Nov 13, 2020
Anglers are saying that steelhead seem to running a bit bigger on average this year, compared to the previous two. Fishing action has slowed this week on falling stream levels. Cattaraugus Creek is running at about 400 feet per second at report time, but is still a touch cloudy. The Catt should be in prime fishing shape through the weekend. All other tributaries are running low and clear. With no rain in the forecast, look for levels to go even lower. Downsize baits, lines and move stealthily if fishing those streams. Lake Erie steelhead commonly hit natural baits like egg sacs or worms, flies including egg imitations, black stone flies, nymphs, streamer and bugger patters, and lures such as minnow-type stickbaits, in-line spinners and small spoons.
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