Spring browns on lake erie

[fishmaster]

Spring browns on lake erie

Does anyone troll for spring browns in shallow like they do on lake ontario?  I know a couple people will troll the Dunkirk harbor but more interested in other areas along the shore.  

[kingfisher72]

Yeah, they are around.  I don't understand why trolling isn't more popular here.  It really is baffling.  The best fishing coincides with the closed walleye seasons so it's not like people are distracted.  I don't bother with a boat.  It's not uncommon to do double digits from shore and I imagine someone trolling and covering water should do even better if they know what they're doing.  The real star of Lake Erie spring fishing is the smaller rainbows, though.  Too young to spawn but otherwise adults....

Look up where the browns are stocked here in NY and fish the warmest water you can find in the area.  They don't seem to wander much through the year.  Harbors at ice out, shallow bays with creeks after the harbors get too warm.  Browns are usually available from shore until the water hits 60F or so.  Some years, good fishing  lasts as late as June.  Go get 'em....

[mostlymuskies]

Troll the 10 to 15 ft water off the mouth of Chautauqua Creek and you will catch Brown's & Steelhead right now thru late May.

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[BlueEye]

Nice fish Kingfisher!!  Thanks for sharing.