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Lake Ontario- Kings, browns and lakers are hitting along the shoreline of Ontario. Sixty to ninety down over 180 fow.

Spoons are the hot lure along with Spin Doctors and Flies. Riggers, boards and Dipseys are being used.

Some charter boats are running close to shore early, and then heading deeper for the kings.

It has been an excellent spring for salmon. The LOC Derby runs through May 13^th…Mother’s Day.

Bays- DEC docks are now in for bay anglers.

Bay fishing has been great. Some browns were caught in Port Bay during the blow-off last Saturday. A few walleye were caught near the islands in Sodus Bay. Pike were also over near the east side of the bay.

The rest of the action has been rock bass, perch and crappies.

Canal- Some bass boats were fishing the canal near the Widewaters. They were targeting pike near the Port Gibson Bridge.

The canal water is high, muddy and loaded with floating debris, so use caution in your boat.

Boat Launch information

Erie Canal Boat Launches:   www.dec.ny.gov/docs/fish_marine_pdf/eriecanalbls.pdf

Lake Ontario Public Boat Launches: www.dec.ny.gov/docs/fish_marine_pdf/lkontbls.pdf

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Gobble Gobble Opening Day

Lake Ontario- It’s a king fest in Wayne County waters. The charters are limiting out with kings in the 20 pound class. Spoons are the hot ticket with the salmon. They are down 30 to 55 feet and coming off dipseys, riggers, and boards.

Water temps are 46 to 49 degrees depending on your location.

Browns are in the mix; however it’s the kings dominating. It’s hot!!!!

Streams- Not much in the streams. Maybe a few hold-over steelhead and browns.

Bays- DEC docks are now in for bay anglers. Sodus Bay has had crappies suspended off the points, and sunnies are close to shore. Browns are also in the channel.

The perch are in the lake, so if you want some tasty fish, drop a jig in 4 feet of water. Search the shoreline near Chimney Bluffs for perch.

The walleye and pike season opens Saturday, May 5^th

Canal- The pans are hitting Widewaters and crappies are under the Port Gibson Bridge. You can catch one bass, It’s a fish… take a picture… and release situation.

Boat Launch information

Erie Canal Boat Launches:   www.dec.ny.gov/docs/fish_marine_pdf/eriecanalbls.pdf

Lake Ontario Public Boat Launches: www.dec.ny.gov/docs/fish_marine_pdf/lkontbls.pdf

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Lake Ontario- The mud lines are back in the lake. The Sunday report was one of calm, clear waters…not conducive for a good brown trout bite.

A big blow on Monday set the stage for stained water, which is still along the southern shoreline. Stickbaits are the main presentation and if you are into colors, go with black and silver.

Spoons are also working and the browns are anywhere from 8 to 14 pounds. Water temps are 43 to 48 degrees depending on your location. Try fishing the mouths of the bays and Maxwell Creek.

Make sure you sign-up for Warren’s Spring Brown Trout Derby. The bait and tackle shop is always open, and this derby had 60 entrants as of Monday. More anglers mean more pay-out money, so sign-up before you hit the browns.

Streams- A little action in the streams, however most are lake fishing.

Bays- DEC docks are not in place yet; however launch sites are available for all bays in Wayne County.

Port Bay has crappies and blue gills at the southern end of the bay. Perch are scattered and hitting small teardrop jigs.

If the lake is rough you can troll Sodus and Port Bay for browns.

The walleye and pike season opens Saturday, May 5^th.

Canal- Anglers were fishing Widewaters last weekend. It’s probably one of the better spots for panfish in the county. There is easy access and there is never a problem of too much wind.

Last Sunday, bass boats were fishing near the Port Gibson Bridge. More than likely they were targeting crappies.

Boat Launch information

Erie Canal Boat Launches:   www.dec.ny.gov/docs/fish_marine_pdf/eriecanalbls.pdf

Lake Ontario Public Boat Launches: www.dec.ny.gov/docs/fish_marine_pdf/lkontbls.pdf

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Lake Ontario- Close to shore browns are hitting from the Ginna Station, east to Fair Haven. Charters are concentrating at the mouths of Maxwell and the outlets of Sodus and Port Bay.

Browns are mixed with holdovers from the streams and bays weighing in from 5 to 10 pounds. Stickbaits and planer boards are typical for spring fishing.

You can also catch fish casting from the piers. Use Cleos, Suttons, or any heavy spoons. Some steelhead are in the mix. Lake temps are 36 to 38 degrees on the surface. That of course varies next to streams and bays.

Streams- The steelhead are mostly in the lake, however you can still catch some holdovers.

Bays- DEC docks are not in place; however launch sites are available for all bays in Wayne County.

Port Bay has crappies and blue gills at the southern end of the bay. Perch are scattered and hitting small teardrop jigs.

Fish the island points in Sodus Bay for perch. Target 20 feet of water.

The walleye and pike season open Saturday, May 5^th.

Canal- Anglers were fishing Widewaters last weekend. It’s probably one of the better spots for panfish in the county. There is easy access and there is never a problem of too much wind.

Boat Launch information

Erie Canal Boat Launches:   www.dec.ny.gov/docs/fish_marine_pdf/eriecanalbls.pdf

Lake Ontario Public Boat Launches: www.dec.ny.gov/docs/fish_marine_pdf/lkontbls.pdf

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