For Release: Friday, November 9, 2007
New Online Resource for Anglers Available on DEC's Website -
Report to Feature Weekly Fishing Updates for Western Lake Ontario and Tributaries
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation's (DEC's) website now features a brand new fishing report and hotline that will enable anglers to find fishing conditions and information for Western Lake Ontario and its tributaries online at www.dec.ny.gov/outdoor/fishhotlines.html.
Prompted by the popularity of the weekly Lake Erie Fishing Report and hotline, this new online report aims to provide anglers with pertinent fishing information for Western Lake Ontario and its tributaries, including the Lower Niagara River, Eighteen Mile Creek, Twelve Mile Creek, and smaller seasonal tributaries such as Keg Creek, Six Mile Creek and Four Mile Creek.
Updated weekly by DEC Fisheries staff, this online report will feature fishing information such as popular fishing hot spots, weekly catch reports, recommended bait, fishing methods, water flow levels, reminders, and other relevant information for Western Lake Ontario and its tributaries. The report will be updated every Friday afternoon, and anglers are encouraged to check it weekly for a quick and convenient update on their favorite Western Lake Ontario fishing hot spots.
"We are pleased to be able to provide this new fishing report for anglers in the Western New York Area," said Regional Director Abby Snyder. "We hope that this online report will become a practical and helpful resource for local anglers as they enjoy the tremendous fishing opportunities that this region has to offer."
DEC's website traditionally featured a fishing hotline for Lake Erie and its tributaries, and has now expanded to include a similar report for Western Lake Ontario. In addition to the weekly fishing reports, DEC's website also hosts an abundance of supplementary information about fishing such as lake contour maps, boat launch sites, fish health advisories, fish types, fish stocking, and fishing licenses.
For questions relating to fishing in Western New York, please contact Mike Todd at (716) 851-7010.
