Can you ice fish on Lake Erie?
Yes, you can hit the ice from the mainland to fish for Lake Erie perch and walleye, but going the extra step to do it from the isolated island takes the experience to a new level. All anglers should do this at least once in their lifetime.
How thick is the ice on Sodus Bay?
I found areas between shore and 20 feet to be in the 5 to 6 inch range of “good” ice. Lots of spider holes too and in areas where there were auger holes the ice was maybe 4 inches thick. This was echoed by a couple guys I met coming off the deeper section who said they found 1 area with 4 inches of ice.
How do you find fish while ice fishing?
Look for points, breaks, weed lines, and underwater humps. During first ice fish the points and bars that extend from shore and the weed lines. Midwinter look for fish around the deeper structure like mid-lake humps and rock piles.
What kind of fish are in Sodus Bay?
Fish Species: Longnose Gar, Bowfin, Northern Pike, Chain Pickerel, Channel Catfish, Brown Bullhead, White Perch, Rock Bass, Pumpkinseed, Bluegill, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Black Crappie, Walleye, Yellow Perch.
What kind of fishing is there in Buffalo NY?
If you’re a winter person, you’ll have a blast fishing in Buffalo, NY. Ice fishing and Lake Erie pair well, and you can expect a fair amount of Perch. Northern Pike and Brown Trout are biting on Lake Ontario – there’s a lot of good fishing battles to be had, so bundle up and head out.
What kind of fishing is there in Lake Erie?
Fishing conditions have improved as “Moss” has been clearing from the lower river. Smallmouth bass catches still lead the way in the lower river, but walleye catches are picking up. Bass are available from the gorge down to the mouth, while walleye are showing in the upper and lower drifts.
What kind of jig to use on Lake Erie?
Controlled drifting and fishing a ned rig, tube jig or bottom-bouncing rig with crayfish or shiner works well. Anglers can target muskellunge along weed edges with large stickbaits or 8-10 inch tube jigs. Fishing conditions have improved as “Moss” has been clearing from the lower river.
Why is fishing so slow in Lake Erie?
Fishing has been slow the nearshore zone. Inconsistent water temperature profiles and line-fouling vegetative debris from this week’s blowout (creeks) are contributing factors. Outside 200 feet of water, fish are scattered and fishing success has been highly variable.