Conesus Conesus Lake Inlet Swamp

[camper4lyfe]

I've been down to the inlet several times to watch the spawning runs, and I'm always drawn to the swampy area above the spillway.  Has anyone ever fished it, obviously in a canoe or kayak, and is it even worth it?  

[Big fat pike]

Doubtful would contact the dec for info

you ever notice some of the creeks in the north end turn completely black because of all the bluegills during throughout march & april

 

also do you have footage of pike making it over the dam

Edited May 25, 2023 by Big fat pike

[camper4lyfe]

Yeah, the bluegill spawn at the north end, pike, walleye, bullhead, and rudd spawn at the south.

 

I don't have much of the pike making it over the dam, but I have a few of the staging below, and trying to get over.

[fishmaster13184]

I think that the swamp turns to solid weeds this time of year is probably why no one fishes it

[camper4lyfe]

49 minutes ago, fishmaster13184 said:

I think that the swamp turns to solid weeds this time of year is probably why no one fishes it

That’s quite possible. I’ve never looked too far into it later in the year so I wasn’t sure if it was realistic or not.