Fishing Reports for March 18, 2016

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

Oswego River report:
The water level has continued to drop running at 9,400cfs this morning. There have been reports of some rainbow trout, a few steelhead and a walleye here and there. Jigs and pink worms have been successful.

According to Larry’s Oswego Salmon Shop:
It’s bullhead time at Wright’s Landing. Worms and minnows are 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 the Douglaston Salmon Run:
A few anglers were out enjoying the milder temperatures today. High flows continue to hinder guests’ efforts as swinging streamer patterns and bottom bouncing nymphs did not elicit a strike. We have received notification that efforts will commence at the hatchery for their annual collection of spring steelhead eggs beginning on 3/16.

According to Whitaker’s Sport Shop & Motel:
Not much change with the fishing over the last couple of days, anglers are still working hard while getting into a few fish. The majority of bank anglers continue to fish the upper end of the river between Altmar and Pineville. If you’re looking for less water the side channels and diversions off the main river is another option. If you’re still not comfortable with this water level (1,700cfs) some of the smaller local tributaries are also another option. On the days that Lake Ontario has been calm enough to fish anglers have been catching a few browns while trolling along the shoreline.

Oneida Lake report:
With the ice fishing season behind us anglers are looking toward some spring open water fishing. We have not received any reports as yet but will update over the next couple of weeks as the lake fishing begins.

Sandy Pond report:
Now that ice fishing has ended things are a bit quiet on the pond as we transition to the spring open water angling.

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