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Lake Ontario

Lake fishing  New York · 06:00 - 20:35

Lake Ontario is a lake in New York. Anglers here fish mainly for Bluegill, Muskellunge and Smallmouth Bass.

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Good 62% The bite right now
Top bet: Bluegill Active through the day, water near its preferred 24 degrees.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
74%
72°
Best day
Mon
74%
69°
Tue
74%
71°
Wed
73%
71°
Thu
74%
72°
Fri
74%
73°

The bite over the next days, scored at dusk. Based on the weather forecast, so it is guidance, not guarantees.

Conditions right now

Weather
Overcast
Water temp (est.)
74°F
Air temp
69°F
Wind
4 mph
Pressure
29.88 inHg ↓ falling
Clouds
95.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 05:15–07:15 Day 07:15–19:20 Dusk 19:20–21:20

Local time at the spot, from the most likely species' daily rhythm.

Feeding times today

Waning gibbous 91% lit
Major period 02:26–04:26 Major period 14:26–16:26 Minor period 20:59–22:29 Minor period 08:24–09:54

Solunar times are a traditional guide based on the moon's position, separate from the live ranking above. Local time at the spot.

Next hours

11:00
69°
12:00
70°
13:00
71°
14:00
71°
15:00
71°
16:00
71°
17:00
71°
18:00
71°
19:00
71°
20:00
71°
21:00
71°
22:00
71°

Likely catch now (17 species)

Bluegill
Lepomis macrochirus
62%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 24 degrees.
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Muskellunge
Esox masquinongy
45%
Water near its preferred 24 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.
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Smallmouth Bass
Micropterus dolomieu
45%
Water near its preferred 24 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.
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Largemouth Bass
Micropterus salmoides
45%
Water near its preferred 24 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.
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White Bass
Morone chrysops
36%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 24 degrees, off season, overcast lifts the bite.
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Channel Catfish
Ictalurus punctatus
33%
Slow during the day, water near its preferred 24 degrees, peak season, overcast lifts the bite.
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About the fishing here

Popular catches here include Bluegill, Muskellunge, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, White Bass and Channel Catfish.

Bluegill fishing is usually best around May-Jul. The best windows are usually dawn, day and dusk.

A state fishing license is required to fish here. Napp ranks the species above from the live weather, water temperature, season and time of day, so the order changes through the day.

Guides for this water

Tips right now

Technique Start with a float bait for bluegill, the most likely catch right now.
Timing This is a prime window for bluegill at the day. Fish hard now.
Colour Low light: try red, yellow and bright tags for bluegill.
Lure Float bait for bluegill: Worm under a float.
Depth The water temperature suits the fish. Fish actively at normal depths and edges.

Fishing permit

A state fishing license is required to fish here. Licenses are issued by each state:

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About this water

Lake Ontario is one of the five Great Lakes of North America. It is bounded on the north, west, and southwest by the Canadian province of Ontario, and on the south and east by the U.S. state of New York. The Canada–United States border spans the centre of the lake. On the Canadian side, the major cities are Kingston, Mississauga, Toronto, Hamilton, and St. Catharines. On the American side, the major cities are Rochester and Watertown.

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Common questions

What fish can you catch at Lake Ontario?

Popular catches here include Bluegill, Muskellunge, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, White Bass, Channel Catfish, Blue Catfish and Common Carp.

Do you need a fishing license at Lake Ontario?

Yes. A state fishing license is required; see the link on this page for the state's rules.

When is the best time to fish Lake Ontario?

Bluegill fishing is usually best around May-Jul. The best windows are usually dawn, day and dusk.

What is biting at Lake Ontario right now?

Right now Bluegill is the most likely catch, at about 30%.