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Upstate and Western New York Fishing Report- January 22, 2025

Cold, icy conditions and muddy water have made river fishing tough across the Greater Niagara and Wayne County regions, while tributaries are still producing steelhead and brown trout for persistent anglers using egg sacs and jigs.

by OTW Staff

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