Some of the weedy areas around the bays and harbors of Lake Ontario and the drainages of regional Finger Lakes offer good opportunity to catch these toothy sport fish. Northerns prefer weedy portions of rivers, ponds, and lakes, but large adults will often move offshore into deeper waters. They are relatively easy to catch and put up a great fight when hooked. Northern pike are among New York State’s most important game fish and can be found with frequency throughout the Monroe County area. The state record is 16 pounds, 7 ounces with a twister on a jig Northern Pike A jig tipped with a night crawler is also an excellent bait to throw. For speed trolling, stick baits and worm harnesses attached to Dipsy Divers and side planers/planer boards work best. The best baits are spinners and worms for drifting and slow trolling. They grow big and are available in the Monroe County Region. Walleye is one of the most popular sport fish anywhere. The state record is 3 pounds, 8 ounces with a minnow. Spring and fall are the best times to catch these fish with minnows and red worms as the best baits. These fish can be found in good numbers throughout the Monroe County Region, especially in Lake Ontario and the Genesee River. Yellow perch travel in schools so when you find one you’ll usually find more. The state record is 3 pounds, 1 ounce with an alewife.
They are usually found in six to eight feet of water near the bottom. It differs from silver bass in that it has a dark back. The most recognizable trait of this silvery fish is its purple throat. The white perch is a close relative of the white bass and striped bass. The state record for white crappie is 3 pounds, 13 ounces with a jig. The state record for black crappie is 3 pounds, 12 ounces on a jig. Best time of year to catch these fish is spring and fall. They will also hit small artificial lures. Both white and black crappie can be found in the Greater Monroe County Region with the best bait being a minnow placed two feet below a bobber. Sometimes referred to as Calico bass, these tasty panfish can be found in the shallows of Lake Ontario, the Genesee River and even in the Erie Canal. The state record is 3 pounds, 6 ounces with a rattling crank bait. However, they can still be caught with some regularity in the spring and fall by anglers using small silver spoons, spinners, small jigs tipped with twistertails and live bait like worms. White BassĪlso known as silver bass, white bass population numbers have dwindled a bit. The state record is 1 pound, 15 ounces with a live shiner. Worms, small spinners and wet flies seem to work best. Considered a panfish, they can be caught in relatively shallow waters under docks, under overhanging bushes or around any type of bottom structure. Often called “redeye,” rock bass can be caught spring, summer and fall throughout the Monroe County fishing area. The state record is 8 pounds, 4 ounces with a jig & grub tail. For artificial lures, tube jigs, grubs and other soft plastics work best. Minnows and crawfish work best for those who choose live bait. Fish in the super-trophy 6 and 7 pound range show up each year as well. Average catches of 20 to 50 fish a day are not unusual with fish in the 4 pound class not uncommon. Lake Ontario holds huge numbers of smallies and they grow to trophy size as well. Smallmouth bass are one reason so many fishermen come to Monroe County each year. The state record is 11 pounds, 4 ounces with a spinner bait. Jigs, plastic worms and spinner baits work best. Largemouths are found in shallow, weedy areas of the bays and harbors lining the shores of Lake Ontario and throughout the regional Finger Lakes. The result is significant weed growth, giving the largemouth a place to grow and prosper. The presence of the zebra mussel, along with stringent pollution controls, has contributed to very clear water conditions throughout the Great Lakes. Largemouth bass have made a significant comeback to the Monroe County Region.
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