Fall Teaser

In August and September it always seems like time just goes by at a snails pace.  The dog days of summer are fading but the fishing on the tributaries still lags.  One of the reasons these months go by so slowly is because the salmon run is so close you can almost taste it.  We all have been tying classic salmon and trout flies all summer in preparation for the next few months.  I've been reading reports daily on how the fish are moving out in the lake and it seems most of the pack of fish have been in the 100-125ft range with some slobs being pulled out.  There are some reports of some salmon being seen at the DSR however at this point 99.9% of the fish are going to be out in the lake.  Look for some early birds starting to enter on larger streams like Oak Orchard, the Salmon River, and the Genny.  Looking at the LOC Derby Leaderboard it looks like there are going to be a good number of gear busting fishing coming in this fall. 

Looking forward to the fall season with much anticipation since last years run was disappointing in comparison to 2014 and 2013.  If you are interested in booking a trip with me on a tributary this fall feel free to contact me at wnyflyguy@gmail.com.  Casting lessons are also available for some anglers that are rusty on a fly rod.  If you aren't hyped up enough for this fall check out my YouTube page to get a taste of what is to come.  Tight lines everyone!

Current Stream Information:  

Look for flows to bump up soon since WNY got some rain earlier today.  Also keep in mind nighttime temperatures to drop as we get towards the end of the summer.  This raise in flows and drop in water temperatures should bring fish closer and will hopefully bring fish into the streams sooner rather than later.  

18-Mile Creek (Burt):  August 31st, 2016

Light/No fishing pressure.
Med/Stained flows.

120 CFS

Cattaraugus Creek:     August 31st, 2016

Low/Clear Flows
105 CFS
70 to 85.1 °F

Oak Orchard Creek:   August 31st, 2016

Light/No Fishing Pressure
Low/Clear flows

4.2 CFS   

Salmon River:           August 31st, 2016

252 CFS

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