Salmon River Fishing in Oswego County, New York

• Overview

  Salmon River is an Oswego County water, New York side. The country round it is lake country bush from end to end. Nearest place of any size is Richland, 12 miles away. Camden lies 14 miles off, Pulaski another 16 miles. Others within reach: Deer Pond 1.6 miles, Sage Pond at about 3.9 miles, Sisley Ponds 6.3 miles, Trout Pond at about 6.4 miles and Kasoag Lake 6.5 miles. Two sets of local rules meet not far from this water.

• Where to Fish on Salmon River

  Depth here is unknown, so count the lead down before committing. Slack water behind an obstruction is worth more than open current. Gravel runs and silted pools fish quite differently, so treat them apart. Oswego County records list alewife, rainbow smelt, lake trout and johnny darter among the fish reported. Protected fish appear in the records for this area, so treat the list as information, not an invitation. At Salmon River light and wind decide more than tackle does.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Climate records put July near 67°F and January near 18°F. The freeze arrives properly here and holds. Slack stretches skin over in the cold months, while the faster water stays open around mid April. Climate figures give an open season running mid April to early December. The middle of summer slows a little, with dawn and dusk carrying it. At Salmon River the season follows that pattern closely.

• Tackle & Baits

  We hold no note on access for this one. A launch point is recorded some 80 yards off. The car has to stay half a mile away, which shapes how much tackle you bring. You can camp half a mile off, which suits an early start. Light line and small metal for the trout; a fly rod earns its place on calm evenings. Gates get locked out of season on water like this. Close seasons apply to some species and not others. If the gate is shut, Deer Pond at 1.6 miles is the nearest alternative. Confirm access to Salmon River locally before you travel.