schreckstoff

Also fished out of deans cove on Sunday, went early morning, fished south, ran stick baits off the boards, nothing! Ran deep, ran shallow, ran really shallow, nothing. Picked up and ran to Sheldrake Pt., saw marks on the north side of the point but couldn't get them to go. Glad someone found some fish.

Website about sturgeon in NY that has some interesting reading: http://www.fws.gov/midwest/sturgeon/new_york.htm They are a native species and restoration efforts began in the St. Lawrence but spread quickly to Oneida Lake and other Ontario tributaries. The population in the lower Niagara is growing and I think steelhead fisherman drifting spawn catch them fairly frequently, but as rolmops said "They are a protected species in Lake Ontario and as such they should not be targeted". The Genesee river population is also doing well. One potential reason for their recent success is they do eat zebra and quagga mussels.

Was out this afternoon, (3/19) and saw about a half dozen dead heads bobbing around in the harbor. Most were swirling around inside the east break wall. Temps were 39 in the main lake, 39-41 in the harbor.

Apologies for using the reports forum, but I was hoping this would be the best way to cross paths with south shore anglers. My boat is still in the shop and I've been excited about getting out on the lake. I have boarding and downrigger rods/gear, but would only bring what is needed. As a quick intro: I just moved back to the area from Wisconsin to take a research position with the USGS in Oswego. I'm originally from PA, but call upstate NY home ever since going to college and working in the area. I have spent a bunch of time fishing Cayuga so I'm familiar with the techniques (I'll be on time!), but would love to start to meet some local Big O anglers. PM or give my cell a ring if you're looking for a fishing partner (607) 227-3109. Thanks in advance and thanks to LOU for the great site, I would read it religiously while I was in Wisco and couldn't wait to get back, Brian