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Spring is springing and it's prime fly fishing and trout season in Syracuse and Central New York! Streams and creeks in Central NY are in good shape! I expect good conditions for May and June! My handcrafted wood fly fishing nets are always ready to purchase!
oneida lake ice fishing
While we are fortunate to have year round fly fishing in Central New York, I enjoy jigging perch and walleye through the ice on Oneida Lake in the winter months as well. As safe ice allows, Oneida Lake is a fun fishery, providing excellent numbers of perch and walleye. Though a challenge to catch at times, both are outstanding table fare. All ages and angling experiences are welcome. I enjoy working with new anglers and getting new anglers involved in the sport. A heated shanty with family & friends and trying to catch dinner is an excellent way to get outdoors in the winter for some family fun.
trip details
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All fishing gear is provided. Licenses are not provided, but are required for everyone ages 16 and up. Please purchase and have a print out, or a download, of your license readily available prior to the trip.
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Warm winter clothes, waterproof boots, hats, gloves, and sunglasses (very important!) are necessities. Ice grippers for your boots are excellent to have.
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All trips are on foot. I do not utilize machines on the ice. It is a half mile to one mile walk out to fishing locations.
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Please note - I do not provide fish cleaning service. I will show you how to fillet/clean a fish or two, but I do not/cannot clean all of your catch for you.
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4 - hour trips - $400
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trips are 4 hours and for 1 - 3 people
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light snacks and bottled water are included
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all gear is provided
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6 - hour trips - $550
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trips are 6 - 7 hours and for 1 - 3 people​
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light snacks and bottled water are included
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all gear is provided
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Groups larger than 3 anglers are no problem. Please contact me for pricing.
Oneida Lake Ice Fishing Report/Updates
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March 10th, 2025 - I have concluded my winter 2025 ice fishing season. Thank you to everyone who joined me this season and gave me the opportunity to meet you and work with you on the ice. I enjoyed my time with everyone. For those of you who tried to join me this year and it just didn't work out with the weather or ice conditions, thank you for giving me the chance to make it happen and I'm sorry we couldn't connect this time around. For anyone interest in winter of 2026, please check in with me around the new year next season and I look forward to connecting then. Thank you!
