Oswego County

This report courtesy of the Oswego County Department of Community Development, Tourism and Planning. This report was written on October 21, 2019. Oswego River report: According to Oz Angling Tackle: The rainfall last week increased the flows to a point where fishing off the wall is limited to only one or two spots. The flow has been running between 12,000-14,000 cfs for a few days. This morning it is flowing at 12,000 cfs. Notice: The bridge to Leto Island is closed, and there are mandatory personal flotation device (PFD) zones on the river. For more information, view the Brookfield Varick Fish Safely Brochure below. 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. Click here to see the rest of this report on ILoveNYFishing.com.

This report courtesy of the Oswego County Department of Community Development, Tourism and Planning. This report was written on October 18, 2019. Oswego River report: Oswego River: The rainfall we have received in the last couple of days has definitely affected the river flow. This morning it is running at 12,500 cfs. With this flow, fishing some areas of the river is difficult so use caution. The weather is expected to slowly clear with Saturday and Sunday predicted to be nice fall days. Early in the week fish seemed to be active in the harbor area and with the increased water flow in the river, a good number of fish are expected to push up through the river. Anglers are finding salmon, steelhead and an occasional brown trout. Suggested baits are skein, deep diving thundersticks, egg sacs, beads, and marabou jigs. Click here to see the rest of this report on ILoveNYFishing.com.

This report courtesy of the Oswego County Department of Community Development, Tourism and Planning. This report was written on October 14, 2019. Lake Ontario/Oswego River report: Lake Ontario: The lake fishing report has ended for the season. Oswego River: The river flow has been fairly steady over the weekend with it running at 3,790 cfs this morning and the water temperature between 58 and 59 degrees. Reports are indicating the action was a bit slower than hoped for over the weekend. A number of fish were reported jumping in the harbor. Suggested baits are skein, deep diving thundersticks, egg sacs, beads, and marabou jigs. Click here to see the rest of this report on ILoveNYFishing.com.

This report courtesy of the Oswego County Department of Community Development, Tourism and Planning. This report was written on October 10, 2019. Lake Ontario/Oswego River report: Lake Ontario: The lake fishing report has ended for the season. Oswego River: Monday afternoon the river flow spiked to nearly 7,000 cfs. It has been flowing between about 4,000 and 6,000 cfs since then. This morning it is running at 4,920 cfs with a water temperature between 60 and 61 degrees. With the higher water flow and the water temperature continuing to drop, hoping to have some good fishing action this holiday weekend. Anglers have been using skein under slip floats and deep diving thundersticks off the wall. Egg sacs, beads, soft plastic eggs, marabou jigs, and skein have all been used lately to catch salmon at the dam. Click here to see the rest of this report on ILoveNYFishing.com.

This report courtesy of the Oswego County Department of Community Development, Tourism and Planning. This report was written on October 4, 2019. Lake Ontario/Oswego River report: Lake Ontario: As we move into the month of October the number of lake fishing anglers has dwindled. Salmon along with some browns and steelhead are making their way up into the area tributaries. It has been a great season but our reports for the lake are ending until Spring. Click here to read the rest of this report on ILoveNYFishing.com.

This report courtesy of the Oswego County Department of Community Development, Tourism and Planning. This report was written on October 3, 2019. Lake Ontario/Oswego River report: Lake Ontario: As we move into the month of October the number of lake fishing anglers has dwindled. Salmon along with some browns and steelhead are making their way up into the area tributaries. It has been a great season but our reports for the lake are ending until Spring. Click here to see the rest of this report on ILoveNYFishing.com.

This report courtesy of the Oswego County Department of Community Development, Tourism and Planning. This report was written on September 30, 2019. Lake Ontario/Oswego River report: According Capt. Todd Sheltra of Strike Zone Charters: Well the lake fishing was tougher the last couple of days. My brother and I were separated Friday. I did a trip on my smaller boat while Robin ran Morgan. Our clients each had 6 bites and landed half of them. Saturday we were together on Morgan and had 6 bites but landed all 6. Click here to see the rest of this report on ILoveNYFishing.com.

This report courtesy of the Oswego County Department of Community Development, Tourism and Planning. This report was written on September 27, 2019. NOTICE: National Hunting and Fishing Day, September 28, 2019, is a designated free fishing day in New York which means anyone can fish the freshwaters of New York and no fishing license is required. Lake Ontario/Oswego River report: According to Oz Angling Tackle: As the lake fishing season winds down anglers are still reporting some good action off the harbor and in the harbor as the salmon begin to make their way up into the river. The morning bite has been the most consistent in the harbor for anglers trolling and or casting lures. Moonshine glow spoons, deep diving thundersticks, J-plugs, meat rigs with cut bait, and flasher/flies are suggested baits. The yellow perch bite is happening right now in the Oswego River and Oswego Harbor. Most anglers are using fathead minnow or worms. Don’t ask specifics about where they are because they move. Click here to see the rest of this report on ILoveNYFishing.com.

This report courtesy of the Oswego County Department of Community Development, Tourism and Planning. This report was written on September 25, 2019. NOTICE: National Hunting and Fishing Day, September 28, 2019, is a designated free fishing day in New York which means anyone can fish the freshwaters of New York and no fishing license is required. Lake Ontario/Oswego River report: As the lake fishing season winds down anglers are still reporting some good action off the harbor and in the harbor as the salmon begin to make their way up into the river. A cold front moved through yesterday with rain and cooler temperatures are expected for the next couple of days. This may spark a push of salmon up through the river. Click here to see the rest of this report on ILoveNYFishing.com.

This report courtesy of the Oswego County Department of Community Development, Tourism and Planning. This report was written on September 24, 2019. Lake Ontario/Oswego River report: As the lake fishing season winds down anglers are still reporting some good action off the harbor and in the harbor as the salmon begin to make their way up into the river. A cold front moved through yesterday with rain and cooler temperatures are expected for the next couple of days. This may spark a push of salmon up through the river. Click here to see the rest of this report on ILoveNYFishing.com.

This report courtesy of the Oswego County Department of Community Development, Tourism and Planning. This report was written on September 19, 2019. Lake Ontario/Oswego River report: According to Capt. Andy Bliss of Chasin’ Tail Adventures: The lake fishing out of Oswego is still good. A small pod of salmon have moved into the harbor area. So you can fish the harbor for spawning fish or head offshore for next year’s class of salmon and steelhead. If you are looking to do more lake trolling in the Port Ontario area, the fishing in front of the Salmon River has really heated up the last few days. According to Strike Zone Charters: The fishing over the last few days has been great with the exception of Monday which was a difficult day. Tuesday was especially exciting with our group landing 15 by 11:30 am. Click here to see the rest of this report on ILoveNYFishing.com.

This report courtesy of the Oswego County Department of Community Development, Tourism and Planning. This report was written on September 18, 2019. Lake Ontario/Oswego River report: According to Capt. Andy Bliss of Chasin’ Tail Adventures: The lake fishing out of Oswego is still good. A small pod of salmon have moved into the harbor area. So you can fish the harbor for spawning fish or head offshore for next year’s class of salmon and steelhead. If you are looking to do more lake trolling in the Port Ontario area, the fishing in front of the Salmon River has really heated up the last few days. Click here to see the rest of this report on ILoveNYFishing.com.

This report courtesy of the Oswego County Department of Community Development, Tourism and Planning. This report was written on September 12, 2019. Lake Ontario/Oswego River report: Typically the lake fishing season would be winding down at this point but it continues to be very good both for staging salmon and the offshore fishery. The wind is again an issue today keeping boats at the dock but conditions are expected to improve for the weekend. The lake is producing some nice size salmon with a beautiful 34.2 pound specimen caught aboard Top Gun Charters recently. Spoons, flashers and flies and cut-bait are still working. Click here to see the rest of this report on ILoveNYFishing.com.

This report courtesy of the Oswego County Department of Community Development, Tourism and Planning. This report was written on September 6, 2019. Lake Ontario/Oswego River report: According to Oz Angling Tackle: When the wind has not been an issue, salmon fishing on the lake has been on fire this summer. There is certainly no shortage of fish, and the average size fish is impressive this year. The top ten kings weighed in for the “Fall LOC Derby” range between 29-33 pounds. Anglers are targeting kings as shallow as 100 FOW and as deep as 600 FOW. Meat rigs and cut bait have been the hot item for kings this summer but flasher/flies, spoons, and j-plugs are taking fish right now as well. Click here to see the rest of this report on ILoveNYFishing.com.

This report courtesy of the Oswego County Department of Community Development, Tourism and Planning. This report was written on September 5, 2019. Lake Ontario/Oswego River report: According to Oz Angling Tackle: When the wind has not been an issue, salmon fishing on the lake has been on fire this summer. There is certainly no shortage of fish, and the average size fish is impressive this year. The top ten kings weighed in for the “Fall LOC Derby” range between 29-33 pounds. Anglers are targeting kings as shallow as 100 FOW and as deep as 600 FOW. Meat rigs and cut bait have been the hot item for kings this summer but flasher/flies, spoons, and j-plugs are taking fish right now as well. Click here to see the rest of this report on ILoveNYFishing.com.

Notice: Now through Labor Day, New York State is offering free fishing on Lake Ontario and the St. Lawrence River. Also, 30 state parks along the shores are offering half-price vehicle entry and camping. Lake Ontario/Oswego River report: According to Capt. Andy Bliss of Chasin’ Tail Adventures: Fishing has been very challenging the last few days with all the hard south wind. But there are still plenty of kings to be caught. The winds will be shifting to the WNW – NW on Friday and will be a bit strong. Conditions are expected to settle down for the weekend with a few showers in the forecast. As we go into the weekend we will have to see how things set up. Sounds like things are starting to heat up in front of the Salmon River. Spoons and meat rigs have been the most consistent with flies soon to become a mainstay. Click here to see the rest of this report on ILoveNYFishing.com.

This report courtesy of the Oswego County Department of Community Development, Tourism and Planning. This report was written on August 22, 2019. Notice: Due to high water levels, a local state of emergency order for a “No Wake Zone” has been established for boats 1,000 feet from the Lake Ontario shoreline and tributaries. All motorized boats within 1,000 feet of the shoreline and within these waterways must operate at an idle speed. Notice: Now through Labor Day, New York State is offering free fishing on Lake Ontario and the St. Lawrence River. Also, 30 state parks along the shores are offering half-price vehicle entry and camping. Lake Ontario/Oswego River report: According to Capt. Andy Bliss on Cold Steel Sportfishing Charters: Fish are really scattered in 80-600+ feet of water. The best advice is to start your troll heading north until you find some fish and work them. We are catching them from 45-120 feet down. Spoons and meat rigs have been the most consistent but flies are going to become the mainstay over the next 5-10 days. According to Capt. Troy Creasy of High Adventure Sportfishing Charters: We had to sit at the dock early Wednesday morning and wait for the storms to pass. Once the lightning had cleared the area we headed out and it was one of the most ferocious bites of the season. After an hour of searching, 15 fish hit the deck as fast as we could set the lines. We hit the dock with a four-man limit just a few hours after we left. Click here to see the rest of this report on ILoveNYFishing.com.

This report courtesy of the Oswego County Department of Community Development, Tourism and Planning. This report was written on August 19, 2019. Notice: Due to high water levels, a local state of emergency order for a “No Wake Zone” has been established for boats 1,000 feet from the Lake Ontario shoreline and tributaries. All motorized boats within 1,000 feet of the shoreline and within these waterways must operate at an idle speed. Notice: Now through Labor Day, New York State is offering free fishing on Lake Ontario and the St. Lawrence River. Also, 30 state parks along the shores are offering half-price vehicle entry and camping. Lake Ontario/Oswego River report: According to Capts. Robin and Todd Sheltra of Strike Zone Charters: Here is what is happening on the Morgan the last three days. Things are a little challenging right now due to wind and storms moving around our cold water. We are managing to put fish in the box despite the conditions. Click here to see the rest of this report on ILoveNYFishing.com.

This report courtesy of the Oswego County Department of Community Development, Tourism and Planning. This report was written on August 15, 2019. Notice: Due to high water levels, a local state of emergency order for a “No Wake Zone” has been established for boats 1,000 feet from the Lake Ontario shoreline and tributaries. All motorized boats within 1,000 feet of the shoreline and within these waterways must operate at an idle speed. Notice: Now through Labor Day, New York State is offering free fishing on Lake Ontario and the St. Lawrence River. Also, 30 state parks along the shores are offering half-price vehicle entry and camping. Lake Ontario/Oswego River report: The wind was a factor a few days ago but conditions have settled down and are expected to remain that way through the weekend. Anglers are finding fish in a variety of depths with spoons, flies and flashers, and meat rigs working well. Click here to see the rest of this report on ILoveNYFishing.com.

This report courtesy of the Oswego County Department of Community Development, Tourism and Planning. This report was written on August 12, 2019. Notice: Due to high water levels, a local state of emergency order for a “No Wake Zone” has been established for boats 1,000 feet from the Lake Ontario shoreline and tributaries. All motorized boats within 1,000 feet of the shoreline and within these waterways must operate at an idle speed. Notice: Now through Labor Day, New York State is offering free fishing on Lake Ontario and the St. Lawrence River. Also, 30 state parks along the shores are offering half-price vehicle entry and camping. Lake Ontario/Oswego River report: According to Capt. Troy Creasy of High Adventure Sportfishing Charters: It’s been a crazy week with all kinds of weather and all kinds of bites. We have fished from 70 feet of water to over 600 feet of water. The fishing conditions have been changing like the weather and with the weather. According to Capts. Robin and Todd Sheltra of Strike Zone Charters: Fishing was good for salmon at the end of last week and then it fell apart. We then switched to fishing for browns which have been filling the cooler for us. Catching a few salmon mixed in with the browns also. According to Oz Angling Tackle: The lake fishing has been nothing short of amazing this summer. Many boats are having success early and often, “boxing out” just a few hours into trolling. The kings are biting voraciously on a number of different spoons, flies, meat rigs and flasher patterns. A lot of fish are being caught out beyond 300 feet of water, often suspending around 90-100 feet down. You can often expect them to be in a little shallower at sunrise and around sunset. Click here to see the rest of this report on ILoveNYFishing.com.

This report courtesy of the Oswego County Department of Community Development, Tourism and Planning. This report was written on August 8, 2019. Notice: Due to high water levels, a local state of emergency order for a “No Wake Zone” has been established for boats 1,000 feet from the Lake Ontario shoreline and tributaries. All motorized boats within 1,000 feet of the shoreline and within these waterways must operate at an idle speed. Lake Ontario/Oswego River report: According to Capt. Troy Creasy of High Adventure Sportfishing Charters: We had to run deep to find them Tuesday but it didn’t take long and we were giving nine good ones a ride back to the marina! We even found one of the rare seldom seen Atlantic salmon this week. According to Capt. Tom Burke of Cold Steel Sportfishing Charters: Fishing has slowed slightly after the big northeast blow but plenty of fish are still finding their way to the cleaning table! According to Oz Angling Tackle: The lake fishing has been nothing short of amazing this summer. Many boats are having success early and often, “boxing out” just a few hours into trolling. The kings are biting voraciously on a number of different spoons, flies, meat rigs and flasher patterns. A lot of fish are being caught out beyond 300 feet of water, often suspending around 90-100 feet down. You can often expect them to be in a little shallower at sunrise and around sunset. Click here to see the rest of this report on ILoveNYFishing.com.

This report courtesy of the Oswego County Department of Community Development, Tourism and Planning. This report was written on August 1, 2019. Notice: Due to high water levels, a local state of emergency order for a “No Wake Zone” has been established for boats 1,000 feet from the Lake Ontario shoreline and tributaries. All motorized boats within 1,000 feet of the shoreline and within these waterways must operate at an idle speed. Lake Ontario/Oswego River report: The salmon fishing continues to be very good out of Oswego. Anglers are finding salmon and steelhead in 100-300 feet of water. Spoons, flasher/fly combinations and meat rigs are getting the job done. Click here to see the rest of this report on ILoveNYFishing.com.

This report courtesy of the Oswego County Department of Community Development, Tourism and Planning. This report was written on July 25, 2019. Notice: Due to high water levels, a local state of emergency order for a “No Wake Zone” has been established for boats 1,000 feet from the Lake Ontario shoreline and tributaries. All motorized boats within 1,000 feet of the shoreline and within these waterways must operate at an idle speed. Lake Ontario/Oswego River report: Notice: Wright’s Landing Marina is open. Harborfest begins Thursday night and runs through Sunday so you will see increased boat activity in the area. According to Cold Steel Sportfishing Charters: It took a little longer to find them Tuesday morning but when we did the bite was on. Pautzke bait and A-TOM-MIK meat rigs are a deadly match. The biggest fish came on a Michigan Stinger flasher and an A-TOM-MIK Holly fly. Click here to see the rest of this report on ILoveNYFishing.com.

This report courtesy of the Oswego County Department of Community Development, Tourism and Planning. This report was written on July 22, 2019. Notice: Due to high water levels, a local state of emergency order for a “No Wake Zone” has been established for boats 1,000 feet from the Lake Ontario shoreline and tributaries. All motorized boats within 1,000 feet of the shoreline and within these waterways must operate at an idle speed. Lake Ontario/Oswego River report: Notice: Wright’s Landing Marina is open. According to Oz Angling Tackle: Lake Ontario has been giving up A LOT of nice fish this summer! Kings, Browns and Steelhead are in great numbers, and more than willing to bite right now. A-TOM-MIK meat rigs and flies are producing awesome results, per usual, as well as a few particular Moonshine spoons. Click here to see the rest of this report on ILoveNYFishing.com.

This report courtesy of the Oswego County Department of Community Development, Tourism and Planning. This report was written on July 18, 2019. Notice: Due to high water levels, a local state of emergency order for a “No Wake Zone” has been established for boats 1,000 feet from the Lake Ontario shoreline and tributaries. All motorized boats within 1,000 feet of the shoreline and within these waterways must operate at an idle speed. Lake Ontario/Oswego River report: Notice: Wright’s Landing Marina in Oswego is reopening today, July 18, after being closed for several weeks due to high water. The east end of the lake is producing some nice salmon in 100 to 300 feet of water down 50 to 100 feet. Spoons are working along with flashers and flies at times. Brown trout continue to be active in more shallow water. Click here to see the rest of this report on ILoveNYFishing.com.