Fishing Reports for April 7, 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:
Took a chance on Wednesday at some lake fishing – we were attached to many brown trout the whole day.
Oswego River report:
The river level has been up some running between 3,500cfs and just under 7,000cfs. The flow this morning is 4,750cfs. Anglers are finding a few steelhead and brown trout but it appears that most of the trout have returned to the lake. Jigs and pink worms have been successful. Just a reminder that walleye season is closed and will reopen on May 7. Bullhead are active 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.
Salmon River report:
According to Whitaker’s Sport Shop & Motel:
With the recent cold weather very few anglers have been on the water. We still have a mix of drop backs scattered throughout the river and steelhead that are in the spawning process. Anglers staying in the motel reported landing some drop backs in the Lower Fly Zone on a mix of egg patterns and nymphs. Anglers stopping into the shop also reported landing some drop backs in the mid to upper end of the river while bottom bouncing or float fishing with egg sacs.
According to the Douglaston Salmon Run:
There have been just a few anglers on the run the last couple of days presumably due to the chilly temperatures. Yet a few drop back steelies were still willing to play. Temperatures are a bit warmer today but are expected to be in the 30s through the weekend with some warmer temperatures returning on Monday.
According to Capt. Kevin Davis of Catch the Drift:
Tuesday was a cold day on the Salmon River but the drop backs were biting.
Oneida Lake report:
Conditions over the next few days do not look to be the best for fishing. Wind along with cooler temperatures and some rain and snow showers are all in the forecast. When conditions allow, anglers are finding perch in the bays using minnows. Remember walleye season is closed until May 7.
Sandy Pond report:
Activity on the pond has been quiet. Just a reminder that walleye and northern pike seasons are closed and will reopen on May 7.

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