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For More information: 800.248.4FUn

Few areas in the northeast

offer the quality and

diversity of fishing found in

oswego county. From trolling

on Lake ontario for trophy

trout, salmon and walleyes to

fly-fishing for wild brook trout

in the wilderness of the Tug

Hill Plateau, oswego county

offers unmatched angling

opportunities.

And, with more than

40,000 acres of public hunting

land, opportunities abound

for pursuing whitetails, wild

turkey, waterfowl, pheasants,

ruffed grouse, and small game.

Local businesses are

dedicated to providing

everything necessary to

make your trip comfortable,

memorable and successful.

Lodging, campgrounds,

marinas, restaurants, bait

and tackle shops, fishing

charters, hunting guides and

other essential services are

conveniently located near all

the hot spots.

Looking for a great place to

fish and hunt? You’ve found it!

Welcome to oswego county!

Welcome to Oswego County, Where Our Outdoors Is Outstanding!

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Visitor InformationGeneral License Information:

Licenses and permits are valid from oct. 1 through sept. 30.

While fishing in new York state, all persons, except those under age 16, must have a valid license in their possession.

All hunters must have a valid hunting license in their possession. children under the age of 12 may not hunt wildlife.

Licenses are available at many bait and tackle shops, sporting goods retailers, and town clerk offices.

Be familiar with fishing and hunting regulations. When you purchase a fishing or hunting license, you should receive a nYs Fishing regulations guide or nYs Hunting and Trapping regulations guide. see the new York state department of environmental conservation (dec) Web site at http://www.dec.ny.gov/index.html for additional information or call 1-866-933-2257.

Please respect landowners’ rights and property.

release fish carefully and promptly. Properly dispose of litter and fishing line. dispose of fish carcasses at cleaning stations.

In an Emergency:

• For emergency assistance, dial 911.

• To contact DEC Conservation Officers, phone 1-877-457-5680

• In the event of an emergency at a nuclear power plant, sirens would sound and official instructions would be broadcast over the emergency Alert system on radio and television stations. Parks would be closed and boaters would be evacuated from the oswego river and Lake ontario in the 10-mile radius of nine Mile Point.

Wish You Were Here?Check out these Web Cam views of locations in Oswego County:

Oswego Harbor http://lakevision.net/camera_9.htm

City of Oswego http://www.oswegony.org/#

SUNY Oswego http://www.oswego.edu/webcam/index.html

Pulaski, Salmon River http://www.fishthesalmonriver.com/webcam.html

For current water level on the Salmon River visit: www.h2oline.com or call Waterline at 800-452-1742, code 365123

For current water level at Lock 7, Oswego River, visit: http://waterdata.usgs.gov/ny/nwis/uv?site_no=04249000

Cover photo credits clockwise starting at top left: Dave Rath, All Season Sports, Troy Creasy, Hidden Acres Lodge. Editorial assistance by Dave Wood and Spider Rybaak.

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Welcome to Oswego County, Where Our Outdoors Is Outstanding!

sPecies WeigHT YeAr LocATion

coho salmon 33 pounds, 7 ounces 1998 Lake ontario off oswego

chinook salmon 47 pounds, 13 ounces 1991 salmon river

Brown Trout 33 pounds, 2 ounces 1997 Lake ontario

redhorse sucker 11 pounds, 11 ounces 1996 salmon river

New York State Records

Ten World and State Records for Oswego County Waters

sPecies WeigHT YeAr LocATion

Hybrid/chinook-coho 35 pounds, 8 ounces 2001 salmon river

coho salmon 33 pounds, 4 ounces 1989 salmon river

chinook salmon 26 pounds 1999 salmon river

rainbow Trout 16 pounds, 8 ounces 1982 salmon river

greater redhorse 9 pounds, 3 ounces 1985 salmon river

Brown Trout – Youth 5 pounds, 8 ounces 2002 Lake ontario off oswego

World Records

Contentseastern Lake ontario ........................................ 2-3oswego river .................................................... 4-5salmon river ..................................................... 6-7Fly-Fishing the salmon river ............................ 8sandy Pond ....................................................... 9ice Fishing ........................................................ 9oneida Lake ...................................................... 10-11oneida river ..................................................... 12Lake neahtahwanta ........................................... 13Panther Lake ..................................................... 13Hunting in oswego county .............................. 14-15Map of oswego county .................................... 16-17Fish species guide ............................................ 18Fishing & Hunting services .............................. 19-26our Advertisers ................................................. 27-28Visitor services .................................................. 29

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At roughly 10,000 square miles, Lake ontario is the smallest of the great

Lakes. What it lacks in size, however, it more than makes up for in fishing capacity. Major oswego county access points are oswego Harbor, catfish creek, dowie dale, Mexico Point, Port ontario, and north sandy Pond.

oswego county boasts one of the largest, most experienced charter fleets on Lake ontario. so sit back, relax, and enjoy the beauty of this great lake, as experienced hands with top-of-the-line equipment guide you to the best action on the lake.

Trout and SalmonFrom mid-autumn through mid-spring, salmonids follow the forage inshore, where they can be taken by casting plugs and spoons from the bank, shoreline and piers. Boat anglers do well flat-lining

in five to 15 feet of water. summer’s warm temperatures push the fish back into deep water where they congregate near the thermocline. To reach them out in the open lake use lead-core line, diving planers and downriggers, with stickbaits, spoons, flashers and cut bait, dodgers and flies.

Atlantic SalmonThe elusive Atlantics are incapable of natural reproduction, due to the effect of an enzyme found in smelt and alewives, and are stocked in fewer numbers than Pacific salmon. Those that are caught are usually taken incidentally on lures targeting Pacific salmon and trout.

Eastern Lake Ontario

Lake Ontario, with 10,000 square miles of fresh water, spans the border between

the U.S. and Canada. It is the 14th largest

freshwater lake in the world and it stretches for roughly

200 miles along New York State’s northern border from the

Niagara River to the St. Lawrence River.

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Brown Troutin early spring, browns are attracted to warm inshore water around river mouths. notoriously boat-shy in shallow water, troll light lines off planer boards, parallel to shore, in April and May. casting from shore is most effective in the early morning.

Chinook and Coho Salmon Try shallow water fishing in early spring. during june and july, you will find them feeding in deep water. From late july through August, they gather along oswego county’s coastline. By early september, large numbers stage off the oswego Harbor and the mouth of the salmon river. j-plugs, cut bait, and flasher and fly combinations are deadly for these West coast natives.

Lake Troutin the spring, they remain offshore on bottom, in depths of 150 to 200 feet. A few venture inshore and may be taken by anglers fishing for brown trout and steelhead.

around the harbor breakwalls in oswego, and offshore near catfish creek, the Little salmon river and other tributaries.

Walleyeone of the best places to catch a walleye from May through mid-june is oswego Harbor. The most popular baits are worms on spinner-rigged harnesses, jigs, and large stickbaits.

Carpcarp are enjoying renewed popularity. The best baits are corn, baked potato, bread and dough balls. Look for them in warm, weedy, shallow water like deer creek Marsh.

CatfishLake ontario has monster channel cats in the mouths of the oswego and salmon rivers. They are biggest and hungriest in autumn, during the salmon runs. Anchor over a hole and bottom-fish with cut salmon.

Rainbow Trout and SteelheadLike browns, they come inshore in early spring; some to find a tributary in which to spawn, others to feast on the forage drawn into the shallows by warmer water. After spawning in March and April, they move offshore. in late spring and summer, troll spoons through the bands of floating organic matter formed by temperature variations in the water. in june, steelies suspend over deep water and are targeted with spoons and stickbaits (orange and pink are hot colors), fished off diving planers, or downriggers set at or above the thermocline.

Smallmouth Bassin spring, pre-spawn smallies are shallow and very territorial. After spawning, they move to structure in 12 to 25 feet of water. drift and cast diving crankbaits, or work bottom with tubes, grubs, minnows and crayfish. For excellent fall fishing, look for them in slightly deeper water

Lake Ontario LORAN-C and GPS CoordinatesLocation Latitude Longitude

Ford shoal Light Buoy 7 (green) n43° 26.75’ W76° 35.53’

oswego West Pierhead Light (red) n43° 28.40’ W76° 31.00’

oswego (92’ depth) n43° 29.10’ W76° 32.80’

Mexico Bay (79’ depth) n43° 33.50’ W76° 18.10’

Port ontario Light 2 (red) n43° 34.60’ W 76° 12.30’

north sandy Pond (85’ depth) n43° 39.30’ W76° 14.90’


Fishing Access PointsThe state dec has purchased fishing • easements on the salmon river, Little sandy creek, and grindstone creek. Fishing access areas are designated with yellow “Public Fishing” signs.

salmon river: Look for dec marked • sections from the upper boundary of douglaston salmon run, upriver to the marked boundary below Lighthouse Hill reservoir.

Little sandy creek: dec fishing access • sites are off norton road, and off Us rte. 11 in the Village of sandy creek.

grindstone creek: dec fishing access • sites are off co. rte. 28 and co. rte. 41A. The mouth of grindstone creek is a favorite shore fishing area accessible through the main entrance of selkirk shores state Park.

For maps of public fishing rights on Little sandy creek, grindstone creek, or any other popular stream, go to http://www.dec.ny.gov, click on Fishing, then Public Fishing rights, then PFr on selected Waters in new York, and scroll down to oswego county.

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Oswego River

Formed by the union of the seneca and oneida rivers at Three rivers

Point, the oswego river stretches nearly 24 miles to oswego. it ranks as Lake ontario’s second largest tributary. “oswego” is an iroquois word with two interpreted meanings: “place of the pouring out” and “place where the waters meet.”

The oswego river is a vital link in the new York state canal system. For close to a century, the oswego branch of the erie canal ran adjacent to the oswego river. remnants of the canal still remain.

The river offers two distinct fisheries. From its mouth to Varick dam, the first dam in oswego, Lake ontario’s vast variety of fish species move in and out with the seasons. Above the dam, the fishery is natural, with minimal human intervention.

The city of oswego has developed an outstanding public fishing access along the oswego river. A concrete walkway and railing lines both sides of the river, with riverside parking, restrooms, and a fish cleaning station.

Varick Dam to the Mouth: in the fall, huge brown trout, king and coho salmon enter the river to spawn, followed by hungry steelhead, which continue to enter the river all winter. They come to feed, bask in the river’s slightly warmer temperatures, and, in early spring, to spawn.

By mid-May, rock bass, slab crappies, yellow and white perch, and sunfish converge on oswego Harbor. Bullheads

claim muddy spots, and catfish take over the rapids. The river’s resident northerns and bass, as well as the lake’s bronzebacks spawn in the river.

Above Varick Dam: The character of the fishery changes heading south out of oswego, where the Varick dam acts as a barrier to lake-run trout and salmon. The fast waters near hydropower dams in Minetto, Fulton and Phoenix attract walleyes in spring and fall, smallmouth bass in early summer, catfish in june and july, and sheepshead, panfish, suckers and carp from mid-April through november.

Largemouth bass and pike are plentiful in the quiet water along the canal’s shelves and shallow, slow moving waters. They’re joined by sunfish, crappie, panfish, carp and bullheads, gars, and bowfins. in summer, walleyes, smallmouths, sheepshead and channel catfish gather along the canal’s drop-offs and floor of the main channel.

Chinook and Coho SalmonFor chinook and coho, flatline on side planers or drift salmon eggs. if you’re fishing from the river Walks, cast egg sacs and flies weighted down just enough to allow the bait to bump bottom while moving with the current.

Rainbow, Steelhead and Brown TroutBrown trout run the river in autumn, while steelhead and rainbows are available autumn through spring. Use egg sacs (blue in clear water; chartreuse in turbid water), worms, flies, spinners, spoons, jigs or stickbaits.

Smallmouth Basssmallmouths prefer rapids in early summer and deep water the rest of the season. early on, drift minnows or crayfish or cast spoons, in-line spinners and crankbaits in tail waters and current

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edges below dams. By mid-july, head for deeper water along drop-offs, canal walls, and bridge abutments. Work jigs, small crankbaits, spinnerbaits, carolina-rigged worms and minnows off drop-shot rigs.

Largemouth BassThe most warm-water tolerant of the oswego river’s game fish, largemouth bass thrive in relatively shallow water. Try plastic worms fished weightless and ripped across the surface. cast crankbaits, spinnerbaits, buzzbaits, poppers, and minnows onto the canal’s shelves, and run them past logs, boulders, and weed beds.

Northern Pikenortherns like to prowl weed edges near the safety of deep, slow-moving water. Use large minnows, suspended about three feet below bobbers, in the mouths of tributaries, channels entering backwaters, and around islands. or cast large spoons, crankbaits, stickbaits and spinnerbaits.

Walleyeearly in the season, fish rapids with stickbaits, crankbaits, and bucktail jigs tipped with minnows or worms. May is the perfect time to fish the downtown oswego area at night for walleye. Around june, walleye spend their days in deep water where they can be taken by slowly trolling worms on spinner rigs, or bouncing jigs off bottom. At night, they move into the shallow shelves and can be

taken on stickbaits.

Channel Catfishcatfish are popular throughout the river. Huge fish can be found around the mouth, especially in autumn, when they feast on salmon. Target them by fishing with cut salmon flesh. The holes in the fast water between the dams in oswego also hold trophy catfish. They’ll take worms, minnows, and blood baits but are particularly fond of shrimp.

Yellow PerchYou’ll find yellow perch along weed edges, muddy bays, deep channels, and eddies. Use worms or tiny minnows, or search them out by drifting and casting 2-inch scented grubs.

PanfishUse minnows, worms, grubs, and tiny marabou jigs around cover like trees, boulder fields, and weed beds.

BullheadUse still-fish nightcrawlers or garden worms off bottom near swamps and marshes and other shallow, muddy areas. They’re extremely voracious in spring.

SheepsheadA silver-sided, white-bellied fish with a blunt nose, these hard fighters thrive in the rapids and the canal, and hit crayfish, worms, jigs and crankbaits.

CarpThey’ll hit a worm or a dead minnow on occasion, but have a taste for vegetables and grains. Use corn, baked potato, dough and bread balls. Try adding peanut butter to the bread.

Lake Sturgeoncurrently on the endangered species list, the dec is actively trying to reintroduce the species. All sturgeon must be released immediately. in september 2007, Us geological teams assisting the dec surveyed the stream and netted 25, including one measuring 56 inches and weighing 43 pounds.

Fishing Access PointsPhoenix Public Access on the west side of the lock, off culvert street;

Hinmansville Bridge, co. rte. 46;

Stop 48, co. rte. 57, just south of Fulton;

Ox Creek, granby - nYs rte 48, south of Fulton;

Indian Point Landing, Volney, off nYs rte. 481;

Battle Island State Park, nYs rte. 48, north of Fulton;

Black Creek, granby, off nYs rte. 48;

Minetto Town Park, off nYs rte. 48, above the lock;

Leto Island, Lock 7, oswego, parking area off east First street;

Varick Dam, Lock 7, oswego;

East and West River Walks, oswego; and

Wright’s Landing, off Lake street, oswego.

Stay alert for changes in water levels on the Oswego River north

of the Varick Dam, and on the Salmon River. Hydroelectric plants can cause rising water and swift

current. As soon as you notice the water level rising, get to shore.


Salmon River

At times breathtaking, the salmon river is one of north America’s most

spectacular salmonid fisheries. Thousands of trophy chinook and coho salmon, steelhead, rainbows and brown trout run its length each year. it flows for 12 miles among forests and fields, along country roads, and through the villages of Altmar and Pulaski and the hamlet of Port ontario. gravel riffs and pools in its upper portion give way to bedrock and boulders in the lower reaches, before it glides through the still waters of a mile-long, marshy estuary and enters Lake ontario.

A float trip on the salmon river is a great way to enjoy the river’s world-class fishing and experience its special character. For families, seniors, or the physically challenged, a drift boat in the hands of one of oswego county’s professional guides is the safest, most comfortable way to fish the entire salmon river.

Because of hydropower releases, the upper sections of the salmon river remain ice free, even in the most bitter winter weather. Winter is a great time to enjoy steelheading in uncrowded, picturesque conditions.

Atlantic, Chinook and Coho SalmonMassive runs of chinook and coho peak in september and october. in september and early october, runs of salmon can be found in the salmon river estuary.Atlantics run the salmon river from june through mid-August. They eagerly strike flies, lures and, after a rain, worms. When hooked, they launch into a series of sizzling runs and spectacular leaps.

Lake Ontario supported the greatest population of landlocked Atlantic salmon in the world before

they became extinct in the late 19th century. The Salmon River was named after them. The DEC now maintains their population by stocking about 30,000 into the

stream each year.

Use egg sacs, flies, spinners and plugs. Try large attractor patterns or fish large wobbling plugs from a side planer.

Brook TroutAll brookies in the river are wild fish that migrated from orwell and Trout Brooks and smaller tributaries. Boasting big appetites with mouths to match, they’re one of the easiest trout to catch. Baits include worms, egg sacs, flies, spinners and plugs.

Brown TroutThe river has resident browns that remain year-round. Trophy lake-run browns enter the stream in massive numbers in the fall, along with Pacific salmon. They’ll hit egg sacs, flies, spinners, plugs, and worms after a rain.

Steelheadrecent stockings of summer steelhead provide a limited but exciting fishery in june and july. steelheads storm the salmon river in september and october and feast on the eggs of spawning Pacific salmon. They trickle in from the lake all winter, and can be found in the river’s deep pools and channels. in winter they’ll take egg sacs, pieces of worm or tiny jigs suspended below bobbers, and small spinners worked in deep, slow-moving areas. Try blue egg sacs in clear water, and brighter orange or chartreuse egg sacs when the water is turbid. Use a variety of flies, including natural nymphs and single egg imitations in fall and winter, and larger, gaudier nymphs and attractor patterns or worms during the spring.

After spawning in March and April, they return to Lake ontario.

Rainbow TroutUse egg sacs, flies, spinners and plugs. Worms are a favorite bait in the spring.

Largemouth BassFound in the salmon river estuary. Use minnows, plastic worms, crankbaits, spinner baits, and surface baits such as popper plugs.

Smallmouth BassFound in the salmon river estuary and the river’s mouth. Use crayfish, minnows, worms, jigs, plugs and spinners.

Northern PikeFound in the salmon river estuary. Use spinner baits, large minnows, spoons and plugs.

Walleyein spring, some Lake ontario “eyes” run the lower part of the river. go after them by slow-trolling stickbaits at night near Port ontario.

CrappiesThriving in the estuary, they are easiest to catch in spring. They respond best to small minnows suspended below tiny bobbers.

Bullheadeach spring, the salmon river estuary and shallow bays in the reservoir are full of bullheads. They respond best to worms and leeches fished on bottom, especially at night.

PanfishTry the salmon river estuary for large rock bass and sunfish. The upper reservoir is popular for sunfish. Perch are the most plentiful panfish in the lower reservoir.

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Fishing Access PointsThe Estuary: A handicap-accessible fishing access site is located just off the northern end of the nYs rte. 3 bridge.

Douglaston Salmon Run: Private, fee-access area, stretches 2.5 miles from the estuary to the Village of Pulaski. Permits are sold at the parking area on co. rte. 5 (Lake street). For details and fishing conditions call 315-298-3531 or visit www.douglastonsalmonrun.com

Black Hole: Located on the west end of Pulaski, this is the biggest, deepest hole on the river. The south bank is part of the douglaston salmon run. The north bank is public. Park on riverview drive or Bridge street.

Long Bridge or Staircase Pool: Upriver, near the center of Pulaski. Access via a small parking area on Forest drive at the end of james street. The “staircase” downstream of the bridge offers an exciting series of pools and drops.

Short Bridge or Town Pool: just below the Us rte. 11 bridge in Pulaski. Park in dunbar Field on Lewis street.

Dunbar Field or Ball Field Pool: A section of riffs, pools and undercut banks in the channel between the mainland and an island. Park in the dunbar Field lot on Lewis street or along the bank.

Haldane Community Center: north bank accesses a series of riffs and small pools; park in the Haldane center lot on Maple Avenue extension.

I-81 Pool: Access the north bank from the Haldane center and the south bank from nYs rte. 13 near i-81. Walk several hundred yards down an ATV trail to the bridge.

Railroad Bridge, Paper Mill Pool: east of Pulaski on co. rte. 2A. Park near the railroad crossing. Follow the railroad path to the trestle. The Paper Mill Pool is upriver and the railroad Pool is downstream.

Compactor Pool: just below the co. rte. 2A bridge, use the paved parking area near the solid waste transfer station to access the ramp for drift boats and kayaks.

Sportsman’s Pool: Located ½-mile upriver, this hole is straddled by fishing access sites; the southern site is off nYs rte. 13, the other is off centerville road.

Pineville Pool: in the hamlet of Pineville at the co. rte. 48 bridge, use the public parking area on the north bank off sheepskin rd. to access the ramp for drift boats and kayaks.

Trestle Pool: just downriver from the mouth of orwell creek, reach this pool on the south side from the parking area on nYs rte. 13. From the north take sheepskin rd. out of Pineville for ½- mile and turn south on the access road.

Ellis Cove: downriver from Altmar on co. rte. 52, a paved parking area provides access to a stretch of the river that offers deep runs, an undercut bank, and deeper holes. Looking upriver from the parking area, are two sets of cables crossing the Wire Hole.

Schoolhouse Pool: Access is on the northwestern corner of the co. rte. 52 bridge. A second site, located on the other end of the bridge, has a paved ramp and parking, and is reserved for vehicles with drift boat trailers.

Lower and Upper Fly-fishing, Catch-and-Release Sections: see the Fly-fishing regulations section of this guide.

Trout Brook: The dec owns public fishing rights for 0.6 mile of its last leg, from the centerville road bridge access site to its mouth. Park on the shoulder and climb down a small, steep hill to get to the stream.

Orwell Brook: natives have been fishing this brook’s upper reaches for monster brookies for centuries. Use a stealthy

approach and expert lure presentation to coax them out from under the banks, boulders, root balls, and logs. From Altmar, head north on co. rte 52 for about two miles to Tubbs road.

Salmon River ReservoirsLower Reservoir: Also called the Lighthouse Hill reservoir, the reservoir dam stops Lake ontario’s salmon. covering 164 acres, it contains rainbow and brown trout, largemouth bass and panfish. Parking and shoreline fishing is between the two bridges at Bennett Bridges. Take cemetery road out of Altmar for about 3 miles. no motorized boats are allowed on the lower reservoir.

Upper Reservoir: Also called redfield reservoir. Warm water species include black bass, walleye, black crappie, and panfish. cold water species include brown, brook and rainbow trout. Trout season is open year-round and ice fishing is popular.

Falls Road Day Use Project: Beach launch, picnic facilities, shore-fishing access and parking. Take co. rte. 2 east out of Pulaski for about 9 miles, turn right onto dam road, then left at the four corners.

Jackson Road Public Access: Paved ramp, parking and shore-fishing access. 9.5 miles east of Pulaski on co. rte. 2.

Little America Public Access: Parking and shore-fishing access. From the above site, continue east on co. rte. 2 for a mile, turn right on ccc drive and continue for ½-mile.

Redfield Public Access: Parking, beach launch and handicapped-accessible fishing platform. off co. rte. 17, at the south end of the hamlet.

O’Hara State Forest Public Access: shore-fishing access and parking. Take cemetery road (co. rte. 22 north) out of Altmar for 3.2 miles. Turn right onto co. rte. 30, for about 0.3 mile, turn left on Pipeline road and travel 2.2 miles.

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Fly-Fishing the Salmon River

The salmon river has long been regarded as one of the premier fly-

fishing destinations in the world. There are two sections of the upper river, comprising nearly one mile, that are designated as catch-and-release fly-fishing areas.

Fly-fishing with a traditional fly rod, reel, and artificial flies is the only form of angling allowed on these stretches of the salmon river. All fish must be released.

Lower Fly-Fishing Section: open sept. 15 - May 15. This section begins at the co. rte. 52 bridge in the Village of Altmar and extends ¼-mile to a marked boundary at Beaverdam Brook.

Upper Fly-Fishing Section: open April 1 – nov. 30. This stretch begins just above the salmon river Fish Hatchery and continues to a marked boundary roughly 0.6 mile upstream. There are two fishing access sites with parking for about 12 cars each. They’re on co. rte. 22, roughly 0.7 and one mile, respectively, from the fish hatchery.

Stay alert for changes in water levels on the Salmon River.

Hydroelectric plants can cause rising water and swift current. As soon as you notice the water level

rising, get to shore.

Atlantic Salmonsmall runs of Atlantic salmon ascend the salmon river over the summer months, providing a unique but limited fishery. This is one of the few times of the year when anglers have an opportunity to see a salmon rise to a dry fly.

Brown TroutTry a well-known fly such as a blood sucking leech, other egg pattern flies, or wooly buggars.

Chinook and Coho SalmonFly casters live for the thrill of sight casting to chinook and coho salmon holding in shallow water in september, october, and early november. Visions of a 30-lb. king salmon inhaling a fly as it swings upstream of the huge fish will last a lifetime. effective fly patterns include comets, wooly buggars, and other attractor patterns, along with nymphs on occasion.

SteelheadFrom october through early May, when steelheads are plentiful in the river, fly-fishing is in full swing. in the fall, look for fresh-run steelhead feeding actively on salmon eggs and nymphs in faster flowing riffs, runs, and pocket water. in winter, when icing guides and lines are a challenge and frigid water slows the metabolic rate of steelhead, you’ll have to work hard to take fish on flies in deep, slow-moving pools and runs.

in spring, as water temperatures rise, spawning steelhead actively move to shallower riffs and tailouts. Favorite flies include nymphs, egg imitations, wooly buggars and traditional easter steelhead patterns.

over the summer months, small runs of skamania move into the salmon river, providing a unique but limited fishery. This is one of the few times of the year when anglers have an opportunity to see a steelhead rise to a dry fly.

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sandy Pond is the largest embayment in the eastern Lake ontario dune

and Wetland Area, a 17-mile long coastal barrier system. Part of the largest and most extensive freshwater sand dune system in the northeast, its beautiful environs make it a favorite vacation destination.

Tucked behind the dunes, sandy Pond is out of sight to most anglers who come to the area to catch salmon and trout. And it was fairly easy to keep it secret when northern pike, largemouth bass, perch and crappie were the local rage. However, walleyes etched the place into the national consciousness after the 2006 cabela’s Masters Walleye circuit Tournament was won on sandy Pond.

Productive year-round, sandy Pond is a great ice fishing spot and derbies are held on many weekends throughout winter. Access is available at local marinas. (see listing on pages 24.)

Bullhead Bullhead fishing peaks in April and May. Worms and leeches are the best baits.

Carpcarp fishing is becoming increasingly popular around Lake ontario. Use specialized baits such as bread, corn, baked potato or dough balls.

Largemouth BassLook for largemouths in the interior part of sandy Pond. surface lures such as poppers, buzzbaits and propbaits are effective on calm days. Texas-rigged plastic worms, small plastics on drop shot rigs, spinnerbaits and live shiners work well when dropped in holes in the weeds or worked along cattail mats, timber and weed edges.

Smallmouth BassBronzebacks are drawn to the pond’s outlet. Use crayfish, live shiners, carolina-rigged plastic worms, and jigheads tipped with scented plastic baits.

Northern PikeUse large shiners under bobbers, spinnerbaits, and bucktail jigs.

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CrappieAlso called calico bass or strawberry bass, these tasty fish are easiest to catch in spring when they gather in the pond’s numerous boating channels to spawn. They hit best on tiny minnows, but will also take a two-inch grub on a spinner form. in summer, they move out into anywhere from five to 15 feet of water and respond to tiny bucktail jigs, two-inch scented grubs, wet flies and small poppers.

PanfishBluegills and yellow perch are plentiful in the pond. The best time to catch panfish is mid-April through mid-june. Use small minnows, grubs, worms and wet flies. in addition, the sunfish have a taste for tiny poppers and one-inch curly-tail grubs.

WalleyeMay and june are the best months to catch walleye. cast or troll worms on spinner-rigged harnesses.

Ice Fishing

sandy Pond, oneida Lake and Lake neahtahwanta are prime ice

fishing spots.

Please follow these safety tips from the NYS DEC:• clear, blue, hard ice over non-running

water should be at least two inches thick for one person to walk on; many anglers wait until it is three inches thick.

• Three inches can support groups walking in single file.

• It takes 7 ½ inches of ice to support a car, and 8 inches to support a small truck.

• Slush can make the ice 50 percent weaker.• Ice covering running water can be up to

20 percent weaker.• If you’re unsure of the area, check with a

local tackle shop for current conditions before venturing out on the ice.

• Look for others already on the hard water and follow their paths.

• Use the buddy system.• In warm, clear weather, be careful near

shore where the sun’s rays can melt the shallow ice.

• Be especially careful near tributary mouths.


Oneida Lake

“This big lake in central New York is a certified walleye factory. Traditional tactics all work.” – Field & stream

This 23-mile lake forms the southeastern corner of oswego

county. during summer, fish for walleyes, northern pike, smallmouths and panfish. The shallow lake freezes over in winter, and is prime ice fishing territory for panfish, walleyes and northern pike.

recent nationally- televised tournaments, including the outdoor channel’s Ultimate Match college Tournament and the esPn Bassmaster Memorial, have affirmed oneida Lake’s excellent fishery.

oneida Lake is convenient to fish. interstate 90 is just minutes away, while i-81 crosses its outlet. More than two dozen public and private boat access sites, numerous private marinas and several tackle shops are located on its shoreline.

BullheadThe best bullhead fishing is in the spring at night. Use worms and leeches.

Northern Pikenortherns generally prefer weedy

Although Oneida Lake walleyes spawn naturally each spring,

depositing over 10 billion eggs, not all of the hatched fry (tiny walleyes)

survive. To supplement natural reproduction, DEC staff from the Oneida Fish Cultural Station net

spawning walleyes in April, incubate the eggs and stock an additional 100 million walleye fry annually. Located on Hatchery Road off NYS Rte. 49 in Constantia, the

hatchery is open to the public from April 1 to Sept. 30, 8 a.m. to

3:30 p.m. and may be contacted at 315-623-7311.

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cover near deep water. cast or troll large stickbaits, crankbaits, spoons and spinners along weed edges.

Panfish Bluegills, rock bass, white perch and lunker yellow perch are abundant and provide year-round fishing fun. small minnows and worms are popular natural baits. in winter, anglers use tear-drop jigs

tipped with mouse grubs to catch perch in deep water and bluegills in shallow, weedy bays.

Black Crappiein spring, they gather in shallow bays and tributary mouths and respond to small minnows suspended below bobbers. in summer, they school up under sunken timber, docks and other structure and take tiny jigs, or wooly curltails fished on spinnerforms. in winter, they occupy weedy shallows around dusk.

Smallmouth Basssmallmouth bass fishing on oneida Lake is excellent, with trophies ranging from 18 to 20 inches. smallmouths feed on worms, minnows, and softshelled crayfish drifted along the bottom. Also try tubes, carolina-rigged worms and lizards, small plugs and spinners.

WalleyeThe state dec manages the oneida Lake walleye population through stocking. size and weight limits for walleyes are adjusted when the population numbers are high or low.

Walleyes are light-sensitive. in spring and summer they visit shallow areas in low light and darkness. during daylight, they look for darker areas near weeds, drop-offs and deep water. A jighead tipped with a minnow, nightcrawler, or scented plastic grub or worm are effective. A spinner-rigged worm harness baited with a crawler and drifted or trolled slowly on bottom also produces.

in fall, “eyes” forage in shallow water near shore and over shoals from about an

Oneida Lake was part of Lake Iroquois, formed nearly 12,000

years ago when a glacier dammed what is now the St. Lawrence River and flooded much of Central New York. As climate change occurred and the glacial ice mass retreated northward, the St. Lawrence outlet

to the Atlantic Ocean opened, draining most of Lake Iroquois. Oneida Lake remains in a slight

depression of the former bed of the much larger glacial lake.

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DEC staff from the Oneida Fish Cultural Station, located on

Hatchery Road off NYS Rte. 49 in Constantia, net spawning walleyes

in April, incubate the eggs, and stock walleye fry annually.

The hatchery is open to the public from April 1 to Sept. 30, 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., and may be contacted

at 315-623-7311.

hour before dark until about an hour after sunrise. They respond well to minnow-baits. Autumn is a great time to fish from the shore at Toad Harbor or the dec’s handicap accessible fishing access site on co. rte. 37.

in winter, fish small, live minnows on tip-ups with a light leader and a small hook, or jig close to bottom. For open water walleyes, use live baits or scented imitations, deep-diving stickbaits, spinners with worms, and bright spoons.

For a contour map of oneida Lake, go to www.dec.ny.gov.

Fishing AccessTaft Bay Ice Fishing Access: nYs rte. 49, in constantia.

Toad Harbor Fishing Access: shaw road, West Monroe. Handicap-accessible platform with railing. From i-81 exit 32 (central square), head east on nYs rte. 49 for three miles, turn left on Toad Harbor road, continue three miles and turn left on Mccloud drive. continue for about 1.5 miles and turn on shaw road.

Rte. I-81 Bridge Fishing Access: directly below the north end of the i-81 Bridge, this site is actually at the source of the oneida river. Take co. rte. 37 north in Brewerton.

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The outlet of oneida Lake, the oneida river meanders several miles before

it converges with the seneca and oswego rivers at Three rivers. When the Barge canal was built early in the last century, three cuts were made to bypass the largest oxbows. A dam sits at caughdenoy, the site of natural rapids. At Lock 23 the river drops seven feet to reach the level of the seneca and oswego rivers.

generally shallow, weedy and slow-moving, the oxbows offer great northern pike, largemouth bass, crappy, panfish and carp fishing. The old river channel has a slight current and supports smallmouth bass, walleye and catfish populations. riprap lining on both sides of the canal is loaded with insects, crayfish, minnows, frogs, snakes and other creatures. After a stiff rain, tributaries are filled with a variety of nutrients, and fish stage in front of the culverts to feed.

Walleyein spring, walleyes are taken in the fast water below the caughdenoy dam on stickbaits and bucktail jigs. in summer, they prefer the deepest water they can find in the oxbows and canal. in autumn, many return to caughdenoy.

Largemouth BassThe oxbows are ideal bucketmouth habitat. Most anglers go after them with Texas-rigged worms worked in timber, along weed edges, riprap, and holes in the weeds, and jig ‘n pigs pitched into log jams, under docks and undercut banks. spinnerbaits, surface lures and buzzbaits all work well.

Smallmouth Basssmallmouths seem to outnumber largemouths in the river, but their feistiness and tenacity is so much greater, most anglers prefer them. They like minnows, crayfish, jigs tipped with scented grubs, tubes, and fat-bodied crankbaits. Look for them along the drop-offs in the old river channel, rock piles and areas in front of tributary mouths.

Northern Pikenorthern pike prowl the weedy shelves near deep water and are partial to fat, juicy shiners and suckers, spinnerbaits, and crankbaits.

Crappiesin the spring these delicious fish congregate at the mouths of tributaries. They’re always interested in a buckeye or flathead minnow, but they’ll also take grubs, and tiny jigs.

Channel CatfishAll but dormant during winter and early spring, catfish start feeding heavily around mid-May when they begin showing up in the rapids. By june, they return to deeper water. They love worms, minnows and shrimp, but will also take a lure periodically. By late fall they start shutting down.

Panfish Yellow perch, sunfish, rock bass and bullheads are plentiful in the oxbows in spring and fall and in the deeper channels in summer. They’ll take worms, 1- and 2-inch scented grubs and tiny minnows.

CarpThe oneida river is loaded with carp. They are especially fond of the shallow, warm waters of the oxbows. A popular

technique is to scatter half a can of corn into a small area and come back a couple hours later and throw some more corn out — only this time with some hooks in it.

SheepsheadThese hard-fighting fish occupy water throughout the canal. They can usually be found in the rapids and plunge pool below the dam in caughdenoy. They’ll take a worm, minnow, jig, and sometimes a stickbait.

Fishing Access PointsBrewerton North Wall: Located on the east side of the Us rte. 11 bridge, this concrete structure offers shore anglers a good casting platform.

Caughdenoy Dam: shore fishing access is above and below the dam along co. rte. 12. The plunge pool below the barrier is rich in warm water species like walleyes, smallies, sheepshead, white perch and gar pike. Access from the parking area along co. rte. 12 or caughdenoy Marina.

Big Bend: Located at the tip of an oxbow on the oneida river in schroeppel, this site offers shore fishing at the co. rte. 12 bridge crossing the mouth of Peter scott swamp. Head east out of Phoenix on co. rte. 12.

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Lake Neahtahwanta

set on the western edge of Fulton in the town of granby, Lake neahtahwanta

is a perfect year-round fishery. its close proximity to all the comforts of the city make it the ideal fishing destination for the entire family.

spring sees shore anglers catching bullhead dinners. in summer, northern pike, largemouth bass, white perch, yellow perch, crappie, and bowfin are in their prime. Warm autumn days send the fish on feeding binges, and ice fishing on the lake is a popular winter activity.

The park at Bullhead Point has a shelter, tourism center and pier. The nearby north Bay recreational Area has a campground, paved launch, and plenty of shore access.

For a contour map of the lake, go to www.dec.ny.gov.

BullheadThe best bite is in the spring, but bullheads hit well from early spring through mid-fall. The most productive time is at night and the best bait is a juicy worm fished on bottom.

Largemouth BassLargemouth bass can be taken throughout this shallow lake, on free-lined minnows and drifted crayfish, spinnerbaits, plastic worms, jerkbaits, tube baits, and top water lures.

Northern Pikerespond best to big baits. some of the most productive include shiners suspended below bobbers, stickbaits, spinnerbaits, and tubes baited with a minnow and jigged in weed openings.

Crappiecrappies respond best to small minnows, wet flies and 1- to 2-inch grubs fished plain or attached to a spinner form.

PanfishWorms work for bluegills, pumpkinseeds, yellow and white perch.

BowfinThe lake is home to a large population of bowfin. They have a taste for large minnows, worms and crayfish.

Named by the Iroquois, ”Ne-ah-tah-wan-tah” has been known to have two meanings: “the little lake near the great lake” and “the lake that

hides from the river.”

Ten miles north of oneida Lake, off co. rte. 17, this 130-acre lake offers

an exceptional trophy fishery for its size. Listed as a top priority for the dec tiger muskie program, it is stocked with about 400 9-inch norlunge annually. Access at the hard surface ramp on co. rte. 17.

Largemouth BassBucketmouths like the weeds ringing the lake, and are particularly fond of soft plastic jerkbaits fished weightless along weed edges and timber.

Smallmouth BassLook for smallies in 10 to 20 feet of water. They respond to crankbaits and scented soft plastic grubs and minnows worked on drop-shot rigs or dragged on bottom.

Tiger Muskie Tigers are most vulnerable through the ice when they’re targeted with large minnows

or jigs tipped with minnows. Quite a few are taken in warmer months on large shiners, bucktail spinners and crankbaits.

Chain Pickerelchain pickerel hover over the tips of weeds, near logs and sunken trees, and similar habitat. Try a nightcrawler on a spinner harness.

CrappieAlso known as strawberry bass, they prefer small minnows. However, they’ll take a tiny marabou jig, 2-inch grub, or a fly.

Panfishsunfish, bullheads and yellow perch are partial to worms. Bullheads like bottom; perch prefer weed edges and deep water; sunnies like to be close to shore, in shallow, weedy water.

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White-tailed deer … wild turkey … ruffed grouse … waterfowl …

squirrels … rabbits and snowshoe hare … Whatever your game, with 40,000 acres of public land open to hunting and teeming with wildlife, you’ll find it in oswego county!

Whitetails rank as the area’s most popular game animal. The county’s 15 state forests and wildlife management areas, combined with vast tracts of undeveloped private land, provide prime deer habitat.

The dec’s successful restoration of wild turkeys has made gobblers a common sight across oswego county. one of the best spots is the 8,645-acre Happy Valley Wildlife Management Area.

The coastal waters of Lake ontario and wetlands just behind the dunes at deer creek Wildlife Management Area harbor a wide variety of ducks and geese. Further inland, try oneida Lake’s Big Bay and Three Mile Bay Wildlife Management Areas.

Finally, oswego county even offers underwater game. if you’re good with a bow, take a shot at carp on oneida Lake or the oswego and oneida rivers, habitat to some of the greatest carp populations in the northeast. Trophies in the 40-lb. range are possible.

Where Can I Get A License?• Sporting licenses may be purchased

over the counter at license-issuing outlets, bait shops and in village and town clerk offices.

• Hunters under age 16 must apply for a license in person and be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.

• New hunters must complete a mandatory hunter education course to obtain a hunting license.

For more information on hunting regulations and licensing requirements, visit the nYs dept. of environmental conservation Web site at www.dec.ny.gov or call 1-888-486-8332.

Public Hunting AreasAdditional information for the following locations can be obtained by calling the dec region 7 cortland office at 607-753-3095 or by visiting www.dec.ny.gov.

Altmar State Forest: Albion: 926 acres. Located about two miles south of Pineville, off co. rte. 48. Also accessible from Towsley rd., Albion cross rd. and Hasto rd.

Battle Hill State Forest: redfield: 1,569 acres. Located north of redfield, this forest is bordered by deep woods. co. rte. 17, borders on the west side. Also accessible from otto Mills dr. and Harvester Mill rd.

Chateaugay Reforestation: orwell: 3,346 acres. Access from co. rte. 2, near orwell, Vorea rd., carpenter rd., Waggoner rd., new scriba dr., and Beecherville rd.

Deer Creek Marsh Wildlife Management Area: richland: 1,195 acres. Located between Lake ontario and nYs rte. 3 north of Port ontario. Additional access is off rainbow shores rd., and by canoe from the nYs rte. 3 bridge over deer creek. Uplands and wetlands.

Happy Valley Wildlife Management Area: Albion, Williamstown, Parish, Amboy: 8,645 acres. Located 4 miles east of i-81 exit 34. Access from nYs 104, co. rte. 22, and co. rte. 26. Uplands, wetlands, and ponds.

Kasoag Reforestation: Williamstown: 909 acres. off co. rte. 30, north of Williamstown near cc rd.

Klondike State Forest: Amboy: 867 acres. From Parish take nYs rte. 69 east for 8 miles, turn right on Tanner rd and


Hunting in Oswego County

• You must report any deer or turkey you take within 48 hours. call 1-866-426-3778.

• Deer Management Permits are required to take antlerless deer in oswego county. check the current nYs Hunting and Trapping regulations guide for detailed maps or visit the dec Web site at www.dec.ny.gov.

• Please report game you have taken that have a dec band or tag. For small game and game birds, send the number on the band or tag (except waterfowl, see below), species, date, location of take, name, address, and the band or tag if possible to: Tagged Wildlife, nYsdec, 625 Broadway, Albany, nY 12233-4754

• Please report all waterfowl that you shoot or find dead with same information as above to: Bird Banding Laboratory, U.s. geological survey, 12100 Beech Forest road ste 4037, Laurel, Md 20708-9962, phone 1-800-327-2263.

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follow for ½-mile into the forest. Also accessible from starks rd. surrounded by numerous ponds.

Littlejohn State Wildlife Management Area: Boylston, redfield: 8,020 acres. Located at end of co. rte. 15, 9 miles east of sandy creek (i-81 exit 37). Also accessible from Littlejohn dr. (½-mile south of the co. rte. 15 terminus at co. rte. 17). Uplands and wetlands.

O’Hara State Forest: orwell, redfield: 3,047 acres. Bordering most of the south shore of the salmon river reservoir, accessible from co. rte 17, dam rd., co. rte. 27, and o’Hara rd.

Orton Hollow State Forest: Williamstown, Amboy: 507 acres. intersected by nYs rte. 13, ½-mile east of Williamstown, and bordered to the south by West Branch Fish creek.

Salmon River State Forest: redfield: 2,033 acres. 5 miles east of orwell, intersected by co. rte. 2. Additional access is off ccc rd., noble shores dr. and co. rte. 17.

Sandy Creek State Forest: sandy creek, richland: 538 acres. south of the village of sandy creek. From i-81 exit 37, take co. rte. 15 east to Lacona and turn south on co. rte. 22. Bear right onto co. rte. 48, continue for 3 miles, turn right onto cummings rd. and continue for ¼-mile. Also accessible off orton rd.

Stone Hill State Forest: Amboy, Williamstown: 869 acres. Located south of nYs rte. 13 and adjacent to eastern border of Happy Valley Wildlife Management Area. From Parish (i-81 exit 33), turn left onto co. rte. 26. continue for about 7 miles, turn left onto stone Hill rd. Also accessible at southern tip by Little Pond rd.

Three Mile Bay/ Big Bay Wildlife Management Area: West Monroe, constantia: 3,500 acres. From i-81 exit 32 (central square), head east on nYs rte. 49 for 3 miles, turn left on Toad Harbor road and continue for 1 mile. Additional access available off Lower rd., Wheeler rd., and West rd.

Trout Brook State Forest: Boylston, orwell: 622 acres. intersected by john Platt rd. 1 mile north of orwell. Additional access from Bremm rd., Van Auken rd., nemier rd., and Waggoner rd.

West Osceola Reforestation: osceola, redfield: 1,900 acres. Patchwork of woodlots in oswego, oneida, and Lewis counties. Two miles south of redfield. Access from co. rte. 27, co. rte. 39, Lower redfield rd., and Fox rd.

Winona State Forest Recreation Area: Boylston: 9,233 acres. center rd., off co. rte. 22 in Lacona. Access at center rd., Wart rd. and Bargy rd. Western edge of Tug Hill Plateau, surrounding the Little sandy creek. 315-465-6536 www.winonaforest.com

Private Hunting PreservesDeer Creek Shooting Preserve Box 8032 nYs rte. 3 Pulaski, nY 13142 Ph.: 315-298-3730 Web site: www.deercreekmotel.com services provided: guided goose, turkey and deer hunts; pheasant hunts with preserve dog or your dog; seasonal 20 target 3-d archery course.

Hidden Acres Lodge 187 Palmiteer rd. Pulaski, nY 13142 Ph.: 315-298-FisH email: [email protected] Web site: www.hiddenacreslodge.com services provided: Turkey hunts, 3- and 5-day whitetail deer hunts.


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Within Easy Reachinterstate route 81 runs north and south through the county, and intersects with east/west i-90, the new York state Thruway, just south of oswego county. scenic U.s. route 11 runs north and south near i-81. Travel scenic state routes 104 from the west or 49, 69 and 13 from points east.

MILEAGE

From Miles

Albany, new York 170

Baltimore, Maryland 360

Boston, Massachusetts 335

Buffalo, new York 141

Burlington, Vermont 218

cleveland, ohio 340

Harrisburg, Pennsylvania 290

Hartford, connecticut 287

Montreal, Quebec 240

new York city 307

newark, new jersey 285

niagara Falls, new York 153

ottawa, ontario 162

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 300

Pittsfield, Massachusetts 205

Portsmouth, new Hampshire 385

rochester, new York 71

scranton, Pennsylvania 166

springfield, Massachusetts 264

syracuse, new York 35

Toronto, ontario 235

Washington, dc 410


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Lake OntarioOswegoCounty

Atlantic Salmonrange: 4 - 18 lbs.open season: All yearHot Spots: Lake ontario, salmon river

Chinook Salmonrange: 15 - 30 lbs.open season: All yearHot Spots: Lake ontario, oswego river, salmon river

Coho Salmonrange: 8 - 12 lbs.open season: All yearHot Spots: Lake ontario, oswego river, salmon river

Brook Troutrange: 8 - 15 inchesopen season: April 1 – oct. 15Hot Spots: salmon river reservoir, feeder streams to reservoir, orwell Brook.

Brown Troutrange: ½-lb. - 20 lbs.open season: All yearHot Spots: Lake ontario, oswego river, salmon river, salmon river reservoir

Rainbow Troutrange: ½-lb. - 15 lbs.open season: All yearHot Spots: Lake ontario, oswego river, salmon river, salmon river reservoir

Steelheadrange: 3 -20 lbs.open season: All yearHot Spots: Lake ontario, oswego river, salmon river, north and south sandy creek, grindstone creek

Lake Troutrange: 10 - 20 lbs.open season: jan. 1 – sept. 30.Hot Spots: Lake ontario

Largemouth Bassrange: 2 - 6 lbs.open season: 3rd sat. in june - nov. 30. special catch-and-release season for oneida Lake, 1st sat. in May - Fri. preceding the 3rd sat. in june; artificial lures only. Hot Spots: oswego river, salmon river estuary, salmon river reservoir, sandy Pond, Lake neahtahwanta, oneida Lake, Panther Lake, oneida river.

Smallmouth Bassrange: 1 - 4 lbs.open season: 3rd sat. in june - nov. 30. special catch-and-release season for oneida Lake; 1st sat in May -Fri. preceding the 3rd sat in june; artificial lures only.Hot Spots: Lake ontario, oswego river, salmon river (estuary), sandy Pond, salmon river reservoir, oneida Lake, oneida river, Panther Lake

WalleyeAverage catch: 2 - 10 lbs.open season: 1st sat. in May - March 15Hot Spots: oneida Lake, oneida river, oswego Harbor, oswego river, salmon river (mouth), sandy Pond, salmon river reservoir.

Northern PikeTypical catch: 4 - 15 lbs.open season: 1st sat. in May - March 15Hot Spots: oneida Lake, oneida river, oswego river, Lake neahtahwanta, salmon river (estuary), sandy Pond.

Chain Pickerel range: 15-25 inchesopen season: 1st saturday in May - March 15Hot Spots: oneida Lake, Panther Lake.

Black Crappierange: 9 - 12 inchesopen season: All yearHot Spots: oneida Lake, sandy Pond, Panther Lake, Lake neahtahwanta, oswego Harbor, oswego river, oneida river, salmon river (estuary)

Bullheadrange: 8 - 14 inchesopen season: All yearHot Spots: sandy Pond, salmon river reservoir, Lake neahtahwanta, Panther Lake, salmon river (estuary), oneida Lake, oneida river, oswego Harbor, oswego river.

Panfish(includes white perch, yellow perch, bluegill and pumpkinseed sunfish, and rock bass)range: 6 - 12 inchesopen season: All year (see dec regulations for special restrictions).Hot Spots: Lake neahtahwanta, oneida Lake, oswego Harbor, oswego river, salmon river (estuary), salmon river reservoir, sandy Pond, Panther Lake.

Sheepsheadrange: 2-10 poundsopen season: All yearHot Spots: oswego Harbor, oswego river, oneida river, oneida Lake, Lake ontario

Carprange: 5-30 lbs.open season: All yearHot Spots: oneida Lake, oneida river, oswego Harbor, oswego river, sandy Pond.


Fish Species Guide

Fishing & Hunting Services

Charters & Fishing Guide Codes-PORTS-

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aaa tughill sportfishing ChartersCapt. Bob JordanPO Box 150, Pulaski, NY 13142-0150Ph.: 315-298-3225Email: [email protected]: www.lakeontariowalleye.com

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B & B sportfishingCapt. Gerry Bresadola4482 Broad Rd., Syracuse, NY 13215Ph.: 315-492-6712Email: [email protected]: www.lakeontariofishing.net

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Big Bear ChartersCapt. Robert HibbertPO Box 27, New Haven, NY 13121Ph.: 315-963-7730Email: [email protected]: www.bigbearcharters.com

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Cannon’s Fishing LodgeCapt. Dave Shedd614 Co. Rt. 48, PO Box 209, Altmar, NY 13302Ph.: 315-298-5054, Cell: 315-569-1165Email: [email protected]: www.cannonsfishinglodge.com

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Capt. dave Wilson’s Fishing ChartersCapt. Dave Wilson7722 Maple Rd., Baldwinsville, NY 13027Ph.: 315-638-3522Email: [email protected]: www.captaindavewilson.com

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Captain hook ChartersCapt. Don Richter64 Main St., Ravena, NY 12143Ph.: 315-963-8159Email: [email protected]

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Captain tony Buffa’s Fishing ChartersCapt. Tony Buffa9037 Lucas Rd., Bridgeport, NY 13030Ph.: 315-427-2278Email: [email protected] Website: www.captaintonybuffafishingcharters.com

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Catch 22 Fishing ChartersCapt. Jerry Giocondo3616 Melvin Dr. South, Baldwinsville, NY 13027Ph.: 315-635-5520Email: [email protected]: www.Catch22fishingcharters.com

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deer Valley guide & Charter service2745 US Rt. 13, Altmar, NY 13302Ph.: 315-298-3800Email: [email protected]: www.dvalley.com

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double “d” ChartersCapt. Allen R. Reitz31 Meeker Ave., PO Box 202, Minetto, NY 13115Ph.: 315-342-0589Email: [email protected]

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Disclaimer: By its compilation and distribution of this brochure, the Oswego County Department of Community Development, Tourism and Planning assumes no responsibility for damages or injury to persons or property arising out of or resulting from participating in activities described herein, or from any service, sales or accommodations provided by the businesses represented herein, and accordingly, disclaims any and all liability on its part for such damages or injuries should they occur.


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duke ChartersCapts. Donald L. Green & William Green33 Maple St., Auburn, NY 13021Ph.: 315-253-3363 or 315-730-9861Email: [email protected]

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Fancy Free ChartersCapt. Zane Jay McFadden D.D.S.3508 W. Genesee St., Syracuse, NY 13219Ph.: 315-488-2908

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Finhooker Lake ontario sportfishing ChartersCapt. Mike Klikus34 Brown St., Carbondale, PA 18407Ph.: 570-282-4368Email: [email protected]: www.finhookercharters.net

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Fish doctor ChartersCapt. Ernie Lantiegne239 Fravor Rd., Mexico, NY 13114Ph.: 315-963-8403Email: [email protected]: www.fishdoctorcharters.com

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Fish on! MotelCapt. Mike Fiumano19 Glen Ave., Pulaski, NY 13142Ph.: 315-298-3847Email: [email protected] Website: www.fishonmotel.com

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Fish Psychic ChartersCapt. Dave Pragacz227 Walters Road, Whitney Point, NY 13862Ph.: 607-692-2832Email: [email protected]

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high adventure sportfishingCapt. Troy Creasy1719 Co. Rt. 28, Pulaski, NY 13142Ph.: 315-298-2410, Fax: 315-298-7673Email: [email protected]: www.lakeontariooutdoors.com

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k & g sportfishing aboard top gunCapt. Greg N. Gehrig1881 Co. Rt. 1, Oswego, NY 13126Ph.: 315-343-8171, Fax: 315-342-1041Toll-free: 800-346-6533Email: [email protected]: www.kglodge.com

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Lucky dutchman Charters/Feeder Creek LodgeCapt. Bill VanWormer390 Valley Rd., Pulaski, NY 13142Ph.: 315-298-4467, Toll-free: 800-368-4467Email: [email protected]: www.luckydutchman.net

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Midway Charters inc.Capt. James W. Fetterhoff117 Chipman Lane, Sandy Creek, NY 13145Ph.: 570-640-9861, Fax: 570-682-8555Toll-free: 888-224-6380Email: [email protected]

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orca ChartersCapt. Jeff Federko715 Elm St., Endicott, NY 13760Ph.: 607-759-1674 or 607-785-4995

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Port ontario ChartersCapt. George Metzler8 Scharoun Dr., Pulaski, NY 13142Ph.: 315-298-6751Email: [email protected]: www.portontariotackle.com

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Proteus sportfishingCapt. Mike Conroy12 Evergreen Lane, Cazenovia, NY 13035Ph.: 315-655-2531, Cell: 315-727-5554Fax: 315-655-2588Email: [email protected]: www.proteussportfishing.com

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reed’s Fishing retreatCapts. Jay R. Reed & Robert F. Jordan135 Lakeshore Rd., Sandy Pond, NY 13142Ph.: 315-387-3002 or 315-387-5109

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salmon Fever ChartersCapt. Jeffrey H. Randall6 Randall Drive, Lake Luzerne, NY 12846Ph.: 518-796-3043, Fax: 518-696-5798Toll-free: 888-315-2864Email: [email protected] Website: www.salmonfever.biz

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salmon heaven Lodge & Charter serviceCapt. Harry Powers2035 Co. Rt. 22, Altmar, NY 13302Ph.: 315-298-5695, Fax: 315-298-5695Email: [email protected]: www.salmonheaven.com

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salmon river guideCapt. Shane R. Thomas1354 Co. Rt. 48, Lacona, NY 13083Ph.: 315-298-4530Email: [email protected]: www.theriverguide.com

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seafood ChartersCapt. Joe Ellis62 Eisenhower Ave., Oswego, NY 13126Ph.: 315-342-2525Email: [email protected]: www.seafoodcharters.com

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seaweed ChartersCapt. Earl H. Gardner13 Marsden Rd., Mexico, NY 13114Ph.: 315-963-8446Email: [email protected]: www.seaweedcharters.comLo M

strike king Charters & LodgeCapt. Dan Coleman286 State Rt. 104B, Mexico, NY 13114Ph.: 315-963-7826Email: [email protected]: http://lcolema2.tripod.com

Lo o suriki ChartersCapt. Albert Spraker161 Snellsbush Rd., Little Falls, NY 13365Ph.: 315-823-2422Email: [email protected]: www.surikicharters.com

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timber Wolf outfittersCapt. Zeke Torres29 Gay Dr., Altmar, NY 13302Ph.: 315-298-6818, Fax: 315-298-6818Email: [email protected]: www.timberwolfoutfitters.com

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t-k ChartersCapt. Bob Pultorak10 Cedar Lane, NY Mills, NY 13417Ph.: 315-736-1879, Cell: 315-796-2153Toll-free: 800-747-1880Email: [email protected]: www.tkcharters.com

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todd Frank outdoorsCapt. Todd Frank4081 Port St., Pulaski, NY 13142Ph.: 315-298-7751Email: [email protected]

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triple deuce ChartersCapt. David Rubley252 Ouderkirk Rd., Pulaski, NY 13142Ph.: 315-387-3033, Cell: 315-427-6920Toll-free: 800-874-3478Email: [email protected]: www.tripledeuce.com

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Upstate ChartersCapt. Joe Demarco1321 5th Ave., Watervliet, NY 12189Ph.: 518-273-0742Email: [email protected]: www.upstatecharters.com

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Upstate outfittersCapt. Richard Redsicker439 Centerville Rd., Richland, NY 13144Ph.: 315-298-4107, Cell: 315-569-3474

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Wer-on-Um guide serviceCapt. Lee GodinPO Box 384, Wynantskill, NY 12198Ph.: 518-542-2709Email: [email protected]: www.weronum.com

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Whiplash ChartersCapt. Rick Germain24 Garden Dr., Oswego, NY 13126Ph.: 315-342-0634, Cell: 315-591-1648Email: [email protected]

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Yankee Fly & tackle shop, Lodge & guide service4819 Salina St., Pulaski, NY 13142Ph.: 315-298-2466, Fax: 315-298-6253Email: [email protected]: www.fishthesalmonriver.com

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Yukon Joe Charters inc.Capt. Joseph P. Stewart Sr.46 Co. Rt. 40, Lot 5, Mexico, NY 13114Ph.: 607-742-6237Email: [email protected]: www.yukonjoecharters.com

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aaa tughill sportfishing adventuresBob JordanPO Box 150, Pulaski, NY 13142-0150Ph.: 315-298-3225Email: [email protected]: www.salmonriversteelhead.com

adrian Lasorte guide serviceAdrian LaSorte33 Riverside Dr., Binghamton, NY 13405Ph.: 607-722-2482, Cell: 607-427-7335Email: [email protected]: www.fishadrian.com

angling – adventures guide serviceSteven Kowalski29 Nelson Ave., Pulaski, NY 13142Ph.: 315-298-4291Email: [email protected]: www.salmonriveronline.com

Broad horizons guide serviceAndrew Grisenthwaite5514 Townline Rd., Vernon, NY 13476Ph.: 315-527-3652Email: [email protected]: www.broadhorizonsguide.com

Cannon’s Fishing Lodge614 Co. Rt. 48, PO Box 209, Altmar, NY 13302Ph.: 315-298-5054, Cell: 315-569-1165Email: [email protected]: www.cannonsfishinglodge.com

Catch-n-release Charters/guide serviceJames M. Marney234 East 10th St., Oswego, NY 13126Ph.: 315-343-3696Email: [email protected]

Chrome ZoneAnthony GulisanoPO Box 395, Pulaski, NY 13142Ph.: 315-885-8092Email: [email protected]

deer Valley guide & Charter serviceGeorge Bahsakis2745 US Rte. 13, Altmar, NY 13302Ph.: 315-298-3800Email: [email protected]: www.dvalley.com

douglaston salmon runConnie RogersPO Box 622, Pulaski, NY 13142Ph.: 315-298-6672Email: [email protected]: www.douglastonsalmonrun.com

dream Catcher guide serviceRichard Miick247 Hadley Rd., Sandy Creek, NY 13145Ph.: 315-387-5920Email: [email protected]: www.trophydreamcatcher.com

duke Charters/guide serviceCapt. Donald Green33 Maple St., Auburn, NY 13021Ph.: 315-253-3363Email: [email protected]

Fancy Free ChartersZane Jay McFadden D.D.S.3508 W. Genesee St., Syracuse, NY 13219Ph.: 315-488-2908

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Fish on! MotelMike Fiumano19 Glen Ave., Pulaski, NY 13142Ph.: 315-298-3847Website: www.fishonmotel.com

high adventure sportfishingTroy Creasy1719 Co. Rte. 28, Pulaski, NY 13142Ph.: 315-298-2410Email: [email protected]: www.lakeontariooutdoors.com

high hook guide serviceBill Ferman1932 Rt. 28, Pulaski, NY 13142Ph.: 315-298-2880Email: [email protected]: www.highhookguideservice.com

isle-Fish guide serviceCapt. Lou GuerrieriPO Box 112, Pulaski, NY 13142Ph.: 315-480-0589Email: [email protected]

J.W. anglersJustin WinklePO Box 291, Lacona, NY 13083Ph.: 315-256-1619Email: [email protected]

Mcgrath & assoc. Carp angling services M. B. McGrath II378 Westbrook Hills Dr., Syracuse, NY 13215Ph.: 315-469-5039Email: [email protected]

Murtz’s Fishin hawk guide serviceJeff Murteza196 Lakeview Rd., Oswego, NY 13126Ph.: 315-342-7992Website: www.fishinhawk.com

north Country outfittersJohn & Dawn Rucando4819 Salina St., Pulaski, NY 13142Ph.: 315-298-2466, Fax: 298-6253Email: [email protected]: www.fishthesalmonriver.com

northeast Fly Fishing guide serviceWalt GerykPO Box 32, 26 Church St., Altmar, NY 13302Ph.: 413-575-5421Email: [email protected]: www.neffguide.com

nY FishtalesJohn Wisgo & Andrea Ulichny322 Clark Road, Pulaski, NY 13142Ph.: 315-298-3992Email: [email protected]: www.nyfishtales.com

oswego outfittersGreg LiaPO Box 86, Pulaski, NY 13142Ph.: 315-298-6349Email: [email protected]

outdoor adventure guide serviceFred Kuepper384 Johnson Rd., Mexico, NY 13114Ph.: 315-963-4095, Fax: 315-638-5535Email: [email protected]: www.outdooradventureguide.net

Pat Mahoney’s salmon river outdoors, LLCPatrick A. Mahoney44 Bridge St., Altmar, NY 13302Ph.: 315-298-5108Website: www.salmonriveroutdoors.com


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Paul’s guide servicePaul ConklinPO Box 351, Pulaski, NY 13142Ph.: 315-298-3949Email: [email protected]: www.paulsguideservice.com

rod & raquettes guide serviceChris Cucharale6808 Lowell Rd., Rome, NY 13440Ph.: 315-337-9468Email: [email protected]: www.rrguideservice.com

salmon acres Fishing LodgeThomas Rodda3694 St. Rt. 13, Pulaski, NY 13142Ph.: 315-298-6173, Fax: 315-298-6936Email: [email protected]

salmon heaven and Charter serviceHarry Powers2035 Co. Rt. 22, Altmar, NY 13309Ph.: 315-298-5695Email: [email protected]: www.salmonheaven.com

salmon river guideShane Thomas1354 Co. Rt. 48, Lacona, NY 13083Ph.: 315-298-4530Email: [email protected]: www.salmonriverguide.com

tightlines guide serviceDon Kingsley3402 Maple Ave., Pulaski, NY 13142Ph.: 315-298-3833 or 800-452-1176Email: [email protected]: www.tightlinesny.com

timber Wolf outfittersZeke Torres29 Gay Dr., Altmar, NY 13302Ph.: 315-298-6818Email: [email protected]: www.timberwolfoutfitters.com

two dogs outfittersJohn F. Dembeck1522 Co. Rt. 3, Hannibal, NY 13074Ph.: 315-564-6366Email: [email protected]: www.steelheadfishingoutfitters.com

UFlyFish.Com guide serviceJames Zervos74 Woodland Ave., Binghamton, NY 13903Ph.: 607-723-8082Email: [email protected]: www.uflyfish.com

Upstate outfittersDick Redsicker439 Centerville Rd., Richland, NY 13144Ph.: 315-298-4107

Whalesback guide serviceMichael F. Domachowske515 Salt Rd., Constantia, NY 13044Ph.: 315-623-9882Email: [email protected]

Whitaker’s sport shop & MotelRobert E. Adamski3707 NYS Rt. 13, Pulaski, NY 13142Ph.: 315-298-6162Email: [email protected]: www.whitakers.com

Yankee Fly & tackle shop, Lodge & guide serviceJohn & Dawn Rucando4819 Salina St., Pulaski, NY 13142Ph.: 315-298-2466, Fax: 298-6253Email: [email protected]: www.fishthesalmonriver.com


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echoewood dog training areaCarol & Ernie Lantiegne239 Fravor Rd., Mexico, NY 13114Ph.: 315-963-8403Email: [email protected]: www.adirondac-goldens.com

high hook guide serviceBill Ferman1932 Rt. 28, Pulaski, NY 13142Ph.: 315-298-2880Email: [email protected]: www.highhookguideservice.com

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k&g resort, inc.Greg Gehrig1881 Co. Rt. 1, Oswego, NY 13126Ph.: 315-343-2475, Fax: 315-342-1041Toll-free: 800-346-6533Email: [email protected]: www.kglodge.com

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new York a.t.V. – sportsman ClubCarl HaasperPO Box 129, Williamstown, NY 13493Ph.: 631-477-3672Fax: 631-477-3678Email: [email protected]: www.newyorkatv-sportsmanclub.com

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salmon acres Fishing LodgeThomas Rodda3694 St. Rt. 13, Pulaski, NY 13142Ph.: 315-298-6173, Fax: 315-298-6936Email: [email protected]

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salmon heaven Lodge & Charter serviceHarry Powers2035 Co. Rt. 22, Altmar, NY 13302Ph.: 315-298-5695Email: [email protected]: www.salmonheaven.com

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Yankee Fly & tackle shop,Lodge, & guide serviceDawn Rucando4817 Salina St., Pulaski, NY 13142Ph.: 315-298-2466, Fax: 315-298-6253Email: [email protected]: www.fishthesalmonriver.com

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Yogi Bear’s Jellystone Park301 Co. Rt. 16Mexico, NY 13114Ph.: 315-963-7096, Fax: 315-963-4192Email: [email protected]: www.jellystonecny.com

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Sporting Associations and Clubsnew York atV sportsman Club LLC 240 Willow Drive, Greenport, NY 11944 Ph.: 631-477-3672, Fax: 631-477-3678 Email: [email protected] Website: www.newyorkatv-sportsmanclub.com

oswego County Federation of sportsman’s Club 116 W. Bridge St., Oswego, NY 13126 Ph.: 315-342-1645, Fax: 315-342-0276 Email: [email protected] Website: www.oswegocountyfederation.com

Pathfinder Fish & game Club Crescent Dr., Fulton, NY 13069 Ph.: 315-593-7281, Fax: 315-593-7281 Website: www.pathfinderfishandgame.com

sandy Pond sportsman’s association (sPsa) 3201 Co. Rt. 15, Pulaski, NY 13142 Ph.: 315-387-6310 Email: [email protected] Website: www.sandypondsportsmans.com

oswego County atV 3201 Co. Rt. 15, Altmar, NY 13302 Email: [email protected] Website: www.oswegocountyatv.org

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Marine Sales & ServiceC3 Marine services 329 Co. Rt. 89, Oswego, NY 13126 Ph.: 315-529-0374 Fax: 315-342-9231 Email: [email protected] Website: www.c3marine.com

Charley’s Boat Livery 82 McCloud Rd., West Monroe, NY 13167 Ph.: 315-668-6341 Email: [email protected] Website: www.oneidalakefishing.com

Clark’s Marina 803 Co. Rt. 5, Pulaski, NY 13142 Ph.: 315-298-5832 Email: [email protected] Website: www.clarksmarina.net

Corcoran’s Custom Canvas, inc. 1068 Co. Rt. 37, Central Square, NY 13036 Ph.: 315-668-9531 Fax: 315-676-5381 Email: [email protected]

greene Point Marina 206 Greene Pt. Rd., Mannsville, NY 13661 Ph.: 315-387-3513 Fax: 315-387-3530 Email: [email protected] Website: gpmarina.com

greene Point Marina east, inc. 5198 US Rt. 3, Sandy Creek, NY 13145 Ph.: 315-387-5894 Fax: 315-387-9969 Email: [email protected]

Lifetime docks & hoists 209 Seber Shores, Sandy Creek, NY 13145 Ph.: 315-387-5481 Email: [email protected] Website: www.lifetimedocks.com

Marine 2000 9533 Rte 11, Brewerton, NY 13029 Ph.: 315-668-2606 Fax: 315-668-2426

Port City Machine 500 East Seneca St., Oswego, NY 13126 Ph.: 315-343-6030 Fax: 315-343-6078 Toll-free: 877-416-5942 Email: [email protected] Website: www.portcitymachine.com

Prop healer 5312 Rt. 104E, Oswego, NY 13126 Ph.: 315-343-5670 Email: [email protected]

reiter’s Marina 9203 State Rt. 3, Sandy Creek, NY 13145 Ph.: 315-387-3881 Fax: 315-387-2411 Email: [email protected]

salmon Country inc. 58 Mexico Point Drive, Mexico, NY 13114 Ph.: 315-963-8049 Fax 315-963-7746 Email: [email protected] Website: www.salmoncountry.com

Winter harbor Marina 604 Co. Rt. 37, Central Square, NY 13036 Ph.: 315-676-9276 Fax: 315-668-9229 Email: [email protected] Website: www.winterharborllc.com


Taxidermy Servicesanimal art taxidermy studio Fran Moshier 292 Potter Road, Mexico, NY 13114 Ph.: 315-963-3817

Boylston taxidermy studios Andy Malinowski 1254 Co. Rt. 13, Lacona, NY 13083 Ph.: 315-387-8023 Email: [email protected]

Blackwolf taxidermy Rodney R. Woolson 62 Parkhurst Rd., Oswego, NY 13126 Ph.: 315-342-1944

Fish Wish taxidermy Maggie Rathje 15 Hotchkiss Dr., Pulaski, NY 13142 Ph.: 315-298-4588 Email: [email protected] Website: www.fishwishco.com

Lakeside taxidermy Don Miller 513 East Broadway, Fulton, NY 13069 Ph.: 315-598-2270

north Country taxidermy studio Stuart Studdert 93 State Rt. 69A, Parish, NY 13131 Ph.: 315-625-4212 Email: [email protected]

Yankee Fly & tackle shop, Lodge & guide service Lou Spina – Rome Taxidermy 4819 Salina St., Pulaski, NY 13142 Ph.: 315-298-2466 Fax: 315-298-6253 Email: [email protected] Website: www.fishthesalmonriver.com

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all seasons sports, inc.3733 NYS Rte. 13, Pulaski, NY 13142Ph.: 315-298-6433 Fax: 315-298-6433Email: [email protected] Website: www.allseasonssports.com

B & W Bait and tackle195 East 1st St., Oswego, NY 13126Ph.: 315-341-5808, Fax: 315-341-5809Email: [email protected]

Charley’s Boat Livery82 McCloud Rd., West Monroe, NY 13167Ph.: 315-668-6341Email: [email protected]: www.oneidalakefishing.com

Classic gunstocks2609 Co. Rt. 7, Oswego, NY 13126Ph.: 315-342-2846All business by appointment.

Flatrock sporting @ Yogi Bear’s Jellystone Park601 Co. Rt. 16, Mexico, NY 13114Ph.: 315-963-7096, Fax: 315-963-4192Email: [email protected]: www.jellystonecny.com

Fat nancy’s tackle shop3750 NYS Rte. 13, Pulaski, NY 13142Ph.: 315-298-6357, Fax: 315-298-6357Tollfree: 877-801-FISHEmail: [email protected]

Fox hollow Lodge Little tackle shop2740 State Rt. 13, Altmar, NY 13302Ph.: 315-298-2876Website: www.foxhollowsalmonriverlodge.com

great White north trading Post518 State Rt. 13, Williamstown, NY 13493Ph.: 315-964-2669

Jim’s archery & supplies449 Clark Rd., Pulaski, NY 13142-2285Ph.: 315-298-2947

Jon’s Little salmon Bait & tackle221 St. Rt. 104B, Mexico, NY 13114Ph.: 315-963-7800, Fax: 315-963-7805Email: [email protected]

Larry’s oswego salmon shop and Motel357 W. 1st St., Oswego, NY 13126Ph.: 315-342-2778Email: [email protected]

Pat Mahoney’s salmon river outdoors, LLC44 Bridge St., Altmar, NY 13302Ph.: 315-298-5717Website: www.salmonriveroutdoors.com

Port ontario tackle shop7365 St. Rt. 3, Pulaski, NY 13142Ph.: 315-298-6751Email: [email protected]: www.portontariotackle.com

salmon river outfitters nY44 Bridge St., Altmar NY 13302Ph.: 315-298-5442Email: [email protected]: www.salmonriveroutfittersny.com

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sandy Creek Bait & tackle6065 S. Main St., Sandy Creek, NY 13145Ph.: 315-387-6646

sharpshooters1947 Co. Rt. 2, Orwell, NY 13426Ph.: 315-298-5202

Whitaker’s sport shop & Motel3707 NYS Rte 13, Pulaski, NY 13142Ph.: 315-298-6162Website: www.whitakers.com

Woody’s tackle7402 Rt. 3, Pulaski, NY 13142Ph.: 315-298-2378

Yankee Fly & tackle shop, Lodge & guide service4819 Salina St., Pulaski, NY 13142Ph.: 315-298-2466, Fax: 315-298-6253Email: [email protected]: www.fishthesalmonriver.com

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captain david rubley

252 ouderkirk road Pulaski, new York 13142 800-874-3478 cell: 315-427-6920 [email protected] www.tripledeuce.com

The Tripledeuce is a 27-foot sportscraft with a 10-foot beam and can comfortably accommodate 6 fishermen. our goal is to catch fish.

Visit our Web site for rates

Triple Deuce Charters

Larger than average

captain ernie and carol Lantiegne

239 Fravor rd. Mexico, new York 13114 315-963-8403 [email protected] www.fishdoctorcharters.com

Trout/Salmon/Musky trips • 30 years experience on Lake Ontario • 22 years NYS Fishery Biologist • On-water fishing classes • Lodging

corporate charters Welcome

Fish Doctor Charters

2006 Fall Loc derby Winner!

connie rogers

4360 state route 13 Pulaski, new York 13142 315-298-6672 [email protected] [email protected]

Luxury accommodations on a private estate, includes passes to the douglaston salmon run and stream side parking.

Weekly rates available

The Lodges at Douglaston Manor

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captain james W. Fetterhoff117 chapman Lane sandy creek, new York 13145 9861-9861-9861 1-888-224-6380 [email protected] www.midwaycharters.comWe specialize in family fishing. The vessel “Midway” is loaded with the latest electronics and fishing tackle, U.s.c.g. licensed and inspected. Fully insured. 4, 6, or 8 hour lake charters are available.

6 hours/party of four - $600.00 call for free brochure

Midway Charters

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LAND & LAKE SALE

50 Acres – 1400' on Deer Creek – $49,900

5 Acres – State Land & Lake Use – $15,900

5 Acres – 248’ on Salmon River – $79,900

50 New Properties. Financing Available.

www.landfirstny.com315-387-2600 2168 CO RT 48, Lacona, NY 13083


Hunt & fish on your own land christmas & Associates, inc. has been offering quality recreational properties in new York state for over 18 years. call today for free information on these and other land bargains:

• 3 Acres for $12,900 – Trophy Fishing Nearby• 5 Acres for $17,900 – Great Hunting• 46 Acres for $59,900 – Buck Country

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Visit Oswego County on the Webwww.visitoswegocounty.com, features information on accommodations, fishing charters and guides, fishing and weather conditions, hiking trails, festivals and museums, and much more. or, call 800-248-4FUn (4386)

Other Brochures on Oswego Countyseveral other brochures are available from the oswego county department of community development, Tourism and Planning, including:

OSWEGO COUNTY VISITORS GUIDE A guide to four seasons of fun. includes Accommodations and campgrounds.

SUMMER IN OSWEGO COUNTY calendar of events—April-oct.

WINTER IN OSWEGO COUNTY calendar of events—nov.-Mar.

CANALLING OSWEGO RIVER A boater’s guide to the history, facilities, and resources of the oswego river canal and Harbor.

Local Visitor InformationOswego County Tourism Office, oswego county office Building, 46 e. Bridge st., oswego, 315-349-8322

Salmon River Visitor Center and International Sportfishing Museum, 3044 nYs rte. 13, Altmar, 3.5 miles east of i-81, at Albion cross road 315-298-2213.

University Police Parking & Information Center, oswego state University nYs rte. 104 at new st., oswego, 315-312-3227.

Chambers of CommerceCity of Oswego Director of Tourism 315-342-sAiL (7245)

Fort Brewerton/Greater Oneida Lake Chamber of Commerce 315-668-3408 www.oneidalakechamber.com

Greater Mexico Chamber of Commerce 315-963-1042 www.mexicony.net

Greater Oswego-Fulton Chamber of Commerce 315-343-7681 www.oswegofultonchamber.com

Greater Parish Chamber of Commerce 315-625-7432 www.parishchamberofcommerce.biz

Pulaski/Eastern Shore Chamber of Commerce 315-298-2213 www.pulaskinychamber.com

Visitor Services


oswego county Tourism office

46 e. Bridge st.

oswego, nY 13126

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