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We are ice fishing on Oneida Lake. The fishing is... fishing. Some days have been good and others it's pretty hard to get them to participate. I'm looking forward to the spring 2025 fly fishing season in Central New York! It will be here in a just a couple short months. While it's not prime fly fishing conditions, there is some opportunity in the winter in Syracuse (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 and bottled 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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light snacks and bottled 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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February 7th, 2025 - We're ice fishing on Oneida Lake. I am actively adding trips to the calendar. If you're looking to try out ice fishing on Oneida, this could be your year! The ice is in good shape. As for the fishing conditions... Pretty standard. There are some exceptional days, and there are some really tough days. It's how it goes, especially on Oneida as it is a challenge. Some days the fish bite and other days luck is just not on our side.
There is always the potential for bad spots on Oneida (mainly the typical pressure cracks and gas holes), so always use extreme caution on the ice. 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. Be safe out there, and good luck!
