b'FISHING Wayne County offers a boatful of exceptional fishing opportunities. Featuring the expansive Lake Ontario, four scenic embayments, a variety of streams and the historic Erie Canal. Anglers can reel in Chinook Salmon, Lake Trout, Steelhead and Coho Salmonin the Great Lake, or test their skills in the warmer bays for Pike, Bass, Perch, Walleye and Panfish.Stream fishing thrives year-round, particularlyin the renowned Maxwell and Salmon Creeks, where the autumn brings exciting trout and salmon runs, while winter and early spring promise thrilling steelhead action.Experience a serene day on the historic Erie Canal, where you can fish for Channel Catfish and Carpthat will put your rod to the test like a prized Salmon.From the shore you can reel in Perch, Crappies, Bluegills and Sunfish, or you can launch your boat from one of the numerous public access points along the scenic waterway.Sodus Bay has long been celebrated as the ice fishing capital of western New York. Spanning 3,000 acres, this inviting embayment offers a diverse range of fish species, drawing in dedicated winter anglers. With Pike, Perch, Bluegills and Walleye as the primary targets, youre sure to reel in a satisfying catch no matter where you cast your lines. For the competitive fisherman, we host a number of fishing derbies. BAIT SHOPS See page 56 for fishing derbies.SODUS BAYBAY BRIDGE SPORT SHOP9555 Ridge Road, North Rose(315) 587-9508baybridgesportshop.comDAVENPORT MARINA9667 Resort Road, North Rose(315) 587-4434PORT BAYJARVIS BAIT FARM7607 Brown Road, Wolcott(315) 209-3150jarvisbaitfarm.comTOADZ BAIT8333 West Port Bay Road, Wolcott(315) 594-801118'