are along the rocky shorelines and points in 10-30' of water. Look for these fish to be moving onto the offshore reefs very soon.
Salmon and lake trout fishing continues to be good. We get reports of salmon in the 8-10 lb range being caught regularly by trolling. Look for the bait and water temps in the mid 50's and you will find the salmon.
The river levels are good and trout have been active early and later in the day. The fish are getting more cautious so a gentler approach is recommended. Try using smaller lures and lighter line. Fluorocarbon line is virtually invisible to fish. Tying on a 3' section of this as a leader can make all the difference. Caddis, stonefly nymphs, big Wulff flies and Cahills have been the flies of choice this week.
On the trout ponds the action has slowed although many of the mountain ponds are still a bit cooler than normal for this time of year and some nice brook trout can still be caught.
On Lake Champlain look for big largemouth bass on the outside edges of deeper weed beds in 10-20' of water. Smallmouths are along the rocky shorelines and points in 10-30' of water. Look for these fish to be moving onto the offshore reefs very soon.
Salmon and lake trout fishing continues to be good. We get reports of salmon in the 8-10 lb range being caught regularly by trolling. Look for the bait and water temps in the mid 50's and you will find the salmon.
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