Coldfeet Posted May 13, 2023 Report Share Posted May 13, 2023 Took the wife out Perch fishing. Went to the river to dip some emeralds and none to be found. Only minnow to be had is Goldies uggg. What is happening to our lake? Never have I not been able to get minnows by either buying at Russ's or spending 2 min tossing a net and getting a bucket full. All my haunts were void of bait. Seriously I know Comorants are a major Pain but have they devastated the food source this bad? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tightline356 Posted May 24, 2023 Report Share Posted May 24, 2023 The Upper niagara River is loaded right now. Sent from my SM-S901U using Lake Erie United Mobile App Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimdski Posted September 30, 2023 Report Share Posted September 30, 2023 Minnows feed on plankton which moves to desired water temperatures. When Lake Erie surface water temperatures rise they move to desired water temperatures suspended below the surface.. The schools are spread out over the open lake waters. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimdski Posted September 30, 2023 Report Share Posted September 30, 2023 Coleman lanterns were used to attract minnows around our boat to catch "Blue Pike" in 55 degree waters in mid June. the blue pike disappeared with the smelt that dominated the lake until Canadian Trawlers cut down the smelt numbers to allow the return of walleye and bass. The Blue Pike were listed as exterminated after the late 1050's Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimdski Posted October 1, 2023 Report Share Posted October 1, 2023 Kalitta Airlines was formed when "747" air freighters were transporting the smelt to Asian nations for food for the people living there. Containers loaded with ice and smelt were loaded from deck cranes and fork lift trucks to expedite the delivery of fresh fish. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seasculpin Posted October 2, 2023 Report Share Posted October 2, 2023 14 hours ago, Jimdski said: Kalitta Airlines was formed when "747" air freighters were transporting the smelt to Asian nations for food for the people living there. Containers loaded with ice and smelt were loaded from deck cranes and fork lift trucks to expedite the delivery of fresh fish. NGL I have heard about using Coleman lanterns to attract minnows, but doing so to catch Blue Pike in cooler waters is fascinating! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimdski Posted October 2, 2023 Report Share Posted October 2, 2023 2 hours ago, seasculpin said: NGL I have heard about using Coleman lanterns to attract minnows, but doing so to catch Blue Pike in cooler waters is fascinating! Battery operated quartz lites on the side of your boat at night will attract minnows to your boat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimdski Posted October 15, 2023 Report Share Posted October 15, 2023 The Emerald Shiner spawning season ends when the local water temperatures reach above 42 degrees Usually this is after March 17. They then move out to open lake waters. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimdski Posted February 19 Report Share Posted February 19 Minnow check, Monday. A few around but no ice this year with possible early run after the river water warms up. Usually March 17 is prime time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimdski Posted March 13 Report Share Posted March 13 March 17th is the prime minnow catch date in the upper river. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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