Monroe County

One week before the LOC derby begins and the brown trout and salmon fishing is on fire. There are good reports of brown trout from Hamlin Beach to Webster Pier. Fishing close to shore with stick baits and spoons from 8 to 15 foot of water. We’re also getting reports of good salmon fishing in 15 to 30 foot of water. For shore fishermen, Webster Pier has been productive for brown trout. There is also good perch fishing in Long Pond and Cranberry Pond. Walleye and Pike open May 5, 2018. This report was written on May 4, 2018.

This fishing report was written on February 9, 2018 and includes news from the City of Rochester: "Public Access to Genesee River at Lower Falls Closed, City of Rochester News Release "(Friday, February 09, 2018) – Rochester Gas and Electric has closed public access to the Lower Falls/Genesee River from its Brewer Street Hydro Station due to the possibility of a sudden flow of water. The recent cold snaps followed by historic warm temperatures and snow melt could cause a sudden increase in the river flow from its spill gates. "The temporary closure is from Middle Falls to the Veterans Memorial Bridge (Route 104 Overpass) at Genesee River (Keeler Expressway). The City has closed the entrances at the top of Hastings Street and the stairs in Maplewood Park. "Rochester Gas and Electric is installing a temporary dam to help ease the flow of water while upgrades are conducted on the spill gates. The City urges all fisherman and others who access the river via the affected entrances to heed these warnings until river access reopens. "The Lower Falls access remains closed and likely will remain closed for the rest of February, as the upgrades being conducted by RG&E are not completed. If the work is completed before the end of February, and water levels remain low, they will consider opening the Seth Green Access early." In terms of fishing conditions, brown trout and steelhead are being caught in Sandy Creek and Webster Park. There are also some reports of brown trout being caught off of Charlotte Pier, casting green glow spoons. Click here to see the rest of this report on ILoveNYFishing.com.

As part of this week's fishing report, we'd like to share this news release regarding Public Access to Genesee River at Lower Falls Closed: City of Rochester (Friday, January 12, 2018) – Rochester Gas and Electric has closed public access to the Lower Falls/Genesee River from its Brewer Street Hydro Station due to the possibility of a sudden flow of water. The recent cold snaps followed by historic warm temperatures and snow melt could cause a sudden increase in the river flow from its spill gates. The temporary closure is from Middle Falls to the Veterans Memorial Bridge (Route 104 Overpass) at Genesee River (Keeler Expressway). The City has closed the entrances at the top of Hastings Street and the stairs in Maplewood Park. Rochester Gas and Electric is installing a temporary dam to help ease the flow of water while upgrades are conducted on the spill gates. The City urges all fishermen and others who access the river via the affected entrances to heed these warnings until river access reopens, which is expected to happen by the end of the month. Click here to see the rest of this report on ILoveNYFishing.com.

This report was provided by Monroe County on January 5, 2018. Lower Genesee River - Seth Green Island to the falls, there are reports of good steelhead action. Mitchels Live Bait and Tackle reports that the yellow perch fishing is very good on Cranberry Pond and on Long Pond. (Fresh minnows and live bait, available at Mitchels.) Braddocks Bay - Northern pike are biting and so are the yellow perch. South Bay Boat and Tackle - reports that yellow perch are being caught on Irondequoit Bay by Bayside restaurant at the north end of the Irondequoit Bay. (Minnows and Bait are available at Bay Side).