Just wondered if you fished east or west out of the Genesee on Saturday/Sunday.

Last week you indicated you had gone west.

As always thanks for the reports!!

Mr Kato

Capt Rich:  you said you went west from the Genesee.  How far west did you go?  To Braddock Bay?  West of Braddock Bay?

Where was that salmon caught?  Like others have said:  great video!!   Thanks for sharing!! - Mr Kato

Last time I was thru the channel the water was crystal clear (light winds that day) and water depth about 2.5-3.5 ft.  So if there is/are obstruction(s) (concrete pylons) in the channel they should be visible on days like this and maybe the marina/town should be made aware of this to have them removed.  I am going to notify WestPoint Marina to see if they have any comments.

I was last out thru the channel on Friday Sept 8th and had anywhere from 2.5 to 3,5 ft thru the channel.

No issues.  I have a 21 ft Crestliner with a 120hp outboard.

Did not stir up any mud/sand going thru the channel that day.

Just wondered if there is anyone smallmouth bass fishing from Braddock Bay to Webster.

If so can you post any information.  

Used to fish a lot for smallmouth near and to the west of Braddock and occasionally from Irondequoit Bay to Webster (Hedges) but that fishery seems to have disappeared the last 5-10 years.

Just wondered what others might be seeing relative to that fishery around Rochester.

Thanks!

Mr Kato

As of 8pm on Sunday night winds still gusting to near 15 knots from the NW at Summerville (station RPRN6) and still blowing over 15 knots at the buoy NE of Rochester (station 45012),

Supposed to calm down overnight but I would check those stations in the morning to see what wind speed/directions are.

I am hoping to get out as well.

Launched at West Point Marina around 730am and on the lake around 8am.  Started in 70-90 ft of water and picked up a 8 pound king in the first hour.  Moved west of the bay around 10am and went in shallower to about 55-70 ft of water.  Boated 6 browns and one 13 pound king.  Pretty steady pick for 90 minutes until east wind kicked in around 1130am.  Only fished 4 rods with riggers between 50-70 down.   All fish came on lures that were blue or that had some blue color in them.

Whaler1:  What depth were you in for those browns?  75-100 ft??

Did those browns come off of downriggers or dipsies or copper/lead core or a mixture of all of these?

Just wondered. 

Was hoping to get out of Braddock this week.

Thanks.  - Mr Kato

According to the USGS (United States Geological Survey), the level at Braddock Heights has gone down from a high of 247.52 ft on May 17 to the current level of 246.85 ft on June 10.  So a drop of 0.67 ft (or 8 inches) over a 24 day period.  So that's basically 1 inch per every 3 days over the last 3.5 weeks.

Since we have not had any measurable rain in 3 weeks I guess a little drop might have been expected.

Army Core of Engineers projection is for only a 3 inch decrease between now and July 9.

Hopefully the anticipated rain will help.

Hope you did not make the 1 hr and 45 min drive.

Winds on the lake are out of the east or northeast at 20 knots gusting into the low and mid 20s.

Near shore forecast for Saturday as of 440PM on 6/2/23 for Niagara River to Hamlin Beach:

SATURDAY
Northeast winds 15 to 20 knots becoming east. Mostly sunny. Waves 2 to 4 feet building to 3 to 6 feet. Waves occasionally around 7 feet.

Bustersit and Whaler1 - did you guys get out on Wednesday?  If so wondered how you did, - Mr Kato

Thank you for the information!!!

Whaler1:  when you went out and fished the 100-150 ft depth were you fishing up on top or running lines deep?  Just wondered.  Hopefully headed out Thursday for the first trip of the year.  Any info would be helpful.  Thought about starting inshore for browns. - Mr Kato

So 12 miles east of the port of Rochester must put you between Webster pier and Bear Creek?  Were you fishing that 10-15 ft of water range like your past trips?

Spacecb:  Thanks for the reply/information .  I will give Ecopark a try.  I really appreciate the information!! - Mr Kato

Hello Spacecb,

Thanks for the reply.

Have you actually taken expired flares to Ecopark on Avion Drive?

Reason I ask is that I was taking some TVs and computer monitors there last week and went to their website and sent them a question asking them if they took expired flares.  The response was:  call the local police/sheriff’s substation to see if you can turn them in there. 

So I did not ask when I was there but maybe should have.

Thanks again for the reply.

Thanks for sharing.  Looked like unbelievable fishing.  Guess I need to put that on my list of fishing destinations!

Thought someone might know of how and where to dispose of expired boat flares.

I have a box at home with a dozen or more and was wondering if any of you LOU members know how and where to properly dispose of them.

Any information would be appreciated.

Mr Kato

My condolences,  My thoughts and prayers are with you!  

Has anyone been out of Braddock Bay lately thru the channel and out to the lake?

Just wondered if there was enough water in the channel to get out to the lake.

Anyone know the approximate current depth in the channel.

Mr Kato

Hey Whaler1 - just wondered what kind of lures and what colors you caught those browns on on 8/10.  And I assume they were all off of your downriggers. I was running a lot of big/magnum spoons and maybe I should have been running something smaller.  Just wondered. - Mr Kato

Fished off Braddock from about 730-1130.  Similar to Whaler1's comments I had a very good screen with lots of marks close to the bottom in the 90-110 ft depth range but I could not get a single hookup. Had 3 releases but nothing home.  With the number of fish that I marked on the screen it was very disappointing not to lane something.  I went out to 140 depth but screen much better looking in that 100 ft depth.  

Enjoy those times with your girls!!  My daughter used to fish with me for trout/salmon and smallmouth (when they used to be around!!) and we both loved being on the water and spending the time together.  Unfortunately off to college a few years ago and no living out of town so don't get those quality times too often anymore.  Enjoy while you can!! - Mr Kato