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Did you see anyone else land any?

Based on the temps it still seems too early, however I'm still going to try it out one of these nights...

Sort of Lake Ontario related... I've never fished the lower from shore this time of year... Have any of you done it (was thinking of checking out the Artpark area)? I'd figure there's smallmouth and such but am concerned about there being a lot of weeds to the point where it's unfishable. Any advice would be great.

(Link to Instagram post- can’t get a video on here) I heard Burt hasn’t been too hot this year so I looked elsewhere this morning. I was walking the (unnamed) creek- it was pretty low so I was looking hard for holes. I must’ve snuck up on this one because he shot up on the shore right when I turned the corner. Is it still considered catch and release even if I didn’t catch him? Lol.

Lol but yes I meant lower Niagara. Always got out later in the follow (with no success) but I’m getting the itch to do some kinda salmon/trout fishing. Wasn’t sure if it got fish earlier than the rest of the region and was curious about it

Correct, lower Niagara River. Thank you

Anyone been out on the lower yet for salmon? Any updates? Never targeted kings in the lower before.

Went out to olcott Sunday AM— nobody was getting anything and only a couple folks said they heard of anything being caught so far. No porpoising fish or any signs of em. I had 1 hit but no idea what it was- quick thud, half second run and it was off. Lot of people have been getting pike so could've been one of those

What depth was best?

80ft means pier fishing is right around the corner... can’t wait. Awesome catches.

I’m by no means an expert but I tend to stray away from any natural patterns. They are essentially done feeding this time of the year so you gotta get their attention. All of those recommendations seem great. I’m a fan of the bloody nose pattern, but the hot color seems to change year by year and day by day.

I’m gonna be heading out to either olcott or Wilson this weekend with a load of Cleo’s and moonshines. Haven’t seen anyone get em from the south shore yet, but looks like some have gotten on up by Toronto. Couple folks posted last week they were getting kings in 70 fow. I think it’s still a little early but it wouldn’t be crazy to hook into a couple eager ones. Good luck!

I’m not all too familiar with how wind impacts Ontario. I wanna go to a pier tomorrow for browns but there’s a 8-10 NNE wind. Would that be doable?

What’s the ideal lure for casting for spring Browns? I’d imagine spoons and stickbaits- what size works best and what colors do you prefer? Was thinking of stocking up on 3/4 oz and 2/3 oz little cleos.

I know that in early spring they’re in shallow water feeding on baitfish but what are they doing now postspawn? Are they still hiding in the creeks or are they back out in the lakes? Thinking of casting at some piers this weekend if there’s a chance they’d be nearby.