Gina Power Plant Fishing

[apatt]

Hey all, first post on here… few questions about fishing Gina Power Plant.

 

I’m a broke college kid who just got an inflatable pontoon style kayak, 12’ 6” long. 
 

I guess my first question would be would any of you feel comfortable taking that out to fish the edge of the buoys by Gina Power Plant? Obviously I’d go on a day with least amount of wind/waves because of my boat size. I’ve been kayaking my whole life but never on that big of water. 

 

Second question is, is it even worth fishing outside the boundary? If so, how would you target fish there? Casting spoons? I know some have said when the buoys aren’t out they go in and hammer browns, but I don’t feel like having a run in with the coast guard. 

[Missdemeanor]

The thing you have to remember is the conditions... 

   If it's late winter / Spring , you need to realize no one will be out there to help you. The water is 32-34 degrees. If you go in the drink , you have about ten minutes until your adios. 

    Ice fished with buddies on their aluminum boats in the early season... The safety factor is always in the back of my mind.

   As far as fishing the line, figure out the wind direction... If it's a slight west breeze, fish the East side.... For example ..

     I'd be very cautious about going out there...

   

[Gill-T]

Every year cold water kayakers die. Experienced, inexperienced, doesn’t matter. You will not be able to get back onto your kayak with wet winter clothes.

[Gator]

I'm not risk aversive, and I used to fish Ginna all winter long out of a 16' tin can. I also kayak fish as much as any of my other boats. I would not go out in winter to fish Ginna out of a kayak. 

[whaler1]

I don’t believe the OP is legitimate or real. Bot or something similar. 

[jollyroger]

One mistake out there in a kayak and only ONE, you will be a broke, DEAD college kid. don't do it!!!!!

[apatt]

  On 2/11/2025 at 11:07 PM, whaler1 said:

I don’t believe the OP is legitimate or real. Bot or something similar. 

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Unfortunately I am real

[fisherman21]

Plenty of spots to catch nice fish other than the ice cold lake in a kayak this time of year. 

[JJBat150]

A previous post of mine regarding kayaks and cold water.