FISHING Hot Spots
Canadian Province of Ontario. At Lake Michigan, look
for the salmon, among the other species. Lately, they’ve
been plentiful and many tourists are traveling there for
these fishing waters alone.
Lake Erie is home to steelheads, walleye, and smallmouth
bass, and success rates are off the charts. The calm waters allow for relaxed fishing and fly fishing as well. Within the Great Lakes, you can canoe or kayak through the
surface and scout out your individual hot spots.
Lake Superior is the largest of the Great Lakes, so its
name is fitting. The water holds perch and giant trout for
fishing, and the occasional northern pike, which are all
available year round. Lake Superior is the world’s third
largest freshwater lake and absolutely the largest by volume in North America.
New York
The Great Lakes continue into New
York, like Lake Erie and Lake Ontario, which provide some of the
best walleye fishing around. Take a trip to Lake
Oneida and Otisco Lake for some of the fattest and most
prized tiger muskies and yellow perch in the state. These
calm, dark waters are sought after by many anglers in
the early spring and summer as the best time to catch a
winning game fish.
Traveling along the state, we come to Wellesley Island
State Park. Here, you’ll be sure to notice Lake of the Isles,
which is actually a bay, and is slam-packed with panfish. Fly fishing here is almost a must, as
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these fish will swallow the tail in an instant. Reeling them in is
when the work begins.
You can even go fishing for sport in Manhattan, such as the
107th Street Pier, which is 270 feet long and lighted for convenience. All fish caught here are catch-and-release though,
as they are swimming in a high-traffic waterway and not the
best for eating.
Try Forge Pond in Long Island, a branch of the Peconic River that offers up a consistent current and a variety of exceptionally-sized game fish. Here, you can expect to reel in large
pickerel, walleye and big bass. The beautiful, semi-still water
is perfect for casting a line from a small boat and enjoying the
sunshine during the summer.