Fishing Reports 4/9/09
Salmon River, NY
High water due to the rains for the past
two weeks is the story for all of the Lake Ontario
tributaries and this one is no different.
Use caution at all time and cross only in area that you know. That being said the fishing is still
spectacular and seems like it may not slow down for some time. Many of the guides are boasting over 15
steelhead a day, and the browns are still biting in high levels as well. Fish are holding in places that you would
normally walk right past make sure to keep you eyes open when moving up or down
the river to spot what could possibly be you next trophy. The forecast for the next 10 days is looking
good with many warmer sunny days that may help to bring the water levels back
down a bit which should make the fishing a bit easier.
Oak
Orchard, NY
Oak Orchard River is producing some top notch fishing right now. It has a greenish-brown stain but you will do
just fine with a stonefly or a woolybugger
pattern. Expect a lot of hookups over the
next few days while it is warm and sunny but then it’s back to the rain again
early next week.
Genesee River, NY
The Genesse River is still high, but it is beginning
to produce some fish as well. Stick to
the woolybuggers for the best results.
Oswego River, NY
The water levels in the Oswego are dropping and
the fishing is picking up. People are
finding tons steelhead and browns. Most
of the action is behind the hotels and near lock number 7. Bundle
up today but the outlook for majority of the next ten days seems to be nice and
warm in the 50’s.
Sandy Creek
The water is up and fish are beginning to appear in greater numbers on Sandy Creek. You may want to check out this smaller stream
if the Salmon River is too high for your
comfort level because it is beginning to produce some nice fishing. And just the SR it has a nice mix of browns
as well.
**Also, you can find flow data for many of the rivers across
New York State and the rest of the country by
clicking on the following link http://waterdata.usgs.gov/nwis