Fishing: Eastern New York

From vast glacial lakes and powerful rivers, to gentle mountain brooks and city creeks where trout chase moths under streetlights, Eastern New York boasts some of the best fishing in the country. Troll for trophy salmon or muskies; fly fish for monster steelhead, brown trout, largemouth bass, and northern pike; jig for world-class lake trout and walleyes; or simply dunk worms for bullheads, sunfish, or perch. Amidst all this variety, how do anglers know when and where to fish, how to get there, and what kind of fly, lure, and tackle will reel in the catch? The answers are all here in Fishing Eastern New York.
With this guide, local angler and author Spider Rybaak shares his intimate knowledge of more than 240 prime fishing sites in Eastern New York.
Look inside to find: site descriptions, including the species present and the best times to fish; tips on techniques, flies, lures, bait, and tackle; information about trails, terrain, availability of campgrounds, river access, and regulations; maps and photos.
Whether youre planning an afternoon or a week of angling adventures, take Fishing Eastern New York along for the trip.


Lake Ontario, the Finger Lakes, Lake Champlain, the Ausable River, and the Beaver Kill--New York state boasts some of the best fishing in the country. Chinook salmon, largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, walleye, muskellunge, northern pike, and brown, rainbow, and brook trout are just some of the gamefish pursued in these famous fisheries. This authoritative volume guides readers to over 240 fishing destinations in the Empire State. Concise information on boat ramps, wading access, current fishing regulations, tackle, and hot spots make "Fishing Eastern New York" the angler's indispensable reference source.