April/May

Anyone ever go out of the central this early? Ever do any good and if so, what's your strategy?

Hey Nick,

I haven't and don't know on Central. But, the water temp at Ashtabula shows only one degree colder than Huron today. There have to be some resident fish there and also here in Western NY. I'm going to fish Barcelona, NY in May for the first time this year. Our season opens 5/1. The charters start in Central and here in Eastern in June. So we should be able to catch fish in May. I assume shallower waters than summer of course. Barcelona water temp is only 4 degrees colder than Ashtabula today.

I'll post after I fish.

Thanks for your insight. I know the Geneva marina doesnt even open until 5/1, but am reticent to haul up. Guess there's only 1 way to find out; get out there! Good luck.

I have usually fished out of Lake Shore Park in Ashtabula. It's owned by the town and pretty nice. I think they are open every day. There's a bait and tackle store right at the launch ramp if you wanna call to confirm.

They spawn in the Ashtabula river so there have to be fish around there.

Good luck and lemme know. I'll do the same.