Lake Erie and tributaries
Capt. Richard Brant, with Reel Action Charters, reported he did well on walleye off Evangola State Park in 52 feet of water last Friday, using Thundermist jigs. He was the only boat out and the weather finally cooperated. Not a bad option if the weather is decent. Gerald Brydalski of West Seneca reported fishing is still slow, but some nice adults are around in the tributaries. Patience and persistence work to help improve your odds. White jigs and a chartreuse Lick-em Lure UV bead were getting it done for him this week. Justin Stevens, with Catt. Creek Bait and Tackle, reported Cattaraugus Creek has been the hotspot this week. Fish are being caught in good numbers from the Route 5 bridge to Aldrich Street in Gowanda. Wax worms and chartreuse egg sacs are working best. The Lake Erie version of 18 Mile Creek has been a bit crowded lately with ideal water conditions for steelhead. Canadaway Creek has also been producing good amounts of fish. Anglers are using an egg sac and bead combo with great results. Get away from the crowds and do some walking. Lake Erie tributaries have been hit and miss last few weeks for Adam McInerney of Cattaraugus. Lots of pressure/people on Erie tributaries this fall, and low water levels have made it tougher than usual to get good numbers of steelhead. With rain and snow in the forecast, water levels undoubtedly will come up.