Clayton area

[greenhornet73]

My friend just bought a cottage on Grindstone Island and we plan to do a lot of fishing around there from spring to  fall.  Would love to here some tips for fall and spring perch especially and would like some info on a good walleye guide that specializes around that area to help cut down on the learning curve. any tips/  info would be appreciated!

Edited October 2, 2021 by greenhornet73

[EsoxAC3]

Congratulations to ur friend! Grindstone is a wonderful area and has a unique community steeped in history. My aunt was actually the last school teacher on grindstone- the last one room school house in NY.
I fish around the grindrock a lot. There is a lot of ground to cover. If u follow the fish from the spawning areas in the spring to deeper water as the year progresses….. the patterns r quite predictable. Best of luck and enjoy!!! R u on the front or back side?

 

[greenhornet73]

Thanks, it is a really cool looking island. I’m looking forward to exploring it more next year.  He is located in Rusho Bay.  Looks like it would be a great bullhead spot in the spring.  Walleye and pike would be what we would mainly be looking for but wouldn’t turn down a few good perch trips either. 

[Chowdaire]

I musky fish all around there in December. Even more last year with Canadian waters off limits. You should see perch fisherman right from his cottage around that time. 

[EsoxAC3]

That’s a beautiful spot!! Everything u want to catch is right off ur dock practically. Picton channel is dynamite fishing for just about everything. Couldn’t have picked a better location. Enjoy!!!

[greenhornet73]

Can anyone recommend a guide that knows the Grindstone area specifically? I would love to learn some tips on the smallmouth, walleye and pike fishing around there and see how it’s done.

[Gene Shenk]

Sign man Charters Rich Clarke https://1000islandsfishing.com/.  Great Guy Great Guide.

[greenhornet73]

Thank you for that, I just sent Rich an email. I would love to learn how to catch walleyes in that area

Edited May 5, 2022 by greenhornet73

[Mikeyman104]

Gotta Have it Fishing charter (Website here) with Captain Keith or Irish Hammer Fishing (Website here) with Captain Corbett are both great. Gotta have it does a great shore lunch with a fat back sandwich that is incredible (not recommended if you have a heart condition thought)