Erie got really clear  right before the big steelhead crash.  From what they said back then, it was the zebra mussels filtering all of the plankton and collapsing the food chain.  Hope it comes around soon.

I talked to the owner of the place I'm staying at this year and he says his source of info on the lake says there are lots of fish out there and the lower lake is full.

Sounds like the old days jack . Shoulda been here yesterday , lol

I have to throw out a public apologies to db and Clint . After lasts week azz whopping from the lake and fish , I sadly will cancel this weekends adventure .
3-5 foot waves sat and 1-3 on sun predicted , I'm feeling like it might be tough going .
Personally , I have only spent 1 weekend at my house since striper season , I'm gonna have to pull the plug and do house chores .
That said , family booked a few campsites next thurs - Sunday up there so I will be at the Mae then .
As well , I'm hoping the best fishing is yet to come ( can't get worse ) and plenty of opportunities as well .
Sorry guys and see you soon

The offer was gracious and I am sure we will make it out. I too would prefer to not get kicked around.  Get them chores done HT so when it picks up you will be free and clear of the Honey do list.

I love this thread and thanks for all the info from everyone. 
 
what I've heard...... Fishing was good for salmon until past week.  Weather and wind changed and fished disappeared. Reports from west and Canada are still optimistic though.  This person said he thought fishing should be much better than last two years but not back to "normal".   What's "normal"? I guess it's differs for everyone fishing the resource. 
 
Anyway, thanks again for this thred.
 
B  

Pretty good choice to bag this weekend as there is a small craft advisory right now.

Full report sometime when I return .
Last night it was FLAT , we went swimming , we went fishing . Caught zilch as usual but had my best marks of the season .
Staging salmon ? I don't know about that quite yet .
Today was a solo trip . A bit bumpy and no signs of life , fish or fishers out there ( 8 miles from port ) .
Like I said , fishing is secondary

Jack ,
I seen the best hooks ( fish ) all season on Thursday . Couldn't find them yesterday . Today we had fish on , and off ....
Charter at my Marina had the best day all season today .
Not saying it's good but it's a start

Who wants to fish with the chartist?  We'll start it right with trip through McDonald's drive through...Then, hit the church hole, north side of course...At lunch, we'll dine at the Altmar Hotel with a sumptuous meal washed down with Genny Cream Ale.  Then, back to the church hole.  We'll close it out with happy hour at, you guessed it, the Altmar Hotel for some pot luck.