Fish Species
Longnose Gar are one of my favorite fish to chase on a fly-rod. The have been around for millions of years!
Sunfish are a diverse family of freshwater North American fish, mostly round in shape and of interesting colors.
Tiger Muskies are the sterile hybrid of a pure-strain musky and a northern pike. Occasionally they are called "norlunge" as well.
Adults are generally silvery with a slightly forked tail and small X-shaped markings on the back and upper sides.
The ubiquitous lowly rockbass. Is there any fish that anglers catch in freshwater that gets less respect? I shall think not.
Lake trout are abundant in the Finger Lakes region with Seneca Lake being the most famous for its lake trout fishing.
I think fishermen take carp for granted. They are so abundant in the area (and throughout the country) that many people don't value them.
These fish are fairly enigmatic in most of the Finger Lakes. They are abundant in Skaneateles Lake. Numbers have gone up over the past couple years.
Chain pickerel are common in Cayuga, Canandaigua, Honeoye, and Keuka Lakes. They are also found in Seneca, Canadice, Hemlock and Skaneateles Lake.
White Perch are common in Otisco Lake and uncommon in Cayuga Lake. They can be a lot of fun to catch and are good to eat.
Fishing Trip
Finger Lakes
