We used to fish the whirlpool 25 years ago. It was unbelievable fishing. I could never walk up that escarpment now. Many times I thought my heart was going to pop out of my chest climbing back up. Got a lot of trout and salon down there. Was always worth it. Gorgeous place to spend time.
The walk back is definitely tiring especially during a hot summer day. The Niagara is amazing, so much multi species potential, even if you get skunked it’s always a nice hike. Thank you for watching, Cheers!
If you are ever considering releasing a steel head, try to refrain from taking it out of the water at all. They are not Hardy once they remove. No issue with keeping. Ive lesrned the hard way
@@mattspence2059 yeah I know all about the tourist aspect. Its so much nicer fishing here early spring or in the fall when our backcountry fishing spots aren't full of vehicles with Wisconsin or Florida license plates lol.
Ay bud what do you typically run for smallies in the whirlpool, was thinking of trying swimbaits and tubes but not sure what weight i should be running with the insane current
Hey Matt, just stumbled upon the channel. Beautiful fish man! What time of year did you catch this? I’m thinking of trying the Niagara River in August but not sure how active it will be then. Cheers man
Hey thanks for watching! I caught this steelhead last year on July which really surprised me. If you’re going in august you could probably catch some decent small mouth bass, Cheers!
That’s unreal steelhead trout in July very rare I know they are cold water fish you’d think it would just be bass and sheeephead but still a great catch
@@mattspence2059 I know on the lower river on the American side by the Lewiston Queenston bridge they’ve been catching smallmouths and silver bass from shore
So nice to have the steps like that on that side. I know it's still a hike there but at least it's safe. Caught a toe on one of the rock steps on the US side last year and almost went over the edge. Great catch!
Of course it died, it was out of the water longer than when you fought it. Look up delayed mortality. Great video dude but you could stand to employ better fish handling practices… and so could almost every other person posting fish vids.
Yeah I could have handled it much better to ensure its survival. It did not go to waste though. I will try and promote better fish handling in the future. Thanks for watching.
We used to fish the whirlpool 25 years ago. It was unbelievable fishing. I could never walk up that escarpment now. Many times I thought my heart was going to pop out of my chest climbing back up. Got a lot of trout and salon down there. Was always worth it. Gorgeous place to spend time.
Always a great time fishing there, that hike is brutal and will definitely tire you out fast.
Right on man, if we’re going to promote our fishery, then we have to promote its care. Glad the fish wasn’t wasted!
What a surprise. Beautiful steelhead my friend. Niagara is a beautiful place, except the walk back to the car. Really enjoyed the video.
The walk back is definitely tiring especially during a hot summer day. The Niagara is amazing, so much multi species potential, even if you get skunked it’s always a nice hike. Thank you for watching, Cheers!
Nice ! Never been. Might give it a try. Thank you for sharing.
Bro had visions for fisch
Nice fish and entertaining video 👍 thanks .
You nailed that video.👍👍👍
I love that place gorge !!
If the hike back up is anything like the US side then I bet you had a fun time carrying that fish back up hahaha, good catch man 😎
Hahaha it was not fun plus it was crazy hot that day by the time I headed back to my car I was done for the day lol, cheers!
If you are ever considering releasing a steel head, try to refrain from taking it out of the water at all. They are not Hardy once they remove. No issue with keeping. Ive lesrned the hard way
Yeah your right, I usually try and leave the fish in the water as much as possible if releasing. Thanks for watching.
This was enjoyable to watch as it is 15 minutes away from me
Early for a bow ... nice fish
. Gotta love those stairs I race my kids and his friends up lol .. they are 20 I'm 46
Yeah it was super cool to get one this time of year!
@@mattspence2059 the thunder mist guy on TH-cam vaught one in june as well
Beautiful steelhead... i always wanted to fish it...
Always wanted to try Niagra River. Such a beautiful location and multispecies potential. You never know what you'll catch
Yeah it’s really beautiful apart from being a very busy tourist destination. You really never know what you’ll get here and that’s the exciting part.
@@mattspence2059 yeah I know all about the tourist aspect. Its so much nicer fishing here early spring or in the fall when our backcountry fishing spots aren't full of vehicles with Wisconsin or Florida license plates lol.
Nice fish sir, Hi how do we access this from the top? Or is this the US side of things.
@@jeremydelarosa7605 it’s the Canadian side.
That's unreal! A steelhead in July on the Niagara river. I guess the river temps have stayed a little cooler this year.
Yeah that’s what I was thinking caught me completely off guard.
Nice video. But that's not the whirlpool, it's Cripp's Eddy. I know my whirlpools and Eddy's, lol.
4:30 oh, ok, that's the whirlpool
Ay bud what do you typically run for smallies in the whirlpool, was thinking of trying swimbaits and tubes but not sure what weight i should be running with the insane current
Heavier spoons and spinners tend to work really well for me there.
Where are those stairs at ? Looks like a great place to walk
Nice catch!!
Thanks!
We’re you using a spoon what specifically did u have set up
I was just using a paddle tail swim bait with a heavier jig head, I was primary going for bass.
Best bank fishing in USA on the Niagara especially in the fall with the colors.
Love the Niagara this time of here, went a couple weeks ago, should have the footage posted soon!
I caught 14kg Carp in 2019 whirlpool, beautiful place
Which trail entrance is this?
The Niagara Glen
Any tips for lures, parking, or access? Thinking of going this weekend hoping it’s not crazy this early in the year!
I found that using spoons like little cleos can be pretty effective as well as soft plastics that mimic gobbies. Good luck!
Hey Matt, just stumbled upon the channel. Beautiful fish man!
What time of year did you catch this? I’m thinking of trying the Niagara River in August but not sure how active it will be then.
Cheers man
Hey thanks for watching! I caught this steelhead last year on July which really surprised me. If you’re going in august you could probably catch some decent small mouth bass, Cheers!
That’s unreal steelhead trout in July very rare I know they are cold water fish you’d think it would just be bass and sheeephead but still a great catch
Yeah it was definitely surprising I was expecting maybe some small mouth bass but this was rare for this time a year for sure
@@mattspence2059 I know on the lower river on the American side by the Lewiston Queenston bridge they’ve been catching smallmouths and silver bass from shore
@@daveschmidt1601 ah cool! Have never caught a silver bass before.
@@mattspence2059 I’ve never caught one either but they are like miniature striped bass expect they only get to be around 2 pounds
Where the heck are those stairs lol?? Are they on the American side?
Canadian Side
I’m gonna fish there today
How can I get to those stairs? I live here in ontario
There should be a parking lot just off the road along the visitors centre, the stairs are a short walk from there.
At least rainbow trout is one of the best eating fish there is. So no release but great catch and lots of quality meat!
Yeah it was quite the treat!
So nice to have the steps like that on that side. I know it's still a hike there but at least it's safe. Caught a toe on one of the rock steps on the US side last year and almost went over the edge. Great catch!
Thanks! Yeah without the steps I think I would pass out lol Definitely have to watch your footing or you will end up tumbling down.
July?!
Yes!
@@mattspence2059 incredible-how deep were you running?
@@Nobody-c6gdon’t remember, but I was using a paddle tale.
Very nice
My friend can you yell me the location how can i get there. Very nice place
This is on the Canadian side. Navigate to "Niagara Glen"...they have those metal stairs that lead down the gorge toward the river side.
The state should install an elevator.
Can u please tell me where about in Niagara is that location at ? Please and Thnks
Its the Niagara Whirlpool.
Are these the stairs by the power authority fishing Pier
This is on the Canadian side my friend
Big bro was fishing for isonade😭
The gorge has plenty fish .
Damn it's the Canadian side?
Yes sir
It's probably cuz you handled it like a bass....never the less amazing catch 😂
Yeah looking back now I could have handled it better for sure, thanks for watching! 🎣
This isnt the whirlpool
Your downstream from the pool
Of course it died, it was out of the water longer than when you fought it. Look up delayed mortality. Great video dude but you could stand to employ better fish handling practices… and so could almost every other person posting fish vids.
Yeah I could have handled it much better to ensure its survival. It did not go to waste though. I will try and promote better fish handling in the future. Thanks for watching.
Pretty cool but the only problem is you suck as a cameraman.😢😢😢😢
Fair enough, getting better with time.