2018 Buffalo area fishing reports..........

[dukhnter8]

We were getting bigger fish tight to the bottom with the downriggers and plugs, same depth of water as all the others just kept marking fish on or close to the bottom so thought I would try it, got a couple 4-5 lbers, but had to head in before getting anything bigger.

Steelhead should be starting to stage for heading up the rivers.

[captainjoe]

We have been getting smaller fish but plenty of them. The DEC girl checked us out yesterday and said everyone has been getting smaller fish. I wish that I knew the secret for getting larger fish. ????
It's suspose to be rough Friday and Sat. But better on Sunday. Be safe everyone.

[PerchDad]

Thanks for the reply. We fished yesterday - caught 11, all 17"-20", mostly on black & purple harnesses. We have no downriggers, but a silver flatfish(!) was about as productive as a harness. No steelhead. Beautiful day, but few boats. Very light bite; the rod would jerk, then nothing. When we reeled in, there was a fish there. Lazy Walleyes?

[captainjoe]

We got out this morning. Maybe the last time this year. ??? Depending on the weather. Gonna get a good blow tonight. It may scatter the fish. ??? Got a two man limit in about 1 3/4 hr. The bite was lite, you are right perchDad.

[milt]

im hoping to get out sunday hope the wind doesnt screw it up to bad the bite has been very light you have to pay attention lol
jeff

[captainjoe]

I was hoping the same thing. The other day it looked good for Sun. BUT they changed the report. Now NOT looking all that good. Maybe that will change again. Have you been giving Dave S. these reports?

[milt]

I told dave s you been doing good

[Stiksave]

RIP Anchor Wheel.

Chris

[lineman49]

Sorry to hear that, RIP.

[milt]

its official the boat is winterized and shrink wrap was a very good year of fishing especially around the buffalo area hopefully it will continue into next year everyone have a good winter and good luck to the hunters
jeff