Unique Niagara River Is A Vacation Angler’s Paradise

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Published: 18 May 2021

By Louie Stout

LEWISTON, N. Y. – I fully admit I can be a bass snob at times. I just love catching them and honestly, don’t spend much time fishing for most other species.

Family fishing the Niagara River

However, the Niagara River is one of those places where you can go bass fishing, have a blast and never know what you might hook.

It’s a destination worthy of any angler’s bucket list. During the spring and fall, the river is full of fish of many different species that keep you guessing when you get that bite.

About nine of us media types were invited by the “Destination Niagara USA” to sample the mighty Niagara last week. Company personnel from Flambeau, Strike King, Lew’s, Seaguar, Mammoth Coolers and Rapid Fishing Solutions were also there.

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Muskie Egg Harvest Huge Success at Webster

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Published: 26 April 2021

By Louie Stout

Webster Lake Muskie

Indiana muskie anglers can breathe easy.

The egg-taking project at Webster Lake last month was a huge success and the healthy adult fish population bodes well for the immediate future.

DNR biologist set nets March 29, and in 21 net lifts over the next few days they caught 352 muskies that produced 645,250 fertilized eggs.

That is really good news since the DNR was unable to take eggs in 2020 due to the pandemic.

“The overall catch per net lift was the best we’ve had in all the years we’ve been doing this,” said Hoosier Biologist Tyler Delauder. “The fish looked good with the majority of the adult fish in the 32 to 36-inch size range.

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