New Yorks 1000 Islands Region

[MSWV]

I love to fish for Big Smallmouth.. I float the New River in WV every chance I get..  I have been thinking about a trip to the 1000 Islands region for a smallmouth vacation but the problem is that I only have a Whitewater raft and a 16' aluminum boat with a 9.9 hp motor. 

 

Do you guys think it would be possible to get on some giant smallmouth during May/June out of this smaller boat?  Ive never seen this area and maybe its bigger water than I would want.  What do you guys think? 

[J Francho]

I'd be taking that rig out on Chaumont Bay, just a little south from the Islands.

[wnybassman]

Might want to check the regs for that area.   I am not 100% sure there is a year round catch and release season for bass in those two counties yet.

[J Francho]

Might want to check the regs for that area.   I am not 100% sure there is a year round catch and release season for bass in those two counties yet.

 

Oh!  Forgot about that.  It's not open until the 3rd Saturday in June.

[Felix77]

PM me with your address. I was just at a sportsman show in the area and have some brochures which might help you. All about fishing in the area.

[MSWV]

Thanks Guys! 

[mod479]

Mr.Franco gave you some solid advice, take a look at this:

 

^^ theres 3 seperate clips from the original program.

 

It's a little dated, but if you havent seen the episode its worth watching all 3 parts.

[J Francho]

Or this:
 

[jhoffman]

my significant others aunt is buying a house right on st lawrence.... SCORE

[J Francho]

Huge score.  Congrats!