Fishing Reports for May 26, 2016

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

Lake Ontario report:
The brown trout bite is continuing in shallow water particularly early in the morning with stickbaits and spoons being successful. Lake trout seem to be the most active right now in 100+ feet of water and anglers are finding a few salmon in the mix.

According to Capt. Andy Bliss of Chasin’ Tail Adventures:
Things have slowed down with the lack of wind and warm temperatures. It has put the lake into a transitional period but with the extended forecast calling for steady temperatures in the 80’s, things should pick up soon!

Oswego River report:
The water flow has averaged around 3,000cfs for the last few days. This afternoon it is running at 2,730cfs. . Anglers are finding a few walleye, a sheepshead or two and a trout in the mix.

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 Dave Wood of Woody’s Tackle:
The lake fishing right now is focused on lake trout in the 100 feet or more water depth. Cowbells and peanuts are the suggested baits. Anglers are finding a few brown in the shallow water early in the morning.

Salmon River:
According to the Douglaston Salmon Run:
The fishing has been decent over the past couple of days. Anglers reported some browns, smallmouth bass and small cohos. One 20 inch brown was recorded. One angler caught a couple of small steelhead that are still around.

Oneida Lake report:
The walleye fishing on the lake has been decent especially in the early morning and later afternoon. Jigs in black/purple tipped with a nightcrawler have been successful. Anglers are finding a few perch and smallmouth bass have been active in 5-10 feet of water.

Sandy Pond report:
According to Woody’s Tackle:
Anglers are finding walleye particularly on the North pond but they are short with very few keepers. Stickbaits and jigs are working well. There is very little perch activity.

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