finger lakes Fishing Report 2025
Latest fishing conditions, tips, and insights for finger lakes in United States
📝 Recent Fishing Reports (5)
Report #1
👤 Miketoday was a bit rough with the wind but still managed to catch a couple of decent fish! got a nice 6lb lake trout, was using a heavy spoon. just when I think I'm done, they keep biting! feels good, worth the hassle
Report #2
👤 Jesswas out again today, sun peeked out but still a bit wet. got a couple of nice smallmouths! heavier rain started while I was out but caught 2 good ones on my favorite grub. love that feeling when they bite, so thrilling!
Report #3
👤 Kevinit was kinda warm today but cloudy with a chance of rain. caught 3 nice perch, all around 1.5lbs. used a simple bobber setup with worms. they were biting like crazy! probably gonna come back tomorrow if the weather holds
Report #4
👤 Sarahoh man today was wild! rain everywhere, but I was determined. got my raincoat on n went out. caught my first walleye! only 4lbs but was so excited! used a silver crankbait, it worked wonders. got soaked but totally worth it!
Report #5
👤 Dannyhit the lakes again, patchy rain but not too bad. managed to catch a couple of bass around 3lbs. went with my trusty green topwater lure, they loved it! pretty chilled day overall, just me and nature. good vibes
🌊 Current Fishing Conditions
Water Conditions
Current water conditions at finger lakes 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
