ML061010210
| ML061010210 | |
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| Site: | Nine Mile Point  |
| Issue date: | 01/15/2003 |
| From: | State of NY, Dept of Environmental Conservation |
| To: | Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation |
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| Download: ML061010210 (2) | |
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M a r s h C r e e k O a k O r c h a r d R i v e rOrleansCountyMonroeCountyLake OntarioNiagaraCounty J o h n s o n C r e e k J o h n s o n C r e e k W a r d R d G r e e n m a n R d A l p s R dYates Center Rd A n g l i n g R d M i l l R d R t 6 3Lyndonville B l o o d R d W o o d w o r t h R dMillers Rd H o u s e l R d M a p l e R dWest AveBothRightLeftAngler ParkingAngler FootpathPublic Fishing Rights Areas(Bank designations are as you are looking downstream)
PRoadsRailroad LinesTrout StreamsTown, Village and City Boundaries N E W S00.51MilesJohnson CreekPublic Fishing Rights Areas and Public Access SitesVer 1:1/03George E. Pataki, Governor Erin M. Crotty, CommissionerNew York StateDepartment of Environmental Conservationwww.dec.state.ny.usPublic Fishing Rights P u blic F i s h i n g Ri g h ts (P F R s) a r e p e r m a n e n t easements purchased by the NYSDEC from l a n d o w n e r s , g i v i ng s p or t s m a n t h e r i ght-of-w a y to fi s h a n d w a lk a l o n g t h e b a n k (u s u a lly a 3 3-foot s trip on one or both banks of the stream). This right is for the purpose of fishing and no other purpose.
T r e a t t h e l a n d as if it w e r e y o ur o w n to e n s u re t h e continuation of this right and privilege.Fishing privileges are available on some private lands.
L a n d o w n er c o u r t e sy a n d res p e c t f o r t h e i r p r o p e r t y w ill e n s u r e t h e i r c o n t i n u e d u s e.See the map in this brochure for details on the Public Fishing Rights Areas Oak Orchard River, Marsh Creek and Johnson Creek.Look for these signs to be sure you are in the right locationOak Orchard RiverMarsh CreekJohnson CreekOak Orchard RiverMarsh CreekJohnson CreekAt times, fishing pressure can be heavy and proper stream etiquette can make everyone's day a pleasurable one. Remember, elbow room to fish is a common courtesy. Try to pass the stationary or slow-moving angler by getting noiselessly out of the water and re-entering as far away as practical. Keep in mind that wading right up to another angler could disturb a pod of feeding fish , which no one appreciates. Pleasant conversations are OK, so long as you don't disturb other anglers.Each year the Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) stocks 6,700 rainbow trout (steelhead) in Johnson Creek.Johnson Creek flows though Niagara and Orleans Counties emptying into Lake Ontario. This stream offers better than average cold water fishing with opportunities to catch brown trout, rainbow trout (steelhead) and salmon. Fish can run as far upstream as the dam in Lyndonville.Fishing RegulationsFor fishing regulations concerning Johnson Creek see New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Fishing Regulations Guide -Special Regulations for Lake Ontario Tributaries or visit the website atwww.dec.state.ny.usPlease NotePublic Fishing is also allowed on the west side of Rt 63 in the Village of L y ndonv il l e u p t o the i m pas s a b l e dam on Johnson Creek.Public Fishing Information DEC Roosevelt Hwy (Rt 18)Baker Rd P a r k A v e G a i n e s-W a t e r p o r t R d M a r s h C r e e k R d S a w y e r R d B i l l s R d K e n t R d F i r e R o a d 1 4 3 R t 9 8 E a s t K e n t R d R i d g e R d (R t 1 0 4)Lattin RdDesmore Rd G a i n e s-W a t e r p o r t R d G a i n e s R d (R t 2 7 9)W a t e r p o r t R d C l a r k M i l l s R d O a k O r c h a r d R i v e r R d R o o s e v e l t H w y (R t 1 8)R t 2 7 9 M c C u t c h e o n R dGreen RdFord St O a k R i v e r O r c h a r d M a r s h C r e e k M a r s h C r e e k P a r k A v eBothRightLeftAngler ParkingAngler FootpathPublic Fishing Rights Areas(Bank designations are as you are looking downstream)RoadsRailroad LinesTrout StreamsTown, Village and City Boundaries N E W S P00.40.8MilesOak Orchard and Marsh CreekPublic Fishing Rights Areas and Public Access SitesMethods for Releasing Fish
- 1. Use b a r b l ess h o o ks, t h ey are easier t o remove.2.Play afish no longer than necessary. To do so decreases its chance of survival.3.Wet your hands before touching a fish that is to be released-dry skin removes the mucous coating on trout. Avoid touching the gills.4.Use of a landing net increases the survival rate of trout.5.Gently push the hook out and cradle the fish in your hand, underwater and facing upstream.6.After a moment, allow the fish to swim free. If the fish turns upside down, catch it and revive it as stated above.Each year the Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC) stocks 21,000 rainbow trout (steelhead), 155,000 chinook salmon and 26,000 coho salmon in Oak Orchard River AND 7,100 rainbow trout (steelhead) in Marsh Creek.The Oak Orchard River begins at the Oak Orchard swamps in Genesee County and flows through Orleans County emptying into Lake Ontario at Point Breeze. Marsh Creek, a prominent tributary of the Oak Orchard River, meets up with the river at an area known as "The Bridges". Oak Orchard River and Marsh Creek offer excellent cold water fishing with opportunities to catch brown trout, rainbow trout (steelhead), chinookand coho salmon. Runs of these fish offer some of the most exciting cold water fishing in New York State.Fishing RegulationsFor fishing regulations concerning Oak Orchard River and Marsh Creek see New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Fishing Regulations Guide -Special Regulations for Lake Ontario Tributaries or visit the website atwww.dec.state.ny.usPlease NoteThe property beyond these footpaths is private and requires the permission of the landowner for any activity including fishing.