Streamers are particularly effective in high, stained water and in low light conditions. When visibility drops, a trout relies heavily on its lateral line system to find food. Streamers create ...

Streamer fishing for trout is at its best when there’s cloud cover, light rain, or even a little snow. Trout feel safe in the low light, and they’ll move freely to crush a big meal.

If you look at the Capital Region as a whole, we have plenty of great fishing destinations. We do lack notoriety in major trout fishing destinations — but you don't have to wander far to find them.