Lake Ontario provides anglers with a diverse world-class trout and salmon fishery worth an estimated $560 million dollars to NY's economy.

According to anglers surveyed this summer, there was:

• Above average Chinook salmon fishing quality in all lake areas. Angler catch rates for Chinook in 2023 are on track to be among the top five in the 37-year survey.
• A greater proportion of larger, older Chinook salmon compared to 2022 when small young “shakers” made up a significant part of the catch.
• Average or above average brown trout catch rates in the west central and east lake areas.
• Below average rainbow trout and lake trout catch rates across most lake areas; however, catch rates for these species often drop when Chinook salmon fishing is good since they are targeted less.
• Lower sea lamprey numbers compared to highs observed in 2022.

A more detailed report is available on our Lake Ontario Fisheries Management webpage.