Salmon River Update 21 July 2016

We continue to experience extended hot and very dry weather.  Water flow has remained at 185 cfs, the minimum flow for this season.  The second weekend “white water flow” for kayakers has been cancelled and the NYS DEC has issued a second update on the effects of the extended dry weather.

There are still Smallmouth Bass throughout the river and Brown trout from earlier stocking throughout the system.  There are significant hatches and some good fishing in the evenings.

The Upper (Redfield) Reservoir continues to fish well for Bass, Walleyes and Panfish.  As usual with hot and dry weather night fishing both the Upper and Lower Reservoirs can be very rewarding. Fishing may be best during the week as the Upper Reservoir receives increased boat pressure over the weekends.

The Tug Hill Fishing Club continues to produce trophy Largemouth Bass for our guests along with some pretty amazing Crappie that will give the fly rod a workout. With the increased heat we have changed our tactics and have been fishing earlier in the AM and later in the evening. The top water bite is still the best shot at the big boys!