While we are fortunate to have year round fly fishing in Central New York, I enjoy jigging perch and walleye through the ice on Oneida Lake in the winter months as well. As safe ice allows, Oneida Lake is a fun fishery, providing excellent numbers of perch and walleye. Though a challenge to catch at times, both are outstanding table fare. All ages and angling experiences are welcome. A heated shanty, with hot coffee or hot chocolate, and trying to catch dinner is an excellent way to get outdoors in the winter for some family fun.

Thinking about entering the world of saltwater fly fishing? Cape Cod is a great place to learn and dive into saltwater fly fishing, chasing striped bass and bluefish. The cape has long been a vacation destination for friends and families. Lighthouses, beaches, museums, biking, walking, shops, dining, and whale watches are a few of the draws to the cape. Fly fishing is another. From May through October, stripers and bluefish populate the waters near shore and provide wading fly anglers fun opportunities.

The Syracuse area in Central New York hosts many fantastic small to medium size streams, home to wild and stocked brown, rainbow, and brook trout. We are fortunate to have trout streams open to year round catch and release fly fishing. Nymphing, streamer, and dry fly tactics are all useful in catching these trout. Most of the trout caught average 10"-16", but there is a fair chance at fish approaching or exceeding 20".