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The April showers remind me of the next great fishery here in Oswego County that is about to kick off, the nearshore brown trout bite. As soon as the ice clears the ramps, brave souls launch their boats in search of the first open water trolling on Lake Ontario in over six months. They are … Near Shore Brown Trout will be aggressive & Hungry After a Long and Cold Winter

Over the river and through the woods you’ll find one of the best hotel resorts along the Salmon River. Tailwater Lodge in Altmar, NY knows its audience and caters to it in every way possible. Fishermen, spa guests, families, and large groups can all find the services and amenities they desire at the hotel.

The Great American Eclipse will take place on April 8. The county is uniquely situated to experience the event’s totality, with three minutes and 30 seconds of darkness in the middle of the afternoon.

Now that the holidays are over and the winter doldrums have set in, anglers in many areas have accepted the long hibernation until spring. Meanwhile, anglers in Oswego County are busy enjoying themselves chasing steelhead in the many tributaries that empty into Lake Ontario.

You seldom hear Lake Ontario and ice-fishing in the same breath. That’s because you can’t trust the wind out there. Even during the most severe winters, when the lake is entombed in white for as far as the eye can see, the ice is brittle at best and all it would take is a Canadian … Sandy Pond on Ice

Oswego County crosses the line. It’s one of only six counties in New York that boasts territory—in almost equal measure—in the state’s northern and southern zones. While that may seem inconsequential, it plays a big role in game populations.

One of the things I love most about my life is being an aunt to so many wonderful nieces and nephews. Both those who are blood relatives and those who are the children of my closest friends. I want to share my love of travel with them all. So, I recently planned a weekend trip … Top 3 Family-Friendly Things To Do In Oswego

All in all, I strongly recommend checking out the Salmon River Fish Hatchery if you are at all interested in fishing. The open house offered an informational yet interesting experience and tour, with complimentary food afterwards. Even being someone who isn’t interested in fishing, I learned a lot and made some really cool memories.

Deer are easiest to get on opening day, especially in the morning. Returning to the woods after feeding all night in the fields, they’re suddenly ambushed by legions of hunters who weren’t there the night before—or all year, for that matter.

Oswego County boasts a reputation as one of the world’s premier fishing destinations. Its claims to fame include Oneida Lake, the walleye capital of the Northeast, and the Salmon River, the best salmonid stream in the Northeast, and source of the world record coho salmon; a species native to the Pacific Ocean, no less.