Today is Wednesday July 6, 2016. First a big thank you to the Erie Canal crews who got the emergency repairs done quickly and the canal back open in time for the start of the Erie Canal Fishing Derby which starts today and runs through July 17th this year. Fishing on Lake Ontario has gone past good to great for all of the cold water species. Fishing in the 100 feet of water range is producing very well but some are finding great success further on out on the lake. With the warmer temperatures in the lake fish are being taken somewhat deeper than in the previous several years. We have fish entered in each category of the LOC Summer Derby with the exception of Lake Trout. Speaking of the LOC Summer Derby which runs through the end of the month, big fish abound with leaders in each category as follows: Salmon over 29 pounds, Brown trout over 17 pounds, Lake trout over 23 pounds and Steelhead over 16 pounds and this is just the first part of July. Lake Alice is still producing a good mixed bag of fish but with the warmer weather all species are moving to deeper water. From Point Breeze on Lake Ontario the World Fishing Network's Ultimate Fishing Town USA and the rest of Orleans County, Let's make everyday a great fishing day right here in Orleans County.