Sturgeon Point Perch Bite

Hi all I'm from the west end of the lake near Toledo and have only ever fished Ohio, Michigan or Ontario waters of Lake Erie. I was wondering about the spring perch bite off Sturgeon point. Myself and a couple guys were thinking about running east and give it a try for something new. We were looking at this weekend but we're not sure if this is the best time or not. I see posts about the marina being dredged. Is that the only access around or is it still open? Any ice left that far west? Just looking for a little info to see if its worth the trip of if we would be better off staying this way and pound the walleye again or maybe try perchin somewhere between here and there. Thanks for any help.

Sturgeon is closed until may 15th. I believe you can launch out of the Cattaraugus launches down the lake Some. Perch bite is good there too and if the lakes not bad you can run the 9 miles to sturgeon point.

As of last Friday Sturgeon was not open. They have 1 dock in for the workers use. the dredging was done, but the lake had lots of ice then. I was at the Erie basin marina today & I could not see any ice at the ice boom or out in the lake, only on the canada side. I think if I were you I would wait a week or 2. jmo. Maybe someone else will jump in with info.

guys are launching & doing well at the point / looked for minnows up & down the river sun am no bait no birds not good/ did not look on the ilsand

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Originally Posted by joes spot

guys are launching & doing well at the point / looked for minnows up & down the river sun am no bait no birds not good/ did not look on the ilsand

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I'm up here in niagara falls, and I have not seen any ice coming down, has the ice moved out at that end of the lake?

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Originally Posted by lineman49

As of last Friday Sturgeon was not open. They have 1 dock in for the workers use. the dredging was done, but the lake had lots of ice then. I was at the Erie basin marina today & I could not see any ice at the ice boom or out in the lake, only on the canada side. I think if I were you I would wait a week or 2. jmo. Maybe someone else will jump in with info.

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Was Erie Basin Marina open for launching ?

Yes, the ice is gone from Erie...

ice has been gone for about a week /b3b no launching @ eb

you launch out of the sbh

Went out of the Catt saturday afternoon fished from 2-7. Tried from Evangola to straight out of the Catt. At least 15 spots in between 45-60 fow. No perch but one 11# laker that my buddy got on a 4lb test ultra lite. That made the day after my plexy glass windshield flew off the boat somewhere on the NYS thruway along with my gas can. And oh yeah and I almost forgot to put the plug in the boat too!

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Originally Posted by copo427ss

Sturgeon is closed until may 15th. I believe you can launch out of the Cattaraugus launches down the lake Some. Perch bite is good there too and if the lakes not bad you can run the 9 miles to sturgeon point.

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One boat fishing out of SP today.

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Originally Posted by dunn782

Hi all I'm from the west end of the lake near Toledo and have only ever fished Ohio, Michigan or Ontario waters of Lake Erie. I was wondering about the spring perch bite off Sturgeon point. Myself and a couple guys were thinking about running east and give it a try for something new. We were looking at this weekend but we're not sure if this is the best time or not. I see posts about the marina being dredged. Is that the only access around or is it still open? Any ice left that far west? Just looking for a little info to see if its worth the trip of if we would be better off staying this way and pound the walleye again or maybe try perchin somewhere between here and there. Thanks for any help.

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Dunn, like Copo says Cattaraugus better choice. Most boats going out of NY state launch at end of Allegany Rd. town of Hanover launch opens 5/1 from what I was told, dock ramp not in yet as of today. Launch fee at Hanover includes fish cleaning station when it opens.

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Went out of the Catt saturday afternoon fished from 2-7. Tried from Evangola to straight out of the Catt. At least 15 spots in between 45-60 fow. No perch but one 11# laker that my buddy got on a 4lb test ultra lite. That made the day after my plexy glass windshield flew off the boat somewhere on the NYS thruway along with my gas can. And oh yeah and I almost forgot to put the plug in the boat too!

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First few times out , need to check & double check & do another walk around. lol been there done that!

You got that right lineman49!

was out perch fishing yesterday , pretty rough for a 14' boat with 2 200# guys in it. Ended up with 52 perch also caught 3 walleye that were released. The walleye were caught on crappie rigs with the first 2 caught as a double! Seems like it might be a good year for 'eyes.

Nice start. My mouth is watering. How deep were they? Bait?.......

Is a dock in place at sp

what is the water temp at sp

I would guess 38-40.

Ok, so in reply to all the questions - 54', minnows, 1 dock, 37 degrees

Catt. straight out in front 50 fow. also off Evengola white wall 50-54 fow. We did well Sat. am.

Does anyone know if the state docks are in at the Catt at Hanover? Thank you kindly..

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Does anyone know if the state docks are in at the Catt at Hanover? Thank you kindly..

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Yes they are.

Has anyone been perch fishing lately? Thinking of making a trip from Rochester any help would save me some time and gas!..... SP, the Catt? Are emeralds in short supply or are they available?

Best perch bite I am aware of has been NW of Dunkirk harbor in 40-55 FOW. Marked some big schools there while walleye trolling last weekend. Several boats were anchored over schools there perch fishing.

Thanks Harsh........ Gonna give it a shot on Saturday.

I hope they are still around and hungry. Good luck!

We marked some big schools from Center rd. to Dunkirk in 75-80 fow. last Friday while trolling.