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Fishing & Catching
on the Niagara River
On October 7, 2007 I pulled up at John Keeler's home
in Mechanicsburg, PA to meet him and Bill Kassakatis. Excitement was
in the air as we headed north through the many mountain ranges toward
Lewiston, NY. Six hours later we teamed up with Scott Keeler to fish
for king salmon on the Niagara River on October 8th and 9th.
The Niagara River splits the USA and Canada, it drains
Lake Erie on the west, and feeds Lake Ontario on the east. The Great
Lakes flow west to east out to the Atlantic Ocean.
Niagara River - Canadian Side - Foliage
The first day we all drifted salmon egg sacks on 15#
fluorocarbon line on a baitcasting outfit, and as it's been so far this year, fishing was fast and catching was slow. We did land a few king
salmon in the 15# range.
John & Bill Drifting the 'Devils Hole' on the
Niagara River for King Salmon
John and Bill Landed These King Salmon on the
Next to Last Drift
This One Took the Pressure off the Guide
Fishing for king salmon was too slow, so we decided to
fish for smallmouth bass, white bass (looks like a cross between a striper
and white perch), and walleye on the second day. Bill and Scott caught
a large stringer of smallmouth bass from Lake Ontario ranging from 4 to 6
pounds. The smallmouth bass up here are fat and plentiful.
John Keeler Caught His First Sturgeon Ever
This Smallie Came From The Niagara River
John lived near Lake Erie when growing up and would
catch plenty of these hard fighting fish, alone, and with his dad.
This Big Mouth Buffalo Sucker Took A Walleye
Worm Rig
In the next photo you'll see a walking bridge that
starts in NY, over the Upper Niagara River, to Goat Island, which is on the
right and out of view. The boarder line between America and Canada is
located in the center of Goat Island. There is no bridge on the
Canadian side of Goat Island to enter Canada. Lake Erie is
approximately 8 miles up river from here and the Niagara Falls is 1/4 a mile
down stream.
The Upper Niagara River Just Before the Niagara
Falls
*Click on the picture to view in full size
The picture below is the Niagara Falls on the American
Side. The Upper Niagara River flows down the falls into the Lower
Niagara River, where we fished. Goat Island is what you'll see on the
other side of Niagara Fall in the picture below. On the far side of
Goat Island is the Canadian side of Niagara Falls. The spray which
goes to the extreme top of this picture on the back right side is the
Canadian section of Niagara Falls.
Most Famous is the Niagara Falls (American Side)
*Click on the picture to view it in full
size
The bridge below is on Rt. 190 which connects America
and Canada. The hydro electric plant in this picture is on the Lower
Niagara River on the Canadian side. There is a similar hydro
electric plant on the American side just out of view. There discharges
hold many king salmon, steelhead, smallmouth bass, and lake trout during
different time of the year.
On Rt. 190 bridge the trucks entering America are
backed up waiting to clear security. You'll see the border flags in the full
size view of this picture.
Hydro Electric Discharge & Rt. 190 Between
America and Canada
*Click on the picture to view it in full
size
The king salmon, steelhead, and lake trout will be
there during the winter months. In May and June large smallmouth bass
can be caught on the Great Lake with many other species of fish. If
you're fortunate enough to go please do. This is a trip you'll never
forget...at least I'll never forget the enjoyment of being with friends, out
in nature, fishing and catching just a stone through from our neighboring
country...Canada.
Sun Setting Over Canada as We Plan Our Trip Home
*Click on the picture to view it in full
size
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