finger lake Fishing Report 2025
Latest fishing conditions, tips, and insights for finger lake in United States
📝 Recent Fishing Reports (5)
Report #1
👤 Billywent back to finger lake on May 18, had a good time in the patchy rain. managed to catch 2 decent pike, like 6lbs each! used a crankbait, they were hungry! weather was a bit iffy but didn’t let that stop me. always nice to be out on the water!
Report #2
👤 Sarafished on May 16, overcast skies and cool temps but the fish were biting! landed 3 nice ones, 4-5lbs. was using a fly rod today, went for the classic woolly bugger. the silence of the lake was beautiful. wish every day could be like this!
Report #3
👤 TomMay 15 was a great day for fishing at finger lake! i caught 4 small salmon, around 2-3lbs each. it was a bit drizzly but my new waterproof gear really helped. used a pink worm and the action was good! also met some cool folks out there. feeling lucky!
Report #4
👤 Ginawent to finger lake on the 6th, and it was chilly but nice! only hooked one 5lb trout but it fought like a beast on my medium rod. kept losing it in the weeds tho, had to adjust my rig. still had a blast, rain held off for most of the day.
Report #5
👤 Derekfished at finger lake on May 4th and caught a couple decent pike. weather was a bit weird, patchy rain but it cleared. used my trusty spinner bait, they seemed to like the flash. there was some wind but manageable. overall a fun day out there with friends!
🌊 Current Fishing Conditions
Water Conditions
Current water conditions at finger lake are favorable for fishing. Water temperature and clarity are within optimal ranges for most species.
Fish Activity
Fish activity levels are moderate to high. Best fishing times are early morning and late evening when fish are most active.
Weather Impact
Recent weather patterns have been favorable for fishing. Stable conditions are expected to continue through the week.
Best Techniques
Local anglers report success with both live bait and artificial lures. Vary your approach based on time of day and weather conditions.
🎣 Expert Fishing Tips
Early morning and late evening are typically the best times for lake fishing
Use depth finders to locate fish in deeper waters during hot weather
Try different depths - fish often move vertically based on temperature
Live bait like worms and minnows work well in most lake conditions
