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Clarification of State Regulations

Information and maps for area fishing waters: Salmon River, West Canada Creek, Oriskany Creek, Cayuga Lake Tributaries, and Sauquoit Creek.

Winter fishing on Limestone & Butternut creeks… Patterns & technique

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Steelhead Winter Egg Patterns
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Fly Fishing Adventures
…I was fishing on Limestone Creek and was walking on an island looking on both sides to see where I wanted to fish. All of a sudden I heard a hiss.… by Matt Kemp

My Grandfather's Water
…Never frustrated, never in a hurry he would work the water with a swinging fly, then a dry fly and he would catch trout with a smile or if one got off prematurely, he would laugh. So I would watch and gather ideas for the next stop because this was only the beginning. We would fish another spot after lunch…

New York Atlantic Salmon
The Atlantic Salmon is still regarded as one of the top game fish in New York They are known for their hard runs and incredible leaping ability which makes fishing for them an exciting experience. New York anglers can use a variety of fly-fishing techniques at various times of the year to fish for Atlantic Salmon…

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Sterling Creek by Dave Collins on Thu, Mar 11

Does anyone know about the spring fishing at Sterling creek? I am new to the area and drove by it and it looks amazing. Any steelhead or browns? Any local guides? thanks a lot.

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Re: Sterling Creek by Loren Williams on Sat, Mar 13 (45447)

The lower section is private--RV park now--and it will hold most of the fish. Sometimes (frequently) the sluice way next to the dam gets "mysteriously blocked" (cough cough) so that the fish cannot move above the dam. If it is open, or the water gets high enough for the fish to jump the dam, then the fishing will be good up to 104, where the next dam is.

It's dependent on water flow--high water brings them (salmon and steelhead). It gets a wicked spring run of suckers, followed closely by an even bigger run of walleye.

Re: Sterling Creek by [no name] on Wed, Mar 31 (46693)
	Was out to my parents house on 104A and as of 3-24-10 we had Steelhead running up the the dam(falls) should still be good fishing if interested.



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