Jeff Mick

Wow!  Curious what the measurements were?  

These are some pics of a 21 foot Lund Newport.    

Think some of the early 1970's hulls had that flat bottom going on.  

No worries.  It is always interesting to hear about people's boat journeys!  

There seems to be a solid following for these Starcrafts.  The link below shows a member's rebuild from a couple years back.  Pretty impressive!  

I hear you!  I almost bought one 2 years ago.  Ended up picking up an 18 foot Lund Newport.  They made a 21 foot model also in the late 80's early 90's.  I am from CT and don't get up to the big lake that often so I figured an 18 footer would be better for some of the other fishing I do in the CT area. 

I attached some pics of the updates I did to my Lund.    

Good Morning,  

Just saw this on facebook marketplace.  Maybe a cool project for someone over the winter? 

I have no connection to the boat and I am not aware of any additional details.  

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1335058087436031/

Tight Lines  

Not super detailed but I just found this. 

https://wildlife.org/protecting-lake-ontario-fishing-stock-from-avian-predators/

Thanks for sharing that info. 

What is the DEC doing currently about the sea lamprey issue? Do they target the lamprey on their spawning runs in order to try and control their numbers?

Jesus!

Great pics! Thanks for sharing. 

Can't wait to get back up to the big lake.

Appreciate you sharing this article! Will give it a read. 

I hear you. That one is my biggest so far. 26 inches. Hoping to get a 30 for a replica mount eventually. 

Appreciate the response. That info about the tagged Canadian fish is interesting. I pulled up the stocking numbers from the dec and was surprised that they dont stock more locations. But if they are moving a bit that makes sense. Me and my dad fish out of a 17 foot aluminum so the off shore salmon stuff isnt really for us. And honestly I dont like the idea of combat fishing the river mouths with every one else for the salmon in the shallower water come fall time. We are putting together a solid program for the spring browns. A lot of that is due to this site. I cant get up to the lake in september but I am hoping for october. We will probably focus on the river mouths and maybe even try out the smallies. Sounds like there are some close to shore shoals that can be productive also for a variety of species. I picked up some good maps so it will be time to start looking around for some productive spots. 

Copy that. Trying to decide where to spend some time in October doing some trolling in the lake or hitting some of the tributary mouths. Seems like where they are stocked is where they stay according to your response. We have done okay up near the Salmon River mouth area also for browns. After the good fishing this past April near Sodus though I am having a hard time thinking about not going to check it out again this fall and instead heading up to the Mexico area. Thanks for the response! 

Curious where the brown trout densities are the highest on the east end of the lake? We were up in early April for browns and did well to the west of Sodus Bay when the weather allowed us to fish. From the info I have gathered on this site that early spring bite down there is due to water temps. Are there more fish there compared to up in the Mexico area though? Is this strictly based on stocking levels in different parts of the lake? Or are these browns moving long distances in order to put themselves in the ideal location at various points in the season? 

Sharing this for someone looking for a project.  Saw it on facebook marketplace. 

I am not the one selling it and have no info about the boat other than the ad. 

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/763228435112949/

Thank you. Will check it out. 

Any other suggestions?????????

Thank you for the suggestion.  Will check it out!

Looking for a cabin or cottage rental on or near Sodus Bay.  Would prefer something that is out of the way and quiet.    

Would be renting in April.  Any suggestions would be appreciated!

Stay Safe   

I just picked up one of the south central hot spot maps and have been looking at the Sodus area.  Seems like with a west or south-west wind you may have some options near shore in the main lake?  Like the looks of that area.    

Do the browns run up into Sodus Bay also?  Or do they stay out in the main lake for the most part?    

That helps a lot JD!  I appreciate you taking the time to write that response.  

My dad is 73 and he doesn't like being out in the rough stuff.  To be honest neither do I for the most part.............unless we are into the fish big time!

Copy that.  Not so sure we would enjoy fishing in 3 to 5's.  

Copy. For an aluminum boat like ours is there a forecast that u only go out in? We have an early 2000's lund 17 footer with a walk thru windshield. I mean do you only fish if the forecast is for up to 1 footers?