Fishing Reports

Stay up to date with the latest fishing reports here.  We will do our best to post updates frequently for the county.

2021 Monroe County Offshore Classic

Monroe County Offshore Classic for 6/25/21 and 6/26/21 Friday 6/25/21 will be the kick-off of the Monroe County Offshore Classic with the annual Multi-Species Friday! Teams will compete to catch the largest one of each species; brown trout, salmon, lake trout and...

Fall fishing is well underway

Fall fishing is well underway—and the New York Canal Corporation and Department of Environmental Conservation are working to create a longer season and even better angling experience in Western New York. For the first time in recent memory, New York is raising canal...

Fishing Brochure

Click below to download the latest version of the Monroe County Fishing Brochure (PDF format).

Live Interactive Map

Click below to view the Monroe County live interactive map and explore around the county for your next fishing opportunity.

Hot Spot Map

Click below to download the Monroe County Fishing Hot Spot Map (PDF format) to view a wide variety of species to target around the county.

Get NYS Fishing License Today

Coming to fish Monroe County or NYS? Be sure to stop into a local tackle shop when you arrive to pick up your fishing license. You can also purchase your license online.

Know Local Regulations

Take a moment to review the local fishing regulations. Know what fish are in season and what the legal limits and lengths are. If you have any questions about the regulations or need to report any violations witnessed, please visit the following link to view the appropriate channels for contacting the DEC