Author Topic: Rainbows and Brook Trout in NY?? (Read 5859 times)

settlepa · « **on:** Dec 10, 2005, 09:12 PM »

I am located in Orange county, usually go to Big pond for trout, any other areas around Orange or Sullivan that are good? Thanks.

HomerJay · « **Reply #1 on:** Dec 10, 2005, 09:54 PM »

I am from orange county and i know there were trout at rio dam, but i dont know if they filled it back up yet. Or if you are allowed on it. The only trout i caught are in the river.

bigredonice · « **Reply #2 on:** Dec 11, 2005, 01:43 AM »

What about the smaller NYC resevoirs across the river?

HomerJay · « **Reply #3 on:** Dec 11, 2005, 08:32 AM »

They have drained most of them b/c of the fear of the swinging bridge dam breaking. So i don't think you will be able to get on any of them until it is fixed. But most of them really only hold warm water fish bass, panfish,....etc. There are a couple of private lakes that belong to the camps that hold trout. Greenwood lake holds a bunch of fish. I haven't iced fished back home in a while b/c Ive been at school the last couple years, so i am going from when i fish in the summer.

Polar · « **Reply #4 on:** Dec 11, 2005, 02:19 PM »

These are the brookies we caught at Allen lake N.Y. on thin ice using tip-downs w/creek minnows.

the Wizard · « **Reply #5 on:** Dec 11, 2005, 03:19 PM »

All 3 of them were females and thanks to polar will soon be smoked

Not bad for the first time on the ice this year...

archbishop · « **Reply #6 on:** Dec 11, 2005, 03:27 PM »

and im kicking my mechanics arse for not being around so i could get my stuff and meet you guys

great catch

ADIRONDACKICE · « **Reply #7 on:** Dec 11, 2005, 03:32 PM »

Nice fish. Is that the allen lake near richfield springs NY?

Polar · « **Reply #8 on:** Dec 11, 2005, 04:50 PM »

Quote from: the Wizard on Dec 11, 2005, 03:19 PM

All 3 of them were females and thanks to polar will soon be smoked
Not bad for the first time on the ice this year...

Next time I see you I should have them done. Next Friday or Saturday.Thanks alot for the Elk Burgers.

the Wizard · « **Reply #9 on:** Dec 11, 2005, 04:55 PM »

Quote from: ADIRONDACKICE on Dec 11, 2005, 03:32 PM

Nice fish. Is that the allen lake near richfield springs NY?

No , it's in s.w. ny by belfast

gair-z · « **Reply #10 on:** Dec 11, 2005, 09:08 PM »

Nice fish fellas! musta felt good to get out.

oakorchardfishking · « **Reply #11 on:** Dec 12, 2005, 12:11 AM »

wish i didnt miss the day... but sleep felt good!
next weekend hopefully we can all get out somewhere for sure!
the weather reports look great!

archbishop · « **Reply #12 on:** Dec 12, 2005, 05:24 AM »

Quote from: Polar on Dec 11, 2005, 04:50 PM

Next time I see you I should have them done. Next Friday or Saturday.Thanks alot for the Elk Burgers.

yeah wizard, i just cooked up a big batch of elk chili last night, deee-freaking-licious

thank you

d_balm24 · « **Reply #13 on:** Dec 12, 2005, 09:53 AM »

holy crow polar.Those are some hogs of brookies,might have to meet up soon.I think we will be on case this w/e if you want to join us.I will let you know for sure later in the week.
Derek

roverowner · « **Reply #14 on:** Dec 12, 2005, 10:44 AM »

Maybe a bit far from you, but Lebanon Reservoir in Madison County can usually be counted on for rainbows. Ice conditions are not quite safe (for me anyway), but it won't be long.

the Wizard · « **Reply #15 on:** Dec 12, 2005, 05:26 PM »

I new they were females , look at all the lip stick they have on

Polar · « **Reply #16 on:** Dec 12, 2005, 05:32 PM »

Quote from: d_balm24 on Dec 12, 2005, 09:53 AM

holy crow polar.Those are some hogs of brookies,might have to meet up soon.I think we will be on case this w/e if you want to join us.I will let you know for sure later in the week.
Derek

Credit goes to wizard with the majic wand. Wizard does it all from catching to cleaning.I just posted the picture and will be smoking them..

the Wizard · « **Reply #17 on:** Dec 12, 2005, 06:08 PM »

Quote from: Polar on Dec 12, 2005, 05:32 PM

Credit goes to wizard with the majic wand. Wizard does it all from catching to cleaning.I just posted the picture and will be smoking them..

I can't take all the credit ,You helped me drink wobble pops, I hate do'in that alone!

archbishop · « **Reply #18 on:** Dec 12, 2005, 06:16 PM »

Quote from: roverowner on Dec 12, 2005, 10:44 AM

Maybe a bit far from you, but Lebanon Reservoir in Madison County can usually be counted on for rainbows. Ice conditions are not quite safe (for me anyway), but it won't be long.

im not sure where madison county is, but we have plenty of nice bows in cattaraugus and allegany counties.
where is madison county?

Polar · « **Reply #19 on:** Dec 12, 2005, 06:26 PM »

Quote from: archbishop on Dec 12, 2005, 06:16 PM

im not sure where madison county is, but we have plenty of nice bows in cattaraugus and allegany counties.
where is madison county?

I think it's South East of Syracuse.

wetdreams · « **Reply #20 on:** Dec 12, 2005, 06:34 PM »

Quote from: settlepa on Dec 10, 2005, 09:12 PM

I am located in Orange county, usually go to Big pond for trout, any other areas around Orange or Sullivan that are good? Thanks.

wetdreams · « **Reply #21 on:** Dec 12, 2005, 06:37 PM »

try white lake in montecello n.y. also try huntington lake. white lake has some big lake trout in it

archbishop · « **Reply #22 on:** Dec 12, 2005, 06:47 PM »

Quote from: Polar on Dec 12, 2005, 06:26 PM

I think it's South East of Syracuse.

yeah thats a heck of a haul for us

Gamalot · « **Reply #23 on:** Dec 12, 2005, 08:25 PM »

Forget Swinging Bridge this year! Dam has a leak and they drained it to a small stream. I seriously doubt they will even allow you on but don't know that for a fact!
I don't believe you are allowed to fish Rio durring hard water and I am positive you can't keep trout from there even if you can fish it thru the ice.
Some of the guys fish the city res. in weschester county but I have not done so.
White lake deffinetly has some Hog Lakers but they tend to develope a serious case of Lock Jaw in hard water conditions. I have fished it many times and never yet caught one.
Big & Little pond used to be a great place but the past couple of years they seem to be stocking only small fries so the nice browns are getting harder to find. I fished it a few times this spring and fall and did squat.
Greenwood lake has some big fish but never fished it either.
Think in this general area we will be traveling to find legal trout waters.

Nitro_372 · « **Reply #24 on:** Dec 12, 2005, 08:53 PM »

Nice catch! How long were thoes brookies you cought?

KLEE19 · « **Reply #25 on:** Dec 13, 2005, 02:43 PM »

nice fish

hali-man · « **Reply #26 on:** Dec 13, 2005, 02:45 PM »

Here are a couple more from Allen this AM:

The smaller one is 16.5"...

Gamalot · « **Reply #27 on:** Dec 13, 2005, 05:51 PM »

WOW, Nice fish, my mouth is watering! Think in that size catagory they should be called "RIVERS"..
Gary

rayfish · « **Reply #28 on:** Dec 13, 2005, 05:59 PM »

Pretty Fish...nice job!

archbishop · « **Reply #29 on:** Dec 13, 2005, 06:13 PM »

WTG mike, i almost called in sick today and joined you

see ya aturday on case

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Author Topic: Rainbows and Brook Trout in NY?? (Read 5859 times)

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