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The Oswego River is formed by the Oneida and the Seneca rivers. It is approximately 23 miles long and enters Lake Ontario in the City of Oswego. The Oswego River is second only to the Niagara River in size as a Lake Ontario tributary.
The Oswego River has several dams that are used to hold back water for the canal system and to generate electrical power. The Varick power dam is the first one that blocks the fish migration upstream. It is located right in the city about a mile up from where the river enters the harbor. In the fall the steelhead, brown trout, and salmon will collect up below the dam providing anglers with a fantastic fishing opportunity.
The lower section of river where it enters the harbor offers great fishing for bass, walleye, catfish, rockbass, sheephead, white bass, yellow perch, carp, northern pike, trout and the occasional salmon. This area is a real hotspot for fisherman in April and May. During the summer months many fisherman will fish this section of river at night for walleyes ranging from 2 to 14 pounds.
Fishing on the Oswego River is great all year. The summer months provide fantastic bass and walleye fishing. The fall provides excellent trout and salmon fishing. During the winter months the steelhead reigns king. Spring fishing is also awesome as well. Spring time anglers on the river may encounter any and all species of fish that exist in the Lake Ontario waters. Fishing with live bait or lures in the spring are both very productive methods. If you would like to get a current up to date fishing report for the Oswego River please
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The Oswego area is home to a large fleet of fishing Charters Boats and River Guides which would be happy to show you a fantastic time on Lake Ontario, Oneida Lake, the Oswego River, and the Salmon River Oswego Fishing Charter Boats and Guides.
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