trolling lake O

[fish-on]

Hi, just wondering where the best place is to flatline on the big lake in the spring.(APRIL-MAY) I've got a few guys that say sodus bay. thanks

[Shade]

My vote goes to Niagara county from Niagara bar to Olcott.

Shade

[darkfisher]

I agree. I fish Canadian waters but the warmest water is around the Niagara river outlet. from Beamsville to Olcott.

[YodaMage]

Niagara is #1, but that possibly being too far, pick the biggest outflow you can find.

[Has Been]

I have found first thing, that means as soon as you can get out there, As early as mid end of March is the best flat line time. I fish the Oak- Sandy area with great sucess somtimes.Anywhere along the south shore has it's days. If you can get into a set of planer boards, all the better.Plans for homade ones on here. Anywhere there is stained/warmer water is good w/ stickbaits.Gin clear means find a diff area IMO. 3-10' of water. It seems to dry up by May 1 at the latest .Troll shoreline & read temp if you have it. Look for dirty water & if you hookup , keep working that area a while. Good luck .

[bob 13]

i have done well starting at braddocks head east . troll in 5-10 feet using rapalas , cleos and krocadile spoons.

good luck

[muskybob]

Keep an eye on the modis imagery for lake Ontario here: http://coastwatch.glerl.noaa.gov/modis/ ... 3.250m.jpg

Notice the green water near Niagra? When the weather clears, there's much better photos of the entire lake. Look for the plumes of green water along the coastline. Set your stickbaits on boards & fish 2'-8' fow early morning & go deeper the later it gets. Set flatlines 120'-200' back. Too many boats in a shallow area will spook the browns. Good luck out there & be safe. That water is COLD come March/April so be extra cautious.

[fish-on]

Hey, thanks you guys,its been awhile since ive been on here, busy plowing snow.

[FISHIN AGAIN?]

For numbers of Browns I would say Oswego-Mexico Bay area.