Fishing Reports for August 5, 2008

by Contributor | August 5, 2008 4:28 pm

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

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:
The fishing activity in the river is rather slow at this time. Things are usually quiet before the salmon run begins in a few weeks. Some bass and carp are still being reported and bass are being taken near the breakwall. There have been reports of some nice perch being taking in front of Flat rock off Fort Ontario. Nightcrawlers and minnows are working well. The water flow has dropped again to just under 3,000cfs.

Lake Ontario report:
According to Capt. Ernie Lantiegne of Fish Doctor Charters:
Between the thunderstorms and winds we’ve been dealing with lately, fishing has been challenging but rewarding. Yes, the kings have been scattered and not as plentiful as normal, and the browns have been a bit fussy, but we’ve been catching some nice fish just the same. If you’re interested in late summer browns, one thing you should remember is that they change their “flavor” a bit from early summer and start liking different offerings including large spoons and flies behind dodgers or flashers. Anglers aboard the Fish Doctor have been catching browns on JitterFlies behind either dodgers or flashers. There has been a good spoon bite lately for the salmon, and some of our hottest include Michigan Stingers in the hammered silver, glow green, Nitro Stingray Wonderbread, and Magnum glow frog.

Mexico Bay report:
Brown trout fishing continues to be the steady fishery at this time. The browns are active in 35 to 80 ft. of water with an assortment of spoons such as Michigan Stingers working well. The salmon fishing has been sporadic with the weather pattern but anglers have been taking some in 200 to 400 ft. of water. Flies and flashers are good choices of bait. Bass are taking minnows and nightcrawlers and perch are responding to small minnows in 5-7 ft. of water.

Salmon River/Pulaski area report:
According to Dave Wood of Woody’s Tackle:
Bass and pike fishing continues to be steady in the estuary.

The salmon fishing is inconsistent with good numbers of salmon yet to show up in the area. The brown trout continue to keep anglers busy in 70-90 ft. of water with most action within 10-15 ft. off the bottom. A variety of spoons are working well including Michigan Stingers and Dreamweavers. Bass fishing has been decent on minnows and nightcrawlers and the perch action has been good with small minnows.

Oneida Lake Report:
According to Capt. Troy Creasy of High Adventure Sportfishing Charters:
Walleye fishing seems to be better in some of the deeper spots. Target 40-50 feet with worm harnesses trolling or drifting. Black and purple jigs tipped with crawlers will also work, as will blade baits jigged off the bottom. Try off Shackelton Shoals, Dutchman’s Bar, Lewis Point or Godfrey Point. Bass have been snapping, too. Just locate shoals, drop-offs or rocky bottom areas and toss soft plastics, crankbaits, spinnerbaits or live bait like crayfish and nightcrawlers.

Sandy Pond Report:
According to Capt. Troy Creasy of High Adventure Sportfishing Charters:
Sandy Pond fishing has been good for bluegills, perch and walleye. Fish the drop offs and weedbeds.
For something different, treat yourself to a day of Northern pike fishing. It’s a good idea to fish near deep weedlines. Lakeview Marsh the lower salmon river and Sandy Pond are all good bets. Start with a lively presentation such as crankbaits or spinners. Troll them right near the edge of the weeds. If this doesn’t produce, try some weedless lures and fish right through the lily pads and weed beds. Make sure you use a heavy leader or even a steel leader as their teeth will cut most fishing line.

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