Fishing Report for August 3rd, 2011

Lake Ontario:

The salmon bite reportedly has been a bit slower the last couple of days. There are reports of some activity in deeper water, 300-600 feet. Green continues to be the color getting the most attention. The brown trout bite, however, has been very hot. Look in 80-100 feet of water with green spoons and naturals being good choices of bait.

Oswego River:

According to Larry Muroski of Larry’s Oswego Salmon Shop:

The water flow was up to 5,000cfs in the last day or so but has settled back to 2,560cfs. This increased flow will likely move the fish around some. Expect to find sheephead, smallmouth bass and carp taking crayfish, minnows, worms, and leeches. Any sturgeon caught in the river must be released immediately. Possession of this species is illegal. Anglers are finding rockbass, bluegills, perch and crappies at Wright’s Landing near the blue crane and Flatrock in front of Fort Ontario is producing bass and panfish.

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