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About Orleans
County Fishing Fishing Seasons
Fishing Derbies Favorite
Tackle
Bait-Tackle-Fly Shops & Licensing
Fishing Guides & Charters Charter
Checklist
Oak
Orchard River Fishing Access Rules [PDF]
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Lake Ontario
is the most prolific Great Lakes trophy trout and salmon producer.
Together with the Oak Orchard River, they form an unequaled year round
trout and salmon sportfishery famous for its world class fishing.
Fishing our waters is both relaxing and instantly exhilarating when
fighting a 12 pound brown trout or 30 pound Chinook salmon.
The diversity and productivity of the Orleans County fishery is unequaled
among Great Lakes trout and salmon angling destinations. Off our shores
on Lake Ontario during the spring and summer months, our charter fleet
can help you find and catch a staggering array of trophy trout and
salmon. Chinook, Coho and Atlantic Salmon as well as Steelhead, Lake
Trout and Brown Trout make the deep, cool waters of western Lake Ontario
their home. They roam the cool, deep waters, gorging themselves on
bait fish, growing large and strong as they await your offering of
a spoon, lure or fly. |
For fishing conditions, call the
Orleans County Tourism Fishing Hotline:
(585) 589-3220.
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Fishing
Seasons
R=Oak Orchard
River & Tributaries
L=Lake Ontario
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SEASON:
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FALL
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WINTER
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SPRING
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SUMMER
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Salmon
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R/L
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L
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Brown Trout
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Steelhead
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R/L
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R
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R/L
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L
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Bass
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R/L
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R/L
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R/L
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Pike
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R/L
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R/L
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Small
and Largemouth Bass are also abundant, aggressive and eager to bend
your rod. They can be found in Lake Ontario, its tributaries like
the Oak Orchard River and in numerous inland waterways. The upper
Oak Orchard River between Medina and Waterport is an especially prolific
Smallmouth fishery. A combination bass fishing/canoe trip is a delightful
way to spend a hot, midsummer day.
Autumn
in Orleans County, when the hardwood leaves are ablaze with vibrant
reds and oranges and the apples are ready to be picked is when the
mighty Chinook is drawn from the depths of the lake by the spawning
instinct. It surges up the tributaries to spawn in remarkable numbers.
Rumor has it that spawning salmon aren't feeding and will not take
a lure or a fly, but rumor is proven wrong as these monstrous salmonids
instinctively strike out at any presentation that threatens or disturbs
their hallowed reproductive process. Along with the Chinook come the
giant Brown Trout that have made the Oak Orchard area of Orleans County
a "must visit" destination for trout fishermen from across
the nation.
As the Brown and Salmon runs taper off towards the end of November,
the sleek and feisty Steelhead begin their runs up the tributaries,
continuing until the first of May, rounding out an entire year of
fantastic, world class trout, salmon and pan fishing. |
2008 Fishing Derbies & Tournaments
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LOC Derby
Spring, Summer & Fall
Lake Ontario Counties
Spring: May 2 thru May 11, 2008
Summer: May 23 thru July 20, 2008
Fall: August 15 thru September 1, 2008
(888) 733-5246
www.loc.org
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Orleans County Pro-Am Tournament
June
7 & 8, 2008
Orleans County Marine Park at Point Breeze
Rte 98 N., Kent, NY
(585) 682-4925 or (585) 590-6000
www.lakeontarioproam.com
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Erie Canal Derby
July 8 thru July 20, 2008
The Erie Canal between the mouth of the Niagara River & Main
Street Bridge, Rte 98, Albion
(716) 772-7972
www.eriecanalderby.com
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Orleans County Rotary Derby
August 2 thru August 17, 2008
Lake Ontario and it's tributaries from
the Niagara River to the Genesee River
(585) 589-6724
13937 Allen Road, Albion, NY 14411
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Greater Niagara Fish Odyssey
September 20 thru 28, 2008
1-877-325-5787
www.fishodyssey.net |
Archers Club
Fall Catch & Release Fly Fishing Contest
October 22-24, 2008
Archer's Club on the Oak Orchard River.
Breakfast 4-6 am,
dinner 3 pm. Daily prizes.
W-F 6-3pm. 585-589-9012 or 589-6288
or 682-4546
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Favorite Tackle of Orleans County
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Trolling the Lake for trophy Salmon & Trout:
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- Dodger/Squid
- Spin Doctor/Fly
- Assorted Plugs: Rapala, Bomber, Rebel
- Cut Bait
- Spoon Patterns: Watermelon, Spook, Glow Frog, Dolphin
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Spinfishing the Tribs for Salmon & Trout:
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- Artificial Eggs
- Egg Sacks
- Floating Jig with Mister Twister
- Woolly Buggers (various colors)
- Jig & Float
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Flyfishing
the Tribs:
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- Baby Rainbow-Steelhead
- Frammus-Steelhead
- Hares Ear Nymphs-Browns
- Marks Carpetfly-Browns & Steelhead
- Nuclear Roe Bugs-Brown
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Note: For best results in the tributaries, be
sure to drift lures & flies near the bottom. If you don't
drift them naturally, you won't hook up!
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Bait, Tackle and Fly Shops
*Licensing Agent |
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Creekside Grocery and Hardware*
13265 Roosevelt Highway, Rt. 18
Waterport, New York 14571
(585) 682-4302 |
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Sandy's Oak Orchard Marina
1298 Oak Orchard Road, Rt. 98
Kent, New York 14477
(585) 682-3970 |
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Outdoor Adventures
541-543b Main St.
Medina, New York 14103
(585) 798-3047
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Fishing Guides & Charters:
Our charter captains &
guides are fully insured and licensed by the United States Coast
Guard. They provide the rods, reels, lures and state of the art electronics
to assure a hassle-free, unforgettable day of trophy fishing. Click
here to view Fishing Charters
& Guides in Orleans County. (Will open new browser window).
Our charter captains and guides will also help you find the appropriate
lodging to suit your individual needs and lifestyle. Whether it's
an efficient and comfortable motel, a quaint bed and breakfast, a
cottage on the water, or a fully accommodating campground, Orleans
County has your lodging needs covered. [Click
here for Lodging & Marinas.] |
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Soft, white, rubber-soled boat shoes
or sneakers
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Sunglasses, sunscreen lotion and
visitors hat
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Warm clothing, raingear, windbreaker
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A camera with lots of film and fresh
batteries
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A New York State Fishing License
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A cooler to keep your catch fresh
after leaving the boat
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Lunch (sandwiches) & beverages
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For fishing conditions, call the
Orleans County Tourism Fishing Hotline: (585) 589-3220.
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