It has many faces, from pristine wilderness brook trout water, to tailwater brown trout fishing in farm country. It ranks high on a list of New York brown trout streams. Just 16 miles from West Canada Creek heading North on Route 12 is the Black River. This exciting river has something for everyone. If you enjoy fishing wild pocket water, long riffles, or placid pools, this river will suit your many needs.
Rainbow trout are the main fare, with some nice browns caught in between.
The Black River averages about 80 feet in width and always has plenty of water even in mid summer. An adventurous angler who is willing to walk more than a few hundred yards from its access points can find himself totally alone, and mesmerized by its wild beauty. Before heading back to Syracuse, I would like to head west on Route 294, through the small town of West Leyden and into the Tug Hill Region. Because of its close proximity to Syracuse, I would like to place it into the Central New York Region. The Tug Hill Plateau is a remote section of upstate New York and is made up of forested land, wet lands, and sparse farmland.