Salmon Season 2008- Weekend #1 under the belt!
The fishing pressure on the salmon river increased over the weekend but things remained the same with only a small amount of fresh fish moving through the lower end of the river. The majority of fish in the river are in the mid & upper section between the Sportsman Pool and Altmar. Yesterday most of the anglers we spoke with agreed that the best action over the last few days was in the Sportsamn & Trestle Pool area. The fish are holding in the deeper pools, so spread out and cover lots of water. Suggested patterns are egg sacs, weighted comets, nymph's, large stoneflies and streamers.
Salmon fishing at the mouth of the Salmon River in Lake Ontario has been very slow at night, but even tougher during the day. The water temp is 64 degrees out to 100 feet and very clear. We need a good blow or some heavy rain to get things stirred up.
On Oneida Lake, Night casting for walleyes is just beginning with access points such as launch sites, bridge abutments and marinas seeing some activity. Stickbaits have been working well. Deep water trolling for walleye during the day has been successful using lead core and downrigger techniques. Smallmouth bass have been active over the rockpiles and perch can be found in 12-15 ft. of water using fathead minnows.
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Remember to stay safe, be respectful of others and put a few back for another day.This is Captain Troy Creasy, See you on the water and God Bless.. Don't forget the rain dance!!!!
