As for the tributaries, they are still high from all the rain and have been consistently "off color". The clarity and temperature of the water has made the fish pretty active and there has been decent action with "resident" largemouth and smallmouth bass. Clouser minnows, woolly buggers, and marabou jigs have been the best producers. Some of the tributaries even have some resident rainbows that were left over from the spring stocking efforts. Burt dam and Oak Orchard have been consistently producing small bows.
As every summer things slow down in terms of cold water gamefish opportunities here in WNY. However hitting the bench and stocking up on flies for the fall is a must (especially on all these rainy days we have been having!).
This is the time of year when days start booking for the fall salmon run so schedule your trip early on by emailing me at wnyflyguy@gmail.com. Tight lines and I hope to catch you on the water!
Current Stream Information: Just as a heads up my truck was burglarized in the Waterport power project parking lot (Oak Orchard Dam) a few days ago. Lots of gear was stolen so make doubly sure that your vehicles are secure!
18-Mile Creek (Burt): August 1st, 2017
Light fishing pressure
Off Color Flows
3.53ft
Cattaraugus Creek: August 1st, 2017
Clear Flows
219 CFS
Oak Orchard Creek: August 1st, 2017
Light Fishing Pressure
Off Color Flows
106 CFS
Oatka Creek: August 1st, 2017Clear Flows
139 CFS
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