What is the 25th 26 or 27th?

[newmike]

What does it mean guys down Rochester way say they're fishing at the 25th 26th or 27th.

Thank you for any responses

 

[GAMBLER]

It is the latitude line.  Instead of using depth, guys will use latitude lines.  

[orangediablo]

Latitude.   If someone talks about fishing the 26 line, they are referring to 43°26' N

Edited August 6, 2025 by orangediablo

[newmike]

2 hours ago, orangediablo said:

Latitude.   If someone talks about fishing the 26 line, they are referring to 43°26' N

 

[newmike]

Thank you

[AnglingAddict]

The other way you will hear folks communicate is with their west number (Longitude) and a depth.  So say 30.5 west and 350 feet of water for instance.  This seems more common on the east end of the lake.  Of course you have the guys who communicate via landmarks as well (The High Rocks, The Plant, 5 pipes, The Racetrack, The Radio Tower, The Sh1t plant, Front Door, Weather buoy, 2-stacks, Rudy's, The College, The Rice Bowl, The Can, West 9, the list goes on....)

[newmike]

Thank you for your detailed response

[Where The Boys Are]

On 8/6/2025 at 9:41 AM, orangediablo said:

Latitude.   If someone talks about fishing the 26 line, they are referring to 43°26' N

Really? That seems awfully far offshore and awfully deep.

[orangediablo]

Depends what port you fish out of.  At The Oak, break wall is about 43° 22.5" N.  I'm guessing Rochester is a bit south of that.

[Where The Boys Are]

It does depend.  I was thinking Rochester.

 

25" to 27" out from Oak would be 200 to 350 fow. Only a couple of miles offshore from Oak.

 

5 miles at Rochester. And into 500+ fow.

[Fly fishing]

Pack some fuel