Oak Orchard

Orleans County Tourism
May 23, 2013
Lake Ontario - Freshwater Fishing Report

Today is Wednesday May 22, 2013.
A cool down is predicted for the rest of the week and into the Holiday weekend.
With the rain that we have been getting over the past day or two, there should be some colored water around the tributaries to Lake Ontario.
Fishing on the Erie Canal seems to be slow in obtaining a more normal level this year.
Even fishing the wide water area is not producing the numbers and variety that it normally does.
On Lake Alice the numbers of Bluegill being taken continues to increase but the Crappie fishing is still slow.
On the "Oak" Perch fishing is still good and Northern Pike are starting to become more active.
Of course Bass fishing is very active but until the third Saturday in June, it's catch and immediately release.
The Waters of Lake Ontario are still on the cool side with all the East/Northeast wind we have been experiencing.
The best fishing seems to be taking place in the 50 to 100 foot range, with a mixed bag on species being taken.
June 7-8-9 are the dates for the 8th Annual Orleans County Pro-Am Tournament.
There is still time to enter in any one of the three categories for this great event.
Let's make everyday a great fishing day, right here in Orleans County.

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