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Oneida Lake ice fishing is looking good moving forward! I'm looking forward to the spring 2025 fly fishing season in Central New York! Anglers are excited about spring as some dates have started to book already! While it's not prime fly fishing conditions, there is some opportunity in the winter in Syracuse and Central NY (weather dependent). Handcrafted wood fly fishing nets are always ready to ship!
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, coffee or hot chocolate, and 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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coffee or hot chocolate, snacks, and 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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January 20th, 2025 - Things are looking up for winter of 2025! I am currently adding dates/trips to the calendar. If you're new to ice fishing and want to try it out, this is your season! I was on 4"-7" this weekend and that will get thicker this week. There are thousands of other anglers out there. Please understand there are, and will continue to be bad spots (springs, gas holes, pressure cracks, etc.). This week is going to be very cold and continue building ice. I cannot stress safety and caution enough. Safety is always my top priority along with an enjoyable experience, and fishing comes second. I will always error on the side of caution/safety. A lot of factors go into planning trips and whether or not we go out. Be safe out there, and good luck!
