1 hour ago, Lucky13 said:

Since you are already at the west end, you might learn a LOT Saturday from 11 to 2 from DEC or anytime from other presenters at the above function.

 

As to Lures in the tributaries which include ALL streams (yes, even Cowsucker Creek!) that flow to Lake Ontario upstream to the first barrier impassable by fish (and not all streams have them).  As Sk8man says, read the little book you got when you bought your license ( you did buy a license, I hope!).  This is from the website regulations guide (http://www.eregulations.com/newyork/fishing/special-regulations-great-lakes-tributaries/)

Lake Ontario tributary seasonal fishing regulations

Seasonal fishing regulations apply September 1 to March 31.

Fishing hours

Fishing from one-half hour after sunset to one-half hour before sunrise is prohibited except in the Black River (Jefferson County) from Lake Ontario upstream to the Route 180 bridge in Dexter, where fishing is permitted at all times.

Hook, leader and weight regulations

Hooks:

• Only one hook with a single hook point is permitted, except as outlined below for floating lures and artificial flies.
• Hooks attached to any lure must be free-swinging, except on an artificial fly (see Definitions).
• An artificial fly (Definitions) can only have a single hook with no more than two hook points. Tandem artificial flies are not permitted.
• The gap between a hook’s shaft and point cannot exceed one-half inch.
• Use of hooks with added weight is prohibited, except artificial flies (Definitions) and jigs weighing no more than one-eighth ounce.

Floating lures:

• A floating lure is a lure that floats at rest in water with or without any weight attached to the lure, leader or line.
• Can have multiple treble hooks.
• Any hooks on a floating lure must be attached to the lure by a ring or swivel except for artificial flies.
• The distance between the body of a floating lure and the points of any attached hooks shall not exceed one and one-half inches.

Leaders and weights:

• The distance between the hook, artificial fly or lure and any weight attached to the line or leader, whether fixed or sliding, shall not exceed four feet.
• Any weight added to the line, leader, swivels, artificial fly or lure shall not hang lower than the hook when the line or leader is held vertically.

Lower Niagara River regulations can be found on Great Lakes & Tributary Regulations. Salmon River regulations can be found on below.
Lake Ontario Waters and Tributaries Exempted from Seasonal Tributary Regulations
The following regulations apply except those listed in the table below:
Water	County	Applicable Regulations
Niagara River	Erie & Niagara	Upper Niagara River or Lower Niagara River regulations apply
Round Pond, Buck Pond, Long Pond, Cranberry Pond, and Irondequoit Bay	Monroe	Lake Ontario regulations apply
Sodus Bay	Wayne	Lake Ontario regulations apply
South Sandy Pond	Oswego	Lake Ontario regulations apply

Sections of Lake Ontario Tributaries Subject to Seasonal (Sept. 1 to Mar. 31) Regulations
The following tributary sections are subject to seasonal fishing regulations described below during the period September 1 to March 31:
Water	County	Portion of Tributary Subject to Special Regulations
Eighteenmile Creek	Niagara	From the Route 18 bridge upstream to Burt Dam
Oak Orchard Creek	Orleans	From the first power lines that are 1.9 miles upstream (south) of Route 18 bridge upstream to Waterport Dam
Genesee River	Monroe	From the State Route 104 Bridge upstream to the Lower Falls.
Sterling Creek	Cayuga	From Old State Road to impassable barrier upstream of Route 104A
Sterling Valley Creek	Cayuga	From McIntyre Road to impassable barrier upstream of Route 104A
Oswego River	Oswego	From the Utica Street bridge upstream to the Varick Dam
Catfish Creek	Oswego	From the mouth upstream to dam at County Route 1
Black River	Jefferson	From the upstream tip of the lowermost island to Mill Street dam in Watertown
All other tributaries	All	From the bridge closest to the mouth upstream to first barrier impassable by fish

 

 

Examples of Legal Seasonal Fishing Rigs

 

thank you very much!

i do have a license but bought it online, so I’ll have to download the pdf next time I get one. 
 

I looked up the float rig and will re rig my poles so that I’m in regulations for the next time I go out. 
 

How many floater rigs do you normally set up? 
also any tips on storing them? 
 

Why do they recommend using different line for the leader? 

17 hours ago, Lucky13 said:

Lures are limited in LO tribs for much of the year, must have a free swinging single point hook, except a 1/8 or less oz jig, or a floating lure.  You are best to Study the regulations guide to become familiar with what is kosher and not kosher, and when.  Probably the easiest way to start is with a spinning rod and float, distance between the float and bait determined by the approximate depth of the run you choose to fish, and salmon eggs or artificial bait, like yarn or plastics, or beads, and enough shot to sink them to the depth allowed by the float.

 

Try these links for more info.

http://www.dec.ny.gov/outdoor/62202.html

http://www.dec.ny.gov/outdoor/37926.html

Where do you see the regulations on the lures?

i went through the links and didn’t see anything on lures. 
 

i did find one which covers seasons but nothing on lures. 

i recently got some trout magnet lures, but they have 2 treble hooks.

12 mile creek in Wilson  is primarily where I will be fishing, (not sure if this is allowed or not) are those same Regs in place there? 

With the assumption that I can’t use the lures, I figure a hook worm sinker and Bobber are my best bet? 

I use spinning reels, with lures. And I like to have 2-3 poles with me to try other lures or worms. 
 

Hey All,

I'm fairly new to fishing, at least doing it well...
I have young kids at home, so I typically don't get to fish more than once a month, and I wanted to see what I can do while I'm not fishing to improve my chances.
I went and fished some of the tribs in Niagara county yesterday and really enjoyed it. Water was really muddy and fast, but at least I was fishing.

So, a few questions. I was reading here last night and hearing about some angst against trib fishers, So what can I do to make sure I am one of the good ones?

Then, any tips for a angler just starting out? I'm used to fishing ponds ,not streams and would love any help.

I don't have a boat, since when I started fishing I got wife approval on the condition that I wouldn't get a boat. 

Thanks,

M