Orleans County Fishing Report 10/17/23

Orleans County Tourism
October 17, 2023
Oak Orchard Creek - Freshwater Fishing Report

There are good flows in the Oak at something between med to slightly high. Flows are mostly clear and that consistency in flows continues to encourage good King migrations. Probably near peak for salmon action with fish spread thru the upper reaches from the dam to the downstream frog water. Flows a little higher then last year may be providing more water cover then some anglers are used to but King numbers are pretty strong. There are a few fish beginning to show signs of wear but for the most part there are not many fish with loose eggs yet. Spawning then has yet to ramp up to peak. That upcoming peak in spawning should bring on more brown trout migrations. Frog water drifts should have good water movement thanks to the good head of upstream water and relatively lower Lake levels. Fishing pressure is peaking too with the normal crowding at the dam and now fly and float guys working the fast water downstream. There are still some casting guys working the rivermouth area. Definitely hearing of more mixed bag action with brown trout hook ups coming on and some Atlantic and steelhead action too.

Other area smaller waterways like Johnson and Sandy both up in flows over the past few days thanks to an additional push of Canal feed. For anglers looking to spread out away from the Oak pressure there are reports of better action now on those waterways and the bump up in flows should drive upstream migrations of Kings and browns. Look for agreeable weather thru the mid week, cool temps at night and warming up near 60 F for the day. No significant precipitation in the near forecast, next chance of rain and/or cooler temps are for this weekend.

Target Species:

Salmon, Steelhead, Brown Trout

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