How early to venture out for browns?

[143447]

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So when do you guys start trolling the shore line in spring time? I want to get in there early for the browns.Do you have to run boards to target trout early?

I got a short taste of LO last summer in the tin can 16 and was lovin it.

T

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[rolmops]

Probably the first good thaw which will send slightly warmer water from the creeks into the lake, or a sunny day in March that will warm up the water just a little bit. I am hoping for a day that has both a bit of sun and slightly warmer water in small pockets.

It will be soon, so you better get your boat in tip top shape and get a good system to ward off reel rude charter boat captains who will cut right in front of your boat acting as if they own the lake.

[RodBuster]

You could proably catch them right now. My earliest trip has been about Feb 15th. Boards and a pocket of colored water is the ticket. My boaty is out of storage (Fished Seneca yestetrday) so if this weather keeps up I may venture north in the next couple of weeks.

Its good to find out if your particular port is ice free before you go. Just post the question here and the locals usually give you a good report on the launch conditions.

[Big Dave]

Some sand for the ramp might not be a bad idea too!!

[camomanbg]

Oh man, I can't wait! Thanks for posting this question, I was curious too.

[Gotta Bite]

I heard the launch at Mexico is open to launch. The LSR had Ice on it but the lake was open from what I heard.

[shameless]

I just looked at the ramp at the Coast Guard Station in Sodus Point. There is a small amount of loose ice around the dock. The bay is open all the way over to the end of the point and the channel is clear of ice today. I didn't see any ice along the shore of the lake so you could easily troll the shallow water.

[tangleweed1]

Go getem boys!!!!

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[RodBuster]

This workin stuff stinks.....I wish I was out there today!

[143447]

Rodbuster, today had a spring troll feel to it. i was dreamin too

[Fish Hunter]

We are damn near counting the days here........

Fish Hunter I(as long as it is semi-flat) and II will both be on the water this spring.

My son and I already have wagers placed. Boat with the least fish, buys supper.

[gert9888]

whos going out 1st this year?? I chomping at the bit. heading to cayuga saturday the big lakes a little to far for me this early unless someone comes back with pictures

[spoonfed-1]

Last March

[gert9888]

I got out last march too but feb?? any one going to venture out this weekend?

[topeye]

Anyone know when the best time for kings is. I live in Pa and can barely wait to get up there this spring!

[camomanbg]

The king fishing gets really good mid to late July and goes right til the fall run up the rivers.

[Tim Bromund]

The king fishing gets really good mid to late July and goes right til the fall run up the rivers.

that depends on the Port you are fishing out of. At Olcott our summer fishing for kings typically kicks off near the end of June and is in full swing by 4th of July weekend and typically, the entire month of July is lights out. This year with the weather, unless we end up with a cold crappy spring, I wouldn't be surprised if our summer fishing kicks off around Fathers day.

For the spring, it's usually hard to beat the month of May anywhere along the Niagara County Shoreline.

Tim

[camomanbg]

Very true, I have tunnel vision and it focuses on Rochester!

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[RodBuster]

Kings are usually scarce til about mid april or later.