Today is Monday December 5, 2011. Well the de-watering of the Erie Canal has begun again so flows on all of the tributaries within Orleans County should be at a normal to slightly high level for the next few weeks. Of course all of the rain we are getting can only add to the extended length of good water levels. The slightly stained water clarity means that the Orange and chartreuse color patterns should be the predominant colors for some time now. Brown trout fishing on all of the tributaries is being reported as good to very good. Steelhead/Rainbow trout are beginning to show up in good numbers. With the colder weather predicted for the rest of the week, Steelhead/Rainbow trout fishing should continue to improve. That cooler weather should also improve the Perch fishing which has been very hit and miss to this point. Ice fishing is just a dream at this point with a real cold snap not predicted for several weeks yet. Let's make everyday a great fishing day right here in Orleans County.