freebird18

Fishing Wednesday off Wilson trolled out to 360 FOW and had smooth water entire way. Started in at 220 after finally getting good down temp. Trolled for about 3 hours with same condition and then slight wind arose out of the East. Picked up and decided to run to Power plant and finish the day trolling west with winds at the stern. As I was motoring east saw what appeared to me a scum lone about 700 hundred yards in front of me. Slowed down to check for marks but as I got closer it was not a scum line but a wide path of rippling water about 3 to 400 yards wide. I could not see it's length as it extended beyond my field of vision. As I passed thru and came out the other side the wind instantly started blowing from the west. Within minutes the sea condition changed to 2 to 3 ft seas and began to see breakers starting. Decided to turn South and head toward shallower water to calmer water but winds continued to pick up in intensity. I felt they were easily 20 + MPH and increasing. Headed to piers and when I approached Trees were by now bending over. Entered harbor and was difficult steering at No Wake speed. Made it back to launch and winds continued to increase. Forecast that day said light and variable SSE. It was the quickest I have ever experienced on Ontario having fished on it since Mid 70's. Has anyone ever experienced such a condition. I can only imagine how rough it could have gotten further offshore. I typically keep an eye on the clouds on horizon to monitor any potential issues or changes that I could prepare for. No such indicator was present. as clouds high in sky weren't moving at all. This wind shear or whatever it was apparently was below the clouds and limited in width along shoreline. Crazy experience for sure. Anyone ever experienced the same. Did catch a bunch of steelhead, but not a single King out deep. I assume the Kings are in closer staging.

Fished with a Buddy from Ohio on Monday and Tuesday after the derby. Went 5 for 8 and 3 for 5 those 2 days. Nothing bigger than 10 lbs. Fished out of Wison. Fair amount of boats out on Monday, but only a few on Tues.Seen a few nets busy, mostly Coho's. Did not mark a lot of fish or bait so kept lines higher. Kings and 1 Atlantic all came at 27 and 31 ft down over 120 to 185 FOW. We did have 1 screamer hit at 60 down but never got that fish. That was the only fish that hit deeper that 31. Most fish came on Blue Dolphin. Chatter was fish were stacked up on Canadian side. the East winds several days before I'm sure impacted the fishing. A couple of weeks to settle down should be a bonanza out their, if not, like the post about so few Browns entered, it will be alarming.

Sept 13 th. Was hopeful to fish the entire weekend of the tournament but couple of guys bailed last minute.

Weather looks to be very good for the weekend. I have been monitoring the Web Cam daily for the past two weeks. I have seen only a few boats on the Bar. Most days did not see a one except for an occasional sale boat. Last 2 times out of Wilson caught fish just East of Wilson trolling toward the Red Barn. Bite was very good from 120 to 150 FOW. Riggers were deep 115 and 95. Flasher /spoon combo took most ot fish. Shortened leader behind 11" flasher to 42 inches. Steelhead were crazy, also picked up a 15lb Atlantic.

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I check the the Web-Cam at Fort Niagara every day. Not just to see boats but mostly to check on Lake conditions as the marine forecasts are typically way off. Rarely see boats heading out. Typical for this year. Also know a lot of people who fish Ontario between The NB and Olcott. For this entire season most everyone has the same opinion. Not seeing many fish, It didn't help that the fish cleaning station was removed at Wilson as well. Have to say that this year was the poorest fishing on Ontario that I have witnessed in the last 20 years or so. I know of a lot of very good fisherman who shared the same opinion. In contrast, I am fortunate to live a few miles from Lake Erie and the walleye fishing has been the absolute best I have seen in years. I always take time to speak with boaters and most I have spoken tell me if there going to burn 4 plus bucks a gallon on gas, they may as well get something for it instead of washing lures. My personal opinion is that the state is Neglecting the Lake Ontario fishery. Just look back at all the fish caught this year with Lamprey's attached or showing signs of being attacked. Never seen that level of fish showing those sign's. Again, I attribute it to the neglecting of the state. Really sad to see the business's struggling along the entire shore line of lake O. Wait until 2024 when ALL boaters will be required by NY state to obtain certification to operate a small craft regardless of tears experience. That is going to kill Lake Ontario in my opinion. be interested to hear from those whose fish the Eastern end and hear your comments.