Monster coho, chinook and steelhead lurk in Oswego's waters. With several world and state record catches landed in the County, the number of anglers drawn here throughout the season is not surprising. The dozens of
skilled charter captains or river guides can make your trip a remarkable fishing experience.
Lake Ontario Charter Boat Assoc.
PO Box 1046
Webster, NY 14580
1-800-724-9634
Oswego County River Guides Assoc.
PO Box 571
Pulaski, NY 13142 | Sandy Pond/Pulaski Charter Assoc.
PO Box 436
Pulaski, NY 13142
(315) 387-3033 |
In the fall, the Salmon, Little Salmon and Oswego Rivers are all popular spots to catch salmon traveling up river to spawn. Feisty steelhead can also be found in these waters in the spring and fall, as well as during winter thaws.
For exciting walleye fishing, don't look any further than Oneida Lake's north shore in Oswego County. With more fish per acre than any other lake in the northeast, "The Walleye Lake of New York State," provides anglers with stringers full of walleye,
bass, perch and crappie, on top of the over 50 additional species of fish.
So, whether you are looking to pull pike through the ice in winter, fight bullhead by lantern light in spring, or reel in panfish from shore, Oswego County has the perfect spots for you.
Best Fishing Seasons:
Fishing is excellent year-round.
Peak times for trout and salmon include:
• November, March and April for steel head in streams.
• September and October for salmon in streams.
• Early spring through late fall for lake fishing.
• April through May for brown trout close to shore.
• Mid-August through mid-September near rivers and harbors for salmon.
• Mid-summer over deep water on Lake Ontario for steelhead, salmon and lake trout.
Peak time for walleye are:
• Throughout the winter for ice fishing.
• May through November by boat or shore.
• Early spring and late fall for best shoreline fishing.
Fishing License Info
New York State residences can purchase licenses at thier local town hall, out of towners can stop in at any local sporting goods store when you arrive in town or to order your license by mail contact:
Licenses available & Prices:
Find more fishing license info on the DEC web site
 |  | Fishing Hotline
Call the FISH-N-FUN Line at 1-800-248-4FUN:
DEC's weekly fishing report for region 7
Salmon River/Lake Ontario Sport Fishing Page
Salmon River Hatchery
2133 County Route 22
Altmar, New York 13302
315/298-5051
Open to the public from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. seven days a week from March 15 to November 30. Informative exhibits, including mounted and live fish, introduce visitors to fish hatchery operations and the DEC's Great Lakes Management Program. A self-guided
tour allows visitors to watch hatchery operations. Depending on the time of year, visitors may observe fish swimming into the hatchery, the egg taking process, and fish tagging. Most people enjoy visiting the hatchery during the spawning seasons - Salmon spawn in
October and steelhead spawn in late March/early April. You may call the hatchery in advance of your visit to find out which activities are in progress. Approximately 100,000 visitors view the facility annually.
The Oneida Lake Fish Cultural Station
Box 303
Hatchery Road
Constantia, NY 13044
315/623-7311
Open from April 1 to September 30 seven days a week from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. The adult walleye collection in April is the most interesting to the public since large adult walleyes can be viewed at the hatchery. Tour guides will be available at this
time. Group tours can be arranged by contacting the hatchery. |
