Fleas on Cayuga

[stoutner]

Was fishing Cayuga on Sunday and couldn't believe the amount of fleas. They have been almost gone for about 3 weeks and now all of the sudden they are back with a vengeance. I don't ever remember them being around this late in the year.

Any idea what made them come back?

[LakerTaker85]

Ive seen these fleas come and go as the summer progresses, im not entirely sure what influences their patterns the most. i believe water temp is a big part, but water currents are an even stronger force. Fishing seneca lake and the prevailing western winds, i have found that the fleas get forced towards the east side of the lake, due to the winds. Also after a couple days of strong north winds the Watkins Glen area of the lake is loaded with them, and on the same day up by my cottage (mid-lake area) there wont be nearly as many.

This is just an opinion based on my personal experience, but i really have no factual info!

[lil' troller]

We got them heavy sunday also. I heard you need 70 degree water for fleas, but we had a surface temp of 67-68 and were loaded up with fleas. a few weeks ago the surface temp was warmer and the fleas were almost gone. They are a P.I.T.A.

[rshubuck]

I fished Cayuga and Owasco lake mon and tues and the fleas were horible to say at the least. I found this link to help explain what they are, but I do know they are not going away and they are NOT GOOD AT ALL!