Freshwater Fishing Reports

  ALAN HENRY Water clear main lake, lightly stained up the river; 60 degrees main lake, 62 up the creeks; 7.09’ low. Black bass are fair on Texas rigged Power Worms, craws, whacky worms and crankbaits. Crappie and bass are fair on minnows. Catfish are fair on punch bait, live perch and live worms. AMISTAD Water murky; 78–82 degrees; 23.40’ low. Black bass...

Bill Hilts Jr. Fishing Beat 3/31/17 Niagara Falls Region Fishing Report - 1 Local fishing is really starting to ramp up with the opening of the inland trout and salmon season on April 1. Increased opportunities become available throughout the state, spreading out the anglers and giving everyone a spot to cast. Even some inner city-type situations will exist early in...

ALAN HENRY Water clear main lake, stained upriver; 52–57 degrees; 5.76’ low. Black bass are slow on crankbaits and spoons. Crappie and bass are slow on minnows. Catfish are fair on live and cut bait. AMISTAD Water murky; 64–68 degrees; 23.15’ low. Black bass are good on crankbaits, jerkbaits, and soft plastics in 9–15 feet. Striped bass are good on slabs, spoons,...