/LastChar 255 %%EOF For a limited time, you can get full access to breaking news, all original Outdoor News stories and updates from the entire Great Lakes Region and beyond, the most up-to-date fishing & hunting reports, lake maps, photo & video galleries, the latest gear, wild game cooking tips and recipes, fishing & hunting tips from pros and experts, bonus web content and much, much more, all on your smartphone, tablet or desktop For just a buck per month! Sometimes we need some expert advice, or we get caught out on the water later than expected. The report was the action was slow and the water below the ice was dirty. MagLips on three-way rigs or trolling with spoons on riggers and divers has been working well. 29 0 obj Anyone interested in fishing Dunkirk Harbor or waters within the wider area around Dunkirk should consult with local resources before heading out to fish. You have contacted us immediately after booking with all the details of the other deal Home New York Fishing Reports New York Fishing Report January 28, 2021, The March 5 tornado, with speeds reaching nearly 140 miles per hour, destroyed a beach building, campground shower building, three, Chronic wasting disease an always-fatal and untreatable neurological disease affecting white-tailed deer and elk continues to expand across, Mario Campos, owner of Maumee Tackle Fishing Outfitters at 104 West Wayne Street in Maumee announced that he will be. The best time to try it is after dark and during the spring or autumn when water temperatures are in the 50's F. Casting crankbaits from break walls and jetty's during this time produces best results. For example, five colors (50 yd) will take your lure to a depth of 25 feet. /AvgWidth 427 278 500 556 500 500 500 500 500 549 500 556 556 556 556 500 556 500 ] d 333 556 278 833 556 500 556 556 444 389 333 556 500 722 500 500 444 394 220 778 333 333 500 500 350 500 1000 333 1000 389 333 722 778 444 722 250 333 500 The DEC fishing platform on the west side of the harbor remains closed due to extensive storm damage. To give your bait action, slowly lift and drop your rod tip in a jigging motion. 0000103737 00000 n Today's breaking news and more in your inbox. including a link to the offer on the website and the exact price being quoted. Remember, if your boat is less than 21 feet in length, everyone on board should have a personal flotation device on (wearing it) until May 1. Anglers trying their luck on the east side of the Dunkirk pier found a few yellow perch as well as some smelt. Dipsy Divers come in four sizes, with dive range depths of up to 20 to 100 feet, depending on size. These migrants can number in the millions and tend to be larger older fish. Bottom bouncing is a productive tactic when walleye are holding close to the bottom, typically in May and early June on Lake Erie. /Length2 46654 For anglers seeking an additional challenge, there are several walleye tournaments throughout the summer that draw thousands of participants. Worm harnesses are the go-to lure to pair with a bottom bouncer rig on Lake Erie, however shallow-diving stickbaits can also be productive. Keep your ice skimmer handy as sometimes the smelt or perch drop off at the surface and you can still scoop and flip them on the ice before they recover. 0000053331 00000 n /Length1 4746 The lake is warming up already at 36 to 38 degrees. For rigs using pencil or bell sinkers, tie main line to a three-way swivel. startxref trailer /MediaBox [0 0 612 792] Explore our pages and find your next fishing spot. However, trophy fish exceeding 30 inches and 10 pounds are boated with some regularity. Start exploring some of our region's inspiring cultural attractions, unbeatable outdoor recreation and what has made Chautauqua County a learning vacation destination for 140 years. Location Details Species Caught: Black Bass Air Temp: 75 F Water Temp: 66 F Gear Used Soft Baits , Veritas Spinning Rod , Diver setups with worm harnesses, stickbaits and spoons work well for Lake Erie walleye. << Report from the Docks. Captain Larry Jones reports that the Lower Niagara River fishing has been poor lately as the water is dirty and blown out. Lake Erie's shoreline offers only limited shore and pier fishing opportunities for walleye. Thousands of events are scheduled across the Chautauqua-Lake Erie Region each year, use this calendar to help find festivals, workshops and programs of interest. Due to recent damages and associated safety concerns, the DEC Dunkirk Harbor fishing platform, located on west end of Dunkirk Harbor, is closed until further notice. Marine Weather and Tide ForecastFor Dunkirk, NY. Dipsy Divers and Jet Divers are in-line devices that get your lure down to depth when trolling. View All | Driving Directions. More specifically, it can be found at 42.4795036315918 and -79.3339309692383. Anglers can enjoy walleye fishing in the NY waters of Lake Erie from May 1-March 15 and can harvest 6 fish per day with a minimum size of 15 inches. /Type /Font Covering more ground is a good bet. 0000001126 00000 n Fresh Dunkirk Fishing Reports Weather Forecast, Dunkirk SATURDAY 12/31 12kts 53 /49F Wind (kts) Waves (ft) Tide (ft) SUN 1/1 51 F 45 15kts MON 1/2 55 F 45 12kts TUE 1/3 58 F 48 18kts WED 1/4 61 F 57 19kts THU 1/5 57 F 46 15kts FRI 1/6 44 F 38 27kts Dunkirk Fishing Calendar Select by: December Top Fishing Charters in Dunkirk Mark Lorenc Charters LLC Lake Erie has long been recognized as one of New York's premier walleye fisheries. modifications. He was fishing over 11 feet of water with the ice about 5 inches thick. Occasional wave height is the average of the highest 1/10 of the wave spectrum. 27 0 obj 667 667 667 389 389 389 389 722 722 778 778 778 778 778 570 778 722 722 722 /StemV 0 This offer only applies to OutdoorNews.com and not for any Outdoor News print subscriptions. However, autumn weather is often increasingly uncooperative and anglers are advised to pay particular attention to the forecast when planning their trip. Anglers can enjoy walleye fishing in the NY waters of Lake Erie from May 1-March 15 and can harvest 6 fish per day with a minimum size of 15 inches. /Type /FontDescriptor Get all the fishing intel you need to start catching more, and bigger, fish. stream /Type /Catalog Due to recent damages and associated safety concerns, the DEC Dunkirk Harbor fishing platform, located on west end of Dunkirk Harbor, is closed until further notice . Rick Miller in Irving reports that anglers are doing well on the smelt off the Hanover Boat launch area. Ice fishing prospects remain solid for the near future with freezing temperatures returning to . Walleye come into these areas in search of food during low light conditions, so morning and evening are usually best. /Filter [/FlateDecode ] The key to successful summer smallmouth bass fishing is to locate bottom structure. Areas such as Myers Reef, Evans Bar and Van Buren Reef have traditionally been among the top destinations for summer bass anglers. A general rule of thumb is five feet of depth for every color of lead core out. NOTICE. Ready for some good eats? n R 0 endobj /Pages 21 0 R Ice fishermen are not exempt from this rule either. Visit the Chautauqua Lake page for more information. 1000 722 722 667 333 278 333 581 500 333 500 556 444 556 444 333 500 556 278 If I saw someone elses trash laying around and pack it out also. < nt+>9alvy@7/ data-event-category="Navigation header guest", Full list of top fishing charters in Dunkirk Harbor, FishingBooker has a Shopper Approved rating of 4.8/5 based on 25674 ratings and reviews. Starting on the first Saturday of May, use of natural bait is permitted, including minnows and shiners which work well. Some restrictions apply. #22ST3QHOE&#!9iAH"jha"h8o\ Chautauqua Lake has been active with yellow perch, especially at the north end. More than 11027 fishing boats in 110 countries. He should have a fishing show! Walleye are distributed widely in the lake and are available to anglers using a variety of techniques including trolling, drifting, or casting. Joe Oakes of Newfane reports he did well catching brown trout and lake trout out of Olcott last Sunday. Dunkirk Harbor supports a significant abundance and diversity of waterbirds from fall through spring. Lead core makes it possible to fish lighter lures at deeper depths with just the weight of the line. The conditions of your booking with us still allow penalty-free cancellations and 0000103480 00000 n different, you still keep your existing reservation including the cancellation policy. braided line) and your leader (30 to 50 ft fluorocarbon). The brown bite is slow right now, though. 0000000688 00000 n Click here to login. stream In the streams, Jim Evarts at The Boat Doctors in Olcott reports there is good trout action at Burt Dam. Offer valid thru 3/31/23. /Flags 34 Hats off to the guy that landed 10+ fish. Not valid with other promotions. A typical Lake Erie diver setup is a trolling rod paired with a level wind line-counter reel with braided line. Get the latest news on attractions, events, and year-round fun in the Chautauqua-Lake Erie Region of western New York state. endobj For more information see Terms and Conditions. Concentrate efforts around rocky structure in 15-20 feet of water. Soft plastics such as grubs, worms, baitfish imitations and other creature baits work best when combined with a drop-shot rig. /Descent -216 The lake trout action is extremely good right now between 50 and 100 feet. Some slobs are leaving behind litter like empty beverage containers, food wrappers, cigarette packages you get the idea. About 60% of all angling effort is focused on walleye, making them the most sought-after fish in Lake Erie. /Widths 28 0 R CALENDAR: Southtowns Walleye Association will be holding its annual outfitters fair on Feb. 19. /FontName /TimesNewRoman,Bold adroll_current_page = "other"; Click here to login. Shop along classic Main Streets from yesteryear, relaxed lakeside villages and Amish Country stores throughout the region. If possible, try and find some dirty water if looking for browns, says Oakes. Anglers are picking up occasional perch, also fishing on the ice covering Cattaraugus Creek. adroll_current_page = "other"; In fact, sometimes the fall smallmouth fishing quality exceeds the summertime experience. About Fishing Reports for Buffalo Outer Harbor near Buffalo. 500 500 500 220 500 333 747 300 500 570 333 747 500 400 549 300 300 333 576 These areas are also good places to retreat to and still catch fish when conditions get rough on the open lake. Because Lake Erie completely Unlimited access to the best fishing spot finder in the game. For a limited time, you can get full access to breaking news, all original Outdoor News stories and updates from the entire Great Lakes Region and beyond, the most up-to-date fishing & hunting reports, lake maps, photo & video galleries, the latest gear, wild game cooking tips and recipes, fishing & hunting tips from pros and experts, bonus web content and much, much more, all on your smartphone, tablet or desktop For just a buck per month! Good locations include Black Rock Canal, Buffalo Harbor and Dunkirk Harbor. Some especially productive areas include Seneca Shoal, Woodlawn Bar, Myers Reef, Evans Bar and Van Buren Bay. Dunkirk Harbor is also home to one of Chautauqua County's five new ADA accessible kayak launches. All rights reserved. Most walleye caught in Lake Erie are between 18 and 28 inches long and 4 and 8 pounds. adroll_currency = "USD"; 4-12 hour fishing trips for family and friends. /ProcSet [/PDF /Text] Good Luck Fishing! Smallmouth bass will run up many tributaries along the Lake Erie shoreline, but the most popular (due to number of fish and amount of public access) are Cattaraugus Creek, Eighteen Mile Creek, Canadaway Creek and Chautauqua Creek. All rights reserved. Your cooperation will be appreciated. As warming waters in June push walleye a little deeper, Jet Divers or Dipsy Divers can be used to get lures deeper. The lakes ice is melting away, but it is not quite ready for boats. /CapHeight 500 Some fish are being caught off the piers in both Wilson and Olcott, and Olcott harbor is producing steelhead and perch with minnows. n ), Website: Dunkirk Harbor (This link leaves DEC's website), This page is available in other languages, step-by-step directions to Dunkirk Harbor. The other deal is subject to the same booking conditions youve opted for with Ice fishing activity is picking up with good ice on smaller lakes and ponds, including in the southern tier and in some shallow areas of popular lakes. 0000004422 00000 n The Northern Chautauqua Ducks Unlimited group is planning on an auction and dinner to be held on March 5 at Blessed Mary Angela Parish Social Center, located at 324 Townsend St., Dunkirk. 0000002998 00000 n adroll_currency = "USD"; Come discover the fantastic restaurants in Chautauqua Lake, Jamestown, Lake Erie, Findley Lake & Amish Country. /O 25 In the winter, ducks and anglers are drawn to the harbor, which is sheltered from winds and waves, and kept ice-free by heated water from a nearby power plant. Water was low and slow with at least 7 to 8 feet of visibility. After water temperatures drop into the 50's F, walleye become more commonly encountered in nearshore rocky areas to feed prior to winter. Outside: clear sky Wind: Light breeze Wind Speed: 4.61 . Some restrictions apply. The sun rose up at 7:23 am and the sun went down at 5:11 pm. Rocky rubble, rubble piles, humps, holes, drop-offs and ledges are all areas that will hold bass. These local populations are especially important to springtime and nearshore fisheries. 0 Best baits for browns are stickbaits and smaller spoons. Not valid with other promotions. 25 0 obj The Bassmaster Elite Series also periodically makes tournament stops at our top smallmouth bass fishery and tournament catches are usually spectacular. Dunkirk harbor How has been the harbor fishing. Unrivaled natural beauty makes for year-round adventurous things todoin Chautauqua County and Western NY. Dunkirk Harbor is covered by the Dunkirk, NY US Topo Map quadrant. adroll_pix_id = "UONCO23J7FHDDMDTKEX733"; Lawrence River Fishing. Karen Evarts at The Boat Doctors reports limited fishing pressure at Burt Dam and 18 Mile Creek, but a few steelhead were being reported on . From the bottom bouncer arm's snap swivel, run a 4 to 7-foot monofilament or fluorocarbon leader line to lure. /Leading 150 A diver is triggered when a fish strikes the attached lure, so you're only fighting the fish on the retrieve and not the diver. Another tactic is to use a small jig head with white yarn attached. Already a subscriber to OutdoorNews.com? Bass fishing is also good in harbor and canal areas in May and early June. /Length 264 Submitted Photo The other deal is bookable online and is still available when we check. Already a subscriber to OutdoorNews.com? << following conditions are met: According to customer reviews, some of the most popular fishing charters in Dunkirk Harbor, New York are: 2023 FishingBooker.com. adroll_version = "2.0"; Anglers focusing on smelt rely on using tear drop jig heads tipped with mousies. . Sightings of more than 200 bird species have been recorded, including 14 species of gulls, 40 species of ducks, geese, swans, grebes, and loons, Bald Eagles, and more. Home New York Fishing Reports New York Fishing Report January 14, 2021, The March 5 tornado, with speeds reaching nearly 140 miles per hour, destroyed a beach building, campground shower building, three, Chronic wasting disease an always-fatal and untreatable neurological disease affecting white-tailed deer and elk continues to expand across, Mario Campos, owner of Maumee Tackle Fishing Outfitters at 104 West Wayne Street in Maumee announced that he will be. From another swivel eye, run a 4 to 7-foot leader line to lure. The basic progression of fish concentrations is tributaries (April-May), harbors and canals (May), open lake reefs and shoals (May-June). Use a levelwind reel with capacity for 100 yards lead core line, at least 100 yards of backing (30 lb. The Catt is a bit high, but could be an option within a couple days. adroll_pix_id = "UONCO23J7FHDDMDTKEX733"; Go to Google Maps, and enter your address for step-by-step directions to Dunkirk Harbor. /Length 48779 endobj Some of the largest bass are caught in spring; anglers have a better chance of catching a 6 pound plus trophy bass in spring than any other time during the year. >> %y8u@Y!aneLw :54nYX%S3"Xs#@|!I6!5P|mh &Br& Fly anglers do very well drifting or swinging woolly buggers and minnow patterns, especially emerald shiner patterns. @K0'9S)Mll=Ey"'N,O9:-A%;]lm\L"asEvP1..VOP)OPO9@]=~ vr6De @g+@t]@#_"b+3U{s"m=Nc3 "lk,Ncs'7 bl >O9o'No',@|/|B vROL 8' =!'@\A\qQyB .OE ? There is lots of action if you want to take the kids, but plan on culling a lot of runt-sized fish for a meal. Anglers typically drift on light wind or anchor/spot-lock and jig over breaks of rocky points or reefs. Beginning in the 1980s, the city refocused its economic efforts on revitalizing its pier and fishing, to improve the quality of life for residents and attract more tourists. Top walleye jigging lures for Lake Erie include lipless crankbaits, hard-bodied jigging minnows, blade baits and jig heads tipped with a minnow or nightcrawler. xref The joke referred to sad events in Russian naval history. Jigging is one of the top techniques for early season walleye when waters are still cold. /Names << /Dests 16 0 R>> /TrimBox [0 0 612 792] 0000053523 00000 n A good fish finder can be helpful for locating fish but is not essential. The main reason is clear water. Chautauqua Main Gate, Route 394P.O. 722 722 611 556 500 500 500 500 500 500 722 444 444 444 444 444 278 278 278 /Parent 21 0 R }{D~l/Vr{B!fmvI}nv*'yB^4n%^9q+f870$DLy?f3d {.bVYi~,Osj;{VpfHy.z-9,^[t|x}tk7{xcM4-!J *Om3lhYTk,M %0h{DR9Sfd+T mz4l++du"M{2=?NT,`OpnO:Mp9ySc4\1;t The event is slated for 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. Sunrise 7:38AM. << After ice-out, smallmouth bass begin to seek out areas where water warms up faster than the open lake. /L 198821 Copyright 2023Outdoor News. Dunkirk Harbor Dunkirk, Chautauqua County A paved pier is the most popular place to access this harbor on the southern shore of Lake Erie, just 40 miles southwest of Buffalo. Action has been slow in the lower Niagara River, according to Lisa Drabczyk with Creek Road Bait and Tackle. /Font << /F13 27 0 R /F17 31 0 R >> /Type /Page >> << 866-908-4569. The key to bottom bouncing is for the weight to tick bottom every few seconds, rather than dragging on bottom. Lead core line typically comes in a 100-yard spool and has a color change every ten yards. With the fish spawning and the crystal-clear water conditions, the bite is tough. $1 per month for 6 months (you will be billed $6) and then your subscription will renew at standard subscription rates. The rig consists of a hook tied directly to the line with a Palomar knot with hook point facing up and a weight/sinker ( to oz) tied to the end of the line below the hook. Tony did comment that the ice is not as thick closer to the pier. Productive lures include jigging spoons, blade baits and spoonbill jerkbaits; however tube jigs, soft plastics and live bait are angler favorites. Walleye are not always on the bottom so it's a good idea to vary the depth of your lures until you start getting into fish. The tide is falling in Dunkirk Harbor at the moment. Brendan Walsh of Niagara Falls was in search of smallmouth bass and found some bass using a jigging spoon over the weekend in the lower. Submitted Photo Tony Sweirk of Dunkirk was ice fishing in the Dunkirk Harbor on Wednesday morning. The national image is still available by clicking the heading. Southern Tier: Point Gratiot Park, Dunkirk; Southern Tier: Dunkirk Harbor, Dunkirk; The new additions feature a diversity of habitats including deep woods where birders may observe a variety of woodland warblers, shoreline and harbors attracting many wintering waterfowl, and riparian areas where birders may observe spotted sandpipers and . 0000054474 00000 n Visitors here can see masses of waterfowl during spring and fall migrations. Although not employed by many anglers in eastern Lake Erie, casting in relatively shallow areas with structure can also be effective during the summer months. The canals and mouths of inlets are open. Bass fishing is also good in harbor and canal areas in May and early June. 12 in 2 hours.." Chautauqua Lake /FontBBox [-558 -307 2034 1026] 0000004151 00000 n Make sure any drop or leader lines are of lighter weight than the main line, to avoid losing an entire rig if a sinker or lure becomes snagged on bottom. /H [ 790 336 ] The Dunkirk Fishing Pier is located in Dunkirk Harbor and provides exceptional, year-round fishing opportunities in an urban setting. Buffalo Small Boat Harbor has about 6 inches of ice and smaller-sized yellow perch and smelt are the target species. The amount of line you let out will vary depending on how heavy your weight is and the speed at which you are trolling. Highs in 50's. Couldn't have ask for a better day.Location. L|/q|p "5+.YI Reel in the slack line so you can directly feel the weight on the bottom and any strike on your bait. /Outlines 35 0 R /Name /F13 Please review the Great Lakes and Tributaries Special Fishing Regulations. Did the lack of warm water discharge hamper the spring fishing 142 Name: Ron Dunkirk Posted May 21, 2017 Guys seem to be catching all sorts of bass. A line-counter reel allows you to set out the exact amount of line needed to achieve desired depth, while braided line is used for its non-stretch feature. New York's local walleye population along with migrants from the western portion of the lake combine to create a world class walleye fishery here in New York! This helps to spread multiple lines out while avoiding tangles. The smelt evidently get the yarn stuck in their teeth. However, many smaller rocky areas along Lake Erie's coast also hold bass. Make your fishing dreams come true today and tomorrow. Fishing Dunkirk Harbor on Lake Erie for smallmouth bass 2,652 views Jun 8, 2018 10 Dislike Share NYup 31.2K subscribers When the wind and waves pick up on Lake Erie during the spring, Dunkirk. >> Any lure with some flash will work if fished towards the bottom. B&B's, Hotels, Rentals. 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