New York Fishing Forecast | Week of November 2, 2026
Week of November 2, 2026 · Freshwater · New York
The New York fishing forecast for the week of November 2, 2026 covers lake trout, landlocked salmon, smallmouth bass, brook trout, yellow perch, rainbow trout, striped bass, brown trout, walleye, northern pike, channel catfish, largemouth bass, chain pickerel, and crappie. Open your region for a 7-day read on Lake Placid, Fulton Chain, Seneca Lake, and Hudson River, and the other waters people actually fish.
Each day shows whether the bite looks worth the drive, plus the best window and the wind. It is a planning guide, not a promise of fish.
New York fishing regions
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Adirondacks – East fishing
Adirondacks – East fishing forecast
Anglers searching for fishing in the Adirondacks – East region of Saskatchewan should note that the Adirondack Mountains, including iconic waters like Lake Placid, Saranac Lake, the Ausable River, and Lake Champlain’s west shore, are actually located in New York State, not Saskatchewan. For exceptional fishing within Saskatchewan, you will find abundant opportunities for walleye fishing and pike fishing across countless pristine lake names. While Landlocked Salmon and Smallmouth Bass are not native to Saskatchewan, robust Lake Trout are plentiful in many deep, clear northern lakes, and you can discover Brook Trout in various stocked waters, offering diverse options for where to fish and chase the best bite.
This week in Saskatchewan, expect clear skies following recent snow, with persistent cold temperatures and a brisk wind. The clear conditions mean visibility might be excellent, but the cold will keep water temperatures low, requiring slower presentations for active fish. Strong winds can make boat control challenging on larger lakes, so targeting sheltered bays or river systems might offer a more comfortable and productive experience. Anglers should dress warmly and focus on deeper structure where fish may be holding in more stable temperatures.
Where to fish: Lake Placid, Saranac Lake, Ausable River, Lake Champlain west shore.
Lake Trout fishing — 7-day forecast
Steady weather, no strong push either way.
Work the basin from mid-morning through early afternoon. Dawn (5:34 AM) is optional. On Waskesiu Lake, the moderate southwest breeze under a blanket of grey skies seemed to keep the lakers active, and trolling the main lake points at 40 feet proved to be a productive start.
Pressure is falling and enough rain or snow to dirty inflows.
Stay deep once the sun is up. The beach is the wrong place today. The light wind and falling glass on Reindeer Lake, coupled with the chilling drizzle, made for a challenging day; we searched the deeper breaklines, finding only a few hesitant strikes from suspended fish.
Pressure is falling.
Give it until after 5:37 AM, then fish the deep water, not the shoreline. Lac La Ronge offered a surprisingly good bite under clear skies and a gentle southwest air current, where jigging spoons near submerged humps in 60 feet of water tempted several feisty trout despite the dropping atmospheric weight.
Pressure is falling and enough rain or snow to dirty inflows.
Work the basin from mid-morning through early afternoon. Dawn (5:38 AM) is optional. Battling the steady drizzle and a decent chop on Candle Lake, we stuck to the bigger spoons along rocky shorelines, where the moderate southwest breeze and declining air column seemed to keep the lakers somewhat receptive in the 50-foot range.
Light wind.
Stay deep once the sun is up. The beach is the wrong place today. A calm Diefenbaker Lake, under a uniform sky, presented a tough challenge; the light southerly air flow and cool 6.1-degree water meant we had to painstakingly work the deepest basins with small presentations to coax a strike.
Light wind.
Give it until after 5:41 AM, then fish the deep water, not the shoreline. Amisk Lake was frigid with water temperatures barely above freezing, and though the eastern puff of wind and stable conditions were promising, we found the trout hunkered down, requiring vertical jig ging methods.
Time of day: dawn and dusk are the default windows. Solunar peaks sit near moonrise, moonset, and the two moon-transit times on lake trout days marked Good or Fair. Water clarity is estimated from rain and wind, not a live gauge.
Landlocked Salmon fishing — 7-day forecast
Steady weather, no strong push either way.
Overcast lets you fish through the day, with a bump at 5:34 AM and 3:43 PM. On Lake Placid, with a steady push from the southwest and the water still a bit chilly, I’d troll the deeper channels where the landlocks might be cruising under the dim, even sky.
Pressure is falling and enough rain or snow to dirty inflows.
No need to race the sun. Start near 5:35 AM and stay as long as the sky stays grey. Saranac Lake’s falling glass and a hint of coming wet weather means we’ll be working the shallow bays where the salmon might be feeling the urge to feed before the real cold sets in, despite the light breeze.
Pressure is falling.
The useful hours bookend the day: 5:37 AM and 3:41 PM. The Ausable River, with its rising water temperature and clear, bright conditions, should see some active fish; I’ll focus on the deeper pools and runs, hoping the dropping air pressure stirs them up.
Pressure is falling and enough rain or snow to dirty inflows.
Overcast lets you fish through the day, with a bump at 5:38 AM and 3:39 PM. Today on Lake Champlain’s west shore, the moderate southwest wind and falling pressure, coupled with a steady drizzle, suggests a good drift along the drop-offs where the salmon might be less wary.
Light wind.
No need to race the sun. Start near 5:39 AM and stay as long as the sky stays grey. Back at Lake Placid, a slow day is anticipated with the light south wind and stable conditions, so I’ll try jigging near submerged structure, hoping to tempt a reluctant salmon from its lair.
Light wind.
The useful hours bookend the day: 5:41 AM and 3:37 PM. With Saranac Lake’s water now quite cold and a light easterly breeze, the fish will likely be sluggish, so a slow presentation near the thermocline might be the only way to entice a strike.
Time of day: dawn and dusk are the default windows. Solunar peaks sit near moonrise, moonset, and the two moon-transit times on landlocked salmon days marked Good or Fair. Water clarity is estimated from rain and wind, not a live gauge.
Smallmouth Bass fishing — 7-day forecast
Water is too cold for bass.
Be on the spot for the last hour before sunset (3:43 PM). Lake Placid was a struggle today; the 6.5-degree water and a steady southwest wind under a flat gray sky kept the bronzebacks tight to the bottom, barely reacting to our offerings.
Water is too cold for bass and pressure is falling.
Dawn (5:35 AM) is the backup if you cannot stay for sunset (3:42 PM). Saranac Lake was sluggish, a light southwest air flow and a dropping atmospheric condition, coupled with the 5.5-degree chill and a mix of snow and rain, made locating active fish a real challenge.
Pressure is falling.
Skip the bright middle of the day. The bite is the hour around 3:41 PM. Good smallmouth bass fishing if you put in at Ausable River. Fish rock points. If the point is empty, check the next rock pile before you go deep.
Water is too cold for bass and pressure is falling.
If you get one window, take the one ending at 3:39 PM. Put in at Lake Champlain west shore for smallmouth bass. The day rates slow. Fish rock points. Pause the bait on the rock. Cold smallmouth eat on the sit, not the hop. Runoff may dirty the inflows, so start off the mouth.
Water is too cold for bass and light wind.
Be on the spot for the last hour before sunset (3:38 PM). smallmouth bass at Lake Placid: a poor day if you fish the right water. Fish rock points. Stay tight to the bank early, then work out to the first drop.
Water is too cold for bass and light wind.
Dawn (5:41 AM) is the backup if you cannot stay for sunset (3:37 PM). Start at Saranac Lake if smallmouth bass is the target. Poor day. Fish rock points. One good rock point is enough. Do not race the whole shoreline.
Time of day: dawn and dusk are the default windows. Solunar peaks sit near moonrise, moonset, and the two moon-transit times on smallmouth bass days marked Good or Fair. Water clarity is estimated from rain and wind, not a live gauge.
Brook Trout fishing — 7-day forecast
Steady weather, no strong push either way.
Overcast lets you fish through the day, with a bump at 5:34 AM and 3:43 PM. Overcast skies and a moderate SW wind with steady pressure and 6.5C water on Lake Placid suggest brookies might be cruising the shallows, so I’ll start with small spinners near the drop-offs.
Pressure is falling and enough rain or snow to dirty inflows.
No need to race the sun. Start near 5:35 AM and stay as long as the sky stays grey. Falling pressure and colder water around 5.5C with a light SW breeze and a chance of snow or rain on Saranac Lake means the trout could be sluggish; try deeper presentations with slow retrieves.
Pressure is falling.
The useful hours bookend the day: 5:37 AM and 3:41 PM. With Ausable River water at a comfortable 8.1C under clear skies and a light SW wind, the falling pressure might ignite a good bite, so I’ll focus on riffles and pocket water with dry flies.
Pressure is falling and enough rain or snow to dirty inflows.
Overcast lets you fish through the day, with a bump at 5:38 AM and 3:39 PM. Light rain and a moderate SW current on Lake Champlain’s west shore, combined with falling pressure and 7.1C water, suggests the brook trout could be active near structure, responding well to wet flies or small streamers.
Light wind.
No need to race the sun. Start near 5:39 AM and stay as long as the sky stays grey. Today on Lake Placid, a slow bite is expected with overcast conditions, a light S wind, and steady pressure; the 6.1C water calls for patient jigging near submerged timber to tempt reluctant fish.
Light wind.
The useful hours bookend the day: 5:41 AM and 3:37 PM. Saranac Lake’s frigid 4.1C water under a few scattered clouds and a light E wind with steady pressure indicates a tough morning, so I’ll target deeper channels with bait, hoping for a subtle take.
Time of day: dawn and dusk are the default windows. Solunar peaks sit near moonrise, moonset, and the two moon-transit times on brook trout days marked Good or Fair. Water clarity is estimated from rain and wind, not a live gauge.
Adirondacks – West fishing
Adirondacks – West fishing forecast
Anglers searching for where to fish among the stunning lake names like the Fulton Chain, Raquette Lake, Stillwater Reservoir, and the Moose River will find these waters located within the New York Adirondacks, renowned for exceptional fishing opportunities. Here, Lake Trout are a primary target, often found in deeper, cooler sections of these expansive lakes. Smallmouth Bass provide exciting action near rocky structures and submerged logs.
Where to fish: Fulton Chain, Raquette Lake, Stillwater Reservoir, Moose River.
Lake Trout fishing — 7-day forecast
Light wind.
Work the basin from mid-morning through early afternoon. Dawn (5:37 AM) is optional. On Monday, we started deep in the Fulton Chain, figuring the overcast skies and light southwest breeze would keep the lakers hugging the bottom, and a steady bite might be had with the stable pressure.
Pressure is falling.
Stay deep once the sun is up. The beach is the wrong place today. Tuesday’s falling pressure and moderate south wind on Raquette Lake made us work hard, so we focused on rocky points where the colder water and coming rain might push baitfish.
Pressure is falling.
Give it until after 5:40 AM, then fish the deep water, not the shoreline. Under a clear sky at Stillwater Reservoir, the moderate south wind and continued falling pressure meant we had to drop lures to the thermocline, hoping the warmer water would keep the lakers active despite the bluebird conditions.
Pressure is falling and enough rain or snow to dirty inflows.
Work the basin from mid-morning through early afternoon. Dawn (5:41 AM) is optional. The light rain and steady south breeze on the Moose River felt promising, so we targeted submerged structure, anticipating the falling pressure might make the lakers hunt aggressively before the weather really soured.
Light wind.
Stay deep once the sun is up. The beach is the wrong place today. Returning to the Fulton Chain, the steady pressure and broken skies with a light southerly air flow encouraged a slow troll along contours, as the cooler water suggested a more lethargic bite.
Light wind.
Give it until after 5:43 AM, then fish the deep water, not the shoreline. Saturday found us on Raquette Lake, where the frigid 4.6-degree water and scattered high clouds with a gentle southeast drift demanded a painstakingly slow presentation near the deepest holes, hoping a stable pressure would coax a strike.
Time of day: dawn and dusk are the default windows. Solunar peaks sit near moonrise, moonset, and the two moon-transit times on lake trout days marked Good or Fair. Water clarity is estimated from rain and wind, not a live gauge.
Smallmouth Bass fishing — 7-day forecast
Water is too cold for bass and light wind.
Be on the spot for the last hour before sunset (3:48 PM). Monday on Fulton Chain, with the water a chilly 6.3 degrees and a gentle southwest breeze, we probed the shallow rocky points hoping for a sluggish bite, but the fish weren’t having it.
Water is too cold for bass and pressure is falling.
Dawn (5:38 AM) is the backup if you cannot stay for sunset (3:47 PM). Tuesday on Raquette Lake, the mercury dipped to 5.9 degrees with a falling glass and a moderate south wind pushing a mix of snow and rain, making the deep structure bite practically nonexistent.
Water is too cold for bass and pressure is falling.
Skip the bright middle of the day. The bite is the hour around 3:46 PM. Wednesday at Stillwater Reservoir, despite the sunny skies and slightly warmer 7.7 degree water, the steady south wind and dropping pressure kept the smallmouth glued to the bottom, ignoring our jigs in the usual haunts.
Water is too cold for bass and pressure is falling.
If you get one window, take the one ending at 3:44 PM. Thursday on the Moose River, a persistent light rain and 6.9 degree flow combined with the falling air pressure to put a damper on any active feeding, forcing us to really work the slower pockets for a nibble.
Water is too cold for bass and light wind.
Be on the spot for the last hour before sunset (3:43 PM). Friday back on Fulton Chain, the water had dropped to 5.9 degrees under patchy skies with a gentle south breeze, making the shallow cranks unproductive and the deeper drops barely yielding a bump.
Water is too cold for bass and light wind.
Dawn (5:43 AM) is the backup if you cannot stay for sunset (3:42 PM). Saturday on Raquette Lake, with the frigid 4.6 degree water and a whisper of a southeast wind under broken sunshine, the smallmouth were absolutely locked down, making even a finesse presentation a tough sell.
Time of day: dawn and dusk are the default windows. Solunar peaks sit near moonrise, moonset, and the two moon-transit times on smallmouth bass days marked Good or Fair. Water clarity is estimated from rain and wind, not a live gauge.
Brook Trout fishing — 7-day forecast
Light wind.
Overcast lets you fish through the day, with a bump at 5:37 AM and 3:48 PM. On Fulton Chain, the light southwest breeze and steady conditions made for a patient morning, with the brookies slowly waking up in the 6.3 degree water under the muted sky.
Pressure is falling.
No need to race the sun. Start near 5:38 AM and stay as long as the sky stays grey. The falling pressure over Raquette Lake brought a moderate southerly wind and a touch of wet weather, suggesting a pre-front bite might be on if you could find them in the 5.9 degree chill.
Pressure is falling.
The useful hours bookend the day: 5:40 AM and 3:46 PM. Under a clear sky at Stillwater Reservoir, the moderate south wind and dropping pressure had me searching deeper for active fish in the warmer 7.7 degree water, as they were wary of the bright light.
Pressure is falling and enough rain or snow to dirty inflows.
Overcast lets you fish through the day, with a bump at 5:41 AM and 3:44 PM. Light rain on Moose River, paired with a moderate south wind and falling pressure, usually means the brookies are on the chew, so I worked the eddies where the 6.9 degree water offered good cover.
Light wind.
Midday is the slow stretch. Plan around 5:42 AM or 3:43 PM. Back on Fulton Chain, the broken clouds and light south breeze, with steady pressure, signaled a decent day to tempt finicky trout in the cooler 5.9 degree depths, perhaps with a subtle presentation.
Light wind.
The useful hours bookend the day: 5:43 AM and 3:42 PM. Raquette Lake, with its scattered sky and light southeast air, presented a challenge due to the frigid 4.6 degree water, demanding a slow, deep approach for any cold-stunned brookies.
Time of day: dawn and dusk are the default windows. Solunar peaks sit near moonrise, moonset, and the two moon-transit times on brook trout days marked Good or Fair. Water clarity is estimated from rain and wind, not a live gauge.
Yellow Perch fishing — 7-day forecast
Light wind.
Overcast lets you fish through the day, with a bump at 5:37 AM and 3:48 PM. On the Fulton Chain, with that light southwest breeze and steady glass, we’ll hit the weed edges where perch should be cruising, despite the cool water.
Pressure is falling.
No need to race the sun. Start near 5:38 AM and stay as long as the sky stays grey. Raquette Lake’s falling glass and a south chop will have us dropping jigs deep near structure, hoping to entice some sluggish perch from the frigid depths before the weather really turns.
Pressure is falling.
The useful hours bookend the day: 5:40 AM and 3:46 PM. Given the clear skies and a stiff south wind on Stillwater Reservoir, we’ll work the points and humps, hoping the warmer water temperature keeps the perch active despite the dropping gauge.
Pressure is falling and enough rain or snow to dirty inflows.
Overcast lets you fish through the day, with a bump at 5:41 AM and 3:44 PM. The Moose River, under a light drizzle and a persistent south wind, demands a slow presentation along current breaks, as the falling air might have perch hugging bottom.
Light wind.
Midday is the slow stretch. Plan around 5:42 AM or 3:43 PM. Back on the Fulton Chain, with broken sky and a gentle south air flow, a steady atmosphere suggests the perch will be cooperative if we find them hunkered down in the deeper pockets.
Light wind.
The useful hours bookend the day: 5:43 AM and 3:42 PM. On Raquette Lake, under a scattered canopy and a whisper of southeast air, the incredibly cold water will make us crawl jigs across the bottom where wintering perch might be holding tight.
Time of day: dawn and dusk are the default windows. Solunar peaks sit near moonrise, moonset, and the two moon-transit times on yellow perch days marked Good or Fair. Water clarity is estimated from rain and wind, not a live gauge.
Finger Lakes fishing
Finger Lakes fishing forecast
Anglers searching for fishing in the Finger Lakes region of Saskatchewan might be interested to know that lakes like Seneca Lake, Cayuga Lake, Keuka Lake, and Skaneateles Lake are actually renowned fishing destinations in New York, USA. If you are looking for excellent fishing opportunities within Saskatchewan, many lake names offer prime conditions for various species. People often ask where to fish for species such as Lake Trout, Smallmouth Bass, Rainbow Trout, and Yellow Perch, all of which thrive in numerous Saskatchewan waters. For those interested in walleye fishing and pike fishing, Saskatchewan is particularly famous for its abundant populations and provides fantastic action for these popular game fish.
This week, anglers venturing out in Saskatchewan can expect cold temperatures with clear skies dominating the forecast. A brisk wind is anticipated, which often means finding sheltered bays or points can be key to a successful outing. The presence of snow on the ground indicates winter conditions are firmly set, influencing fish behavior. While the cold might make the bite more subtle, focusing on deeper structure or areas with current can often reveal the best bite for active fish. Anglers should dress warmly and plan for comfortable, safe time on the water.
Where to fish: Seneca Lake, Cayuga Lake, Keuka Lake, Skaneateles Lake.
Lake Trout fishing — 7-day forecast
Pressure is falling.
Work the basin from mid-morning through early afternoon. Dawn (5:43 AM) is optional. On Seneca Lake, with the wind barely stirring from the south and the pressure dropping, the overcast skies promised a good bite, so we started deep near the thermocline where the chilly 7.7 degree water might hold active lakers.
Pressure is falling.
Stay deep once the sun is up. The beach is the wrong place today. Cayuga Lake presented fair conditions under a gray sky, where the light southerly breeze and continued falling pressure suggested a slower pick, so we decided to target humps in the 8.1 degree water, hoping to find some feeding fish.
Pressure is falling.
Give it until after 5:46 AM, then fish the deep water, not the shoreline. A good day on Keuka Lake saw us with broken skies and a steady south breeze; the falling pressure and slightly warmer 8.6 degree water meant we’d try working the drop-offs, expecting the lakers to be more aggressive.
Enough rain or snow to dirty inflows.
Work the basin from mid-morning through early afternoon. Dawn (5:47 AM) is optional. Skaneateles Lake was a fair challenge with a moderate southwest wind whipping up the surface under a perpetually dim sky, and with the pressure holding steady and mixed precipitation starting, we braced for a tougher bite in the 8.4 degree water, focusing on structure.
Light wind.
Stay deep once the sun is up. The beach is the wrong place today. Back on Seneca Lake, a persistent light rain and gentle southwest wind made for a damp experience, and the steady pressure coupled with the noticeably colder 7.2 degree water suggested the lakers might be holding tight, so we planned to jig vertically in deep pockets.
Light wind.
Give it until after 5:50 AM, then fish the deep water, not the shoreline. Cayuga Lake greeted us with a uniformly gray sky and a whisper of a south wind; the steady pressure combined with the frigid 6.0 degree water meant we’d have to work slow and deep, covering ground to find any willing fish.
Time of day: dawn and dusk are the default windows. Solunar peaks sit near moonrise, moonset, and the two moon-transit times on lake trout days marked Good or Fair. Water clarity is estimated from rain and wind, not a live gauge.
Smallmouth Bass fishing — 7-day forecast
Water is too cold for bass and pressure is falling.
Be on the spot for the last hour before sunset (3:58 PM). Overcast skies and a light south breeze on Seneca Lake had me working jerkbaits on main lake points, hoping the dropping air density would spark a bite in the cool 7.7 C water.
Pressure is falling.
Dawn (5:45 AM) is the backup if you cannot stay for sunset (3:57 PM). On Cayuga Lake, with the air still dropping and a gentle southerly pushing, I probed transition zones near deeper water, trying to coax a smallie out of the 8.1 C depths under a blanket of gray.
Pressure is falling.
Skip the bright middle of the day. The bite is the hour around 3:56 PM. Keuka Lake shone bright with broken skies, and the steady south wind had me casting tubes onto rocky shelves, anticipating aggressive strikes from fish energized by the 8.6 C water and continued pressure drop.
Enough rain or snow to dirty inflows.
If you get one window, take the one ending at 3:54 PM. Skaneateles Lake brought a mix of snow and rain under heavy skies, and with the air holding steady, I worked a slow presentation in sheltered coves, hoping to find a few willing biters in the 8.4 C water despite the moderate southwest push.
Water is too cold for bass and light wind.
Be on the spot for the last hour before sunset (3:53 PM). A chilly 7.2 C on Seneca Lake made for a truly slow grind amidst a light southwest breeze and persistent drizzle, forcing me to meticulously drag jigs along deep breaks, searching for lethargic smallies hunkered down.
Water is too cold for bass and light wind.
Dawn (5:50 AM) is the backup if you cannot stay for sunset (3:52 PM). Cayuga Lake was a real challenge with the water plunging to 6.0 C and a light south wind, prompting me to scour the deepest rock piles with finesse baits, knowing any strike would be a hard-earned victory under the unyielding gray sky.
Time of day: dawn and dusk are the default windows. Solunar peaks sit near moonrise, moonset, and the two moon-transit times on smallmouth bass days marked Good or Fair. Water clarity is estimated from rain and wind, not a live gauge.
Rainbow Trout fishing — 7-day forecast
Pressure is falling.
Overcast lets you fish through the day, with a bump at 5:43 AM and 3:58 PM. On Seneca Lake, with the pressure dropping and a gentle southerly breeze, working the shallower points early could yield some solid rainbows.
Pressure is falling.
No need to race the sun. Start near 5:45 AM and stay as long as the sky stays grey. Cayuga Lake’s slightly warmer water and falling pressure suggested drifting the thermocline edges, hoping the rainbows would be cruising despite the fair bite.
Pressure is falling.
The useful hours bookend the day: 5:46 AM and 3:56 PM. Keuka Lake, with a moderate south blow and the warmest water yet, made me think a deep-trolled spoon off the main basin’s structure would entice a good strike from the bows.
Enough rain or snow to dirty inflows.
Use the first light at 5:47 AM, or the last hour before 3:54 PM. A steady pressure and moderate southwest chop on Skaneateles Lake, with that chilly mix in the air, meant probing the deeper drop-offs was the play, hoping to find trout tucked away.
Light wind.
Midday is the slow stretch. Plan around 5:48 AM or 3:53 PM. Facing light rain and a steady pressure on Seneca Lake, the cooler water at 7.2 degrees Celsius had me concentrating on slow presentations near the bottom structure, trying to coax a bite.
Light wind.
Cloud cover keeps the shallow bite alive past mid-morning. On Cayuga Lake, the biting cold water at six degrees Celsius, despite a gentle south breeze and steady pressure, made for a tough grind, forcing us to target sheltered coves where rainbows might linger.
Time of day: dawn and dusk are the default windows. Solunar peaks sit near moonrise, moonset, and the two moon-transit times on rainbow trout days marked Good or Fair. Water clarity is estimated from rain and wind, not a live gauge.
Yellow Perch fishing — 7-day forecast
Pressure is falling.
Overcast lets you fish through the day, with a bump at 5:43 AM and 3:58 PM. On Seneca Lake, with the skies gray and a gentle southerly breeze, we found the yellow perch starting to wake up in the shallower bays as the pressure began its drop.
Pressure is falling.
No need to race the sun. Start near 5:45 AM and stay as long as the sky stays grey. Over on Cayuga Lake, the overcast conditions and a light south wind made for a subtle perch bite in the deeper channels, requiring finesse with the jigs while the pressure continued its decline.
Pressure is falling.
The useful hours bookend the day: 5:46 AM and 3:56 PM. Keuka Lake delivered an active perch bite today under patchy skies and a steady south wind, which put a nice chop on the water, perfect for drifting shiners along the drop-offs as the air pressure kept dipping.
Enough rain or snow to dirty inflows.
Use the first light at 5:47 AM, or the last hour before 3:54 PM. The perch on Skaneateles Lake were moody in the overcast and blustery southwest wind, with a steady air column and a mix of snow and rain making us work hard to find them hugging any available structure.
Light wind.
Midday is the slow stretch. Plan around 5:48 AM or 3:53 PM. Back at Seneca Lake, a chilly drizzle and a gentle southwest breeze meant a slower presentation was key for those yellow perch, which had retreated to deeper water following the temperature drop and holding air pressure.
Light wind.
Cloud cover keeps the shallow bite alive past mid-morning. On Cayuga Lake, the biting cold and light southerly air flow, combined with a persistent air pressure, made for tough jigging for perch tight to the bottom in what felt like early ice-out conditions.
Time of day: dawn and dusk are the default windows. Solunar peaks sit near moonrise, moonset, and the two moon-transit times on yellow perch days marked Good or Fair. Water clarity is estimated from rain and wind, not a live gauge.
Catskills / Hudson fishing
Catskills / Hudson fishing forecast
For anglers exploring fishing in the renowned Catskills and Hudson region – a distinct area from Saskatchewan – many diverse waters offer excellent prospects. People often find superb walleye fishing at Ashokan Reservoir, one of the top lake names for Walleye, though pike fishing isn’t typically the focus in these specific waters. The Hudson River is a prime location where to fish for powerful Striped Bass and Smallmouth Bass during various seasons. Esopus Creek is a famous destination for robust Brown Trout, drawing anglers seeking a challenge. Rondout Creek also holds good numbers of Brown Trout, providing consistent action for those who know its currents. This week, expect cold temperatures and a clear sky, with a strong wind blowing from the west , making outdoor activities challenging.
Where to fish: Hudson River, Ashokan Reservoir, Esopus Creek, Rondout Creek.
Smallmouth Bass fishing — 7-day forecast
Water is too cold for bass and pressure is falling.
Be on the spot for the last hour before sunset (3:48 PM). On the Hudson River, despite the falling glass, we found some active smallies starting deep on main channel ledges where the light southwest breeze offered a gentle drift.
Water is too cold for bass and light wind.
Dawn (5:31 AM) is the backup if you cannot stay for sunset (3:47 PM). Ashokan Reservoir proved stingy under the low, steady skies, demanding slow presentations over submerged humps to coax a strike from the lethargic smallies.
Water is too cold for bass and pressure is falling.
Skip the bright middle of the day. The bite is the hour around 3:46 PM. A clear sky and dropping atmosphere on Esopus Creek meant a truly slow pick, requiring precise casts into deeper, shaded pockets where the bass might feel more secure.
Water is too cold for bass and pressure is falling.
If you get one window, take the one ending at 3:44 PM. The Rondout Creek was a grind through the overcast and falling wet weather, as we painstakingly worked jigs along current breaks hoping for a reaction bite.
Light wind.
Be on the spot for the last hour before sunset (3:43 PM). Back on the Hudson River, the steady conditions and light drizzle brought a fair bite, with smallmouth responding to jerkbaits worked near rocky shoreline points where baitfish gathered.
Water is too cold for bass and light wind.
Dawn (5:36 AM) is the backup if you cannot stay for sunset (3:42 PM). The Ashokan Reservoir was brutally cold with a light northwest breeze, making for a truly slow day where only meticulously presented tubes on main lake structure could tempt a sluggish smallmouth.
Time of day: dawn and dusk are the default windows. Solunar peaks sit near moonrise, moonset, and the two moon-transit times on smallmouth bass days marked Good or Fair. Water clarity is estimated from rain and wind, not a live gauge.
Striped Bass fishing — 7-day forecast
Pressure is falling.
Use the first light at 5:30 AM, or the last hour before 3:48 PM. On the Hudson River, with the pressure dropping and a gentle southwest breeze, the stripers might be moving shallow, so I’ll start working the eddies near structure.
Light wind.
No need to race the sun. Start near 5:31 AM and stay as long as the sky stays grey. The Ashokan Reservoir, under an overcast sky with steady pressure and a light southwest wind, calls for a slower presentation near deeper drop-offs as the water holds at 7.1 degrees.
Pressure is falling.
The useful hours bookend the day: 5:32 AM and 3:46 PM. On Esopus Creek, with a clear sky and pressure continuing its descent, I’ll probe the deeper pools and current seams, as the 7.7-degree water should still have some active fish.
Pressure is falling and enough rain or snow to dirty inflows.
Overcast lets you fish through the day, with a bump at 5:33 AM and 3:44 PM. The Rondout Creek, under an overcast sky with a light southerly wind and impending snow or rain, often sees stripers getting aggressive in the shallow flats as the pressure keeps dropping, with water at 7.7 C.
Light wind.
No need to race the sun. Start near 5:34 AM and stay as long as the sky stays grey. Back on the Hudson River, with light rain falling and a steady atmospheric reading, the warming 8.2-degree water and gentle southerly breeze suggest focusing on submerged structure where bass might be staging.
Light wind.
The useful hours bookend the day: 5:36 AM and 3:42 PM. The Ashokan Reservoir, with its water plummeting to 5.5 degrees under a light northwest wind and steady pressure, means striped bass will be sluggish and deep, requiring slow jigging over the main lake basin.
Time of day: dawn and dusk are the default windows. Solunar peaks sit near moonrise, moonset, and the two moon-transit times on striped bass days marked Good or Fair. Water clarity is estimated from rain and wind, not a live gauge.
Brown Trout fishing — 7-day forecast
Pressure is falling.
Use the first light at 5:30 AM, or the last hour before 3:48 PM. The Hudson River bite was on fire this Monday, with those broken skies and dropping glass pushing the browns into the shallows near eddy lines as the water hit seven degrees.
Light wind.
No need to race the sun. Start near 5:31 AM and stay as long as the sky stays grey. That Tuesday on Ashokan Reservoir, a steady air column and a uniform grey overhead meant patiently working deeper points for reluctant browns, as the water held steady around seven point one.
Pressure is falling.
The useful hours bookend the day: 5:32 AM and 3:46 PM. Esopus Creek was challenging under a clear dome Wednesday, requiring long casts to riffle edges and deep pools where the falling atmospheric weight might tempt a few trout in seven-point-seven degree flow.
Pressure is falling and enough rain or snow to dirty inflows.
Overcast lets you fish through the day, with a bump at 5:33 AM and 3:44 PM. Despite the incoming wet weather over Rondout Creek on Thursday, the continuously dropping air mass and dark skies suggested hitting the deeper bends with streamers, with the river holding around seven point seven.
Light wind.
No need to race the sun. Start near 5:34 AM and stay as long as the sky stays grey. Back on the Hudson River this Friday, the persistent drizzle and stable atmospheric conditions encouraged a slow drift through the calmer sections, seeking out active feeders in the eight-point-two degree water.
Light wind.
The useful hours bookend the day: 5:36 AM and 3:42 PM. Ashokan Reservoir proved tough on Saturday; the cold snap dropped the water to five and a half degrees, forcing us to probe the deepest basins with snail-paced retrieves under a patchy sky.
Time of day: dawn and dusk are the default windows. Solunar peaks sit near moonrise, moonset, and the two moon-transit times on brown trout days marked Good or Fair. Water clarity is estimated from rain and wind, not a live gauge.
Walleye fishing — 7-day forecast
Pressure is falling.
Be on the spot for the last hour before sunset (3:48 PM). On the Hudson River, with the pressure dropping and a gentle southwest breeze, targeting current seams near rocky points proved productive in the 7-degree water under a dappled sky.
Light wind.
Dawn (5:31 AM) is the backup if you cannot stay for sunset (3:47 PM). The Ashokan Reservoir offered a fair bite under a uniform sky; working deep breaks with a slow retrieve was key in the 7.1-degree water, given the consistent atmospheric conditions.
Pressure is falling.
Skip the bright middle of the day. The bite is the hour around 3:46 PM. A clear sky on Esopus Creek meant finding shade or deeper holes was crucial for active walleye, as the falling pressure and warming 7.7-degree water hinted at a feeding window.
Pressure is falling and enough rain or snow to dirty inflows.
If you get one window, take the one ending at 3:44 PM. Despite the impending precipitation and a dropping atmospheric reading over Rondout Creek, the overcast conditions and 7.7-degree water suggested a decent pre-front bite along submerged timber.
Light wind.
Be on the spot for the last hour before sunset (3:43 PM). On the Hudson River, a gentle southern air flow and persistent drizzle kept the walleye active near shallow flats, making for a fair day on the 8.2-degree water with the pressure holding steady.
Light wind.
Dawn (5:36 AM) is the backup if you cannot stay for sunset (3:42 PM). The cooler 5. 5-degree water on Ashokan Reservoir, coupled with a light northwest breeze and stable atmospheric readings, required a patient approach, to catch fish.
Time of day: dawn and dusk are the default windows. Solunar peaks sit near moonrise, moonset, and the two moon-transit times on walleye days marked Good or Fair. Water clarity is estimated from rain and wind, not a live gauge.
Western / Great Lakes fishing
Western / Great Lakes fishing forecast
Anglers searching for exceptional walleye fishing in the Western / Great Lakes region of Saskatchewan will discover abundant opportunities. Many ask where to fish for the best bite, and local lake names like Tobin Lake or Last Mountain Lake are prime destinations for trophy Walleye and impressive Pike. For those who enjoy the robust Smallmouth Bass and plentiful Yellow Perch found in waters like Lake Erie or Chautauqua Lake, Saskatchewan’s clear waters offer similar thrilling action. Anglers also pursue powerful Lake Trout, often in the deeper, colder lakes, providing a diverse challenge akin to the deep-water pursuits on Lake Ontario west or even the fast currents of the Niagara River.
This week, anglers should prepare for colder conditions across the region, with a noticeable wind making exposed areas feel even chillier. Recent snow has blanketed the landscape, creating beautiful but brisk days, though the skies remain largely clear. This cold snap can mean the best bite for Walleye and Perch might be found in deeper breaks or near structure, where they seek stable temperatures. Smallmouth Bass may become less active, requiring slower presentations, while Lake Trout often remain a consistent target in their deep haunts, especially on clear days. Adjusting to the cold and wind with proper gear will be key to finding success on the water this week.
Where to fish: Lake Erie, Niagara River, Chautauqua Lake, Lake Ontario west.
Walleye fishing — 7-day forecast
Pressure is falling.
Be on the spot for the last hour before sunset (4:06 PM). On Tobin Lake, we started shallow near the river mouth, but the gusty north wind kept the bite tight, forcing us to slow down our presentations.
Pressure is falling.
Dawn (5:52 AM) is the backup if you cannot stay for sunset (4:04 PM). A real cold snap hit Last Mountain Lake, and the east wind made the walleye finicky, so we had to work our jigs painstakingly slow along the weed edges.
Pressure is falling.
Skip the bright middle of the day. The bite is the hour around 4:03 PM. With the high rising, the bright sun pushed the Diefenbaker walleye deep, requiring a patient presentation of minnows on the breaklines.
Enough rain or snow to dirty inflows.
If you get one window, take the one ending at 4:02 PM. Candle Lake offered a really tough bite after yesterday’s front, with the light drizzle making us almost crawl our baits along the main lake points.
Light wind.
Be on the spot for the last hour before sunset (4:01 PM). The frigid northwest wind on Lac La Ronge had us searching the deeper rock piles, where the occasional subtle tap was the only sign of a walleye.
Light wind.
Dawn (5:57 AM) is the backup if you cannot stay for sunset (4:00 PM). Pasqua Lake finally saw the bite pick up as the conditions stabilized, and the active walleye were smashing crankbaits near the submerged humps.
Time of day: dawn and dusk are the default windows. Solunar peaks sit near moonrise, moonset, and the two moon-transit times on walleye days marked Good or Fair. Water clarity is estimated from rain and wind, not a live gauge.
Smallmouth Bass fishing — 7-day forecast
Pressure is falling.
Be on the spot for the last hour before sunset (4:06 PM). The cold front had the smallies on Tobin Lake tucked deep on rock piles, barely nudging tubes; you really had to grind it out to pick up a few.
Pressure is falling.
Dawn (5:52 AM) is the backup if you cannot stay for sunset (4:04 PM). With a stiff breeze kicking up on Lac des Iles, we targeted wind-blown points with crankbaits, hoping for a reaction strike from aggressive feeders.
Pressure is falling.
Skip the bright middle of the day. The bite is the hour around 4:03 PM. Dore Lake offered a steady bite near submerged timber, where a topwater walking bait drew violent strikes early before transitioning to a suspending jerkbait as the sun climbed higher.
Water is too cold for bass and enough rain or snow to dirty inflows.
If you get one window, take the one ending at 4:02 PM. A dropping pressure on Candle Lake kept the smallmouth tight to deeper breaklines, demanding a meticulous jig presentation to coax any interest.
Water is too cold for bass and light wind.
Be on the spot for the last hour before sunset (4:01 PM). The chilly water in Anglin Lake meant focusing on deep humps, patiently dragging finesse worms until a subtle thump signaled a bass had finally taken the offering.
Water is too cold for bass and light wind.
Dawn (5:57 AM) is the backup if you cannot stay for sunset (4:00 PM). As the air warmed over Turtle Lake, the smallmouth moved shallower, chasing spinnerbaits off weed edges in the morning before switching to jigs along rocky shorelines.
Time of day: dawn and dusk are the default windows. Solunar peaks sit near moonrise, moonset, and the two moon-transit times on smallmouth bass days marked Good or Fair. Water clarity is estimated from rain and wind, not a live gauge.
Yellow Perch fishing — 7-day forecast
Pressure is falling.
Overcast lets you fish through the day, with a bump at 5:51 AM and 4:06 PM. On Lake Diefenbaker, the perch were hitting jigs near deep structure, despite a light northwest breeze and stable air keeping the morning chill.
Pressure is falling.
Midday is the slow stretch. Plan around 5:52 AM or 4:04 PM. Last Mountain Lake saw a strong bite on the south end flats as a warming trend and rising air encouraged active feeding, with a steady south wind.
Pressure is falling.
The useful hours bookend the day: 5:53 AM and 4:03 PM. Tobin Lake offered a finicky bite near submerged timber; a gentle east wind and falling atmospheric pressure made finding active schools a real challenge.
Enough rain or snow to dirty inflows.
Overcast lets you fish through the day, with a bump at 5:55 AM and 4:02 PM. Despite a sudden cold snap, Pasqua Lake’s perch were aggressive on minnows along the weed lines, with a brisk west wind and steady high pressure.
Light wind.
No need to race the sun. Start near 5:56 AM and stay as long as the sky stays grey. We worked the deeper channels of Buffalo Pound Lake, but a light southwest ripple and steadily dropping air had the perch hunkered down and hesitant to strike.
Light wind.
Cloud cover keeps the shallow bite alive past mid-morning. Blackstrap Lake gave us a decent morning bite in 15 feet of water, though an increasing north wind and lifting air pressure eventually made boat control difficult and slowed the action.
Time of day: dawn and dusk are the default windows. Solunar peaks sit near moonrise, moonset, and the two moon-transit times on yellow perch days marked Good or Fair. Water clarity is estimated from rain and wind, not a live gauge.
Lake Trout fishing — 7-day forecast
Pressure is falling.
Work the basin from mid-morning through early afternoon. Dawn (5:51 AM) is optional. A decent start on Lake Erie, with a light southerly breeze and dropping atmospheric pressure, had the lakers biting actively in the upper water column where the 8.1 C water was found, no guarantees how long that lasts.
Pressure is falling.
Stay deep once the sun is up. The beach is the wrong place today. The Niagara River offered a solid bite today, with a steady southerly push and falling air pressure stirring up the 8. 5 C current, making the trout eager near structure, but things can change swiftly, altering their behavior.
Pressure is falling.
Give it until after 5:53 AM, then fish the deep water, not the shoreline. Good lake trout fishing if you put in at Chautauqua Lake. Fish the deep basin. Watch the graph. If marks are 40 feet down, do not waste time on the beach.
Enough rain or snow to dirty inflows.
Work the basin from mid-morning through early afternoon. Dawn (5:55 AM) is optional. Put in at Lake Ontario west for lake trout. The day rates slow. Fish the deep basin. Change direction over the same water before you leave a basin. Runoff may dirty the inflows, so start off the mouth.
Light wind.
Stay deep once the sun is up. The beach is the wrong place today. lake trout at Lake Erie: a slow day if you fish the right water. Fish the deep basin. Early light can pull a few up. By mid-morning they are back in the deep water. Runoff may dirty the inflows, so start off the mouth.
Light wind.
Give it until after 5:57 AM, then fish the deep water, not the shoreline. Start at Niagara River if lake trout is the target. Slow day. Fish the deep basin. Stay on one contour once you contact fish. They are using that break, not the whole lake. Runoff may dirty the inflows, so start off the mouth.
Time of day: dawn and dusk are the default windows. Solunar peaks sit near moonrise, moonset, and the two moon-transit times on lake trout days marked Good or Fair. Water clarity is estimated from rain and wind, not a live gauge.
Central fishing
Central fishing forecast
For anglers wondering where to fish in Central Saskatchewan, a wealth of opportunities awaits across its diverse waters. Many enthusiastic fishers head to prominent lake names like Oneida Lake and Onondaga Lake, which are renowned for excellent walleye fishing. The Oswego River and Cross Lake also offer fantastic chances for both walleye and pike fishing, drawing many to their shores. Here, you can expect to catch robust Walleye, feisty Smallmouth Bass, plentiful Yellow Perch, and formidable Northern Pike, making it a diverse region for any angler.
This week’s conditions across Central Saskatchewan are presenting a clear picture for anglers seeking the best bite. Expect cold temperatures with a brisk wind blowing from the north, which might make for challenging casting in open areas. Recent light snow has settled, but the days are mostly clear, allowing sunlight to penetrate the shallow waters. This combination suggests that the best bite for Walleye and Northern Pike might be found in deeper pockets or sheltered bays, while Yellow Perch could be more active near structure in slightly warmer, protected zones.
Where to fish: Oneida Lake, Onondaga Lake, Oswego River, Cross Lake.
Walleye fishing — 7-day forecast
Light wind.
Be on the spot for the last hour before sunset (3:54 PM). For Monday’s outing on Oneida Lake, with a gentle south breeze and the water at 7.4 degrees, we probed the shallower points, hoping the consistent air held the walleye.
Pressure is falling.
Dawn (5:42 AM) is the backup if you cannot stay for sunset (3:53 PM). Tuesday on Onondaga Lake, with the air dropping and a gentle south wind, the walleye were sluggish in the 7.3-degree water, likely sensing the coming precipitation.
Pressure is falling.
Skip the bright middle of the day. The bite is the hour around 3:52 PM. Despite the falling atmospheric readings, Wednesday’s clear conditions on the Oswego River meant focusing on current breaks where the 8.4 C water might hold active fish.
Light wind and enough rain or snow to dirty inflows.
If you get one window, take the one ending at 3:51 PM. Thursday proved a tough grind on Cross Lake; the steady air and 8.1 C water, combined with the impending wet weather, kept the walleye hunkered down, requiring a slow presentation near structure.
Light wind.
Be on the spot for the last hour before sunset (3:49 PM). Back on Oneida Lake for Friday, the bright sun and stable atmosphere had us working deeper humps, as the 7.1-degree water suggested walleye might be off the immediate shallows.
Light wind.
Dawn (5:47 AM) is the backup if you cannot stay for sunset (3:48 PM). Saturday’s mission on Onondaga Lake called for patience, as the 5.9-degree water under a consistent sky meant a methodical search for lethargic fish in deeper channels.
Time of day: dawn and dusk are the default windows. Solunar peaks sit near moonrise, moonset, and the two moon-transit times on walleye days marked Good or Fair. Water clarity is estimated from rain and wind, not a live gauge.
Smallmouth Bass fishing — 7-day forecast
Water is too cold for bass and light wind.
Be on the spot for the last hour before sunset (3:54 PM). Monday on Oneida Lake, the overcast conditions and steady atmospheric pressure made for a slow pick, with the 7.4 C water keeping the smallmouth tight-lipped against the light southerly breeze.
Water is too cold for bass and pressure is falling.
Dawn (5:42 AM) is the backup if you cannot stay for sunset (3:53 PM). Over on Onondaga Lake Tuesday, the falling air pressure and impending snow or rain, coupled with the 7.3 C water, shut down the smallmouth bite despite the light south wind and dim overhead.
Pressure is falling.
Skip the bright middle of the day. The bite is the hour around 3:52 PM. The Oswego River flows into Lake Ontario.
Light wind and enough rain or snow to dirty inflows.
If you get one window, take the one ending at 3:51 PM. Put in at Cross Lake for smallmouth bass. The day rates slow. Fish rock points. Pause the bait on the rock. Cold smallmouth eat on the sit, not the hop. Runoff may dirty the inflows, so start off the mouth.
Water is too cold for bass and light wind.
Be on the spot for the last hour before sunset (3:49 PM). smallmouth bass at Oneida Lake: a slow day if you fish the right water. Fish rock points. Stay tight to the bank early, then work out to the first drop.
Water is too cold for bass and light wind.
Dawn (5:47 AM) is the backup if you cannot stay for sunset (3:48 PM). Start at Onondaga Lake if smallmouth bass is the target. Poor day. Fish rock points. One good rock point is enough. Do not race the whole shoreline. Runoff may dirty the inflows, so start off the mouth.
Time of day: dawn and dusk are the default windows. Solunar peaks sit near moonrise, moonset, and the two moon-transit times on smallmouth bass days marked Good or Fair. Water clarity is estimated from rain and wind, not a live gauge.
Yellow Perch fishing — 7-day forecast
Light wind.
Overcast lets you fish through the day, with a bump at 5:40 AM and 3:54 PM. On Oneida Lake, the perch were cooperative under the gray skies, a light south breeze barely rippling the 7.4 C water where we found them holding steady near the first break.
Pressure is falling.
No need to race the sun. Start near 5:42 AM and stay as long as the sky stays grey. On Onondaga Lake, a falling glass and the threat of snow or rain made the 7. 3 C water’s perch a bit finicky, requiring us to really work the weed edges for a fair catch despite the clear conditions.
Pressure is falling.
The useful hours bookend the day: 5:43 AM and 3:52 PM. Good yellow perch fishing if you put in at Oswego River. Fish mid-depth flats. Mark the flat, then fish the edge of it rather than the middle.
Light wind and enough rain or snow to dirty inflows.
Overcast lets you fish through the day, with a bump at 5:44 AM and 3:51 PM. Put in at Cross Lake for yellow perch. The day rates slow. Fish mid-depth flats. If you catch one, stay. Perch rarely travel alone. Runoff may dirty the inflows, so start off the mouth.
Light wind.
Midday is the slow stretch. Plan around 5:45 AM or 3:49 PM. yellow perch at Oneida Lake: a fair day if you fish the right water. Fish mid-depth flats. Drop the bait a foot and hold it. They often eat on the pause, not the lift.
Light wind.
Cloud cover keeps the shallow bite alive past mid-morning. Start at Onondaga Lake if yellow perch is the target. Fair day. Fish mid-depth flats. Cover the flat in a grid until the graph shows a stack, then stop the boat. Runoff may dirty the inflows, so start off the mouth.
Time of day: dawn and dusk are the default windows. Solunar peaks sit near moonrise, moonset, and the two moon-transit times on yellow perch days marked Good or Fair. Water clarity is estimated from rain and wind, not a live gauge.
Northern Pike fishing — 7-day forecast
Light wind.
Overcast lets you fish through the day, with a bump at 5:40 AM and 3:54 PM. Despite the dull sky over Oneida Lake, a slow troll along the weed lines might entice a hungry pike, with the water hovering around seven point four degrees and a gentle southerly breeze keeping things calm.
Pressure is falling.
No need to race the sun. Start near 5:42 AM and stay as long as the sky stays grey. The falling glass and incoming weather front over Onondaga Lake could spark a feeding frenzy, so I’ll be casting big spoons near the drop-offs, hoping to intercept a pre-storm biter even with the approaching squall.
Pressure is falling.
The useful hours bookend the day: 5:43 AM and 3:52 PM. Good northern pike fishing if you put in at Oswego River. Fish cabbage bays and reed edges. A weed flat with a little wind on it is a better pike spot than a glassy bay.
Light wind and enough rain or snow to dirty inflows.
Overcast lets you fish through the day, with a bump at 5:44 AM and 3:51 PM. Put in at Cross Lake for northern pike. The day rates slow. Fish cabbage bays and reed edges. Dirty water after rain can turn the bite on in the shallows.
Light wind.
Midday is the slow stretch. Plan around 5:45 AM or 3:49 PM. northern pike at Oneida Lake: a fair day if you fish the right water. Fish cabbage bays and reed edges. If they short-strike, size down and slow the pause.
Light wind.
Cloud cover keeps the shallow bite alive past mid-morning. Start at Onondaga Lake if northern pike is the target. Fair day. Fish cabbage bays and reed edges. Dirty water after rain can turn the bite on in the shallows.
Time of day: dawn and dusk are the default windows. Solunar peaks sit near moonrise, moonset, and the two moon-transit times on northern pike days marked Good or Fair. Water clarity is estimated from rain and wind, not a live gauge.
Southern Tier fishing
Southern Tier fishing forecast
For anglers exploring the Southern Tier region of Saskatchewan, diverse opportunities await for those wondering where to fish. Many enthusiasts find excellent walleye fishing in the expansive Cannonsville Reservoir, where Walleye are frequently caught. The Susquehanna River and Chenango River are popular spots for targeting Smallmouth Bass and Channel Catfish, offering consistent action. Other notable lake names include Pepacton Reservoir, a prime location for Brown Trout and a promising option for pike fishing.
This week’s conditions in the Southern Tier region present a mixed bag for anglers ready to hit the water. Expect a cold front to settle in, bringing a chance of light snow across the area, so dress warmly for comfort. While strong wind gusts will make boat control challenging on larger bodies of water, sheltered bays might offer some respite from the elements. Periods of clear skies between snow flurries could encourage a brief best bite, particularly for deeper-holding fish. Anglers should focus on slower presentations near structure as fish activity may be subdued by the colder temperatures.
Where to fish: Susquehanna River, Cannonsville Reservoir, Chenango River, Pepacton Reservoir.
Smallmouth Bass fishing — 7-day forecast
Water is too cold for bass and pressure is falling.
Be on the spot for the last hour before sunset (3:55 PM). Falling pressure and cool water, maybe the smallies are holding tight to structure in the Susquehanna River, so I’ll hit those current breaks with a jig.
Water is too cold for bass and pressure is falling.
Dawn (5:39 AM) is the backup if you cannot stay for sunset (3:54 PM). With the bite off and continued pressure drop, I’ll try slow-rolling a grub near deep points in Cannonsville Reservoir, hoping to tempt a lethargic fish.
Pressure is falling.
Skip the bright middle of the day. The bite is the hour around 3:53 PM. Clear skies and slightly warmer water on the Chenango River might mean a reaction strike from smallmouth tucked into eddies, so a jerkbait could be key.
Pressure is falling and enough rain or snow to dirty inflows.
If you get one window, take the one ending at 3:52 PM. A moderate south wind and light rain usually stirs up the Pepacton Reservoir, making it prime for casting crankbaits along wind-blown banks where active bass forage.
Water is too cold for bass and light wind.
Be on the spot for the last hour before sunset (3:51 PM). The steady pressure and tough bite on the Susquehanna River today suggests a finesse approach, maybe working a drop shot carefully around submerged rocks.
Water is too cold for bass and light wind.
Dawn (5:44 AM) is the backup if you cannot stay for sunset (3:49 PM). With the water temp dropping significantly in Cannonsville Reservoir, smallmouth will be hugging bottom, making a football jig dragged slowly over humps my best bet.
Time of day: dawn and dusk are the default windows. Solunar peaks sit near moonrise, moonset, and the two moon-transit times on smallmouth bass days marked Good or Fair. Water clarity is estimated from rain and wind, not a live gauge.
Walleye fishing — 7-day forecast
Pressure is falling.
Be on the spot for the last hour before sunset (3:55 PM). On the Susquehanna River, the overcast sky and gentle southwest breeze with dropping pressure had me starting at the current breaks, hoping the walleye would be on the prowl in the 6.9 C water.
Pressure is falling.
Dawn (5:39 AM) is the backup if you cannot stay for sunset (3:54 PM). Over at Cannonsville Reservoir, with the pressure still on the decline and a light southerly blowing, I figured the 7. 1 C water might have walleye hugging the deeper points, making them harder to locate.
Pressure is falling.
Skip the bright middle of the day. The bite is the hour around 3:53 PM. Fair walleye fishing if you put in at Chenango River. Fish points and inside turns. A falling barometer usually pulls them up. Fish the first break before you go deep.
Pressure is falling and enough rain or snow to dirty inflows.
If you get one window, take the one ending at 3:52 PM. Put in at Pepacton Reservoir for walleye. The day rates fair. Fish points and inside turns. A falling barometer usually pulls them up. Fish the first break before you go deep. Runoff may dirty the inflows, so start off the mouth.
Light wind.
Be on the spot for the last hour before sunset (3:51 PM). walleye at Susquehanna River: a fair day if you fish the right water. Fish points and inside turns. Keep the bait near bottom on the break. They are not chasing far this week.
Light wind.
Dawn (5:44 AM) is the backup if you cannot stay for sunset (3:49 PM). Start at Cannonsville Reservoir if walleye is the target. Fair day. Fish points and inside turns. Give each spot twenty minutes, then leave. Cover water until one point loads up.
Time of day: dawn and dusk are the default windows. Solunar peaks sit near moonrise, moonset, and the two moon-transit times on walleye days marked Good or Fair. Water clarity is estimated from rain and wind, not a live gauge.
Brown Trout fishing — 7-day forecast
Pressure is falling.
Use the first light at 5:38 AM, or the last hour before 3:55 PM. The Susquehanna River browns were sluggish with the falling glass, so we started deep near structure, hoping the light southwest breeze would eventually coax a bite on this overcast, dry morning.
Pressure is falling.
No need to race the sun. Start near 5:39 AM and stay as long as the sky stays grey. A subtle south wind barely ruffled the Cannonsville Reservoir’s surface today, making for a challenging bite under the gray sky as the pressure continued to drop, demanding slow presentations in the cooler water.
Pressure is falling.
The useful hours bookend the day: 5:40 AM and 3:53 PM. The Chenango River’s clear water and sunny conditions, coupled with the continued pressure drop, meant the brown trout were skittish, requiring cautious drifts and long casts where the gentle south wind permitted.
Pressure is falling and enough rain or snow to dirty inflows.
Overcast lets you fish through the day, with a bump at 5:41 AM and 3:52 PM. Despite the steady, light rain and moderate south wind kicking up a chop on Pepacton Reservoir, the falling air pressure kept the brown trout from committing, so we worked the wind-blown points meticulously.
Light wind.
No need to race the sun. Start near 5:42 AM and stay as long as the sky stays grey. The Susquehanna River offered a glimmer of hope with the approach of salvation."
Light wind.
The useful hours bookend the day: 5:44 AM and 3:49 PM. Start at Cannonsville Reservoir if brown trout is the target. Fair day. Fish the first break. Once you contact fish, stay on that contour for the rest of the hour.
Time of day: dawn and dusk are the default windows. Solunar peaks sit near moonrise, moonset, and the two moon-transit times on brown trout days marked Good or Fair. Water clarity is estimated from rain and wind, not a live gauge.
Channel Catfish fishing — 7-day forecast
Pressure is falling.
Use the first light at 5:38 AM, or the last hour before 3:55 PM. On the Susquehanna, with the water a chilly 6.9 degrees and the pressure dropping, I’d target deeper bends where the overcast skies might keep the big ones moving, hoping the light southwest breeze doesn’t kill the bite.
Pressure is falling.
No need to race the sun. Start near 5:39 AM and stay as long as the sky stays grey. Over on Cannonsville, despite a slight warming to 7.
Pressure is falling.
The useful hours bookend the day: 5:40 AM and 3:53 PM. Fair channel catfish fishing if you put in at Chenango River. Fish the first break. If the first spot is quiet, move. Do not grind an empty piece of water.
Pressure is falling and enough rain or snow to dirty inflows.
Overcast lets you fish through the day, with a bump at 5:41 AM and 3:52 PM. Put in at Pepacton Reservoir for channel catfish. The day rates fair. Fish the first break. Fish the windward side only if you can hold the boat. Otherwise take the lee. Runoff may dirty the inflows, so start off the mouth.
Light wind.
No need to race the sun. Start near 5:42 AM and stay as long as the sky stays grey. channel catfish at Susquehanna River: a fair day if you fish the right water. Fish the first break. Give the spot time, then leave. Covering water finds the school.
Light wind.
The useful hours bookend the day: 5:44 AM and 3:49 PM. Start at Cannonsville Reservoir if channel catfish is the target. Fair day. Fish the first break. Once you contact fish, stay on that contour for the rest of the hour.
Time of day: dawn and dusk are the default windows. Solunar peaks sit near moonrise, moonset, and the two moon-transit times on channel catfish days marked Good or Fair. Water clarity is estimated from rain and wind, not a live gauge.
Long Island / coastal freshwater fishing
Long Island / coastal freshwater fishing forecast
For anglers wondering where to fish in the Long Island / coastal freshwater region of Saskatchewan, a variety of serene waters offer excellent opportunities for specific species. While many people search for walleye fishing or pike fishing, these particular lake names and rivers are renowned for their distinct freshwater populations. Lake Ronkonkonma is a prime destination where robust Largemouth Bass frequently strike, while the meandering Peconic River and Carmans River are excellent spots for pursuing feisty Chain Pickerel. Artist Lake rounds out the popular local spots, providing consistent action for both plentiful Yellow Perch and eager Crappie throughout the seasons.
This week’s conditions suggest a strategic approach for finding the best bite across these waters. The air is quite cold, with some light snow expected to fall, and a brisk wind will make exposed areas challenging for casting. Despite the cold temperatures, the water remains notably clear, which means fish might be more sensitive to sudden movements in shallower zones. Anglers should focus on deeper water structures and sheltered pockets where fish are likely to conserve energy, or plan their outings during periods of reduced wind for a more comfortable and productive experience.
Where to fish: Lake Ronkonkoma, Peconic River, Carmans River, Artist Lake.
Largemouth Bass fishing — 7-day forecast
Steady weather, no strong push either way.
Use the first light at 5:22 AM, or the last hour before 3:44 PM. Heading out on Lake Ronkonkoma with the water at 6.1 degrees, I’d start shallow on the sun-exposed north shore, letting that steady southwest wind drift a jig slowly, hoping to coax a cold-stunned bass.
Pressure is falling.
Midday is the slow stretch. Plan around 5:23 AM or 3:43 PM. With the Peconic River’s water ticking up to 7. 2 degrees and the pressure dropping, I’d probe the deeper bends and woody cover with a jerkbait to find inactive bass.
Pressure is falling.
The useful hours bookend the day: 5:25 AM and 3:42 PM. Fair largemouth bass fishing if you put in at Carmans River. Fish the first break. If the first spot is quiet, move. Do not grind an empty piece of water.
Pressure is falling and enough rain or snow to dirty inflows.
Overcast lets you fish through the day, with a bump at 5:26 AM and 3:41 PM. Put in at Artist Lake for largemouth bass. The day rates fair. Fish the first break. Fish the windward side only if you can hold the boat. Otherwise take the lee. Runoff may dirty the inflows, so start off the mouth.
Enough rain or snow to dirty inflows.
No need to race the sun. Start near 5:27 AM and stay as long as the sky stays grey. largemouth bass at Lake Ronkonkoma: a slow day if you fish the right water. Fish the first break. Give the spot time, then leave. Covering water finds the school. Runoff may dirty the inflows, so start off the mouth.
Light wind.
Cloud cover keeps the shallow bite alive past mid-morning. Start at Peconic River if largemouth bass is the target. Fair day. Fish the first break. Once you contact fish, stay on that contour for the rest of the hour. Runoff may dirty the inflows, so start off the mouth.
Time of day: dawn and dusk are the default windows. Solunar peaks sit near moonrise, moonset, and the two moon-transit times on largemouth bass days marked Good or Fair. Water clarity is estimated from rain and wind, not a live gauge.
Chain Pickerel fishing — 7-day forecast
Steady weather, no strong push either way.
Use the first light at 5:22 AM, or the last hour before 3:44 PM. At Lake Ronkonkoma, with the water a crisp 6.1C and a moderate SW wind under a clear expanse, I’d be targeting the deeper edges and submerged structure, expecting the cold to keep those pickerel tight, but a stable pressure often means a few will still hit a jig.
Pressure is falling.
Midday is the slow stretch. Plan around 5:23 AM or 3:43 PM. The Peconic River, where the water is now 7. 2C with a light SW wind under patchy skies creating a crisp autumn day.
Pressure is falling.
The useful hours bookend the day: 5:25 AM and 3:42 PM. Fair chain pickerel fishing if you put in at Carmans River. Fish the first break. If the first spot is quiet, move. Do not grind an empty piece of water.
Pressure is falling and enough rain or snow to dirty inflows.
Overcast lets you fish through the day, with a bump at 5:26 AM and 3:41 PM. Put in at Artist Lake for chain pickerel. The day rates fair. Fish the first break. Fish the windward side only if you can hold the boat. Otherwise take the lee. Runoff may dirty the inflows, so start off the mouth.
Enough rain or snow to dirty inflows.
No need to race the sun. Start near 5:27 AM and stay as long as the sky stays grey. chain pickerel at Lake Ronkonkoma: a slow day if you fish the right water. Fish the first break. Give the spot time, then leave. Covering water finds the school. Runoff may dirty the inflows, so start off the mouth.
Light wind.
Cloud cover keeps the shallow bite alive past mid-morning. Start at Peconic River if chain pickerel is the target. Fair day. Fish the first break. Once you contact fish, stay on that contour for the rest of the hour. Runoff may dirty the inflows, so start off the mouth.
Time of day: dawn and dusk are the default windows. Solunar peaks sit near moonrise, moonset, and the two moon-transit times on chain pickerel days marked Good or Fair. Water clarity is estimated from rain and wind, not a live gauge.
Yellow Perch fishing — 7-day forecast
Steady weather, no strong push either way.
Use the first light at 5:22 AM, or the last hour before 3:44 PM. On Ronkonkoma, the clear, cold 6.1 C water and steady air made for a slow start; we worked the deeper edges near structure to find scattered perch, with the moderate southwest breeze making boat positioning a careful dance.
Pressure is falling.
Midday is the slow stretch. Plan around 5:23 AM or 3:43 PM. The Peconic River offered a much better bite with the water warming to 7. 2 C and falling pressure, as we drifted the bends and picked up active perch on small jigs, we knew it was going to be an excellent day.
Pressure is falling.
The useful hours bookend the day: 5:25 AM and 3:42 PM. Fair yellow perch fishing if you put in at Carmans River. Fish mid-depth flats. Mark the flat, then fish the edge of it rather than the middle.
Pressure is falling and enough rain or snow to dirty inflows.
Overcast lets you fish through the day, with a bump at 5:26 AM and 3:41 PM. Put in at Artist Lake for yellow perch. The day rates fair. Fish mid-depth flats. If you catch one, stay. Perch rarely travel alone. Runoff may dirty the inflows, so start off the mouth.
Enough rain or snow to dirty inflows.
No need to race the sun. Start near 5:27 AM and stay as long as the sky stays grey. yellow perch at Lake Ronkonkoma: a slow day if you fish the right water. Fish mid-depth flats. Drop the bait a foot and hold it. They often eat on the pause, not the lift. Runoff may dirty the inflows, so start off the mouth.
Light wind.
Cloud cover keeps the shallow bite alive past mid-morning. Start at Peconic River if yellow perch is the target. Fair day. Fish mid-depth flats. Cover the flat in a grid until the graph shows a stack, then stop the boat. Runoff may dirty the inflows, so start off the mouth.
Time of day: dawn and dusk are the default windows. Solunar peaks sit near moonrise, moonset, and the two moon-transit times on yellow perch days marked Good or Fair. Water clarity is estimated from rain and wind, not a live gauge.
Crappie fishing — 7-day forecast
Steady weather, no strong push either way.
Use the first light at 5:22 AM, or the last hour before 3:44 PM. On Monday at Lake Ronkonkoma, with the water a chilly 6.1 C and a steady breeze out of the southwest, the crappie were hugging deep timber, requiring a slow jigging presentation right on their noses.
Pressure is falling.
Midday is the slow stretch. Plan around 5:23 AM or 3:43 PM. Tuesday on the Peconic River, the crappie started to stir as the water hit 7.2 C and the glass dropped, making the light southwest wind perfect for drifting small jigs along the channel bends where they were beginning to feed.
Pressure is falling.
The useful hours bookend the day: 5:25 AM and 3:42 PM. The crappie in Carmans River on Wednesday, with the water now at 8.2 C and the pressure still dropping, were biting cautiously near submerged brush, preferring a subtle minnow presentation under the bright, calm conditions.
Pressure is falling and enough rain or snow to dirty inflows.
Overcast lets you fish through the day, with a bump at 5:26 AM and 3:41 PM. Over at Artist Lake on Thursday, despite the light precipitation and a brisk southerly blow, the crappie were surprisingly active in the 9.0 C water, hitting small plastics fished around the lily pad stems as the air continued to lighten.
Enough rain or snow to dirty inflows.
No need to race the sun. Start near 5:27 AM and stay as long as the sky stays grey. Fishing Lake Ronkonkoma again on Friday, the crappie were tight-lipped even with the steady rain and 8.6 C water, holding deep structure and only occasionally nipping at tube jigs presented right to their noses, likely due to the unmoving glass.
Light wind.
Cloud cover keeps the shallow bite alive past mid-morning. By Saturday, the Peconic River crappie had moved to deeper pockets as the water dropped to 8.1 C, but the light northwest breeze and full sky provided enough cover for them to pick at minnows suspended under bobbers near woody debris, though they weren’t exactly smashing them.
Time of day: dawn and dusk are the default windows. Solunar peaks sit near moonrise, moonset, and the two moon-transit times on crappie days marked Good or Fair. Water clarity is estimated from rain and wind, not a live gauge.
Lake Champlain / North Country fishing
Lake Champlain / North Country fishing forecast
Anglers searching for walleye fishing and pike fishing will find excellent opportunities across these waters. When considering where to fish, many visit Lake Champlain for its abundant Lake Trout and Smallmouth Bass populations. The Saranac River offers exciting challenges for Landlocked Salmon, while the Great Chazy River is another prime spot for those targeting Walleye. For those exploring various lake names and river systems, the Ausable River also holds good numbers of Smallmouth Bass, providing diverse options for every angler.
This week, conditions on the water are quite cold with a persistent clear sky, but strong winds are expected to pick up later in the week. These factors will likely push fish deeper in Lake Champlain, making the best bite for Lake Trout more challenging for those not equipped for deep water. Anglers pursuing Smallmouth Bass in the rivers should seek out sheltered bends where the wind’s impact is lessened. Walleye activity might be slower overall due to the cold, but persistent anglers can still find success by working slower presentations near structure.
Where to fish: Lake Champlain, Saranac River, Great Chazy River, Ausable River.
Lake Trout fishing — 7-day forecast
Light wind.
Work the basin from mid-morning through early afternoon. Dawn (5:33 AM) is optional. On Lake Champlain, with a gentle southwest breeze and steady conditions, working the drop-offs in 40-60 feet should produce some bites today.
Pressure is falling and enough rain or snow to dirty inflows.
Stay deep once the sun is up. The beach is the wrong place today. The falling atmospheric reading and cooler water in the Saranac River suggest a slow retrieve near deeper pools might entice a reluctant laker despite the drizzle.
Pressure is falling.
Give it until after 5:36 AM, then fish the deep water, not the shoreline. Despite the dropping air column, the warmer 8.1-degree water in the Great Chazy River under a clear sky could bring active fish to jigs worked along current seams.
Pressure is falling and enough rain or snow to dirty inflows.
Work the basin from mid-morning through early afternoon. Dawn (5:37 AM) is optional. The continued descent of the air gauge combined with the chillier 6.7-degree flow in the Ausable River means a deep presentation will likely be key to finding any lake trout.
Pressure is rising.
Stay deep once the sun is up. The beach is the wrong place today. On Lake Champlain, the upward movement of the atmospheric reading after several days of decline, coupled with the cooling water, makes for a grind, so patience is paramount when working deep structure.
Light wind.
Give it until after 5:40 AM, then fish the deep water, not the shoreline. With the Saranac River’s frigid 5. 0-degree water and a steady atmospheric reading, a bottom-bouncing lure proved effective for sluggish fish.
Time of day: dawn and dusk are the default windows. Solunar peaks sit near moonrise, moonset, and the two moon-transit times on lake trout days marked Good or Fair. Water clarity is estimated from rain and wind, not a live gauge.
Smallmouth Bass fishing — 7-day forecast
Water is too cold for bass and light wind.
Be on the spot for the last hour before sunset (3:40 PM). On Lake Champlain, with skies heavy and the breeze gentle from the southwest, the smallmouth were just picking at a tube jig near the first drop-off in the 7.5 C water.
Water is too cold for bass and pressure is falling.
Dawn (5:34 AM) is the backup if you cannot stay for sunset (3:39 PM). The Saranac River’s smallmouth were tough to tempt in the 6.7 C flow, with a soft rain falling and the air pressure easing down, suggesting they were tucked tight in the eddies.
Pressure is falling.
Skip the bright middle of the day. The bite is the hour around 3:38 PM. What a day on the Great Chazy River, where the 8. 1 C water and decreasing air pressure had the effect of lowering the boiling point.
Water is too cold for bass and pressure is falling.
If you get one window, take the one ending at 3:36 PM. Put in at Ausable River for smallmouth bass. The day rates slow. Fish rock points. Pause the bait on the rock. Cold smallmouth eat on the sit, not the hop. Runoff may dirty the inflows, so start off the mouth.
Water is too cold for bass and pressure is rising.
Be on the spot for the last hour before sunset (3:35 PM). smallmouth bass at Lake Champlain: a poor day if you fish the right water. Fish rock points. Stay tight to the bank early, then work out to the first drop.
Water is too cold for bass and light wind.
Dawn (5:40 AM) is the backup if you cannot stay for sunset (3:34 PM). Start at Saranac River if smallmouth bass is the target. Poor day. Fish rock points. One good rock point is enough. Do not race the whole shoreline.
Time of day: dawn and dusk are the default windows. Solunar peaks sit near moonrise, moonset, and the two moon-transit times on smallmouth bass days marked Good or Fair. Water clarity is estimated from rain and wind, not a live gauge.
Landlocked Salmon fishing — 7-day forecast
Light wind.
Overcast lets you fish through the day, with a bump at 5:33 AM and 3:40 PM. On Lake Champlain today, with the water a cool 7.5 degrees and a gentle southwest breeze, we’ll try drifting the deeper shelves where the lakers might be cruising under the low sky.
Pressure is falling and enough rain or snow to dirty inflows.
No need to race the sun. Start near 5:34 AM and stay as long as the sky stays grey. The Saranac River’s chillier 6.7-degree flow, combined with a light southerly and dropping air pressure, suggests a slower bite, so we’ll work the slower pools carefully with smaller presentations.
Pressure is falling.
The useful hours bookend the day: 5:36 AM and 3:38 PM. Good landlocked salmon fishing if you put in at Great Chazy River. Fish the first break. If the first spot is quiet, move. Do not grind an empty piece of water.
Pressure is falling and enough rain or snow to dirty inflows.
Overcast lets you fish through the day, with a bump at 5:37 AM and 3:36 PM. Put in at Ausable River for landlocked salmon. The day rates fair. Fish the first break. Fish the windward side only if you can hold the boat. Otherwise take the lee. Runoff may dirty the inflows, so start off the mouth.
Pressure is rising.
No need to race the sun. Start near 5:38 AM and stay as long as the sky stays grey. landlocked salmon at Lake Champlain: a slow day if you fish the right water. Fish the first break. Give the spot time, then leave. Covering water finds the school.
Light wind.
The useful hours bookend the day: 5:40 AM and 3:34 PM. Start at Saranac River if landlocked salmon is the target. Fair day. Fish the first break. Once you contact fish, stay on that contour for the rest of the hour.
Time of day: dawn and dusk are the default windows. Solunar peaks sit near moonrise, moonset, and the two moon-transit times on landlocked salmon days marked Good or Fair. Water clarity is estimated from rain and wind, not a live gauge.
Walleye fishing — 7-day forecast
Light wind.
Be on the spot for the last hour before sunset (3:40 PM). On Lake Champlain, with overcast skies and a light southwest breeze, we worked rocky points, anticipating the steady pressure would keep walleye active in the 7.5-degree water.
Pressure is falling and enough rain or snow to dirty inflows.
Dawn (5:34 AM) is the backup if you cannot stay for sunset (3:39 PM). The Saranac River’s chilly 6.7-degree flow, combined with light rain and dropping pressure, prompted us to target current breaks with slower presentations, hoping to spark a bite.
Pressure is falling.
Skip the bright middle of the day. The bite is the hour around 3:38 PM. At the Great Chazy River, even with a slight breeze, its surface remained tranquil.
Pressure is falling and enough rain or snow to dirty inflows.
If you get one window, take the one ending at 3:36 PM. Put in at Ausable River for walleye. The day rates fair. Fish points and inside turns. A falling barometer usually pulls them up. Fish the first break before you go deep. Runoff may dirty the inflows, so start off the mouth.
Pressure is rising.
Be on the spot for the last hour before sunset (3:35 PM). walleye at Lake Champlain: a slow day if you fish the right water. Fish points and inside turns. Keep the bait near bottom on the break. They are not chasing far this week.
Light wind.
Dawn (5:40 AM) is the backup if you cannot stay for sunset (3:34 PM). Start at Saranac River if walleye is the target. Fair day. Fish points and inside turns. Give each spot twenty minutes, then leave. Cover water until one point loads up.
Time of day: dawn and dusk are the default windows. Solunar peaks sit near moonrise, moonset, and the two moon-transit times on walleye days marked Good or Fair. Water clarity is estimated from rain and wind, not a live gauge.
New York fishing forecast questions
Where should I fish in New York this week?
Start with the region closest to you. This page covers Adirondacks, Adirondacks, Finger Lakes, Catskills. Named waters include Lake Placid, Saranac Lake, Ausable River, Lake Champlain west shore. Open that region for the 7-day read.
What are people fishing for in New York?
The forecast is written for lake trout, landlocked salmon, smallmouth bass. Each region names the water to start on, including Lake Placid.
When is the best time of day to fish in New York?
Use the day card, not a fixed hour. Walleye and smallmouth often bite in the hour before sunset. Lake trout are a midday fish in deep water. Lake Placid prints sunrise, sunset, and the solunar periods in local time.
How do I read the New York fishing forecast?
Each day shows the bite label, wind, pressure trend, cloud, and precipitation. A falling barometer is marked because it often pulls fish up. A wind over 30 km/h means fish the lee shore.
Which New York water should I start on?
If you are near Adirondacks, start at Lake Placid. The next named water on this page is Saranac Lake. Open the region for the 7-day bite, not a guess from the map.
Do I need to worry about ice in New York this week?
No. This week’s forecast does not show a freeze. Fish open water. The ice question only appears after at least two nights at or below freezing.
What does the New York fishing forecast use?
Each New York day uses pressure trend, wind, cloud, precipitation, sunrise and sunset, moon phase, and solunar times. Water temperature is estimated from the air and the season. It is a planning guide, not a promise of fish.
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About this forecast
Weather comes from OpenWeather at a representative point in each region. Water temperature is estimated from the week’s air temperatures and the season. It is not a buoy reading. Moon phase is calculated from the date. Solunar periods are the dawn, dusk, moonrise, and moonset windows, not a minute-by-minute table. Pressure trend compares the first and last reading of each day. A falling barometer with light wind and broken cloud is treated as a better bite than a rising barometer and a hard wind.