Fishing Reports for April 21, 2016

This report courtesy of the Oswego County Department of Community Development, Tourism and Planning.

A reminder that from November 1 to May 1, all persons regardless of age, aboard a pleasure vessel
less than 21 feet, must wear a Personal Floatation Device (PFD) while underway.

Lake Ontario report:
According to Capt. Kevin Davis of Catch the Drift:
The first day of our lake season started on Monday. A slow brown trout bite with the bright sun and clear water. We slid out deeper for a laker crushfest with constant lake trout action for the boys from Maine. We have been getting a few browns then switching over to lakers. Laker fishing is very, very good right now.

According to Capt. Ed Monette of Cannonball Charters:
Fishing has been on fire this week with limit catches every trip. Application has been a combination of stingers depending on the water conditions.

Oswego River report:
The river level has been flowing between 4,000-6,000cfs for several days. This morning it is running at 4,160cfs. This level makes all areas along the river fishable. Anglers are continuing to find a few steelhead and brown trout. Just a reminder that walleye season is closed and will reopen on May 7. Look for bullhead at Wright’s Landing with worms and minnows the suggested baits.

The bridge to Leto Island is closed, and there are Mandatory Personal Flotation Device (PFD) zones on the Oswego River below the Varick Dam. For more information, view the Oswego County Tourism web site at www.visitoswegocounty.com and look for the fishing report along the top bar on the home page. The Oswego Fire Department offers loaner life jackets at no charge through its “Loaner For Life” program. For more information contact the fire station, 35 E. Cayuga St., at 315-343-2161.

Pulaski Area/Salmon River report:
According to Fat Nancy’s Tackle Shop:
The brown trout fishing on Lake Ontario was tougher over the weekend with lots of clear water to deal with. Stick baits on long leads with light line worked best. Anglers who moved out into 35-60 feet of water found lots of action with lake trout.

Salmon River:
According to the Douglaston Salmon Run:
Our guests on Tuesday reported decent action on drop back steelies especially early in the day. Once the bright sun got high overhead the bite became tough. Still, anglers managed to pick a fish here or there through the rest of the day. Yesterday we had a couple of anglers on the run. One reported catching three steelhead early in the day floating beads.

According to Fat Nancy’s Tackle Shop:
The water flow is 750 CFS. The best fishing has been from the Trestle Pool downstream to the Sportsman Pool. The best baits have been blue egg sacs, white egg sacs and pink worms.

Oneida Lake report:
We have had some beautiful weather and the fishing is picking up. Perch are responding to minnows in the bays and a few bullhead were taken over the weekend. Remember walleye season is closed until May 7.

Sandy Pond report:
According to Woody’s Tackle:
The activity on the pond is rather quiet. With the recent stretch of nice weather, anglers are finding some perch and a few crappies. Just a reminder that walleye and northern pike seasons are closed and will reopen on May 7.

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