Caledonia lately?

[richardjai]

Hello,
So fortunately for me, I have a week off work next week, and plan on hitting up Caledonia dam next week.
Anyone been there recently?

Hows the water conditions?

I know theres been alot of rain lately, but the GRC website says water levels are normal.

Lemme know!

 

[AaronKrick]

Water flow will be fine. Should be some bass and catfish around, maybe the odd walleye or pike. Good luck!

 

[richardjai]

Looking forward to it for sure.
I havent been to the dam this year, been super busy with work.
I gotta find my waders!

 

[JordanMcK]

Caledonia dam receives tons of pressure, and is shoulder-to-shoulder most weekends.. I went there about a week ago and I saw nothing caught but one small bullhead (guy was using worms on a float). Realistically at this time of the year, you've gotta focus on locating the fish/finding places that haven't been pressured like crazy.
I'd suggest bushwhacking and finding some new quiet spots.. It's always fun and good for the health to get a good hike in to find a secret spot!.. Not to mention the reward that comes with finding such a place!
Regardless of what you choose to do, I hope you enjoy your week off and wish you the best of luck!

Happy fishing

 

[AaronKrick]

If you do choose to bushwack, don't try the still water areas near cayuga or above the caledonia dam. Not enough oxygen in these areas.

 

[MuskieBait]

The area in front of the dam is just as shoulder-to-shoulder as it is along the bank. On some days it is even busier.

There are a few selected areas in front of the dam where you can have safe wading and access to productive waters. So it really isn't better to wade out.

Wait...did I just say that? Nevermind. Wade out...there is nothing to be caught from shore.

 

[richardjai]

Lol, yea i know. especialyl with bow season coming, the heavier side of teh dam will be shoulder to shoulder.

I will probably go out during a weekday morning. Probabaly wont be as busy since people have to work n stuff.

i remember last year around this time, i had a pretty good run at the dam.

 

[John Da Silva]

What are you guys throwing when water is clear and rocky bottoms everywhere 6 ft and under . Wading of course

 

[Alfiegee]

The dam is almost always a good spot if you wade. Of course there are bad days, like anywhere, but I have done well this year with Bass, Cats and Gar. Lots of fish and fun. Another OFF member met me there for the first time and landed a 36 inch 'eye. Biggest I've seen there.
Water levels have been normal to slightly low all year.

Alfie.

 

[John Da Silva]

Slightly low is good and I just got waders so excited

 

[John Da Silva]

went on sunday and yesterday night ... water level were still lower and clarity was alittle on the muddier side ... missed a huge one end of the night with a top dog mirrolure