New York - Upstate
Upstate and Western New York Fishing Report- April 2, 2026
A 9.8-pound Steelhead Slam winner highlights a strong week on the lower Niagara, with hot brown trout action along the Lake Ontario shoreline, steady lake trout jigging offshore, and excellent perch fishing continuing in the Finger Lakes despite shifting spring conditions.
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Podcasts
Steelhead Masterclass with Captain Andy Bliss | OTW Podcast Ep. 74
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Freshwater
The Toughest Time to Catch Panfish? Here’s How to Beat the Mid-Winter Slump
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Saltwater
Hudson River Striper Spawn Fails Again—What It Means for the Fishery’s Future
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