Largemouth Bass

A favorite fish of anglers across the nation, Cayuga Lake is one of the top lakes in New York State for these fish. Largemouths in Cayuga typically run 12” to 17” with 6lb+ fish taken on occasion. Numerous techniques work for these fish and fishing is great throughout the season - from opening day on the 3rd. Saturday in June through November. The fishing on Cayuga Lake for largemouths is typically concentrated in the northern third of this lake. 2008 was a very good bass year on Cayuga Lake - that's what I heard.   Unfortunately I didn't get the chance to do much largemouth fishing on Cayuga this past season.    Early season catch and release fishing is now legal in NYS and there should be some great fishing in 2009 in April and May on the north end of Cayuga. 

Keuka Lake offers great bass fishing and Sodus Bay is another regional bass hotspot. Catching these fish consistently from day to day is a challenge as bass are affected by numerous weather factors.   I keep up on the latest in the world of bass fishing by reading magazines like "Bassmaster" and keeping up on the national tournament scene online.  

Greg caught this 6lb 1oz trophy on Skaneateles Lake during October 2009.