The size of the Adirondacks is staggering: 6 million acres of woodland and mountainside generously endowed with pristine lakes, rivers, and streams. To the east it is bordered by Lake Champlain; to the north by the Saint Lawrence River. Historic populations as well as fishery stocks of rainbow, lake, brook, and brown trout; muskies; large- and small-mouth bass; pike, walleye, and even salmon are found here, along with and many other species. Whether you're angling for a trophy or for the thrill of catch-and-release, the Adirondacks region will not disappoint.
Sixteen experienced local fisherman, fishing guides, and outdoors columnists contributed their expert knowledge to create this trusted guide to the best places to fish in this spectacular region. The third edition is completely revised, giving you the most up-to-date information on new fishing regulations, invasive species and the measures under way to control them, new suggestions for fishing in the backcountry, and lots more.
Includes:
Fly-fishing the Battenkill, Ausable, and other destination trout rivers
Where to find landlocked salmon and the best ice fishing
Backpacking fishing trips in the central mountains
Fishing Lake Champlain and the Saint Lawrence River
Flies, lures, and bait for many species
List of Maps 9
Map Legend 10
Preface to the Third Edition 11
About the Editor 13
Introduction 15
1 Lake Champlain: Warm-Water Species Ricky Doyle 21
2 Lake Champlain: Cold-Water Species Peter Casamento 29
3 Salmon Fever! Don Lee 41
4 The Mighty Saranac John Spissinger 51
5 The Legendary Ausable Francis Betters 63
6 In the Heart of the Adirondacks Brian McDonnell Dennis Aprill 77
7 Backcountry Fishing Trips Dennis Aprill 87
8 The Peaceful Schroon Lake Area Val De Cesare Sr. Val De Cesare Jr. 95
9 Lake George: America's Most Beautiful Lake Dan Ladd 109
10 The Beautiful Tahawus Region Bob Zajac 121
11 Washington and Saratoga Counties: Fishing the Eastern Slopes Greg Cuda 131
12 Exciting Fishing Just North of the Thruway Ron Kolodziej 145
13 The Great Southwestern Wilderness Don Williams 155
14 The Secret Streams of Tug Hill Allen Benas 167
15 Back in Time on the Oswegatchie Peter O'Shea 175
16 The Raquette River: Highway through the Mountains Tony C. Zappia 187
17 Fishing Pole, Paddle, and Portage Joe Hackett 197
18 The St. Lawrence River: The Bountiful Boundary Water Allen Benas 211
Resources 221
Overview
The size of the Adirondacks is staggering: 6 million acres of woodland and mountainside generously endowed with pristine lakes, rivers, and streams. To the east it is bordered by Lake Champlain; to the north by the Saint Lawrence River. Historic populations as well as fishery stocks of rainbow, lake, brook, and brown trout; muskies; large- and small-mouth bass; pike, walleye, and even salmon are found here, along with and many other species. Whether you're angling for a trophy or for the thrill of ...