Good Fishing in the Adirondacks [Paperback]

Dennis Aprill (Editor)

Book Description

Series: Backcountry Guides | Publication Date: May 1, 1999

Each title in our bestselling Trout Streams series includes:
-- Detailed maps and extensive stream descriptions
-- Information on access points, wading conditions, recommended equipment and techniques, and local regulations
-- Recipes for both classic and local fly patterns
-- Extensive hatch charts
-- Information on tackle shops, outfitters and guides, and state offices

Editorial Reviews

Review

A treasure trove of first-hand knowledge of that area...solid clues on where and how top fish and for what. -- Sports Afield

With close to three thousand lakes, ponds, and beaver flows and thousands of miles of rivers and streams, half the battle of successful fishing in the Adirondacks is in figuring out where to go. Dennis Aprill has made that decision a snap, with solid advice on productive waters, There's plenty of specific insider information, from tackle tips to casting techniques, and plenty to inspire anglers to try some new backcountry spot. -- Elizabeth Folwell, Editor; Adirondack Life

About the Author

Dennis Aprill, a New York State licensed outdoor guide, is the author of The Paths Less Traveled and co-author of Mammals of the Adirondacks. When not fishing or biking, he writes an outdoor column fur the Plattsburgh Press-Republican and articles for Adirondack Life. He lives in Schuyler Falls, New York.

Product Details

• Paperback: 256 pages
• Publisher: Countryman; 2 edition (May 1, 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0881504521
• ISBN-13: 978-0881504521
• Product Dimensions: 8.3 x 5.4 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 9.6 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 3.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,919,943 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

16 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Read this to have a terrible trip!, February 25, 2002

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Robert Weber (Upper Saranac Lake, NY) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Good Fishing in the Adirondacks (Paperback)

My family has lived for over 7 generations in the Adirondacks and being a third generation guide here I was very enthusiastic to see this book come out. I had hoped it would acurately portray an over looked fishery in the Northeast and aid anglers in discovering it for themselves.

However, The author should have checked his facts and sources!

The chapters are submitted by people that in at least one case are new arrivals here and not only are incorrect in listing species of fish available in each lake but in the chapter on Upper Saranac Lake advises people to access Upper Saranac Lake by parking along State Highway RT 30 which is Illegal, and then further instructs people to reach the western bays from there... there are two State maintained access ramps and parking lots on Upper Saranac Lake and not one of them is mentioned!
What a wonderful introduction to ice fishing---getting ticketed, towed and likely screamed at for crossing through people's yards.

The entire chapter on Upper Saranac Lake by Brian Macdonald who is NOT a native Adirondacker by any stretch of the imagination is incorrect, the town of Santa Clara which RT 30 and this part of the Upper lake is in, is now going to put No Parking Signs up because of people parking along the highway and the town highways impeding snow removal equipment and fire crews in at least one case already this year.
Now bright yellow No Tresspassing signs will also litter the once pristine Adirondack landscape because a [person] thinks he is a local guide, and another listened to him.

I stopped reading the book when I found three other chapters listing fish species that do not exist in the lakes and ponds described and sent it into the round file where it belongs.

Contact New York State DEC or any Forest Ranger for places to park and fish. Stop in any bait shop to get directions and maps, do not waste your time with this book, you'll end up getting in trouble...

6 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Terrific guide for Adirondack fishing, June 30, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Good Fishing in the Adirondacks (Paperback)

Most informative guide for Adirondack fishing ever written. Well worth the money!