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NMA Updated 2025 Catch and Release Submissions

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I've attached an excel file with updated NMA 2025 Catch and Release Submissions.…Read More

High water temperatures

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Catch and Release Submissions as of July 3, 2025

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I've attached an Excel file of submissions as of July 3, 2025. The file has tabs listing the catch by date and length. I've also attached a truncated pdf version for those who can't access Excel.…Read More

Catch and Release drawing

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We'll have our first Catch and Release drawing at tonight's meeting. Winner will receive a $50 Cabela's gift card. To be eligible the angler must be a member and must have made a submission prior to…Read More

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I've attached an excel file with updated NMA 2025 Catch and Release Submissions.2025_NMA_Catch_and_Release_Submissions The file includes tabs listing the catch by Submissions date, Catch date, Length, Angler and Top Ten.The Top Ten is unofficial.We didn't have a Release draw in August so will have two release draws at out September meeting. The first draw will be for…See More

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"Problem is the warmer the water the less oxygen. The warmer the water the higher the muskie's metabolism. The higher the metabolism the more oxygen the muskie needs. When hooked, the muskies need even more oxygen, which can further stress all…"

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"When I was salmon fishing a couple of weeks ago, we noticed the same phenomena with the big ones. About 1/2 way thru the fight, it was like pulling in a log (or a walleye). By the time they got into the boat, they were dead. When they hit the bait…"

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High water temperatures

The Lake Erie/Niagara River water temperature has been hovering around 77 degrees. When water temps are that high the stress experienced by angled muskies increases significantly. This increases the chances for post-release mortality. Larger muskies are the most vulnerable to this stress.For these reasons I try to avoid fishing for muskies whenever the water temps are over 75 degrees. If you do catch muskies with these higher water temps it is utmost important that you do not take the fish out…See More

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At 1:41pm on March 14, 2021, Brent Martin said…: Thanks for the warm welcome Tony. Glad to be back. Happy the Association & its members are doing well. I’ll try to meet up some day!

At 11:54pm on July 26, 2014, Board MemberJohn Pensyl said…: I've barely fished the river but between cullen and myself we have 15-20 fish to add to those totals including a couple ddinks. I've also pulled baits away from small fish already this season. Lots of mid 30s fish around right now, the ones that were Mia last summer.

At 8:56pm on July 26, 2014, Board MemberJohn Jarosz said…: Tony...thanks much for the info update and I completely agree with you on the sub-30's fish. It is concerning & I, personally, like to see small fish caught (& properly released) for any species. At least then, we know the fishery is healthy. Has the fishery in the past been cyclic with up's & down's as with other species (take perch five years ago vs. now) or has there been a steady decline? I know the sampling done by the DEC has shown a steady decline in YOY...

thanks much.

At 12:43pm on July 25, 2014, Board MemberJohn Jarosz said…: Tony...it looks like there are a lot of muskies in the 30" range caught (or lost) so far this month. How does that compare statistically to this time last year? Is it typical? Does it indicate a healthier fishery than last year? Is it too early to tell?

At 2:51pm on February 26, 2014, Board Memberjojo wilczewski said…: Good Day

Tony I finally poste my ADS for you.

All dates should be 2013.

Please call if you have a problem. jojoout

At 1:50pm on August 30, 2013, Board Memberjojo wilczewski said…: Good Day

Tony you should get a copy of the VSA we use today in the mail

thanks

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At 10:29am on September 17, 2012, Board Memberjojo wilczewski said…: Good Day Tony

It is that time of the month again? Could you please tally up the release report Wednesday eve, so I can tally up the Tourney report. It is not necessary to send it to me I can read here on the site.

Thank you jojoout

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August Meeting

Posted on August 4, 2015 at 9:30am 0 Comments 0 Likes

NMA members,

We learned yesterday that our August speaker had to cancel due to a family health
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In lieu of the scheduled speaker, we will be reviewing this year's catch data to-date - see what's working, what may be different from years past, and how the season's progressing so far. This info should assist you in your Niagara River fishing pursuits for the next couple months.

Tony

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