New members from Johnson City, NY

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Former dedicated salt water fishermen are making the jump to big lake fresh water fishing. We will be using a 24 ft. Wellcraft cuddy walkaround with a 225 Merc. Will be trailering to Pulaski area/Salmon River to start out. We would welcome any help, tips, advice etc. Father and son team from south shore Suffolk County, Moriches Inlet area.

[whaler1]

Welcome aboard!


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[Charlie P]

Welcome I'm from Vestal ny Fished a lot up there, mostly oak orchard now.

[Sk8man]

Welcome! You may wish to head west in the Spring and then later on fish where you mentioned

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How far west. We have fished out of Fair Haven before, otherwise we have no knowledge of where to fish.

[Sk8man]

It is a little different each year but usually the salmon especially locate at the extreme west end of the lake taking advantage of the rich nutrients emanating from the Niagara River and bar area out from it pulling in baitfish and  various predators along with them., and the fact that the area starts to warm more quickly. The fish gradually move eastward throughout the season  with spawners ending up in the Fall near the Salmon River. sometimes it is quite "quiet" in the eastern basin during the Spring. Often June is considered a "transition" month meaning that kings especially may be difficult to either find or get to bite when found. Browns may b e caught early in the year all along the south shore and the area around Fairhaven to Sodus Point and beyond can be especially productive This info is admittedly just a "thumbnail sketch" as conditions are different each year (e.g. water temps, time baitfish enter the shallows etc.) so just a general "feel". I don't usually fish the two extremes of the lake so others may wish to offer more specifics. of things

Edited December 18, 2019 by Sk8man

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Thank you!

[Charlie P]

I second what Sk8man said it will also take you a lot more time and gas to get deeper out of the Salmon River.

[chowder]

You would do well to start out on Browns in march/april on this end of the lake. That way you don't have to go far, can get your boat ready bit by bit and get a feel for the lake. You may well get a spring King in the process. Then as the water warms up you can decide if you want to venture out towards the west end of the lake. I live near Cortland so I have fished this end of Ontario a lot but also have a house out by the Oak, you will be fine getting started on this end don't sweat it

 

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Thanks for the info. My son and I will take it slow and learn as we go along. The long ride from J.C. to Ontario is a key factor in where we fish. We do have Cayuga as a backup - an hour and 15 minute ride.