Mixed Bag

The salmon run in well established in the Lake Ontario tribs and we are starting to see some old and moldy fish especially on the larger streams.  Spawning salmon have sparked up the egg bite too.  Salmon, browns, and even some steelhead are being caught on egg patterns.  Swinging streamers has still been productive but it is starting to make the transition from bigger flies to egg patterns and even some stoneflies.  With the lack of any really serious rain this past week the creeks are clear and the small tribs are low.  Purple has been a good color in the early morning switching over to earth tone colors (black, olive and brown) in the afternoon. 

The Erie streams are similar conditions to Ontario streams with clear and low water.  Good numbers of steelhead are well spread throughout the waterways.  With the water so low smaller nymphs and some low profile egg patterns have been producing. 

This is a great time of year to get out for the fresh chrome.  These hard fighting fish will give you the battle of a lifetime!  If you're interested in taking a guided trip with me feel free to email me at wnyflyguy@gmail.com.  I still have a few prime dates open.  Thanks for reading and tight lines!

Current Stream Information: 

18-Mile Creek (Burt):  October 24th, 2017

Heavy fishing pressure

Low/Clear Flows
17.6 CFS

Cattaraugus Creek:   October 24th, 2017

Low/Clear Flows

293 CFS

55.5 ⁰F

 

Oak Orchard Creek:   October 24th, 2017

Heavy Fishing Pressure

Med/Clear Flows

51.3 CFS    

 

Salmon River:        October 24th, 2017
488 CFS


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