I had a couple free hours today so I took a ride to Pulaski with my waders and fly rod. I fished below 2a for a hour with no luck so I headed back to the truck.
I drove up to Altmar. There were a few people in the sportsman and trestle pool. There were also some at Postville. Altmar was the most crowded area of the river.
I fished the fly zone for another hour hooking on that got off. I saw two fish on stringers as I drove across the bride. One guy below me hooked two and landed one. I also saw two fish hooked below the bride.
I talked to Jimmy at Salmon River Sports Shop. He said the river has been on fire. People caught good numbers on both ends of the river yesterday.
Posts Tagged ‘Oswego County fishing’
Salmon River 3/1/14
Posted in Reports, tagged Fly Fishing, Oswego County fishing, Salmon River, steelhead fishing on March 1, 2014| Leave a Comment »
A Small Video on Oneida Lake
Posted in Videos, tagged Guided fishing trips, Ice fishing, Oneida Lake, Oneida Lake walleye fishing, Oswego County fishing, Walleye Fishing on February 19, 2014| Leave a Comment »
Sandy Pond Report
Posted in Reports, tagged Ice fishing, Oswego County fishing, Perch Fishing, Sandy Pond fishing reports on February 17, 2014| Leave a Comment »
There have been some better reports coming from Sandy Pond over the last week. People have been catching some good perch off the elms. Not huge numbers but 20 to 30 keeper fish. This is a big improvement over the start of the season.
The Northern Pike fishing continues to be good using large minnows under tip ups.
Onieda Lake Ice Fishing Report 2/13/14
Posted in Reports, tagged Guided Ice fishing trips, Guided Walleye fishing New York, Ice fishing, Ice fishing reports, Oneida Lake, Oswego County fishing, Perch Fishing, Walleye fishing New York on February 13, 2014| Leave a Comment »
I was told the bite was slow on Onieda and yesterday proved it. I fished out of Taft Bay with Andy Hilton. We got bait at Apps and headed out about 2.5 miles from the Taft Bay park.
The morning started slow with lots of lookers and a couple lite bites that we missed. Around 10 a.m. Andy hit a good perch. Shortly after I dropped down a Jigging Rapala and an 18 inch walleye wacked it. I caught one more short one and then dropped 2 at the hole. Andy dumped 2 at the hole and landed one about 16 inches along with another perch about 14 inches. He also landed a big small mouth bass probably going 3 pounds.
We talked to 5 or 6 other guys that all had worse days than us. The fish are there but they are picky. It was very cold so we didn’t move deciding just to keep trying to get the fish we were on to hit. If you are headed on to Onieda there is plenty of ice (16+ inches) but the bite is slow for now.
Fishing Report 12/23/2013
Posted in Reports, tagged Center pin, Fly Fishing, Ice fishing New York, Ice fishing reports, Jefferson County fishing, New York Fishing, Oswego County fishing, Perch Fishing, Salmon River NY, Sandy Pond. Oswego County Fishing, Steelhead fishing Pulaksi NY on December 23, 2013| Leave a Comment »
The weather is about to turn a lot colder which will be good for making ice the next few days. I am guessing Lake View will be fishable right after Christmas. Parts of Sandy Pond might also be locked up good if we don’t get much wind. Sackets harbor and Henderson harbor may also have good ice by then.
The Salmon River has dropped to 750 cfs which is my personal favorite level to fish it at. The cold weather coming up with make fishing tough but it will also cut down on the pressure. I would fish beads or sacs under a float. I wouldn’t rush to the river if it is going to be cold. Sleep in a bit or stop for breakfast. Let the temperature warm up a bit first.
I drove over Grindstone Creek today and it was roaring as I suspect all the small streams in Oswego County are. The water will drop over the next couple days and if we get a day that warms up a bit the fishing should be good on any of them. Getting on them before they ice up again will be key.
Good Luck
Steelhead Fishing Report
Posted in Reports, tagged Brown Trout, Drift Boat, Drift Boat fishing, Fly Fishing, Grind Stone Creek, Guided Steelhead fishing, Jefferson County fishing, New York Fishing, Oswego County fishing, Salmon River Sports Shop, Sandy Creek, Steelhead fishing Pulaksi NY on November 24, 2013| Leave a Comment »
The water is dropping and the fish are hitting. The Salmon River is at 900 cfs. This is a great level to fish from shore or a drift boat for Steelhead. The river has fish from top to bottom with most of the fishing pressure being on the top half of the river. Your best bet is drifting an egg sac or bead under a float. If you are fly fishing egg patterns such as the 3 loop pink lady(my favorite) will get the job done.
Cold weather, snow and strong winds will keep most away the next couple days. If you can handle the weather you should be rewarded with fish.
The smaller streams are also on the drop. The Sandy’s have been fishing well and and should be at good levels by now. Earlier in the week they where both still very high. After all the high water we had there are Steelhead in all the small streams. Don’t over look even the smallest of waters. If it connects to Lake Ontario there are probably fish in it. Remember though if the water is low and clear it will take a lot of stealth to get the bait to the fish before they see you.
Grindstone Creek was fishing well Tuesday and Wednesday. I fished it both days and we hooked multiple fish on each day. Unfortunately our 6 pound leaders where no match for the fish we hooked and they all got off.
If you need flies, egg sacs, hooks, sinkers, floats or anything else stop into Salmon River Sports Shop. Button will hook you up with everything you need.
Oswego County River and Stream Report 11/7/13
Posted in Reports, tagged Drift Boat fishing, Fly Fishing, Guided Steelhead fishing, New York Fishing, Oswego County fishing, Oswego County Fishing Reports, Oswego River, Salmon River New York on November 8, 2013| Leave a Comment »
The fishing is good all over the county right now. The Oswego and Salmon Rivers have been fishing very well. The Steelhead fishing on both has been excellent and there have been a good number of Brown Trout caught too.
Smaller streams have been dropping but with recent rain and more rain and snow in the forecast that may change. The small streams will have some left over Salmon along with fresh Steelhead and Brown Trout. The Salmon are mostly beat up and close to death but you may find one or two still in good shape.
If you are thinking about getting out after some Steelhead the time to do it is NOW. As I said the fishing is hot. If you are new to Steelhead fishing hire a drift boat guide. Not only will you learn the techniques but you will get a very enjoyable trip down the river.
High Water on the Salmon River NY
Posted in Tips and Tricks, tagged Drift Boat, Drift Boat fishing, Guided Steelhead fishing, New York Fishing, Oswego County fishing, Salmon River New York, Steelhead, Steelhead fishing Pulaksi NY on November 7, 2013| Leave a Comment »
The start of Steelhead season has been very wet. With all the rain we have received the Salmon River has been running at what most consider to be high levels. Personally I prefer 750 cfs to 1800 cfs but I know most people do not.
There are two reasons I like the high water. The first is it makes running a drift boat down the Salmon River much easier as you can float about any where. The second reason is that it creates more places to fish. High water on the Salmon River changes the runs and pools enough that it actually makes more holding water for the Steelhead.
Many people are afraid of the high water because they don’t know where to find fish or they can’t see the fish. It’s not difficult. All you need to do is fish the slow water on the edge of the fast stuff. Inside seams on a corner are perfect. Another great spot is the edges of where the fast water runs into the center of a pool. If there are rapids and fast water upstream from the pool there will be a seam created on both sides of the edge of the head of the pool. This is a prime location at first and last light.
One mistake I keep talking about because I see it so often is people wading where they should be fishing. I can’t stress this enough. If you are wading over your knees you are in too far. This is especially true in times of high water. Steelhead don’t want to hang in the fast water. They will hold and rest in the slower currents on the edge of the faster water. Make sure you are fishing these spots not wading into them. I see too many people wading out waist deep and casting into the fastest water in the river.
One last tip. Don’t be afraid to take a walk along the side streams and diversions of the Salmon River. High water makes many of these very fishable. Look for a deep pocket or long run that you can get a drift through. You may be very surprised at what you find on the end of your line in these little sections of the Salmon River.
If you still don’t feel comfortable fishing the high water hire a guide to take you down the river in a drift boat. Drift boat fishing on the Salmon River is the hands down best way in high water. You won’t be disappointed.
Salmon River Reservoir Walleye Fishing
Posted in Reports, tagged Guided Walleye Fishing, Guided Walleye fishing New York, Oswego County fishing, Perch Fishing, Redfield New York, Rock Bass, Salmon River Reservoir, Walleye Fishing on June 6, 2013| Leave a Comment »
I have been hearing for the last 2 years about the walleyes in the Salmon River Reservoir. I have tried a few times with out luck to locate them. I was starting to wonder if it was true as I had yet to see one caught from there until today.
My friend Mike and I headed to Redfield this morning in search of walleyes. We found lots of large Rock bass, one 12 inch perch, and one 16 inch walleye. I caught the walleye fishing a bucktail jig tipped with a worm in about 20 feet of water.
Salmon River Reservoir Walleye
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