niagara Updates from Buffalo

[Niagara County]

The Buffalo News provides a wealth of information and updates of interest to outdoor enthusiasts. See below for details and links!

 

The Buffalo News Shares the “Catches of the Week”

The Buffalo News provides photos and details about some of the fish caught this week in this edition of the “Catches of the Week.” Click here to see!

 

The Buffalo News Provides the “Outdoors Calendar”

The Buffalo News provides dates and details for several upcoming events in this edition of the “Outdoors Calendar.” Click here for more information!

 

The Buffalo News Highlights the Greater Niagara Spring Outdoor Media Event

Bill Hilts Jr. highlights the Greater Niagara Spring Outdoor Media Event in this article from The Buffalo News called, “Outdoors event unites writers, sponsors to celebrate WNY fisheries.” He states that it’s been 23 years since the event first started, and it’s still providing a great opportunity for those involved in the outdoor industry to connect. Click here to read more!

 

Details about the Lewiston Smelt Festival from The Buffalo News

In this article from The Buffalo News called “Lewiston Smelt Festival Friday,” Bill Hilts Jr. provides information about the upcoming event. As the article shares, “they have already secured 400 pounds of smelt that will be deep fried and handed out to the public for a sample of these tasty baitfish starting around 5 p.m. Friday night.” Click here for details!

 

The Buffalo News Discusses Upcoming Spring Border War

In this article from The Buffalo News called “Spring Border War set for May 5,” Bill Hilts Jr. discusses the upcoming event. According to the article, “Each year, the Western New York Bassmasters and the St. Catharines Bassmasters of Ontario, Canada face-off for a head to head skirmish on the water to see who walks away as the top club. This is an open tournament and the New York contingent has been short-handed in recent years.” Click here for more details!

 

LOC Derby Date Updates from The Buffalo News

Bill Hilts Jr. provides details about date changes for this year’s LOC Derby in this article from The Buffalo News. As this article, called “LOC Derby Date Changes,” states “For years and years, the Lake Ontario Counties (LOC) Trout and Salmon Derby held its spring event for 10 days, starting the first Friday in May. This year, the popular kick-off event will be held May 11-20, which could be perfect for the salmon and trout fishing in the lake.” Click here for more details!

 

“Olcott Ultimate Fishing Expo on deck” from The Buffalo News

Bill Hilts Jr. discusses a new event that will be helping to kick off fishing season on Lake Ontario in this article from The Buffalo News called “Olcott Ultimate Fishing Expo on deck.” As the article states, “The Olcott Ultimate Fishing Expo will be held on May 6 at the Olcott Gazebo on Main Street from noon to 5 p.m. This is a free event for fishing enthusiasts.” Click here for more details!

The Buffalo News Discusses Plans for the Upcoming LOTSA Meeting

In this article from The Buffalo News called “A LOTSA meeting with a twist,” Bill Hilts Jr. provides details about the upcoming gathering of this group. He states that, “The Lake Ontario Trout and Salmon Association (LOTSA) will be changing things up a bit in May for its monthly meeting. Instead of the club’s normal meeting site in Lockport, the group will be heading to the Wilson Boat Yard for a special meeting.” Click here for more information!

 

The Buffalo News Shares "The Fishing Beat"

Bill Hilts Jr. provides updates about the latest fishing conditions in this edition of “The Fishing Beat” from The Buffalo News. Bodies of water discussed include Lake Ontario and tributaries, the Niagara River, Lake Erie and tributaries, and inland streams. Click here to see!