The fishing
has tacking a turn for the positive this week. Water flows have receded and
water temps have come up, despite the cloud snap earlier this week. We had a
great week of fishing the Western New York tributaries. The water was high and
muddy, but the steelhead is there and on the bit. We just needed to look
through the mud to find the fish. I often say love the mud. When it comes to steelhead
fishing we do need to learn to fish in less than ideal conditions. This year is
a perfect example of this. We still have high water flows in most of the rivers
and creek in the Western New York. This spring most of steelhead run has happen
under the cover of high muddy water. If we wait for so-called ideal fishing
conditions, we can easily miss most of the steelhead run. Because our spring
steelhead season is running about 2 to 3 weeks behind schedule, I suspect there
is about 1 to 2 more weeks of fishing on the Oak Orchard River. However it is
time for me to move the guide service to the Salmon River. At some point you
just have to make the move and it is time to move.
The Salmon
River, water flows over last week were monstrous to say the least. Some of the
biggest water flows I have seen in some time. It one point water flows came
close to 9000 CFS, and stayed that way for approximately 24 hours. Water flows
like this will make changes in the River itself. Fortunately water flows have
started to recede and are now approaching normal high water spring flows. As of
now flows are at 2250 CFS, we need to monitor water flows closely because I
suspect flows will be changing often. For now water temperatures on the Salmon
River are just now starting to approach 40°. This means spawning activity is
not really got started yet. Because of this I suspect we'll have excellent
steelhead fishing well into middle May this year. If you have not got your steelhead
fix yet don't panic there is still plenty of time.
Note;
I still have several days available in early to mid-May
available. This will be fishing the Salmon River, may is an excellent time to
swing flies for steelhead and get accustomed to fishing with spey rods. However
because we are having such a late spring I still suspect we'll have excellent
site fishing during the first week of May. Also I still have days available in
April along with my other guides. If interested please feel free to give me a
call on my cell. Be patient and consistent due to the fact that I am often in
poor reception. My cell number is 585-233-0436
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