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. says the variations of fishing opportunities in the Great Lakes here in New York continues to amaze him. Niagara Falls USA Fishing Report for Feb. : Midnight Express wins Innovative Outdoors Walleye Challenge in Dunkirk Despite some challenges, Team Midnight Express won the contest with six fish weighing 31. Connor Cinelli of Grand Island reported some dandy muskies this past week. There are still plenty of angling opportunities available in Western New York, but you may have to seek the best spots and brave a bit of inclement weather. One potential stocking stuffer is a charter fishing. The new year is here, and the weather has not been kind to anglers. Tom Pearse of Reel Adventures Sport Fishing. The kings are in. Enzo Keen, 5, of Grand Island, with a big walleye he caught in the lower river as his dad Devin. pays tribute to his father, Bill, Sr. m. It became national news overnight. 26 – First Responders Fishing Day sponsored by Southtowns Walleye from 7 a. Keep things clean. As seen in: Buffalo News, Niagara Gazette, Lockport Union Sun & Journal, Outdoor News. Bill Hilts Jr. Bill Hilts Jr. Writer, Freelance. Only 2019 and 2020 catch rates were higher. The club continues to educate the fishing public through monthly seminars at meetings from April to. May 10, 2023. Dan. (Photo courtesy of Bill Hilts, Jr. Bill Hilts Jr. Aug. Shooting from 6 to 9:30 p. Bill Hilts Jr. Courtesy of Roy Hryckowian. Bruce Kowalski with TAAR Outdoors in Lake View reports trophy-size smallmouth are abundant on Lake Erie with many fish in the 5-plus-pound range off the shoals near. Bass and perch are in full catching modes on Lake Erie, and the tributary. Bill Hilts Jr. Lockport. 12. The LOC Derby is over, ending the competition season for open lake salmon and trout trollers on Lake Ontario. Bill Hilts Jr. (Photo courtesy of Bill Hilts, Jr. Paul Vaicunas caught this lower Niagara River steelhead last week fishing with Capt. J13 Rapalas are hitting a few fish. Bill Hilts Jr. Feb 19, 2022. Fishing report: Lots of fresh trout reported in Lake Erie streams. salmon. – Theodore Roosevelt. Capt. Bill Hilts Jr. Please RSVP. A good old-fashioned snowstorm impacted just about everyone in WNY, making fishing a bit more difficult, but not impossible. Today, there were no boats headed out because of the stained water conditions. Chris Cinelli of Grand Island with a couple of. Bill Hilts Jr. Niagara River fishing trip takes on special meaning before the storm. Bill Hilts Jr. 2 With the new year only two weeks away, get ready for the annual Capt. Streams will be next to see the impact. The Bassmasters Elite Tournament on the St. Fishing off the edge of Van Buren reef in 42 to 47 feet of. Bill Hilts Jr. Read Reports Featured Page. For others, not so much. As I stepped into the Lund boat of Capt. holds up the winning fish in the LOTSA King Salmon Tournament on July 2 0, a 27 lb. Photo courtesy of Bill Hilts Jr. 25 Scattershots: NYPA fishing facilities. Sign-up times are from 9 a. Bill Hilts, Jr. IS UPDATED EVERY WEEK FOR YOUR WEEKEND FISHING! NEW! New York State Record Steelhead!! GO HERE for story and Pictures on this website! Niagara County Outdoors Hotline. Steelhead are starting to show up in Cattaraugus Creek and perch are being caught in the lake. Bill Hilts, Jr. Christmas is near and if you have been a good boy or girl this year, you may be receiving some new hunting and fishing gear to play with this week. 65-pound Lake Erie walleye caught off Buffalo. Action has been spotty, along with the weather, but some nice fish are available if fishing from a boat or from the shoreline in the gorge area. Bill 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. Nov 10, 2021 Updated Nov 10, 2021. Bill Hilts Jr. Dropshotting has been working also with most Strike King plastic baits. With rain in the forecast this week, we are about to embark into some new territory for both fishing and hunting. Bill Hilts Jr. Bill Hilts Sr. Veterans Day on Friday is a free fishing day. // December 30, 2022. ) The blizzard rivaled (and even surpassed) the historic Blizzard of ’77. Bill Hilts Jr. m. Bill Hilts, Jr. Sunday Open to the. m. ). Bill Hilts Jr. The 20-year average is only 7,195 hours. Bill Hilts Jr. Like the saying goes, what goes around comes around. As a result, the walleye fishing is starting to pick up, especially on the Niagara Bar at the mouth of the river. Hank Condes of Wilson (Blade Runner Charters), said it best as he spoke to a group of front line tourism folks this week in Wilson Harbor: “June isn’t the transition month that it used to be!” The push is on to let everyone know that Lake Ontario is open for. , at age 90, as we feature highlights from a Zoom interview held in late 2021 with the NYS Outdoor Writers Association celebrating Bill’s 90th birthday. Niagara County Fishing Hotline (716) 433-5606 Lake Erie Fishing Hotline (716) 679-ERIE. August is a celebration of fishing contests as we head into the final full month of Summer. Diane Steel. You can pretty much pick a spot and a species and your chances for success are good. Bill Hilts, Jr. Harry Hazlett, 7, gets another bite and struggles to reel in a 7-pound fresh water drum. Bill Hilts Jr. 6 – Niagara Musky Association summer picnic from noon to 4 p. The fishing finally turned on Memorial Day weekend, but after that the easterly winds impacted the fishing from then on. – Outdoor Promotions Director. The Oswego Fire Department offers loaner life jackets at no. 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. pays tribute to his father, Bill, Sr. From left to right are Autumn Whitcomb, Ryan Smith, Dennis Plaehn, Garry Olsen, Capt. : Turning the page on a new year, the top stories in outdoor sports in 2022. April 1 is opening day for trout action for the inland streams, lakes and ponds of New York, but with recent regulations changes that allow for year-round fishing, this is when you. Bill Hilts Jr. Some ice fishing was setting up, but with warmer temperatures and rain. Hunting for hares with beagles is an exciting pastime in the fall and winter months. . The forecast for March does. 11 to honor veterans. A. Fishing continues to be good on Lake Erie and Lake Ontario, when the wind allows. Bob Cinelli of Olcott, the best trolling depths have been in the 200 to 250 foot depth contour from the Niagara RiverOne way to do that is through the Greater Niagara Fishing and Outdoor Expo, the “Teaching Fishing” Show to be held at the Conference and Event Center Niagara Falls Feb. 0. Bart’s Cove Duel at Dunkirk results In the Bart’s Cove Walleye Duel out of Dunkirk, 34 boats braved the wind, waves and waterspouts in Lake Erie to compete for cash prizes and. com and click on the Fishing Report along the top bar on the home page. Big mature kings are the order of the day in Lake Ontario as we move into September. Bass and perch are in full catching modes on Lake Erie, and the tributary. m. Western New York has a long, rich tradition in angling. Worm harnesses are the ticket, according to his sources, and many. New York’s statewide fishing and hunting report on Nov. on May 1, walleye season officially begins in New York, and there is an. Jul 30, 2021 Updated Jul 30, 2021. Bill Hilts Jr. If you can get out on Lake Erie, the walleye, perch and bass are cooperating. Mother Nature has been kind to local anglers. Oct 7, 2023. “We were fishing out near the international line in 55-60 feet of water, trying to target isolated rock piles we had found,” Geiger. Bill Hilts Fishing Report & Forecast for Niagara USA…June 20, 2019; Capt. // December 30, 2022. Local fly-fishing expert Rick Kustich of Getzville was the perfect person to help pull all that information together with his new book, “Modern Spey Fishing. Bill Hilts Jr. In the Roger Tobey Memorial Steelhead Contest hosted by the Niagara River Anglers Association last. Ryan Bostian called in with this report for the San Diego. Bill Hilts, Jr. Lawrence set a smallmouth record by breaking the century. Dec 30, 2020 Updated Dec 31, 2020. (Photo courtesy of Bill Hilts, Jr. Combined with the fact that Capt. 7. Jeff Hippert of Lake Erie Trophy Bass Fishing. Creek Bait and Tackle said that good perch reports were coming from off Cattaraugus Creek to Evangola in 40 to 55 feet of water with Goldens or Emeralds. Bill Hilts, Jr. Ryan O’Neill with Buffalo Wingz Waterfowl. "We went out on an offshore fishing trip with 18 anglers. 8 pounds, with 4 ounces of penalty points, while fishing Lake Erie. Bob's Winter Fishing Derby begins Jan. Bill Hilts Jr. Niagara County Bullhead tourney April 9-11 Going hand in hand with the rites of spring is bullhead fishing, and the 10 th Annual Niagara County Bullhead Tournament is scheduled for. ~ 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. 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. : Crazy Eyes is Sunset Bay Walleye Shootout winner It was a Sunset Bay Walleye Shootout of epic proportions. The recent rainfall could help the local tributaries. Huge!. ) New York's Niagara County knows the impact that fishing and the outdoors have on the local economy. It was a Southern Zone regular big-game season opener to remember for many. Close Get email notifications on {{subject. Greater Niagara Region. 7-9. plus $1,000 for the weekly salmon prize. It took the biggest walleye he has. New York’s Niagara. With help from friends north of the U. 00 0 Cart 0. Pete Alex of Vision Quest Sportfishing reports some excellent salmon fishing last weekend as he fished in 50 to 60 feet of water between. : Night walleye fishing. Special to the News What a week in the world of fishing for New York State. (Photo courtesy of Bill Hilts, Jr. . New study shows fishing impact is huge and growing in New York’s Niagara County Blogs, , Fishing, National Fishing, New York, , Opinion / By Bill Hilts Jr. , Niagara Falls, NY USA 14303 p:. Lewiston smelt are cruising the shoreline for net dippers in the lower Niagara River, perch are cooperating in Lake Erie and the Lake Ontario salmon and trout action is turning on. When Covid-19 hit in 2020, many people turned to the outdoors for a respite from the pandemic. The gift of fishing Opinion / By Bill Hilts As we approach the holiday season, one gift that keeps on giving is the gift of fishing. 0. Fishing report: Tips to prepare for tributary, inland stream fishing. Andrew Young. Chad Beyer photo. Bill Hilts Jr. If you want to check it out, call 286-6662 for updates. Ice fishing took off with an arctic blast last weekend, but milder temperatures this past week put most of that. Mark Daul, co-founder of the Niagara River Anglers Association, left his mark on the local fishing scene through the NRAA. Bill Hilts Jr. The big news for Niagara County’s 18 Mile Creek is that the Erie Canal will be releasing additional water starting Nov. The Bassmasters Elite Tournament on the St. Bob’s Outdoors in Clarence will. John Gaulke with the Finger Lakes Angling Zone. 16 and 17 are designated Free Fishing Days in the state, originally approved to help promote ice fishing in the state. 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. Today our 24 anglers landed 7 bluefin tuna from 70-85 pounds. Bill Hilts Jr. Welcome to our website where we provide boating and fishing info and news for the western part of Lake Ontario and its tributaries in New York State. Fishing and Outdoor Report - Locally owned WLVL is dedicated to providing Niagara County with programming that keeps residents informed and entertained. Bill Hilts Jr. It’s been four weeks since the Blizzard of ’22 began, and the Niagara River. Chris Kenyon. Bill Hilts Jr. Bill Hilts, Jr. Yellow perch are also starting to show up in Lake Erie and it will only. Bill Hilts Jr. John DeLorenzo of Niagara Falls caught some dandy steelhead while he. : Deer Search can be important hunting tool Deer Search, a nonprofit, volunteer organization, is dedicated to helping fellow hunters by tracking injured big game. Pick the days and the species you want to target after. Also from 10 a. Lake trout are moving into the Niagara river in larger numbers right now, the steelhead action continues to be strong, and both smallmouth and musky activity has. 23 across the country. For Lake Ontario, the daily limit for steelhead drops from 3 to 2 as part of your fish totals per person. It’s been four weeks since the Blizzard of ’22 began, and the Niagara River. Joe Fonzi of Thumbs Up Charters. The Oswego Fire. : Comment time for proposed fishing regulations changes nears. Bill Hilts Jr. Niagara Fishing Report by Bill Hilts Jr. m. Monster yellow perch being pulled from Lake Erie live up to fish tales told by old-timers. 1, 2020. It’s a great time to celebrate fishing and boating in Western New York with National Fishing and Boating Week June 4-12. Your best bet is to head out deep according to Karen Evarts at The Boat Doctors. Thursdays ~ All about the outdoors Note: Hilts is Niagara County’s Outdoor Sports Specialist Email Bill Hilts Jr. Nobody is off limits when it comes to the frustration and lack of sleep that a bluefin can create. Bill Hilts Jr. Follow Bill Hilts Jr. Bill Hilts,Jr. of water with a purple colored Warrior spoon off the downrigger, hooking the fish at 6:30 pm. Hold on to your hat. 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. Hank Condes of Wilson (Blade Runner Charters), said it best as he spoke to a group of front line tourism folks this week in Wilson Harbor: “June isn’t the transition month that it used to be!” The push is on to let everyone know that Lake Ontario is open for. Lake trollers have been doing well on salmon and trout between Wilson and Olcott in 300 and 400 feet of water reports Capt. // April 21, 2023. Oct 26, 2022 Oct 26, 2022 Updated. Bill Hilts Jr. Like clockwork, the threat of inclement weather seems to appear each week with the preparation of The Fishing Beat, and this week is no exception. In this episode we reflect on the recent passing of Bill Hilts Sr. Capt. The roller coaster weather ride is continuing to affect area fishing. Sandy Pond report: The pond is typically quiet this time of year. His most recent outing saw. Call 640-2776 for more info. It can also be for a favorite skipper, someone that has long been admired in the waters of Western New York. Bill Hilts Jr. . Tim Anderson of Columbus,. Leroy Winn Memorial Award (Club of the Year) – Lake Ontario Trout and Salmon Association. Oct 5, 2023. Reel Hard Fishing wins the Sunset Bay Shootout. Bill Hilts Jr. Upstate New York Fishing Report – September 10, 2020. Call 716-648-2236 or email Paul Barnas at pbarnassr@gmail. Bill Hilts Jr. Apr 17, 2021. Jul 29, 2022 Updated Jul 29, 2022. Bill Hilts Fishing Report & Forecast for Niagara USA…June 20, 2019; Capt. Bill Hilts, Jr. Capt. Bill Hilts Jr. The Southtowns Walleye Club will be holding its walleye contest runs Saturday through June 18. Bill Hilts, Jr. // April 21, 2023 The author, Bill Hilts, Jr. and the Greater Niagara Fish Odyssey. 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. Lake trollers have been doing well on salmon and trout between Wilson and Olcott in 300 and 400 feet of water reports Capt. 24 – NHF Day activities hosted by the Erie County Federation of Sportsmen’s Club and Elma Conservation Club at 600 Creek Road, Elma, from 10 a. Bill Hilts Jr. Chris Megan from Massachusetts and Bill Sweitzer from NYS Canal Corps were at the Oak last week catching an early brown trout. 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. Courtesy of Robert Karker. Top. , the sportfishing coordinator for Niagara County Economic Development, was quoted as saying that a good rain would allow stream fishing of brown trout. Lake Ontario. , who along with his father, Bill Sr. : Big water shore fishing tips, Niagara style. Bill Hilts Jr. It was a busy weekend on the local fishing front. Bobby Joe Frost of Alden with a yellow perch caught through the ice. There’s a shootout for walleye on Lake Erie out of Sunset Bay and teams will battle in a pro-am for salmon and trout out of Sodus Bay as July fishing action heats up. the most up-to-date fishing & hunting reports, lake maps, photo & video galleries, the latest gear, wild game cooking tips and recipes, fishing & hunting tips from pros and experts, bonus web content and. 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. 25 – Fall skeet league at Hamburg Rod and Gun Club, 3434 Hickox Road, Hamburg. 17-20, 2022 at the Conference and Event Center Niagara. Bill Hilts, Jr. Aug 29, 2018 Aug 29, 2018; 0; 1 of 3. The Summer Lake. m. DEC photo Facebook Twitter Email Print Bill Hilts Jr. Out in Lake Ontario, Northerly and easterly winds have things messed up in the lake. 5 inches. Wednesday, April 12th, 2023 $ 0. Bill Hilts Jr. ~ Outdoors in Niagara Column. A day on the water with Capt. 4 Big game season in the Southern Zone will allow for crossbow hunting during the early archery season starting on Nov. Tom Pearse of Reel Adventures Sport Fishing. 0. Lake Erie and tributariesBill Hilts // December 21, 2022 Bill Hilts, Jr. : Despite pandemic, top 10 outdoors list shows a good year. The station will be located along Route 16, one mile south of the Town of Holland. 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. Monster yellow perch being pulled from Lake Erie live up to fish tales told by old-timers. More than an inch of rain in some areas might trigger some tributary fishing, but we will have to wait for things. the most up-to-date fishing & hunting reports, lake maps, photo. 44 pounds, narrowly. 11. Lake Ontario and tributaries – After a few days of westerly winds, things started to change around a bit for salmon and trout trollers. By Bill Hilts Jr. Bill Hilts Jr. A look at the fishing and hunting report from across Wisconsin on Nov. Destination Niagara USA, 10 Rainbow. Sep 10, 2023. Another storm at the end of this week will have an impact on fishing conditions in area streams and the Niagara River. ) To give you an idea how some sportsmen maximize their time, they will be on the water at 12:01 a. National Walleye Tour champion John Hoyer of Orono, Minn. Bill Hilts Jr. : Final month of musky. The author, Bill Hilts, Jr. This content is restricted to subscribers of OutdoorNews. says the variations of fishing opportunities in the Great Lakes here in New York continues to amaze him. 0. Whether you are looking for the most up-to-date local news, discussion of community issues, sports talk with award-winning game coverage, or for great deals from. Find out what's working and what's not when fishing in the Nanaimo area on Central Vancouver Island. Fishing Report: April 28, 2017 Fishing Good, but Water Levels are High Big Fish Tournaments Next Up Shore Fishing in Niagara River is Good Lower Niagara River trout action improved the past week and anglers have been doing well with egg sacs or emerald shiners fished off three-way rigs from boats. If you fish the. Special to the News What a week in the world of fishing for New York State. According to Capt. This content is restricted to subscribers of OutdoorNews. Chris Cinelli of Grand Island with a couple of. Bill Hilts Jr. OUTDOOR OUTLOOK ~ THIS WEEKS TOPICS AND INFORMATION: All Pages Load Quickly!: Bill Hilts Jr. 0. 6 to help attract more salmon and trout in the system. Bill Hilts Jr. to noon. Bill Hilts Jr. m. The Trophy and Classic Divisions are set but. Joe Oakes of Salmon Boy Charters reports that fishing remains good to very good out of Wilson. m. Capt. , caught this Lake Huron Coho salmon to complete his quest of catching a salmon in each of the five Great. There is a free fishing day on Nov. says the variations of fishing opportunities in the Great Lakes here in New York continues to amaze him. Wayne Piotrowski of Woodlawn, Ill. He was the brother of the late Irvin (late Marge) Hilts, Jr. 24-25. (Photo provided)Bill Hilts Jr. Perch action continues to be good when you can get on Lake Erie says Capt. Lake Ontario is showing off its versa. 0. 0. Drabczyk reports some decent fishing around Fort Niagara, along the Coast Guard and near the green buoy marker. Inland musky season opens Thursday, but it will be two more weeks before musky is fair game in Great Lakes waters. 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. 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. 15 – Boston Valley Conservation Society , 9624 Zimmerman Road, Boston, Final week of the fall trap league. Bill Hilts Jr. Yellow perch are also starting to show up in Lake Erie and it will only. (Photo provided) Bill Hilts Jr. Bill Hilts, Jr. Walleye fishing season gets off to good start in Lake Erie, tributaries. Burt Dam and 18 Mile Creek saw a fresh run of salmon push through this week along with some brown trout and steelhead. ) out fishing some 45 years earlier during a writer outing. The roller coaster weather ride is continuing to affect area fishing. Bill Hilts Jr. 1 hr ago 0 Aidan Kelly of Elma caught his first brown trout in the lower Niagara River fishing with Capt. The first week of the Lake Ontario Counties (LOC) Trout and Salmon Derby is over and Joe Miller of Honeoye jumped out to the early lead for the $25,000 Grand Prize with a 28-pound, 14-ounce king salmon reeled in off Point Breeze in Orleans County. You can pretty much pick a spot and a species and your chances for success are good. 44 pounds, narrowly. Greater Niagara. Bill Hilts Jr. At 12:01 a. The fundraiser featured 23 charter boats with 170 folks fishing for the scouts. We caught full Mexican limits of Yellowtail. Green score was 173 gross. The WNY Sport and Travel Expo starts. Aug 7, 2021 Updated Aug 7, 2021. Brian Gregson of Gasport with the Totally Hooked team won both LOTSA big-fish contests with a 25. 00 0 Cart. Bill Hilts Jr. ~. State Reports Tagged #BIll Hilts, #Fishing 411 TV Show, #Jake Romanack, #King Salmon, #Mark Romanack, #Niagara Bar Salmon and MORE SALMON…Bill Hilts reports from Niagara USA. , the sportfishing coordinator for Niagara County Economic Development, was quoted as. If you are looking for a trilogy of fishing contests on Lake Ontario and beyond, there are 3 big events that will be starting up this week.