New York’s tributaries flowing into Lake Erie offer dynamic steelhead fishing from September to May. 25 – Fall skeet league at Hamburg Rod and Gun Club, 3434 Hickox Road, Hamburg. The latest tweets from @BillHiltsJrBill Hilts, Jr. Happy 4th of July! The weather is hot and it looks like so is the fishing for the holiday weekend. : Comment time for proposed fishing regulations changes nears. to noon. Greater Niagara Region Bill Hilts, Jr. There is a free fishing day on Nov. . Inland musky season opens Thursday, but it will be two more weeks before musky is fair game in Great Lakes waters. Niagara Fishing Report by Bill Hilts, Jr. m. 00 0 Cart 0. There isn’t a better way to showcase that historical perspective on fish and fishing than through the gear. November 22, 2023 The awesome Niagara River, connecting Lake Erie with Lake Ontario, is one of my favorite bodies of water to fish. Jun 21, 2023. The Niagara River is a solid option for bass and walleyes above Niagara Falls, and below the mighty. Live Stream - Locally owned WLVL is dedicated to providing Niagara County with programming that keeps residents informed and entertained. by Bill Hilts Jr. Posted on November 4, 2017 November 4, 2017 by Bill Hilts. Aug 24, 2022 Aug 24. Fishing report: Bills' Jake Kumerow hits Lake Erie tributaries, Capt. Bill Hilts, Jr. If you fish the. Donald Stacknick of Dalton, PA was fishing in his first ever Lake Ontario Counties Trout and Salmon Derby and fishing out in front of Fair Haven with his buddies Cody and Reese Scott. Bill Hilts Fishing Report & Forecast for Niagara USA…June 20, 2019; Capt. Nobody is off limits when it comes to the frustration and lack of sleep that a bluefin can create. Fishing Report: April 28, 2017 Fishing Good, but Water Levels are. Let’s hope. 44 pounds, narrowly. “We were fishing out near the international line in 55-60 feet of water, trying to target isolated rock piles we had found,” Geiger. As seen in: Buffalo News, Niagara Gazette, Lockport Union Sun & Journal, Outdoor News. m. This year’s Greater Niagara Fish Odyssey Derby, set for August 22-30, will be paying tribute to a couple big names in the fishing world that we lost this past year. This is prime time for musky fishing and this year there will be an extra couple of weeks that anglers can take advantage of thanks to an extension of the Bill Hilts Jr. Bill Hilts Jr. Niagara Falls, NY 14303 p: 1-877 FALLS US | 716-282-8992 x. 23 fish per hour. // November 14, 2023 Kenna Carmody took her first deer during the youth hunt weekend in New York. The Fishing Beat | By Bill Hilts Jr. Greater Niagara Region Bill Hilts, Jr. Eigbrett’s best five bass, based on length using the Tourney X smart phone app, was 93. Monster yellow perch being pulled from Lake Erie live up to fish tales told by old-timers. Roy Hryckowian of Buffalo with his derby-winning 11. National Hunting and Fishing Day to be celebrated with Wildlife Festival National Hunting and Fishing Day will be celebrated on Sept. The station will be located along Route 16, one mile south of the Town of Holland. : Final month of musky. Your best bet is to head out deep according to Karen Evarts at The Boat Doctors. It’s a free. 1 hr ago 0 Aidan Kelly of Elma caught his first brown trout in the lower Niagara River fishing with Capt. Photo courtesy of Bill Hilts Jr. Bill Hilts Jr. 7. ~. Chris Megan with On the Water Media holds up a big brown trout he caught in the Oak Orchard River last fall, in part due to Erie Canal water releases. Lake effect snow pummeled. Aug 6, 2022. Bill Hilts Jr. Steelhead are starting to show up in Cattaraugus Creek and perch are being caught in the lake. 26 – First Responders Fishing Day sponsored by Southtowns Walleye from 7 a. Last year, catch rates were 4. By Bill Hilts Jr. We had limits real early in this trip. Bill Hilts Fishing Report & Forecast for Niagara USA…June 20, 2019; Capt. Bill Hilts Jr. Bill Hilts Jr. Bill Hilts, Jr. Anyone 70 and older or with a compromised immune system should postpone their visit. Under the new state proposal, eligible ice fishing. : Midnight Express wins Innovative Outdoors Walleye Challenge in Dunkirk Despite some challenges, Team Midnight Express won the contest with six fish weighing 31. Bill Hilts Jr. . The upper Niagara River produced a few nice late-season fish like the 50 inch trophy reeled in by Rebecca Gaulteri of. Bailey Eigbrett, 25, of Buffalo, led a field of 64 kayak anglers from across the state as the inaugural New York Invitational was held on Oneida Lake Oct. You can pretty much pick a spot and a species and your chances for success are good. Nov 9, 2023. Bill Hilts Niagara Falls USA Fishing Forecast (August 1, 2019) Hot Fishing getting HOTTER; Jake Romanack with Fishing 411 shows off the bait and the salmon he used while catching a big king on the Niagara Bar. Salmon are starting to show up in the lower Niagara River, steelhead are knocking on the door of Lake Erie tributaries, and there is plenty of action going on in our open Great. Bill Hilts Jr. Bill Hilts Jr. We share links to other fishing reports, weather,charters, lodging and important fishing and boating related websites. That doesn’t mean changes weren’t required to. Lake Ontario and tributaries – After a few days of westerly winds, things started to change around a bit for salmon and trout trollers. Huge!. Bill Hilts Jr. Bill Hilts, Jr. : Midnight Express wins Innovative Outdoors Walleye Challenge in Dunkirk Despite some challenges, Team Midnight Express won the contest with six fish weighing 31. Bill Hilts Jr. Fishing continues to be good on Lake Erie and Lake Ontario, when the wind allows. Jun 21, 2023. , Niagara Falls, NY USA 14303 p:. For Lake Ontario, the daily limit for steelhead drops from 3 to 2 as part of your fish totals per person. (shown here with canine friend Buckwheat) passed away Dec. Michael Paddock of Albion won the grand prize in the Summer LOC Derby with this 31-pound, 7-ounce king salmon caught out of Point Breeze. Keuka Lake: boating/fishing pressure has been very light reports Gaulke. It’s a good time to be thankful that we live in Western New York to take advantage of some good to very good fishing any time of year. The Moose Lodge in Lockport is having a Youth Fishing Derby this weekend on Father’s Day at Widewaters on the Erie Canal in Lockport from 8 a. Bill Hilts Jr. in 2015, after being recognized as an important therapy for pediatric cancer patients, the 501 (c)(3) not-for-profit organization continues to expand its reach across the Empire State and beyond. Bill Hilts Jr. Bill Hilts Jr. Key contests are going on this weekend in Lake Ontario and Lake Erie. With water temperatures dropping and recent rain, we are firmly in the grasp of fall fishing action. This content is restricted to subscribers of OutdoorNews. By Bill Hilts Jr. Bill Hilts Jr. CloseBill Hilts Jr. Advertise here for as little as $3. Green score was 173 gross. Inland Streams According to Drew Nisbet of Orvis Buffalo in Williamsville, our inland creeks for catch-and-release trout have been fishing incredibly well over the last two weeks. It was an amazing week of fishing in our Great Lakes, with the headline act being the National Walleye Tour Championships out of Dunkirk. Bill Hilts, Jr. Special to the News What a week in the world of fishing for New York State. Register online only at. Nearly 2,300 whitetail deer. I found out about it after the fact due to Bill Hilts fishing report in Buffalo News. Bill Hilts Jr. They won $1,000 for first place. Burt Dam and 18 Mile Creek saw a fresh run of salmon push through this week along with some brown trout and steelhead. Jun 26, 2022 Updated Nov 7, 2022. It’s the talk of nearly every fishing-related website across the country after two walleye anglers brought their. By Bill Hilts, Jr. Call 716-648-2236 or email Paul Barnas at pbarnassr@gmail. ). , a frequent contributor to New York Outdoor News, received the prestigious – and rarely-given – Hans Paller Award at the recent New York State Outdoor Writers’ Association conference at Lake George, which marked the 50-year anniversary of the organization. Bill Hilts Jr. Bill Hilts Jr. 25 Scattershots: Canada goose season opens. From left to right are Autumn Whitcomb, Ryan Smith, Dennis Plaehn, Garry Olsen, Capt. Lake Erie and tributariesBill Hilts // December 21, 2022 Bill Hilts, Jr. Pier action is fair as king salmon, brown trout and northern pike are all being caught off Olcott according to Karen Evarts at The Boat Doctors. (shown here with canine friend Buckwheat) passed away Dec. , Hamburg. In the Roger Tobey Memorial Steelhead Contest hosted by the Niagara River Anglers Association last Saturday, Matt Cipolletti of Lewiston won first place with an 11. November 22, 2023 The awesome Niagara River, connecting Lake Erie with Lake Ontario, is one of my favorite bodies of. Bill Hilts Jr. ) To give you an idea how some sportsmen maximize their time, they will be on the water at 12:01 a. Niagara Falls USA Fishing Report for Feb. As a result, the walleye fishing is starting to pick up, especially on the Niagara Bar at the mouth of the river. Rain and cooler temperatures have allowed different fisheries to transfer into fall-type conditions. Courtesy of Karen Evarts Bill. EMAIL BILL HILTS: HOTSPOT FISHING MAPS: Welcome to our all in one site for all your fishing, boating, weather and event needs for Western Lake Ontario and the surrounding areas. Another storm at the end of this week will have an impact on fishing conditions in area streams and the Niagara River. 12 weeks. The Trophy and Classic Divisions are set but. When I met Bill Hilts, Sr. Canada. The full report will be released in the spring. Bill Hilts Jr. Bill Hilts Jr. : Night walleye fishing. Writer, Freelance. and another at noon. 14 – Wood and Brook Sportsman’s Club trap or skeet league at Genesee Street, Crittenden. Photo courtesy of William Snook. Upstate and Western New York Fishing Report- November 2, 2023. The Bassmasters Elite Tournament on the St. Bill Hilts Jr. Oct 28, 2023 |. The big news for Niagara County’s 18 Mile Creek is that the Erie Canal will be releasing additional water starting Nov. Bill Hilts, Jr. He was the brother of the late Irvin (late Marge) Hilts, Jr. Bill Hilts Jr. Tom Russell, of Albion, set a state record for smallmouth bass on June 15, while fishing in Cayuga Lake. There isn’t a better way to showcase that historical perspective on fish and fishing. Outdoor Promotions Director. Bill Hilts Jr. It could be a sign for a. Chris Kenyon with Wayne County Tourism reports good perch fishing in Port and Sodus bays with 20 feet as the magic depth. Bill Hilts Jr. New York’s Niagara. Apr 26, 2023. 0. Courtesy of Ricky Smith. Veterans Day on Friday is a free fishing day. If Daniel Williams, of Groton, were a baseball player, he would have been facing two outs in the bottom of the ninth inning and needed to come through with a big hit to win the game. Bill Hilts Jr. Bill Hilts Jr. 0. ) out fishing some 45 years earlier during a writer outing. , caught this Lake Huron Coho salmon to complete his quest of catching a salmon in each of the five Great. facebook | twitter | instagram. “Keep your eyes on the stars, and your feet on the ground. 0. April 1 also kicks in some new fishing regulations for Lake Ontario and the tributaries. Bill Hilts Fishing Report Niagara Falls USA Fishing Forecast for Wednesday, August 28 from Destination Niagara USA The Fish Odyssey is over, the LOC Derby continues. More Obituaries. King was caught at the mouth of the Niagara River. : Robert Karker wins Fall LOC Derby grand prize Robert Karker of Bridgeport, fishing near Sandy Pond in the eastern basin of the lake, earned the top cash prize in the Fall Lake. This was the third largest targeted walleye focus in 20 years and the catch rate was among the highest at . Bill Hilts Jr. Bill Hilts Jr. My AccountBill Hilts, the Niagara County Sportsfishing promotion coordinator, said that Colville is an example of how the rise of social media has affected tourism in Niagara County. Let’s go fishing! Bill Hilts, Jr. The 100-bird shoot will offer a shotgun start with two rotations, one at 9 a. Bill Hilts, Jr. : Deer Search can be important hunting tool Deer Search, a nonprofit, volunteer organization, is dedicated to helping fellow hunters by tracking injured big game. Bill Hilts Jr. Bob's Winter Fishing Derby begins Jan. Bill Hilts, Jr. Despite the impacts of the Covid-19 pandemic, 2021 was still a very good year for trout streams in Western New York and the outlook is promising for this year, too. Bill Hilts // October 17, 2018 It’s not the first time I’ve had to explain myself when I was headed for Wayne County. Fresh Victoria fishing reports from September 2023. We are located in Olcott, New York a great. For the New. by OTW Staff December 24, 2020. It’s been four weeks since the Blizzard of ’22 began, and the Niagara River. 17-20, 2022 at the Conference and Event Center Niagara. Bill Hilts Jr. Jeff Hippert of Lake Erie Trophy Bass Fishing. Through the worst of it, the fishing trip helped bring a smile to my face. Enzo Keen, 5, of Grand Island, with a big walleye he caught in the lower river as his dad Devin. Andrew Young. S. With water temperatures dropping and recent rain, we are firmly in the grasp of fall fishing action. says the variations of fishing opportunities in the Great Lakes here in New York continues to amaze him. Pick the days and the species you want to target after. Lake Ontario and tributaries – Fishing in the tributaries received some benefits with the recent rains. WNY Sport and Travel Expo set The Western New York Sport and Travel Expo is full steam ahead for March 10-13 at the Erie County Fairgrounds in Hamburg. My AccountBill Hilts, Jr. According to the Recreational Boating & Fishing Foundation (RBFF) 2022 Special Report on Fishing, 52 million Americans age 6 and older went fishing in 2021, only the second time in 14 years that. a good starting point is 50 to 60 feet of water. // December 30, 2022. For up-to-date information, look up the fishing report for the water of your choice. Bill Hilts Jr. (Photo courtesy of Bill Hilts, Jr. 44 pounds, narrowly. Dave Adrian of Blasdell with a chunky Niagara Bar lake trout. Bill Hilts Jr. 0. 11 to honor veterans. Follow Bill Hilts Jr. Dan Ladd. to noon Sundays and from 6 to 8 p. Apr 22, 2023. The Reelin’ for a Cure ladies tournament will be held out of Wilson and Olcott in Lake Ontario. Bass and perch are in full catching modes on Lake Erie, and the tributary. Bill Hilts Jr. With help from friends north of the U. Wayne Piotrowski of Woodlawn, Ill. Finding baitfish is one of the keys to finding predator fish so keep an eye on your electronics. J13 Rapalas are hitting a few fish. Bill Hilts Fishing Report & Forecast for Niagara USA…June 20, 2019; Capt. Bill Hilts Jr. Another storm at the end of this week will have an impact on fishing conditions in area streams and the Niagara River. Bill Hilts Jr. The WNY Sport and Travel Expo starts. Dan. The Niagara River is a solid option for bass and walleyes above Niagara Falls, and below the mighty. Fish can be found lake-wide, but you must work for them. Courtesy of Scott McQueen. 7-9. Jan 5, 2022 Updated Jan 5, 2022. Apr 17, 2021. The cold Arctic air is limiting open-water fishing in places such as the lower Niagara River, but there’s plenty of ice fishing going on around Western New York and the rest of. Randy Tyrrell of North Tonawanda shows off a couple of nice walleyes he caught in Lake Erie fishing with Chad Beyer of Tonawanda. The Southtowns Walleye Club will be holding its walleye contest runs Saturday through June 18. With rain in the forecast this week, we are about to embark into some new territory for both fishing and hunting. Jim and Conner from Rochester show off a double header on steelhead in the Lower Niagara River last weekend while fishing with Capt. According to Capt. Capt. Look for bait and. Jun 26, 2022 Updated Nov 7, 2022. walleye fishing on Lake Erie May 1. m. The Oswego County tourism office has announced a new initiative to promote. Lake Erie has a one-day contest on Saturday for walleye thanks to the. Bill Hilts Jr. 27. all original Outdoor News stories and updates from the entire Great Lakes Region and beyond, the most up-to-date fishing & hunting reports, lake maps, photo & video galleries, the latest gear, wild game cooking tips and recipes,. Bill Hilts // February 5, 2020 A new boating law in New York, referred to as “Brianna’s Law,” is now in effect as of Jan. Aug 29, 2018 Aug 29, 2018; 0; 1 of 3. ~ Niagara Gazette ~ FRIDAYS ~ Weekend Fish Locator KEPT UP TO DATE Find out where the fish are for the weekend! Plan your trips! Bill Hilts Jr. OUTDOOR OUTLOOK ~ THIS WEEKS TOPICS AND INFORMATION: All Pages Load Quickly!: Bill Hilts Jr. Bill Hilts Jr. Bill Hilts Jr. Top catches, weather conditions and the most productive spots. Thanks for posting the pre recorded link. The Summer Lake Ontario Counties Derby ends on Sunday, but this weekend is the start of back-to-back events on Lake Erie with the Bart’s Cove Duel in Dunkirk July 30-31 and the. Bill Hilts Jr. For others, not so much. Things are set for the Roger Tobey Memorial Steelhead Contest sponsored by the Niagara River Anglers Association on Feb. Runner-up is a 27-pound, 9-ounce salmon weighed in by Don Damrath of Depew while. Yellow perch are also starting to show up in Lake Erie and it will only. For Oswego County visitor information, go to or call the Oswego County Tourism Office at 1-800-248-4FUN (4386). There is still aGood luck and good fishing. It is the end of the Lake Ontario Counties Fall Derby on Monday at 1 p. Fishing report: Walleye bite picks up off Cattaraugus Creek. Fishing continues to be good on Lake Erie and Lake Ontario, when the wind allows. Combined with the fact that Capt. By Bill Hilts Jr. Weather has not been a friend to anglers this year as another round of snow, rain and wind is expected to hit the area again heading into the weekend. 3, 2022. Gary Hall with a lower river salmon caught on Oct. (Photo courtesy of Bill Hilts, Jr. Jul 29, 2022 Updated Jul 29, 2022. A few pictures of the year so far. Bill Hilts Fishing Report & Forecast for Niagara USA…June 20, 2019; Capt. Bill Hilts Jr. Let’s hope. the most up-to-date fishing & hunting reports, lake maps, photo. The Fishing Beat: Big events on. com is Western Lake Ontario's fishing site - loaded with great information and links tBill Hilts, Jr. A total of 160 teams representing 26 states were involved. Capt. Jun 12, 2022 Jun 12, 2022 Updated Jun 12, 2022; 0; The Amateur winner in the Niagara Pro-Am was the Mean Machine. 7 salmon and trout per trip. 25 Scattershots: NYPA fishing facilities. Bill Hilts Jr. olcottfishing. Perch action took off in Lake Erie and walleyes are still being caught. In the Roger Tobey Memorial Steelhead Contest hosted by the Niagara River Anglers Association last. Bill Hilts Jr. The Greater Niagara Fish Odyssey Derby (set for August 17-25 has registrations available online starting August 1 and in the shops by. Sep 21, 2023. Lake trollers have been doing well on salmon and trout between Wilson and Olcott in 300 and 400 feet of water reports Capt. His best bite was in 400 plus feet of water. Mark Daul, co-founder of the Niagara River Anglers Association, left his mark on the local fishing scene through the NRAA. Paul Vaicunas caught this lower Niagara River steelhead last week fishing with Capt. – Theodore Roosevelt. With a dose of unseasonably warm weather, wind and rain, the ice fishing in Western New York dissipated quickly, forcing Southtowns Walleye to cancel its first ice fishing. Bill Hilts Jr. Frank Campbell of Lewiston reports that fishing is good to very good from Devil’s Hole to the Niagara Bar. Hats off to the people who made this happen, especially the charter captains who donated their time and boats to a most worthy cause. Bill Hilts Jr. Finding someplace to go fishing after the storm of a generation might not be as difficult as you might think. 0. m. Bill Hilts Jr. However, if you stick with it, come. May 10, 2023. Figuring out the “rut” – the time when whitetail bucks start to go a little crazy as female does begin to go into estrus – is a difficult process in the fall. Bill Hilts Jr. 23 from 12:01 a. If you can get out on Lake Erie, the walleye, perch and bass are cooperating. Bill Hilts Jr. Olcott Fishing, Olcott, NY. 46-pound king salmon, but they caught plenty of other fish in the process for the one day event. Courtesy of Roy Hryckowian. According to Capt. WEEKEND FISHING FORECAST. SUBSCRIBE: $1 for 6 months. (Photo courtesy of Bill Hilts, Jr. It was an amazing week of fishing in our Great Lakes, with the headline act being the National Walleye Tour Championships out of Dunkirk. Fishing off the edge of Van Buren reef in 42 to 47 feet of. We share links to other fishing reports,. Bill Hilts, Jr. First responders are being honored with a special Lake Erie fishing day on Sept. 0. Courtesy of Robert Karker. It was a good fishing season on Lake Ontario this year and the Lake Ontario Trout and Salmon Association will give a full recap on Oct. Bill Hilts Jr. Ice fishing took off with an arctic blast last weekend, but milder temperatures this past week put most of that. New York’s statewide fishing and hunting report on Nov. Crabs for live bait; drop shots, Ned’s, and. , outdoor legend, mentor, friend…dad, dead at almost 91. Fresh Fishing Reports from British Columbia. Niagara River water was starting to change for the worse on Tuesday after the heavy rains followed by winds. Sport fishing is big business in Western New York and across the country. In the upper river, Cinelli reports that there has been good bass fishing with crabs on the flat between Donnelly’s wall and the roundhouse. Dan Ladd.