Fishing Outlook & Conditions
Inshore Temp:
46
Offshore Temp:
44
Blue Line Sports's Tip of the Week
Trout Season opened April 1st! The ice has completely receded of the Lake and Ponds of of the Saranac Lake & St. Regis Canoe Areas. Northern Pike Opens May 1st. Water temperatures remain cool. Water levels are high. Have cold water dry gear and life jackets present at this time. Continue in the practice of safe wading. There are Bold Waders, and there are Old Waders, but there are No Bold Old Waders. Check out new regulations at https://www.dec.ny.gov/outdoor/125006.html Talk to folks at local fly and tackle shops for the best and most accurate fishing information.
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5-Day Outlook as of 4/17/24
Spring is here the Adirondacks. The smelt have run and fishing is beginning to pick up once again for trout and land-locked salmon. More warm temperatures continue with seasonable temperatures. Heavy rain has blown out most of our rivers. Fishing is a bit slow, a slight uptick is expected towards the weekend as weather conditions improve. Water temperatures are in the 40's.
Techniques & Tips as of 4/17/24
Flat level line trolling is one of the most popular techniques for catching trout cruising shoals for food. Streamers, spoons and tandem flies with trailing nymphs are a very popular technique for early spring fishing. This is a good method for covering water. A high quality rod holder works best & trolling speed can be variable from 1.2 to 2.5 miles an hour (paddling or rowing speed). Another equally strong technique is knowing shoal structures and depths. Anchor down, fish with floating line a cork bobber, long sinking leaders 12' and tippet extensions. Effective paterns include: small chironomids (midges), bugger Jigs, shredder nymphs larger ephemeroptera (mayflies), caddisflies (trichoptera), or stoneflies (plecoptera). Structure, depth, seasonality, and what are the fish taking play the biggest role in deciding what to use from the above list. Use a SLOW hand roll retrieve. The key is a SLOOOOOOOWWWW retrieve.
Current Conditions as of 4/17/24
Water conditions are improving! Check local area special regulations for Region 5 fisheries. Have appropriate insulative wading gear. Always have flotation devices on and available in the boat. Have the right equipment including cool weather gear, rain gear, and polarized sunglasses. https://www.dec.ny.gov/outdoor/124969.htmlLocal Species Available Apr. 1st- Oct. 15th, 1st Sat in May to March 15th, Panfish all Year, Bass Opens 3rd Saturday in June
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Salmon
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Pike
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Bass & Panfish
Blue Line Sports's Recommended Fly Patterns
"Must-have" fly fishing patterns in descending order of importance:
Name: | Colors: | Size(s): |
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Zug Bug | Olv | 16,18,20 |
Ooey Gooey Grub | Red,Brn | 14,16 |
Vernille San Juan Worm | Red,Pnk,Brn | 14,16,18 |
Orvis CJ Nymph | Grn | 14,16,18 |
Krystal Bugger | Blk,Brn,Grn | 8,10,12 |
Magog Smelt | Grn,Blu,Purp | 8,10,12 |
Tungsten Jig Bugger | Grn,Olv, | 12,14,16 |
Muddler Minnow | Gry,Org | 6,8,10 |
BND | Nat | 8,10,12 |
WTD CH Muddler Minnow | Nat,Wht | 6,8,10 |
Blue Line Sports's Recommended Gear
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Best Leader:
Mirage Big Game Leaders
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Best Tippet:
Mirage Pure Fluorocarbon Tippet
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Best Fly Fishing Rod:
6-Weight 9' Fly Rod
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Best Floating Fly Line:
WF Trout Fly Line
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Best Sinking Fly Line:
Class V Sink Tip Fly Line