LAKE ERIE FISHING REPORT
July 27th, 2010 Despite so wild weather over the last week that included 3 Tornados in Chautauqua County, lots of wind, waves and rain. The fishing continues to be very good when you can get out. The water temperature seams to have reached it's peak at 75-76 degrees for now. There seems to be pods of Smallies spread out on every off shore rock pile, hump, drop off or bottom transition. The key is finding one spot to yourself and working it over until the fish slow down biting, which usually happens when a couple other boats pull up and start running over the spot, then move to another structure to start over. It's been mainly a minnow, crab and drop shot bite but Tubes work as well some days.
The Walleye bite seems to be about the same as the Smallies as well, with some Eyes spread out on a lot of the same structures the Bass are on and a bunch more suspended over deeper water. The same problem is you have to try to find a spot to yourself and work it until they quit biting. They really seem to be fishing pressure sensitive this year more than usual, biting like crazy one minute then should down the next minute. Again, a spinner & worm has been the hot bait whether it's trolled or drifted. The key is finding what speed they want on that particular day, some times that hour more than what color.
July 14th, 2010 The Smallmouth Bass & Walleye fishing continues to be as Hot as the weather on Lake Erie and with the temperatures in the mid 80's to low 90's. It's Hot! The Lake Erie water temperature is up to 75 degrees which is warmer than it was all last season all ready. The funny thing is, there are still some fish in fairly shallow for this time of year as by now most are fairly deep (30-45'). But, there seems to be fish every where from 15' out to 45', with some of the higher concentrations being off Myers Reef, Seneca Shoal, Wavorly Shoal and around the Emerald Channel. Shiners & Crabs get constant action from the feasting Smallies, so bring lots of them! Drop shotting just about any small worm, Goby or Minnow imitator also receives some attention as well.
The big migratory school of Ohio Walleye seems to be spread out between Silver Creek (the Cat), Sturgeon Point and Point Abano all ready, with pockets of Eyes around the Emerald Channel, the Light House wall, Myers Reef and the Departure Buoy. A spinner & worm harness has been the best Walleye bait whether it's drifted or trolled of late.
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NIAGARA RIVER FISHING REPORT
July 27th, 2010 There is some decent Smallmouth Bass & Walleye fishing to be had for those willing to put up with the floating moss. This floating moss just plan hampers your fishing as it coats your line, bait and lures, making it difficult to keep your stuff working without having to reel up constantly. It's a little better out on the Niagara Bar and Lake Ontario. Minnows, Crabs, Tubes and Drop Shot baits are working for the Smallies. While a bottom bounced spinner & worm will connect on the occasional Walleye.
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