315-481-5788
Winter fly fishing conditions continue in Central New York. Nymphing low & slow, some streamer fishing, and A LOT of patience, has been the ticket. Still waiting on safe ice on Oneida Lake to start ice fishing. Booking spring fly fishing dates! Jump on your preferred date early!
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. A heated shanty, with hot coffee or hot chocolate, and trying to catch dinner is an excellent way to get outdoors in the winter for some family fun.
trip details
-
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.
-
Warm winter clothes, waterproof boots, hats, gloves, and sunglasses (very important!) are necessities. Ice grippers for your boots are excellent to have.
-
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.
-
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.
-
4 - hour trips - $400
-
trips are 4 hours and for 1 - 3 people
-
light snacks, coffee or hot chocolate, and water are included
-
all gear is provided
-
-
6 - hour trips - $550
-
trips are 6 - 7 hours and for 1 - 3 people
-
coffee or hot chocolate, snacks, and water are included
-
all gear is provided
-
Groups larger than 3 anglers are no problem. Please contact me for pricing.
Oneida Lake Ice Fishing Report/Updates
January 24th, 2023 - Still booking for the 2023 winter season, but still waiting on ice. Oneida Lake is still far from having ice, but I am putting dates on the calendar for February. Plenty of availability during mid-weeks. Warm weather and rain have deteriorated the ice that was attempting to form. The wind was ripped the lake wide open today and we're essentially starting from scratch with open water. I cannot predict when we'll have ice. Until then, it's fly fishing on the creeks for me.
