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The Adirondack region is located in the northeast quadrant of the state. The Adirondacks comprise about 26 percent of the entire land area of New York State. This region contains hundreds of streams and hundreds of lakes and ponds. The most notable of the lakes are Lake George, Saranac Lake, Lake Placid, Tupper Lake, Long Lake, Blue Mountain Lake, Indian Lake, Cranberry Lake, and the Fulton Chain of Lakes. Among the more well kown streams in this region are the Ausable River, Saranac River, Indian River, Oswegatchie River, Grasse River, Raquette River, and the St. Regis River
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Shawn Fountain from Scotia NY caught this fantastic 40 inchnorthern pike from a small unnamed pond in Scotia NY

The date was March 15, 2010 when Shawn Fountain from Scotia NY caught this fantastic 40 inch northern pike from a small unnamed pond in Scotia NY. The lure of choice was a 8 inch topwater rapala perch lure. He was fishing from a small canoe and it took the better part of an hour to win this battle. After a few photos the big pike was released unharmed and will be there for another lucky angler.

 If you would like to find out more about the fantastic pike fishing New York has to offer then check out our article by clicking on this link for Pike and Muskellunge Fishing in NY State


Pike and Muskellunge Fishing in NY

 Northern pike are a native fish to the waters of New York. They can be found state wide in lakes, rivers, and reservoirs. In fact the northern pike is one of the most widely distributed freshwater fish in the world. Other member of the northern pike family found in NY waters include the following species Redfin Pickerel, Chain Pickerel, Grass Pickerel, Muskellunge, and Tiger Muskellunge.

 Some of the top Northern Pike waters in NY include lakes such as Lake Champlain, Lake Ontario, Lake Erie, Lake George, Great Sacandaga Lake, Saranac Lake, Tupper Lake, Schroon Lake, Saratoga Lake, Round Lake, St. Lawrence River, Niagara River, Seneca River, Seneca Lake, Cayuga Lake, Owasco Lake, Keuka Lake, and Conesus Lake. The NY State Record Northern Pike was caught from the Great Sacandaga Lake on September 15, 1940 by Peter Dubuc. This fantastic fish weighed in at 46 pounds and 2 ounces.

 Hot Spots for Tiger Muskies in NY include Chenango River, Susquehanna River, Chemung River, Mohawk River, Tioughnioga River, New Croton Reservoir, Rockland Lake, Conesus Lake, Otisco Lake, Cossayuna Lake, Lake Durant, Lake Lauderdale, Lincoln Pond, Round Lake, and Canadarago Lake. The NY State Record Tiger Muskellunge was caught from the Tioughnioga River on May 25, 1990 by Brett A. Gofgosky. This amazing fish weighed in at 35 pounds 8 ounces.

 The best Muskellunge waters in NY include Chautauqua Lake, St. Lawrence River, Niagara River, Lamoka Lake, Waneta Lake, Chemung River, Susquehanna River, Alleghany River, Geneese River. The NY State Record Muskellunge was caught from the St. Lawrence River on September 22, 1957 by Arthur Lawton. This spectacular fish weighed in at 69 pounds and 15 ounces.



   The following links break down the best fishing options according to the month of the year. Certain times of the year present excellent fishing opportunities for differnt species and can help make the best of your limited free time.


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Finger Lakes fishing trip may result with an encounter of the following species brown trout,coho salmon,lake trout,rainbow trout,king salmon,landlocked salmon,walleye,bass,and perch
Conesus Lake   Hemlock Lake   Canadice Lake   Honeoye Lake   Canandaigua Lake   Keuka Lake   Seneca Lake   Cayuga lake   Owasco Lake   Skaneateles   Otisco Lake   Lamoka Lake   Waneta Lake   Finger Lakes Streams  


Long Island has fantastic fishing year around. Long Island anglers can choose from a multitude of species including weakfish,striped bass,fluke,flounder,sea bass,blackfish,porgies,mackerel,cod,pollock,
hake,haddock,bluefish,sharks,tuna
Staten Island   City Island   New Rochelle   Port Chester   Mamaroneck   Sheepshead Bay   Jamaica Bay   Port Washington   Captree   Moriches   Port Jefferson   Stony Brook   Shinnecock   Freeport   North Fork   Hampton Bays   East Hampton   Montauk   Clinton Connecticut   Norwalk Connecticut  


Lake Ontario fishing Charters
Lewiston    Youngstown    Wilson   Olcott   Oak Orchard   Sandy Creek   Genesee River   Irondequoit Bay   Port Bay   Pultneyville   Sodus Bay   Fairhaven   Oswego   Port Ontario   Mexico Bay  
Henderson Harbor   1,000 Islands


Lake Ontario Charters

Oneida Lake Charters

Otsego Lake Charters

Black Lake Charters

Salmon River Guides

Oswego River Guides

Niagara River Guides

Hudson River Guide

Delaware River Guides

Finger Lakes Charters
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NY Ice Fishing Guides
Long Island Charters

Susquehanna River Guides

Chautauqua Lake

Adirondack Guides

Lake George Charters

Lake Erie Charters

Lake Champlain

Great Sacandaga Lake

St. Lawrence River


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