New member here. Had to post on this one and throw my support behind the trout. I fish Owasco exclusively and am alittle concerned about the reported 65% / 35% preference for trout. (Wishing it was much greater!)
DEC screwed up when they stocked surplus Lakers AND Walleyes on top. Those fish ate all the bait, then started eating each other. So it wasn't just the Walleyes fault. Owasco could be a fine Walleye fishery, but they tend to suspend offshore and eat at night. Not great for a recreational fishing experience. Trout are easier to catch, run the tribs providing an oppurtunity to all, and with no lamprey can get HUGE in Owasco.
I think that excess of fish is ending. I have noticed all species coming from Owasco lately looking very fat and healthly, plus marking alot of bait this past season. Now that the bait is back I expect to see the trout fishing improve. But this stuff takes time, Walleye and Lakers live long and there are still a heck of alot of Walleye left.
