This report courtesy of the Oswego County Department of Community Development, Tourism and Planning.
Oswego River report:
The river level has continued to drop running at 3,740cfs as of this morning. All areas along the river are fishable. There have been a few brown trout taken although things have been a bit quiet with the lower water flow. Jigs and pink worms have been successful. Just a reminder that walleye season is closed and will reopen on May 7. It is bullhead time at Wright’s Landing. Worms and minnows are the suggested baits.
According to Capt. Kevin Davis of Catch the Drift:
We had a couple of days on the river over the last few days but also took to the lake for some good brown trout fishing.
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:
Monday was another mild day with scattered rain showers. In the morning the temperature was in the mid 50’s but it dropped throughout the day and was in the 40’s late in the afternoon. The majority of fish being caught are drop backs and the anglers having the most success are covering lots of water. Anglers who are fly fishing have had results with a mix of egg patterns, nymphs and streamers. Just a reminder that the Upper Fly Zone reopens on Friday, April 1st. The anglers who are bottom bouncing or float fishing have had success with egg sacs, beads and pink worms.
According to the Douglaston Salmon Run:
Yesterday was a rainy day on the run but anglers did not go away empty handed. Most reported 2-3 hook ups with several lucky enough to land a steelie or two! Many anglers reported covering as much water as possible, and one found the upper half of the run to be more productive than the lower end.
Oneida Lake report:
Conditions remain the same on the lake. Perch are active in the bays and anglers have been finding crappies in the Toad Harbor area. Remember that the walleye season is closed and will reopen on May 7.
Sandy Pond report:
Things are rather quiet on the pond as we transition to spring open water angling. Just a reminder that walleye and northern pike seasons closed on March 15. They will reopen on May 7.
