Fishing at Sunset on Oneida Lake

Join us for a walleye flyfishing adventure!

insert_invitation Sun, Oct 26 at 5:00 PM (EDT)

location_on Bernhards Bay, NY, Bernhards Bay, New York

Details

It's just past sunset and you're waiting with flyrod in ready position. Suddenly a pair of luminescent eyes come cruising down the shoreline. You cast in front to cross its path and the eyes turn, speed up and bang you are on to a 25" walleye for a good fight.

Fall is one of the best times to fly fish or spin fish from shore for walleyes on Oneida Lake - the temps are cooling off, and the fish are moving into shore at sunset to feed on baitfish.

An unusual way to try for walleye at this time of year is to wade out from shore, climb up on a step ladder and fly cast for using Clouser's or other large streamers (think Pyramid Lake) or spin cast. The step ladder (optional but not required) is helpful for casting and staying warm. It's often possible to see their glowing eyes reflecting off the last bit sunlight of the day.

If you are interested in experiencing this local fishing technique, come on out to Bernhards Bay on the north shore for a couple of hours of evening fishing.

Event date: Sunday, October 26. 2025 (rain date Sunday, November 2).

Event time: 5 pm to get ready, sunset is around 6 pm ET (if November 2, time changed to 4 pm with sunset at 5 pm), fishing tends to slow when it gets dark.

Event location: We will gather at 17 Kellar Dr Ext, Bernhards Bay, NY of route 49. The cottage has a bathroom and will be warm and dry.

What to bring: Please be sure to bring

Fishing gear - 7-8 wt rod preferred, or spinning gear
Streamer patterns - clousers, or and other baitfish patterns, Spin - Rloating rapalas or other crankbait
Waders, staff and change of clothes
Step ladder (optional but recommended if you can balance) - bottom is rocky
Head lamp
Warm clothes

We will also have snacks & refreshments for all participants.

Please email Stu at mohawkvalleytu@email.com with questions. We are excited to see you and lots of tight lines!