BONUS WEATHER FOR LATE-SEASON ANGLERS: 

by Dick Alley

        WOW! As I  sit and type, the weather guys are predicting another 10 days or more with daytime highs in the 50's, no frosty mornings and bonus fall fishing.--- and we're not just talking salt water. Fall trout and salmon stockings are happening. There is no better time to squeeze in a trip to the shores and tributaries of Lake Ontario. 

Salt water species are migrating and stopping off to feed at warm-water spots like power plant outflows. This beauty was caught some years back when Millstone was open.

         

Blackfish are always popular for late season anglers. When we can fish for them in 60-degree temperatures they become a late fall favorite.

There is still time  for targeting lunker-size striped bass and gator blues. As the migration continues and action fades along the Connecticut and Westchester shorelines, the hop across to Eaton's Neck, Buoy 11B then westward to Oyster Bay can bring bonanza catch and release fishing for schoolie-size fish. 

Fall trout fishing can be better than springtime action, minus all the hype of opening day. Check the CT DEEP website for stocking reports, pick your favorite water and enjoy the scenery, the solitude and success of some of the best trout fishing of the year.

The Naugatuck and Shetucket Rivers have become top picks for fall Atlantic salmon fishing with annual plants of brood stock Atlantic salmon pleasing anglers for several years now. A few lakes have also been added to the stocking list. This fishery has special regulations so be sure to consult the Angler's Guide for all the info.

Last but certainly not least is the fantastic Great Lakes fall fishery for steelhead, King salmon, trophy brown trout and Coho. Google Great Lakes Salmon Country for the many choices, but my favorite spot is Pulaski, NY for lifetime fishing memories.

ENUFF SAID!!!   FISHING IS THE BEST ANSWER TO BOREDOM IN THIS TIME OF COVID 19!!!

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