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Title: cranberry and long pond greece ny
Post by: perchmonger0326 on Mar 04, 2017, 11:03 AM
was wondering if this cold snap put a layer of ice on the ponds was gunna make a trip on Monday don't want to drive an hour and find an ice layer did well there last week had to pick through them
Title: Re: cranberry and long pond greece ny
Post by: Mac Attack on Mar 04, 2017, 12:10 PM
try asking here -

http://www.myfishfinder.com/fishing_forum/index.php?topic=9342.0 (http://www.myfishfinder.com/fishing_forum/index.php?topic=9342.0)
Title: Re: cranberry and long pond greece ny
Post by: gotagetm on Mar 03, 2018, 07:12 PM
 fished cranberry last week before all the darn snow,has anyone been there since ?
curious how much snow there on shoreline?
and perch bite was ok for me last week
Title: Re: cranberry and long pond greece ny
Post by: chrony59 on Mar 04, 2018, 06:27 AM
Both ponds were open yesterday morning........ only a few guys fishing and it was sloooow ! Snow was not too bad
Title: Re: cranberry and long pond greece ny
Post by: 2muchleft on Mar 04, 2018, 08:30 AM
Tried yesterday afternoon at both Long and Cranberry ponds.  Not a bite in either for an hour each.  Did OK last week in both.
Title: Re: cranberry and long pond greece ny
Post by: gotagetm on Mar 04, 2018, 07:01 PM
went to ponds today after i fished northerns at first light in seneca lake
got 6 nice perch ,but took a while in water way that connects long to cranberry,real slow
so went back to seneca for afternoon for northers again and ended up with nice limit of them covered some miles today,besides wind was nice day
Title: Re: cranberry and long pond greece ny
Post by: whalerman on Mar 05, 2018, 07:27 AM
Gotagetm, I assume you are fishing from shore with live bait at Seneca for the pike?
Have you tried any lures?
Title: Re: cranberry and long pond greece ny
Post by: gotagetm on Mar 05, 2018, 01:34 PM
i was from shore at north east corner by the docks at park
i was using shinners under a bobber but there were guys there one day i was there getting a few on diving stick baits and spoons but shinners were working the best 5 feet under a float the bite is rite at sunup till light brightens water and late afternoon when sun is going down im going back there Wednsday before going to ponds
Title: Re: cranberry and long pond greece ny
Post by: whalerman on Mar 05, 2018, 04:24 PM
Thanks for the info gotagetm, it's hard to beat live bait especially this time of year.
Title: Re: cranberry and long pond greece ny
Post by: icejohn on Mar 05, 2018, 08:40 PM
i was from shore at north east corner by the docks at park
i was using shinners under a bobber but there were guys there one day i was there getting a few on diving stick baits and spoons but shinners were working the best 5 feet under a float the bite is rite at sunup till light brightens water and late afternoon when sun is going down im going back there Wednsday before going to ponds

Were you fishing in the marina or the channel by the boat ramp? I often fash that back channel after ice out for panfish but haven't been there yet
Title: Re: cranberry and long pond greece ny
Post by: gotagetm on Mar 06, 2018, 12:07 AM
i was by marina and canal
Title: Re: cranberry and long pond greece ny
Post by: icemanphil on Mar 06, 2018, 06:51 AM
Are the ponds ice free enough for me to take my kayak out this coming weekend?

Phil
Title: Re: cranberry and long pond greece ny
Post by: 2muchleft on Mar 06, 2018, 07:33 AM
Yes, both are now completely ice free.
Title: Re: cranberry and long pond greece ny
Post by: jcrow75 on Mar 06, 2018, 09:05 PM
Anyone been to the ponds lately? Any reports?
Title: Re: cranberry and long pond greece ny
Post by: chrony59 on Mar 07, 2018, 04:58 AM
There is always the chance for skim ice to form ................ if it gets cold enough with light winds ! It's kind of hit or miss this time of year !
Title: Re: cranberry and long pond greece ny
Post by: jboggey on Mar 08, 2018, 02:07 AM
Yo Chrony,

 I hear you are going to be out of commission for a month or so with your surgery. Heal quickly my friend. We have some eyes to catch this summer

 Your Fishing bud..... Boggey
Title: Re: cranberry and long pond greece ny
Post by: chrony59 on Mar 08, 2018, 05:45 AM
Hey Boggey, I will be well rested and looking forward to hitting Oneida with you for sure .............can't wait  ;)
Title: Re: cranberry and long pond greece ny
Post by: Puffintuff on Mar 10, 2018, 11:54 AM
Did the ponds get skimmed over last night?
Title: Re: cranberry and long pond greece ny
Post by: gotagetm on Mar 10, 2018, 07:03 PM
no,wind has waves keeping them open
Title: Re: cranberry and long pond greece ny
Post by: gotagetm on Apr 06, 2018, 02:41 PM
anyone fish ponds this week?
Title: Re: cranberry and long pond greece ny
Post by: skells23 on Apr 06, 2018, 07:52 PM
A budy of mine went 3 days ago and between the 2 of them they only got 12 keepers. He did say they have not spawned yet the water is still cold.
Title: Re: cranberry and long pond greece ny
Post by: 2muchleft on Apr 07, 2018, 08:21 AM
Got out yesterday afternoon when the wind died down for an hour or so.  No perch but got to see a number of nice walleye spawning 10 feet off shore on Cranberry.
Title: Re: cranberry and long pond greece ny
Post by: oatkasut on Apr 07, 2018, 10:10 AM
got none 4 days ago.saw gizard shad dead along shoreline of Long Pond. DEC reports kills like this due to change in water temperatures.
Title: Re: cranberry and long pond greece ny
Post by: chrony59 on Apr 07, 2018, 11:55 AM
It’s been a pretty slow bite but the Perch are good size ! I’m averaging about 15-30 each outing !
Title: Re: cranberry and long pond greece ny
Post by: gotagetm on Dec 26, 2018, 05:47 PM
well ponds mostly open
fished yesterday{christmas}
endded up with a few small perch,gonna give it a shot again tommoro will post results
Title: Re: cranberry and long pond greece ny
Post by: gotagetm on Dec 27, 2018, 03:23 PM
nothing today
tried spikes and fatheads ,notta
nice  day
Title: Re: cranberry and long pond greece ny
Post by: chrony59 on Dec 28, 2018, 05:12 AM
EMERALDS are the go to minnow at the ponds  ;) ;) ;) ;)
Title: Re: cranberry and long pond greece ny
Post by: Mac Attack on Dec 28, 2018, 08:07 AM
EMERALDS are the go to minnow at the ponds  ;) ;) ;) ;)

Although I will 99.9% of the time prefer emeralds, I have typically seen fatheads outperform emeralds on the ponds and Braddocks.

JMHO.

YMMV

At least he got out yesterday.
Was a nice day to get skunked.

 8)
Title: Re: cranberry and long pond greece ny
Post by: gotagetm on Dec 28, 2018, 08:25 AM
Yup, here now real windy
Title: Re: cranberry and long pond greece ny
Post by: Mac Attack on Dec 28, 2018, 09:09 AM
Yup, here now real windy


Same here in Cheektowaga.

Thought about going out today with the warmer temps and hitting the streams for some steelhead.
But the rain overnight turned the turbidity up a few dozen notches.

Maybe I'll run down to the river later and toss a line in for some perch at the foot of Ontario.

or not.

 ;)
Title: Re: cranberry and long pond greece ny
Post by: chrony59 on Dec 28, 2018, 09:14 AM
I have NEVER seen fatheads out fish Emeralds at the Greece ponds ............... I have seen guys dump their fatheads and go buy Emeralds after watching for half an hour  ;)    ask my buddy Elmer :-)
Title: Re: cranberry and long pond greece ny
Post by: Mac Attack on Dec 28, 2018, 11:47 AM
I have NEVER seen fatheads out fish Emeralds at the Greece ponds ............... I have seen guys dump their fatheads and go buy Emeralds after watching for half an hour  ;)    ask my buddy Elmer :-)


Like I said, YMMV.

And next time I see Elmer, I'll try to remember to ask him.

 ;)
Title: Re: cranberry and long pond greece ny
Post by: gotagetm on Dec 28, 2018, 04:45 PM
got  few today ,but didnt keep any
spikes on ice jig under float was best but wind was a challenge for me
when i found a calm spot got into a few till big shinners moved in and perch shut off
may try again tomorow or sunday
Title: Re: cranberry and long pond greece ny
Post by: chrony59 on Dec 29, 2018, 07:13 AM
I love to fish it in rough conditions! Keep your emerald slowly moving on bottom and you will kill them !  ;)
Title: Re: cranberry and long pond greece ny
Post by: chrony59 on Dec 29, 2018, 07:17 AM
Yes Mac MMDV ...... I lived 5 minutes from the ponds for 30 years !!  8)
Title: Re: cranberry and long pond greece ny
Post by: Mac Attack on Dec 29, 2018, 09:57 AM
Yes Mac MMDV ...... I lived 5 minutes from the ponds for 30 years !!  8)

Sweet.

My family's farm is on Lighthouse.

Been fishing the ponds and Braddocks for over 50.
Close to 60.

So what!

I told you that I typically always prefer emeralds.
But I have seen fatheads outperform emeralds on the ponds and BB more than the reverse.
Just what I've seen.
Numerous times.
And I cannot explain it.

You however, have seen different.

Tell you what........bring both.   :D

And oaks, mousies, and waxworms.
And redworms.
And perchbugs………….

 ;D
Title: Re: cranberry and long pond greece ny
Post by: gotagetm on Dec 29, 2018, 02:14 PM
went for  lil bit this morning, wind blowing pretty good ,didnt do well ,may try again in morning or even try out in I bay in boat ,if nothing come to ponds even the duck hunters didnt stay long!!!
Title: Re: cranberry and long pond greece ny
Post by: rgfixit on Dec 29, 2018, 06:25 PM
Sweet.

My family's farm is on Lighthouse.

Been fishing the ponds and Braddocks for over 50.
Close to 60.

So what!

I told you that I typically always prefer emeralds.
But I have seen fatheads outperform emeralds on the ponds and BB more than the reverse.
Just what I've seen.
Numerous times.
And I cannot explain it.

You however, have seen different.

Tell you what........bring both.   :D

And oaks, mousies, and waxworms.
And redworms.
And perchbugs………….

 ;D

Old fart!

What's a " perch bug" ?

Rg
Title: Re: cranberry and long pond greece ny
Post by: Mac Attack on Dec 29, 2018, 07:31 PM
Old fart!

What's a " perch bug" ?

Rg

Actually dragonfly nymph Bob.
We used to buy them at Mac's boat Livery on Silver Lake back in the 60's.
Fish love them.


(https://i.postimg.cc/47RJBT08/libellulidae-larva-dragonfly-naiad.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/47RJBT08)


I have not seen them for sale since back then.
Title: Re: cranberry and long pond greece ny
Post by: oatkasut on Dec 29, 2018, 08:46 PM
my buddy Joe and I have fished the ponds and Salmon creek and Braddocks for 50 years and have always done well with the fatheads, which are damm hardy. I have had  a minnow bucket with fatheads for almost 2 months   with no  circulator but only rain water additions. Too bad my minnow receite  is expired. Emeralds usually die within hours from when I buy them stored the same way.
Title: Re: cranberry and long pond greece ny
Post by: Doubles Shooter on Dec 30, 2018, 04:45 AM
Actually dragonfly nymph Bob.
We used to buy them at Mac's boat Livery on Silver Lake back in the 60's.
Fish love them.


(https://i.postimg.cc/47RJBT08/libellulidae-larva-dragonfly-naiad.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/47RJBT08)


I have not seen them for sale since back then.
They were my go to perch bait when I was younger. Bob's Bait in Lakeville always had them. Would love to find a supply of them again.
Title: Re: cranberry and long pond greece ny
Post by: gotagetm on Dec 30, 2018, 07:56 AM
oatkasut im with you
for the lil difference emeralds may make,ill stick with my fatheads
ive honestly probably only used them a dozen times in my life,emeralds that is
i get the big ones when i go to onieda and put them on tipups for perch ,but if i cant find them
good ol fatheads
but everyone has there preference
didnt get out this morning,maybe this afternoon
Title: Re: cranberry and long pond greece ny
Post by: chrony59 on Jan 02, 2019, 07:02 AM
Sweet.

My family's farm is on Lighthouse.

Been fishing the ponds and Braddocks for over 50.
Close to 60.

So what!

I told you that I typically always prefer emeralds.
But I have seen fatheads outperform emeralds on the ponds and BB more than the reverse.
Just what I've seen.
Numerous times.
And I cannot explain it.

You however, have seen different.

Tell you what........bring both.   :D

And oaks, mousies, and waxworms.
And redworms.
And perchbugs………….

 ;D
Thanks for the tip .............
Title: Re: cranberry and long pond greece ny
Post by: chrony59 on Jan 02, 2019, 07:04 AM
They were my go to perch bait when I was younger. Bob's Bait in Lakeville always had them. Would love to find a supply of them again.
Go to any small creek with leaves on the bottom ...............stir up the leaves and grab them :-)
Title: Re: cranberry and long pond greece ny
Post by: Mac Attack on Jan 02, 2019, 11:24 AM
Go to any small creek with leaves on the bottom ...............stir up the leaves and grab them :-)

what time of year?
Title: Re: cranberry and long pond greece ny
Post by: steelie1975 on Jan 02, 2019, 05:05 PM
just make sure not a trout stream
Title: Re: cranberry and long pond greece ny
Post by: chrony59 on Jan 03, 2019, 06:20 AM
what time of year? They are active year round so ...................... I believe they are in the nymph stage for a few years if I remember correctly  :o been out of school a few years now  ;)
Title: Re: cranberry and long pond greece ny
Post by: chrony59 on Jan 03, 2019, 06:21 AM
just make sure not a trout stream
Good point !
Title: Re: cranberry and long pond greece ny
Post by: Mac Attack on Jan 03, 2019, 07:45 AM
They are active year round so ...................... I believe they are in the nymph stage for a few years if I remember correctly   been out of school a few years now 

A few years?!?!
wow.

OK - thanks.

These little bugs always worked great when I was a kid back in the early 60'.
I need to locate some and give them a try again.
Title: Re: cranberry and long pond greece ny
Post by: skells23 on Jan 03, 2019, 06:30 PM
Tried yesterday for a few hours pretty slow but caught a few both on niagras and plastic with spikes
Title: Re: cranberry and long pond greece ny
Post by: johnrw on Mar 22, 2019, 03:56 PM
Is anyone fishing the ponds off shore?
TIA
Title: Re: cranberry and long pond greece ny
Post by: 2muchleft on Mar 22, 2019, 05:09 PM
Yes people are fishing from shore on both ponds.  Still some ice shifting around on each pond but should be gone soon.
Title: Re: cranberry and long pond greece ny
Post by: yankmyline on Mar 23, 2019, 02:11 PM
I wondered if people own any of the shore on Cranberry along Edgemere Dr. On Google maps, it shows docks on the north shore.
Title: Re: cranberry and long pond greece ny
Post by: steelie1975 on Mar 24, 2019, 10:53 PM
there is a lot of private land around both ponds. no docks to launch persay. small lot at west end of cranberry. cant park on the road there, they do ticket. can park at long pond and walk back if need to be
Title: Re: cranberry and long pond greece ny
Post by: JigNasty on Mar 25, 2019, 03:34 PM
Cranberry is much more strict than Long Pond.  Cannot park along Edgemere at all along Cranberry or you will be ticketed.  Saw the DEC patrolling for licenses and illegally parked cars yesterday (Sunday).  Wind was blowing pretty good, although there was one boat out in Long Pond toughing out the elements.  Didn't see too many people hauling anything in yet
Title: Re: cranberry and long pond greece ny
Post by: yankmyline on Mar 26, 2019, 08:34 AM
I know you can't park along Edgemere Dr but I am talking about the docks on the north shore. Some of them have posted signs on them. Do people have the rights to post them.
Title: Re: cranberry and long pond greece ny
Post by: LP Steve on Mar 26, 2019, 08:42 AM
Always wondered that myself. There is a dock that goes in at long pond on edgemere with a posted sign on it. Pretty sure that entire stretch is town property.
Where the docks are on cranberry some are suspect but some are on a maintained piece of property so may be private. Heading down after work today can't wait!
Title: Re: cranberry and long pond greece ny
Post by: skinny40 on Mar 26, 2019, 09:27 AM
If you buy one of those houses you have a choice to buy the rights to the water across the street. They do not own the land. They do own the rights to own and maintain a dock if they pay for it and yes they can have you arrested for trespassing on that land. Just like the erie canal and many other bodies of water. If you own the land across the street you can pay and build a dock there.
Title: Re: cranberry and long pond greece ny
Post by: yankmyline on Mar 26, 2019, 10:37 AM
Thanks for the reply
Title: Re: cranberry and long pond greece ny
Post by: JigNasty on Mar 26, 2019, 10:38 AM
There's also the risk of an insurance claim.  If the property owner has a dock (or deck platform) and someone gets hurt, the property owners probably don't want to deal with the possibility of being sued.
And of course the trash that gets left behind.  Take a ride down Edgemere along both ponds after a sunny day during the perch run. After 50+ vehicles have been parked there.  It's easy to find empty bait containers, crushed beer cans, cigarette butts, plastic bags, food wrappers, and tangled lines all along the shore.
I probably wouldn't want to deal with that either.
Title: Re: cranberry and long pond greece ny
Post by: skells23 on Apr 03, 2019, 06:53 PM
Ponds have been pretty steady for the last week. I myself cant complain quality fish every time i go
Title: Re: cranberry and long pond greece ny
Post by: oatkasut on Apr 03, 2019, 09:51 PM
















There were 2 foot rollers coming into the shore this afternoon with the Southwest wind gusts at 40MPH  and no one fishing  either pond when I went  by. Air temp. in the 40's!YIKES!







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Title: Re: cranberry and long pond greece ny
Post by: chrony59 on Apr 04, 2019, 04:49 AM

I fished Long on Tuesday afternoon when I arrived at 2:45 it was rough and windy when I left at 5:15 it had settled down and almost calm conditions .....................it was a pretty steady bite for me on minnows , wax worms and crawlers managed about 20 nice ones ! The last one was squirting male  :w00t:















There were 2 foot rollers coming into the shore this afternoon with the Southwest wind gusts at 40MPH  and no one fishing  either pond when I went  by. Air temp. in the 40's!YIKES!







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