Forum topicshttps://www.lakeontariounited.com/fishing-hunting/All forum topicsenNew Sandy Creek Marina?https://www.lakeontariounited.com/fishing-hunting/topic/108277-new-sandy-creek-marina/ On Sandy Creek just south and west of the bridge of the Parkway there is a lot of work (or so it seems) going on. The brush has been cleared out and they are advertising the availability of ice, fuel and, presumably, slips. But there is only one pontoon moored in that quite big place. It looks like a nice place, close to the lake and the creek is fairly deep over there already. Does it have a launch?. I would like to find out more, but the gate is closed all the time so it is hard to figure out what is going on. 

Any info?

]]>108277Sat, 30 May 2026 16:40:42 +0000Where to stay?https://www.lakeontariounited.com/fishing-hunting/topic/108271-where-to-stay/ Haven’t made the trip out in a couple years and I don’t have a camper anymore. I’ve fished Oswego, Mexico and fair haven mainly would like to stay in the that area, I’m coming from lake George. Would prefer a hotel as my trips are usually only 2-3 nights and cabin rentals usually have  a week minimum. Not picky on where I sleep would just like someplace that I don’t have to worry too much about the boat being parked outside. Thanks, Jordan. 

]]>108271Fri, 29 May 2026 00:54:50 +0000Who's going outta Sandy in the morning?https://www.lakeontariounited.com/fishing-hunting/topic/108246-whos-going-outta-sandy-in-the-morning/ Good luck, see ya on the water!

]]>108246Mon, 25 May 2026 00:44:50 +0000Sandy 5/16 - crazy story!https://www.lakeontariounited.com/fishing-hunting/topic/108220-sandy-516-crazy-story/ Fished 70-110 all day and crushed the kings once again.  20-65 down were the most consistent depths.  Meat, Hawks Tackle Electric Funeral spoon and a froggy glow stinger stingray were the top producers.  Now for the crazy story.  We had a diver out 150' with a brand new Smart Troll 2 probe, paddle, meat rig and a fake meat strip on it.  We didn't notice the wire was around the tip of the roller rod.  A big king hit and immediately cut the wire off losing the entire set up.  We watched the depth change as the fish swam away.  3 hours later, the probe started reading again 50' down!  We watched for a couple minutes and all the sudden the fish dove to 84' down as we went by! 

]]>108220Mon, 18 May 2026 14:09:27 +0000Alewife die offhttps://www.lakeontariounited.com/fishing-hunting/topic/108208-alewife-die-off/ This morning while walking my dogs in Hamlin State Park along the beach, I saw tons of birds just floating on the water. It caught my attention because until now most  of the gulls were flying looking for breakfast. As we walked, my dogs started to jump in the water chasing things. It turned out to be dying alewives. 

It is probably the result of an upwelling of cold water, but it reminded me of last year's die off and the effect it had on fishing. With many dead and dying fish in the water all mister salmon has to do is open his mouth and swallow bait without having to work for it. As a result, the bite really slowed down, Let's hope that this is just a small event

]]>108208Sat, 16 May 2026 20:08:27 +0000Scent or no Scent?https://www.lakeontariounited.com/fishing-hunting/topic/108188-scent-or-no-scent/ Just curious what you guys think about the use of scent? Specifically for spring browns and salmon. I've very unscientifically experiment by running the same baits on both sides of the boat...one side with scent, the other without. All other variables being as identical as possible. In my limited testing I haven't seen a difference with or without. Interested in your experience.

]]>108188Mon, 11 May 2026 18:13:28 +0000Salmon sizehttps://www.lakeontariounited.com/fishing-hunting/topic/108152-salmon-size/ Did we loose the 3 year old class of fish ? 

]]>108152Mon, 04 May 2026 21:46:08 +0000How things have changed .https://www.lakeontariounited.com/fishing-hunting/topic/108142-how-things-have-changed/ I launched my boat at a once and still  popular spot on Fri , derby first day , early morning . 

 

There was one out of state boat getting ready to launch and no other trailers in the parking lot . 

 

Fishing the last 3 days I saw a total of maybe 10 boats total . Today 1 was within 2 miles of us . And the fishing and weather mostly  is quite good 

 

I remember when the ESLO started .Everyone who was any kind of outdoorsman was there .  Launch at every port  lines very long . Arguing and yelling and a few altercations . Anything that would float . Guys on the piers. 

Most guys trolling in close with boards . 

 

What happened ? 

]]>108142Sun, 03 May 2026 19:50:00 +0000Spring King of the Lake Re-Cap Video + Some Concerns We're Seeing.......https://www.lakeontariounited.com/fishing-hunting/topic/108118-spring-king-of-the-lake-re-cap-video-some-concerns-were-seeing/

 

]]>108118Thu, 30 Apr 2026 14:21:01 +0000Turkey Season 2026https://www.lakeontariounited.com/fishing-hunting/topic/108095-turkey-season-2026/ Made the trip up Yesterday afternoon with my son to the North country for Youth Turkey weekend. We were greeted with great weather and plenty of birds to play with after putting a handful of birds to roost we made a solid plan for this morning. After casting a few calls and moving into a better position 3 Toms broke away and came into easy shotgun range. My son put the Mossberg 835 to work and executed a great shot. High fives and more memories made 🇺🇲

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