The Fall LOC Derby is in its final stretch this week, ending Sept. 5th. The current leader is a 32 lb 4 oz salmon caught by Zane Smith of New Brighton, PA. He captured the lead today aboard the Stalker, weighing in at Olcott. See more info at www.loc.org/leaderboard-current.
According to Capt. Bob Songin's "At the Oak" report this past week, the mature salmon are both off shore (31-33) and in-shore (80-150). The best spinner/fly set up is DW Gator Flasher Spindoctor with an A-TOM-IK BAM fly. Best spoon is a gold laser spook. Best meat rig is a 10" white double crush glow green dot spindoctor, w/an irish thunder twinkie rig behind it.
The Oak Orchard Harbor is in the process of being dredged which started last week (8/25) and is expected to finished mid September. The state is funding the effort as part of the Lake Ontario Resiliency and Economic Development Initiative. The last time it was dredged was in 2014. Read more on the Hub.
Also to note is the Ridge Road/Route 104 bridge over the Oak Orchard Creek in the town of Ridgeway is now open to travelers. It has been closed to traffic for construction since late April.
Starting Tuesday, September 7th, the Orleans County Boat Launch on Ontario Street (east side of the Oak Orchard River) will be closed for reconstruction until the Spring of 2022. Boaters are asked to use the Oak Orchard State Marine Park on the WEST side of the River on Archbald Rd. The state access fees will be WAIVED during this period.
The picture of the week is from Catch'n Hell Charters with a happy group of anglers from NJ on their annual trip to the Oak.
The Fall LOC Derby is in its final stretch this week, ending Sept. 5th. The current leader is a 32 lb 4 oz salmon caught by Zane Smith of New Brighton, PA. He captured the lead today aboard the Stalker, weighing in at Olcott. See more info at www.loc.org/leaderboard-current.
According to Capt. Bob Songin's "At the Oak" report this past week, the mature salmon are both off shore (31-33) and in-shore (80-150). The best spinner/fly set up is DW Gator Flasher Spindoctor with an A-TOM-IK BAM fly. Best spoon is a gold laser spook. Best meat rig is a 10" white double crush glow green dot spindoctor, w/an irish thunder twinkie rig behind it.
The Oak Orchard Harbor is in the process of being dredged which started last week (8/25) and is expected to finished mid September. The state is funding the effort as part of the Lake Ontario Resiliency and Economic Development Initiative. The last time it was dredged was in 2014. Read more on the Hub.
Also to note is the Ridge Road/Route 104 bridge over the Oak Orchard Creek in the town of Ridgeway is now open to travelers. It has been closed to traffic for construction since late April.
Starting Tuesday, September 7th, the Orleans County Boat Launch on Ontario Street (east side of the Oak Orchard River) will be closed for reconstruction until the Spring of 2022. Boaters are asked to use the Oak Orchard State Marine Park on the WEST side of the River on Archbald Rd. The state access fees will be WAIVED during this period.
The picture of the week is from Catch'n Hell Charters with a happy group of anglers from NJ on their annual trip to the Oak.
As of 8/23/21, the current leader of the Fall LOC Derby is Theresa Hoodley from Pottstown, PA with a 32 lb 2 oz Salmon, weighed in at Wilson. The derby runs until Sept 6 and the awards ceremony held at Captain Jacks in Sodus Point (arrive by 3 PM).
Check out current standings at https://loc.org/leaderboard-current
This week’s Pic of the Week is by Capt. Tom Murray from Catch’n Hell Charters, 8/14/21:
Bro-Weekend was a success for the Meyer family from Eastern PA and NJ (pictured below)! The morning started out great but Lady O offered up some serious chop by noon. They scored 4 king salmon (17-20 lbs) and a trophy sized steelhead weighing in at 16 lbs. They fished a little west of port between the 27-29 lines of latitude. The fish were biting on a deep rigger set at 120, flasher/meat rig and wire dipsey, 280-300 out, gold 42 second paddle with mirage fly, NBK paddle mirage fly, 600 hundred copper with a Jill bill meat rig. A great time was had by all and they’re looking forward to returning next year!
Capt. Mike Lavender from Intimidator Sportfishing reported that the ups & downs continue on Lady O and this past Saturday was an "UP" judging from young Jeremiah's smile! These 23 & 25 lb Salmon were caught in 450 to 500 fow….40 to 120 down, using Dipseys 180 to 220 just slightly west of the Oak. Captain Mike's recommendation is using mainly a flasher fly bite… yellow flashers, blue green flies.
Welcome August! This week's Picture of the Week comes from Mike Grager's crew from Get Hooked Sportfishing. They caught this 29# salmon earlier this week, their biggest catch of the year! They also landed 4 mature Kings, 3 steelhead, a brown, and a lake trout! Fished pretty much 100- 250 feet of water.
There's a lot more lake fishing for the next 2 months so contact a charter and schedule a trip of your lifetime! See our list of charters and guides HERE.
