Fishing Reports for June 19, 2008

The following notice has been posted for Lake Ontario waters:

Remember the area around the Nine Mile Point Nuclear Facility is off limits to boating. The restricted area stretches 1,000 yards offshore and extends from the Alcan plant to the Sunset Bay area along Lake Ontario, east of the city of Oswego.

The following notice has been posted for the Oswego River:

Due to the construction of the NYS Rte. 104 bridge, certain areas of the Oswego River will be restricted to boat traffic. Please watch for signs and buoys.

Oswego River report:

According to Larry Muroski of Larry’s Oswego Salmon Shop:

Anglers are anxiously awaiting the opening of bass season this Saturday, June 21 and the bass are everywhere in the river and near the breakwalls. Crayfish are the choice bait for bass as well as the sheepshead you will find throughout the river. Walleye are remaining in their usual spot along the Westside up to the Utica St. bridge. There are plenty of carp taking corn and dough bait. The area near the Marine Museum and the Coast Guard Station is producing panfish on worms, minnows and spikes. Flatrock out in front of Fort Ontario is seeing action with brown trout and walleye taking stickbaits and spoons and perch are being caught on worms under a bobber in about seven feet of water. Rockbass can be found down behind the steam station

Lake Ontario report:

According to Capt. Troy Creasy of High Adventure Sportfishing Charters:

Fishing is up and down right now. Winds have been a factor this week. Brown trout were active in the near shore areas with black/silver Smithwicks, Michigan stingers and Raider spoons working well. Due to the winds, they may be scattered. Be advised that the brown trout bite is early and I mean early. You should have your lines in the water by 5 a.m. The hot spot is off the buoys in front of Nine Mile.

Mexico Bay report:

According to Capt. Gerry Bresadola of B&B Sportfishing Charters:

As the in shore waters warm, look for brown trout further off shore where you find cooler down temperatures. Look for structured bottom contours and pods of bait. Combine the three ingredients (cool temps, bait and structure) and you have increased your success rate. Nice catches of browns in various depths ranging from 30 to 90 feet have been reported. Salmon fishing has been on the slow side but we expect a pick up in action as we transition to stratified summer fishing waters. Bass season will open on Saturday with good action anticipated.

Salmon River/Pulaski area report:

According to Capt. Troy Creasy of High Adventure Sportfishing and Dave Wood of Woody’s Tackle:

The river is typically quiet this time of year however there are some northern pike being caught in the estuary on spinnerbaits, stickbaits and minnows.

There have been some stiff winds on Lake Ontario this week so conditions are unsettled. As more stable weather settles look for brown trout with black/silver Smithwicks, Dreamweaver and Raider spoons. Anglers have had a lot of success with the DW Super slim in the green glow, chicken wing and coyote patterns. Early morning has been the most active time. Anglers are looking forward to the opening of black bass season on Saturday.

Oneida Lake Report:

According to Capt. Troy Creasy of High Adventure Sportfishing Charters:

The walleye fishing on Oneida Lake is good and is continuing the same pattern. They are somewhat scattered and this means you will work a bit harder taking longer drifts. Fish deep in 35-38 ft. of water and look across the soft bottom. North of Buoy 109 midway to the north shore and in front of Lakeport at the first dropoff are good places to take the drift. Three-quarter ounce jigs, particularly black/purple, tipped with a nightcrawler are working well.

Sandy Pond Report:

According to Dave Wood of Woody’s Tackle:

The pond is active with some nice catches of walleye and panfish. Live bait is working well. June 28 and 29 are the NYS free fishing days this year. No fishing license is required. Take this time to enjoy fishing with family and friends.

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