Doug Fuegel

Doug Fuegel wrote  for Woods & Waters, New York Sportsmen magazine, New York Outdoor Times, and Empire Outdoor Journal. He also contributed to the Palladium Times, Great Lakes Fisherman and other regional publications. He was a member of the Outdoor Writers’ Association of America, President of the Eastern Lake Ontario Salmon and Trout Association, and member of the Lake Ontario Sportfishing Promotion Council.

Articles written by Doug Fuegel

Best Lake Perch Fishing on Lake Ontario, NY

Fishing on Lake Ontario Catch a bounty of fat, delicious perch, fry them to golden perfection, and watch them disappear off the plate. There’s a reason why our Canadian neighbors allow tons of perch to be harvested from Lake Erie, why restaurants along Lake Ontario offer perch dinners, and why many anglers supplement their incomes […]

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Two angles posing with two trout caught while small stream trout fishing.

The Best Trout Fishing in The Eastern Basin

Lake Ontario Tributaries and Streams in New York State Ontario’s Eastern Basin is renowned for its spring fishing, drawing anglers from across the region. The season begins with brown trout fishing close to the shoreline, followed by abundant catches of coho and Chinook salmon. Steelhead and Atlantic salmon are also occasionally found in the area. […]

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