St.Lawrence River Help (Aug 27th thru Aug 30th)

[Zachh Nute]

I have heard so many mixed things about the smallmouth on the St.Lawrence. I had an idea to just fish Shoals in 25ft with a drop shot. But I am hearing that the smallies will get up on the big flats and you can sight fish them. Is this true? I also heard that the smallmouth will be up shallow 10-15 on rock piles with any weed clumps on them. 

 

I know the main forage for those smallmouth in the St.Lawrence are the Gobies. So I know to try and imitate that. 

 

I'm just trying to get a big of intel, not specific spots or anything. I am bringing a buddy of mine who doesn't fish all that often, and I just want him to enjoy the weekend catching smallmouth!

 

I will be staying at Wellesley Island State Park, which is right near Alexandria Bay.