Steelhead Fishing in New York
(An Angler's Guide)
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New York is famous for its exquisite steelhead fisheries, and the
steelhead runs of the Great Lakes tribs is a very popular annual event.
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Some of NY's very best steelhead rivers include the:
Salmon River
Oswego River
Niagara River
Genesee River
Chautauqua Creek
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The average NY steelhead weighs between 5 and 10lb, and trophy fish of 20lb or more are being caught every season!
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The steelhead season in New York typically stretches from September or October through April or early May.
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Targeting NY summer-run steelhead (Skamania) can be pretty rewarding as well!
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Most steelhead anglers in NY catch their fish via spinning, fly fishing, drift fishing, or bobber fishing.
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All resident and nonresident anglers aged 16 and above need to purchase a valid fishing license for the state of New York.
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