Relocating to SLR region

[Kade Gewanter]

Hi guys, 

 

Looking to relocate to somewhere along the SLR from North Carolina. Originally from the North East and have fished a lot up there. I am always drawn to the Massena area, does anyone have any input into the best place to be on the river? I am a very passionate ice angler as well! 

Edited May 23, 2023 by Kade Gewanter

[Prof T]

Kade, welcome to the forum.

 

I set up my first place 20 years ago, good cottage but not a year round home. Built new and moved here full time 11 years ago. I don't think you can miss. I happened to end up in the Alex Bay/Clayton stretch. Lots going on, good cultural scene. Plenty of year-rounders make it relatively easy to find a "social group".

 

Everything has a downside, and ours is boat traffic during the summer. Lots of cruisers and go-fast boats on weekends. I'm a walleye guy so not a problem for me at 4AM. Also not easy to find a good property at a reasonable price.

 

If you follow the the pro BASS guys, they prefer to round the corner and head to lake, Henderson Harbor area. 

 

A good multi-species boat on a trailer opens up EVERYTHING from King Salmon to perch and bullheads.

[Kade Gewanter]

Hey Prof T, 

 

Thank you so much for the amazing perspective. I believe you are right that you just can’t miss! 

 

I think what keeps drawing me to Massena is all the relatively cheap property. However, I am suspecting the cultural scene might be lacking a bit at times. 
 

How was the walleye season been for you thus far? 

 

 

[Shakemsam]

Might want to take a look around the Morristown area. Quaint and quiet village and easy drive to Abay/Clayton/Cape areas.

[Kade Gewanter]

Hey Shakemsam! 
 

Thank you for the response, I really appreciate it. 
 

I will make sure to add Morristown to my list of places to look. For images on google it looks beautiful!