#1 Salmon RiverThe Salmon River is the most popular and heavily fished Lake Ontario trib in upstate New York! There are plenty of trophy steelies in this river!
#3 Oswego RiverThe Oswego is another excellent NY steelhead fishing destination. This river has one of the state's longest steelhead seasons, running from early October to May.
#4 Genesee RiverThe Genesee River is yet another Lake Ontario trib with solid salmon and steelhead runs, making this a very versatile fishing destination.
#5 Chautauqua CreekWith an incredible catch rate of 1.2 to 1.4 steelhead/hour, this creek is considered one of New York's absolute best steelhead spots!