steelhead fishing in pulaski

[lennysky]

Very dangerous at Oswego w shelf ice as well. Split and fall etc. people have been known to die

[Togman316]

I talked to some locals up there and they said there isn't enough water to do a drift trip but he would do a wading trip. I figured they would know what is dangerous and what isnt. Thoughts?

[Andrushkin33]

Personally would recommend Olcott.

As of last week still plenty of trout and steelheads as well as surprisingly fresh salmon hanging around.

Area is not frozen as of yet but regardless pays to be cautious.

Andre

[Togman316]

Where Is olcott in regards to pulaski?

[NickN]

I was up 2 weeks ago and did well fishing around Altmar. You are going to want to fish that end of the river as slush ice will most likely become a factor the lower you go. Korkers or some kind of spikes are a must and I would not recommend fishing with out them. It is going to be cold so make sure you layer up well and carry extra gloves & heat packs. The information you received on boot foot vs stocking foot waders is accurate. You will last a longer in the water with the boot foot. If you have to buy a pair bump the boot size up +1 so you have a little extra room and you can double up on socks. I am going to try and get up there tomorrow for the weekend.... If I do I will report back with conditions.

[Togman316]

Thank you for the information. Like I said I've never winter fished up there before so all the help I can get the better!

[Andrushkin33]

Originally Posted by Togman316

Where Is olcott in regards to pulaski?

More out west toward Buffalo so much longer drive. I think its like half an hour away from Niagara falls.

But in terms of fishing I have enjoyed it more (maybe because I had better luck there than Pulaski)

Altmar has fly sections only which goes from the bridge both ways. Some fish to be had there as well just make sure you have everything up to the laws since those areas are heavily patrolled by COs

Andre

[Togman316]

I've never fly fished before so I'm not sure what to do.

[NickN]

FYI, the Lower fly zone in Altmar is on the upstream side of the bridge. The downstream side of the bridge is OK for spinning, center pin, eggs sacks, etc.

[gwl2oneida]

I'd I was gonna do a drift I'd either call Row Jimmy or chasing tail. Both are on the sr. If You're looking to drift oswego call kevin davis, catch the drift. My trip of choice is with Kevin in oswego.