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ODNR Fishing Report 01/07/2020: Central , OH
Posted by: ODNR Date Posted: 08:40:42 1/09/20 |
ODNR Fishing Report 01/07/2020 The daily bag limit for walleye in Ohio waters of Lake Erie is 6 fish per angler. The minimum size limit for walleye is 15 inches. The daily bag limit for yellow perch is 30 fish per angler in all Ohio waters of Lake Erie. The trout and salmon daily bag limit is 2 fish (singly or in combination) per angler. The minimum size limit is 12 inches. Black bass (largemouth and smallmouth bass): The daily bag limit is 5 fish (singly or in combination) per angler with a 14-inch minimum size limit.
Walleye Anglers are encouraged to always wear a U.S. Coast Guard-approved personal flotation device while on the water. |
ODNR Fishing Report October 30, 2019: Central , OH
Posted by: ODNR Date Posted: 07:03:02 11/07/19 |
Central Basin Walleye Where: Good fishing in 30-55’ of water northwest of Edgewater Park and in 30-50’ of water north-northwest of Gordon Park. Some fish are being caught in 20-35’ of water northwest of Fairport Harbor and in 50-65’ of water north-northwest of Lakeshore Park in Ashtabula. Shore anglers are catching walleye off the Cleveland Piers and the Fairport Harbor short pier in the evenings. How: Most anglers are trolling using planer boards, dipsy and jet divers with crankbaits, worm harnesses and spoons. Try using bright colors including blue, silver and chrome. Shore anglers are using crank baits. Yellow Perch Smallmouth Bass The Lake Erie water temperature off Toledo is 54 degrees, off Cleveland 58 degrees and off Erie 57 degrees. |
ODNR Fishing Report October 23, 2019: Central , OH
Posted by: ODNR Date Posted: 05:44:35 10/24/19 |
Central Basin Walleye Where: Excellent fishing was reported in 55 to 75 feet of water north of Edgewater Park and in 55 to 75 feet of water north of Wildwood Park. Good fishing reported in 60 to 65 feet of water northwest of Fairport Harbor and in 60 to 65 feet of water north-northwest of Lakeshore Park in Ashtabula. In the Cleveland area, anglers are targeting fishing depths of 15 to 25 feet down in the water column, and from Fairport to Lakeshore Park anglers are targeting 40 to 50 feet down. How: Walleye have been caught trolling using crankbaits, worm harnesses or spoons with planer boards, dipsy and jet divers. Try using bright colors including blue, silver and chrome. Yellow Perch Smallmouth Bass The Lake Erie water temperature is 56 off Toledo and 61 off Cleveland according to the nearshore marine forecast. |
ODNR Fishing Report October 16, 2019: Central , OH
Posted by: ODNR Date Posted: 10:47:40 10/20/19 |
Central Basin Walleye Where: Good fishing was reported in 65 to 75 feet of water north of Edgewater Park, in 65 to 75 feet of water north of Wildwood Park, in 65 to 75 feet of water north of Fairport Harbor, and in 68 to 73 feet of water north of Geneva. Fish are suspended and anglers are targeting fishing depths of 40 to 55 feet down in the water column, above the thermocline. How: Walleye have been caught trolling using crankbaits or spoons with planer boards, dipsy and jet divers. Try using bright colors including yellow, purple, and bronze. Smallmouth Bass The Lake Erie water temperature is 60 off Toledo and 65 off Cleveland according to the nearshore marine forecast. |
ODNR Fishing Report October 9, 2019: Central , OH
Posted by: ODNR Date Posted: 18:57:03 10/09/19 |
Central Basin Walleye Where: Very good fishing in 65 to 75 feet of water north of Edgewater Park, in 65 to 70 feet of water north of Wildwood Park, in 74 feet of water north of Lakeshore Park in Ashtabula, and in 70 to 75 feet of water north of Conneaut. Fish are suspended and anglers are targeting fishing depths of 50 to 60 feet down in the water column, above the thermocline. How: Walleye have been caught trolling using crankbaits or spoons with planer boards, dipsy and jet divers. Try using bright colors including blue, purple, and bronze. Smallmouth Bass The Lake Erie water temperature is 66 off Toledo and 69 off Cleveland according to the nearshore marine forecast. |
ODNR Fishing Report October 2, 2019: Central , OH
Posted by: ODNR Date Posted: 18:31:05 10/02/19 |
Central Basin Walleye Where: Rough lake conditions slowed down the excellent fishing this past week. The best areas to try are in 68 to 75 feet of water north of Edgewater Park, in 68 to 75 feet of water north of Wildwood Park, in 70 feet of water north of Fairport Harbor, and in 70 to 75 feet of water north of Lakeshore Park in Ashtabula. Fish are suspended and anglers are targeting fishing depths of 50 to 60 feet down in the water column, above the thermocline. How: Walleye have been caught trolling using crankbaits or spoons with planer boards, dipsy and jet divers. Try using bright colors including blue, purple, and bronze. Yellow Perch Smallmouth Bass Catfish The Lake Erie water temperature is 69 off Toledo and 70 off Cleveland according to the nearshore marine forecast. |
ODNR Fishing Report September 17, 2019: Central , OH
Posted by: ODNR Date Posted: 08:17:30 9/19/19 |
Lake Erie Central Basin Walleye Where: Excellent fishing continues in 65 to 75 feet of water north of Edgewater Park, in 65 to 75 feet of water north of Wildwood Park, in 70 to 75 feet of water north of Fairport Harbor, and in 65 to 70 feet of water north of Lakeshore Park in Ashtabula. Fish are suspended and anglers are targeting fishing depths of 45 to 55 feet down in the water column, above the thermocline. How: Walleye have been caught trolling using crankbaits or spoons with planer boards, dipsy and jet divers. Try using bright colors including blue, purple, and bronze. Yellow Perch Smallmouth Bass Catfish The Lake Erie water temperature is 71 off Toledo and 72 off Cleveland according to the nearshore marine forecast. |
ODNR Fishing Report September 3, 2019: Central , OH
Posted by: ODNR Date Posted: 06:13:03 9/06/19 |
Central Basin Walleye Where: Anglers are catching fish a few fish in 60 to 70 feet of water north of Gordon Park and in 60 to 70 feet of water north of Wildwood Park. Excellent fishing continues in 40 to 50 feet and 70 feet of water north of Fairport Harbor, and in 70 feet of water north of Geneva. Fish are suspended and anglers are targeting fishing depths of 30 to 55 feet down in the water column above the thermocline. How: Walleye have been caught trolling using crankbaits or spoons with planer boards, dipsy and jet divers. Try using bright colors including yellow, red, and purple. Anglers fishing from shore are catching some fish off the piers in Cleveland and Fairport Harbor using spinners and stick baits. Smallmouth Bass Catfish The Lake Erie water temperature is 71 off Toledo and 72 off Cleveland according to the nearshore marine forecast. |
ODNR Fishing Report August 14, 2019: Central , OH
Posted by: ODNR Date Posted: 10:54:06 8/15/19 |
Lake Erie Central Basin Walleye Where: Excellent fishing continues in 50 to 65 feet of water north of Edgewater Park, in 55 to 65 feet of water north of Wildwood Park, in 75 feet of water north-northeast of Geneva, and in 70 to 75 feet of water north of Conneaut. Fish are suspended and anglers are targeting fishing depths of 30 to 55 feet down in the water column above the thermocline. Smallmouth Bass Catfish The Lake Erie water temperature is 77 off Toledo and 76 off Cleveland according to the nearshore marine forecast. |
ODNR Fishing Report August 7, 2019: Central , OH
Posted by: ODNR Date Posted: 05:55:23 8/08/19 |
Lake Erie Central Basin Walleye Where: Excellent fishing continues in 40 to 52 feet of water north-northwest of Edgewater Park, in 35 to 55 feet of water north of Wildwood Park, in 32 to 35 feet and 72 to 76 feet of water north of Ashtabula, and in 70 to 75 feet of water north of Conneaut. Fish are suspended and anglers are targeting fishing depths of 20 to 55 feet. How: Walleye have been caught trolling using crankbaits or spoons with planer boards, dipsy and jet divers. Anglers are also casting and drifting worm harnesses and weight forward spinners. Try using bright colors including lemon, chartreuse, orange, green, and pink and purple. Anglers fishing from shore are catching fish off the piers in Cleveland using spinners and stick baits. Smallmouth Bass Catfish The Lake Erie water temperature is 77 off Toledo and 74 off Cleveland according to the nearshore marine forecast. |
ODNR Fishing Report July 17 2019: Central , OH
Posted by: ODNR Date Posted: 11:24:37 7/18/19 |
Central Basin Walleye Smallmouth Bass Catfish The Lake Erie water temperature is 77 off Toledo and 64 off Cleveland according to the nearshore marine forecast. |
ODNR Fishing Report July 10 2019: Central , OH
Posted by: ODNR Date Posted: 14:19:09 7/13/19 |
Lake Erie Central Basin Walleye Smallmouth Bass Catfish The Lake Erie water temperature is 68 off Toledo and 64 off Cleveland according to the nearshore marine forecast. |
ODNR Fishing Report June 26, 2019: Central , OH
Posted by: ODNR Date Posted: 08:40:43 6/27/19 |
Central Basin Lake Erie Walleye Where: Excellent fishing continues in 35-55 feet of water north-northwest of Edgewater Park, in 35-55 feet of water north-northeast of Gordon Park, in 45-55 feet of water north of Fairport and in 45-60 feet of water north of Geneva. Fish are suspended and anglers are targeting fishing depths of 20-40 feet. Smallmouth Bass Catfish
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ODNR Fishing Report June 19, 2019: Central , OH
Posted by: ODNR Date Posted: 17:09:46 6/19/19 |
Lake Erie Central Basin Last update June 13. 2019 Walleye Yellow Perch Smallmouth Bass Catfish
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ODNR Fishing Report June 6, 2019: Central , OH
Posted by: ODNR Date Posted: 05:07:12 6/13/19 |
Lake Erie Central Basin Walleye Yellow Perch Smallmouth Bass The Lake Erie water temperature is 64 off Toledo and 59 off Cleveland according to the nearshore marine forecast. |
ODNR Fishing Report May 29, 2019: Central , OH
Posted by: ODNR Date Posted: 06:36:18 5/30/19 |
Lake Erie Central Basin Walleye Yellow Perch Smallmouth Bass The Lake Erie water temperature is 62 off Toledo and 56 off Cleveland according to the nearshore marine forecast. |
ODNR Fishing Report May 22, 2019: Central , OH
Posted by: ODNR Date Posted: 05:27:39 5/23/19 |
Lake Erie Central Basin Walleye Yellow Perch Smallmouth Bass
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ODNR Fishing Report April 03, 2019: Central , OH
Posted by: ODNR Date Posted: 06:24:01 4/06/19 |
ODNR Fishing Report April 3, 2019 The daily bag limit for walleye in Ohio waters of Lake Erie is 4 fish per angler. The minimum size limit for walleye is 15 inches. The daily bag limit for yellow perch is 30 fish per angler in all Ohio waters of Lake Erie. The trout and salmon daily bag limit is 2 fish per angler. The minimum size limit is 12 inches. Black bass (largemouth and smallmouth bass): The daily bag limit is to 5 fish (singly or in combination) per angler with a 14-inch minimum size limit. Lake Erie Walleye Anglers are advised to be cautious in the early spring. Extremely cold water temperatures put anglers at a high risk for hypothermia. Always wear your life jacket and leave a float plan with someone on shore of your intended plans. |
2019 Lake Erie Fishing Outlook is Once Again Great News for Anglers: Central , OH
Posted by: ODNR Date Posted: 14:41:18 3/29/19 |
2019 Lake Erie Fishing Outlook is Once Again Great News for Anglers Ohio announces walleye and yellow perch bag limits |
ODNR Fishing Report January 14, 2019: Central , OH
Posted by: ODNR Date Posted: 10:24:08 1/24/19 |
ODNR Fishing Report January 14, 2019 The daily bag limit for walleye in Ohio waters of Lake Erie is 6 fish per angler. The minimum size limit for walleye is 15 inches. The daily bag limit for yellow perch is 30 fish per angler in all Ohio waters of Lake Erie. The trout and salmon daily bag limit is 2 fish per angler. The minimum size limit is 12 inches. Black bass (largemouth and smallmouth bass): The daily bag limit is to 5 fish (singly or in combination) per angler with a 14-inch minimum size limit. Lake Erie New for 2019: Walleye Yellow Perch Steelhead Trout The Lake Erie water temperature is 34 off Toledo and 37 off Cleveland according to the nearshore marine forecast. |
ODNR Fishing Report for 6/17/2015: Central , OH
Posted by: ODNR Date Posted: 05:24:58 6/18/15 |
Central Basin Walleye Where: Fishing was good 2 miles north of Lorain. Fishing was excellent off Cleveland in 52 to 55 feet of water, northwest of Fairport in 20 to 30 feet of water, and from Geneva to Ashtabula in 35 to 68 feet of water. How: Anglers are trolling planer boards and Dipsy divers with pink and purple spoons and worm harnesses. Yellow Perch Where: Anglers are catching fish with a few limits reported in 36 to 40 feet of water off Cleveland, in 46 feet of water off Ashtabula, and in 48 feet of water off Conneaut. Shore fishing has picked up with a few fish being caught off the E. 55th Street and E. 72nd Street piers in Cleveland and in Fairport Harbor. How: Perch spreaders or crappie rigs with shiners fished near the bottom produce the most fish. Smallmouth Bass Where: Fishing has been good in 4 to 22 feet of water around harbor areas in Fairport Harbor, Ashtabula and Conneaut. How: Anglers are using tube jigs, crankbaits and spinners. The Lake Erie water temperature is 69 off Toledo and 59 off Cleveland according to the nearshore marine forecast. |
ODNR Fishing Report for 6/10/2015: Central , OH
Posted by: ODNR Date Posted: 17:51:57 6/12/15 |
Central Basin Walleye Where: Fishing was good just south of the Lorain dumping grounds, in 42 to 50 feet of water north of Edgewater Park, and in 47 to 59 feet of water northwest of Ashtabula. How: Anglers are trolling deep diving crankbaits, and Dipsy and Jet divers with stick baits and worm harnesses. Yellow Perch Where: Anglers are catching fish in 40 to 50 feet of water northwest of Fairport Harbor and in 43 to 46 feet of water off Ashtabula and Conneaut. Fishing from shore has picked up with a few fish being caught off the E. 55th Street and E. 72nd Street piers in Cleveland and in Fairport Harbor. How: Perch spreaders or crappie rigs with shiners fished near the bottom produce the most fish. Smallmouth Bass Where: Fishing has been excellent in 12 to 20 feet of water around harbor areas in Cleveland, Fairport Harbor, Geneva, Ashtabula and Conneaut. How: Anglers are using tube jigs and crankbaits. The Lake Erie water temperature is 65 off Toledo and 58 off Cleveland according to the nearshore marine forecast. |
ODNR Fishing Report for 6/02/2015: Central , OH
Posted by: ODNR Date Posted: 19:13:42 6/04/15 |
**All information is from prior to the high winds on Sunday 5/31/2015**
Walleye Where: Fishing was good near shore west of Huron (off Sawmill Creek), off Cranberry Creek, in 40 feet of water off the condos east of Vermilion, in 30 to 40 feet of water north of Cleveland, in 40 to 50 feet of water west of Geneva and in 42 feet of water east of Ashtabula. How: Anglers are trolling Dipsy and Jet divers with stick baits and worm harnesses. Yellow Perch Where: Anglers are catching fish off the break wall at Lorain, in 50 to 60 feet of water off Cleveland and in 44 to 46 feet of water off Ashtabula and Conneaut. Fishing from shore has picked up with a few fish being caught off the E. 55th Street and E. 72nd Street piers in Cleveland and in Fairport Harbor. How: Perch spreaders or crappie rigs with shiners fished near the bottom produce the most fish. Smallmouth Bass Where: Fishing has been excellent in 10 to 25 feet of water around harbor areas in Cleveland, Fairport Harbor, Geneva, Ashtabula and Conneaut. How: Anglers are using tube jigs and crankbaits. The Lake Erie water temperature is 62 off Toledo and 56 off Cleveland according to the nearshore marine forecast. |
ODNR Fishing Report for 5/27/2015: Central , OH
Posted by: ODNR Date Posted: 17:13:14 5/27/15 |
Central Basin Walleye Where: Fishing was good nearshore west of Huron (Sawmill Creek), off Cranberry Creek, between Vermilion and Lorain, off Cleveland in 37 to 42 feet of water, and from Geneva to Conneaut in 35 to 55 feet of water. How: Anglers are trolling stick baits and worm harnesses. . Yellow Perch Where: Anglers are catching fish with a few limits reported just off the break wall at Lorain, in 50 to 60 feet of water off Cleveland, in 46 feet of water off Ashtabula, and in 45 to 55 feet of water off Conneaut. Fishing from shore has picked up with a few fish being caught off the E. 55th Street and E. 72nd Street piers in Cleveland and in Fairport Harbor. How: Perch spreaders or crappie rigs with shiners fished near the bottom produce the most fish. Smallmouth Bass Where: Fishing has been excellent in 5 to 20 feet of water around harbor areas in Cleveland, Fairport Harbor, Geneva, Ashtabula and Conneaut. How: Anglers are using tube jigs and crankbaits. The Lake Erie water temperature is 60 off Toledo and 55 off Cleveland according to the nearshore marine forecast. |
ODNR Fishing Report for 5/12/2015: Central , OH
Posted by: ODNR Date Posted: 03:04:37 5/13/15 |
Walleye Where: Fishing was good over the past week and fish were caught in Maumee Bay, near "K" can of the Camp Perry firing range, on the reefs of the Camp Perry firing range, around Green Island, north of Mouse Island, and nearshore between Huron and Lorain.
Yellow Perch Where: Yellow perch have been caught off the Marblehead lighthouse and off Vermilion.
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ODNR Fishing Report for 3/26/2015: Central , OH
Posted by: ODNR Date Posted: 12:07:46 3/25/15 |
There is very little fishing activity on Lake Erie right now. There is still ice on Erie's western basin, but access has become very dangerous.
Ice jams on the river caused flooding and pushed large ice sheets out of the river banks, causing significant structural damage to roads, trails and parking lots in some areas. After the ice jams broke up and the river receded, large blocks of ice remained which must now be removed. Anglers looking for other access areas are reminded that Fort Meigs Fishing Access and Orleans Park in Perrysburg and White Street access in Maumee remain open. Some areas off Harrison Street are accessible, but much of the tow path and access trails are closed on both sides of Conant Street. For boaters, the Maple Street and Cory Street boat ramps are open.
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ODNR Fishing Report for 3/18/2015: Central , OH
Posted by: ODNR Date Posted: 11:40:52 3/18/15 |
Walleye Where: Ice fishing for walleye was exceptional through the weekend. With warmer weather travel is becoming unsafe and conditions are changing daily. How: Most anglers are jigging with spoons tipped with emerald shiners. Panfish Anglers are encouraged to always wear a U.S. Coast Guard-approved personal flotation device while boating. |
ODNR Fishing Report for 3/10/2015: Central , OH
Posted by: ODNR Date Posted: 11:55:28 3/11/15 |
Due to safety concerns, parking at Magee Marsh Wildlife Area will be limited to the parking lots and along the northbound lane between the Sportsmen’s Migratory Bird Center and the beach only. With the enormous increase in ice-anglers launching from the wildlife area last weekend, first responders and emergency personnel expressed concerns in getting vehicles back into the area in the event of an emergency. In order to address these safety concerns, while still trying to maximize recreational opportunities, parking will no longer be allowed next to the southbound lane. Anglers are asked to park as efficiently as possible in order that the wildlife area may accommodate as many people as possible. During peak use, Division of Wildlife personnel will be on hand to assist in parking. In the event that all parking spots are filled, anglers will need to utilize other facilities.
Walleye Panfish
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ODNR Fishing Report for 3/3/2015: Central , OH
Posted by: ODNR Date Posted: 07:24:37 3/04/15 |
Use caution when ice fishing on Lake Erie. Ice conditions are extremely variable and can change quickly. Walleye Panfish
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ODNR Fishing Report for 2/11/2015: Central , OH
Posted by: ODNR Date Posted: 04:44:36 2/13/15 |
Walleye Use caution when ice fishing on Lake Erie. Ice conditions are extremely variable and can change quickly. Where: The best walleye ice fishing has been between Catawba and Camp Perry. Most reports have come from the buoys around the southeast corner of the Camp Perry firing range, and as close as 2 miles out of Catawba State Park. Panfish Anglers are encouraged to always wear a U.S. Coast Guard-approved personal flotation device while boating. |
ODNR Fishing Report for 2/04/2015: Central , OH
Posted by: ODNR Date Posted: 18:11:39 2/04/15 |
Walleye Use caution when ice fishing on Lake Erie. Ice conditions are extremely variable and can change quickly. Where: Most ice fishing reports for walleye have come from the area between Catawba and Camp Perry. Recent snow has made travel on the ice difficult in some areas. Panfish Anglers are encouraged to always wear a U.S. Coast Guard-approved personal flotation device while boating. |
ODNR Fishing Report for 1/28/2015: Central , OH
Posted by: ODNR Date Posted: 17:15:53 1/28/15 |
Walleye Use caution when ice fishing on Lake Erie. Ice conditions are extremely variable and can change quickly. Where: There have been reports of walleye being caught through the ice 2-to-4 miles off Camp Perry and west of Catawba State Park. Panfish |
ODNR Fishing Report for 1/21/2015: Central , OH
Posted by: ODNR Date Posted: 07:10:51 1/23/15 |
Walleye Use caution when ice fishing on Lake Erie. Ice conditions are extremely variable and can change quickly. Where: There have been reports of walleye being caught through the ice, mostly within a few miles of Catawba State Park. |
ODNR Fishing Report for 1/14/2015: Central , OH
Posted by: ODNR Date Posted: 07:26:38 1/15/15 |
Walleye Recent cold weather has ended open water fishing and ice is forming. Although there have already been reports of both main lake and harbor ice fishing, ice conditions are still extremely variable. Use caution when ice fishing on Lake Erie. |
ODNR Fishing Report for 1/06/2105: Central , OH
Posted by: ODNR Date Posted: 08:05:20 1/07/15 |
Walleye Where: Walleye were caught through the weekend in open water between Cedar Point and Huron, and off Cleveland harbor. Weather conditions will most likely limit open water fishing opportunities. How: Anglers trolling were using deep diving crankbaits (deep husky jerks and Reef Runners) and shallow diving crankbaits (husky jerks and perfect 10's) in the top half of the water column. Anglers fishing from shore and piers are casting shallow diving crankbaits.
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ODNR Fishing Report for 1/02/2015: Central , OH
Posted by: ODNR Date Posted: 06:54:07 1/03/15 |
Walleye Where: Walleye were caught last weekend between Cedar Point and Huron, east of Kelleys Island, and around Cleveland harbor. How: Anglers trolling are using deep diving crankbaits (deep husky jerks) and shallow diving crankbaits (husky jerks and perfect 10's) in the top half of the water column. Anglers fishing the shoreline and piers are casting shallow diving crankbaits. The Lake Erie water temperature is 33 degrees off Toledo and 37 degrees off Cleveland according to the nearshore marine forecast. Anglers are encouraged to always wear a U.S. Coast Guard-approved personal flotation device while boating. |
ODNR Fishing Repot for 12/26/2014: Central , OH
Posted by: ODNR Date Posted: 05:06:22 12/27/14 |
Walleye Where: Last weekend walleye were caught between Cedar Point and Huron in 35-to-42 feet of water, east of Kelleys Island, and around Cleveland harbor. How: Anglers trollings are using deep diving crankbaits (deep husky jerks and Reef Runners) and shallow diving crankbaits (husky jerks and perfect 10's) in the top half of the water column. Anglers fishing the shoreline and piers are casting shallow diving crankbaits.
Anglers are encouraged to always wear a U.S. Coast Guard-approved personal flotation device while boating. |
ODNR Fishing Report for 12/17/2014: Central , OH
Posted by: ODNR Date Posted: 20:13:43 12/17/14 |
Walleye Where: Over the past weekend walleye were caught between Cedar Point and Huron in 35-to-42 feet of water, east of Kelleys Island, and around Cleveland harbor. How: Anglers trolling are using deep diving crankbaits (deep husky jerks and Reef Runners) and shallow diving crankbaits (husky jerks and perfect 10's) in the top half of the water column. Anglers fishing from shore are casting shallow diving crankbaits. The Lake Erie water temperature is 35 degrees off Toledo and 38 degrees off Cleveland according to the nearshore marine forecast. Anglers are encouraged to always wear a U.S. Coast Guard-approved personal flotation device while boating. |
ODNR Fishing Report for 12/02/2014: Central , OH
Posted by: ODNR Date Posted: 16:39:39 12/02/14 |
Walleye Where: Walleye fishing was good the week of Thanksgiving. The best areas were east of Kelleys Island, nearshore from Huron to Vermilion, and around Cleveland harbor. The Lake Erie water temperature is 36 degrees off Toledo and 42 degrees off Cleveland according to the nearshore marine forecast. Anglers are encouraged to always wear a U.S. Coast Guard-approved personal flotation device while boating. |
ODNR Fishing Report for 11/25/2014: Central , OH
Posted by: ODNR Date Posted: 06:42:20 11/26/14 |
Walleye Where: For the second straight week weather conditions have limited Lake Erie fishing opportunities. If conditions improve the best walleye fishing will be nearshore around the islands, from Cedar Point to Lorain, and around Cleveland harbor. The Lake Erie water temperature is 37 degrees off Toledo and 44 degrees off Cleveland according to the nearshore marine forecast. Anglers are encouraged to always wear a U.S. Coast Guard-approved personal flotation device while boating. |
ODNR Fishing Report for 11/19/2014: Central , OH
Posted by: ODNR Date Posted: 07:13:59 11/20/14 |
Walleye Where: Recent weather conditions have limited Lake Erie fishing opportunities. If conditions improve the best walleye fishing will be nearshore around the islands, from Cedar Point to Lorain, and around Cleveland harbor. How:Anglers trolling are using deep diving crankbaits in open water and shallow diving crankbaits nearshore at night. Anglers fishing from shore and piers are casting shallow diving crank baits. The Lake Erie water temperature is 41 degrees off Toledo and 48 degrees off Cleveland according to the nearshore marine forecast. Anglers are encouraged to always wear a U.S. Coast Guard-approved personal flotation device while boating. |
ODNR Fishing Report for 11/12/2014: Central , OH
Posted by: ODNR Date Posted: 07:32:42 11/14/14 |
Walleye Where: Daytime walleye fishing has been slow. The best fishing has been 4-to-8 miles offshore from Cedar Point to Vermilion. Night fishing for walleye has been good in shallow water along the shorelines around the Bass Islands, Kelleys Island, Huron, Lorain, and Cleveland. How: Anglers trolling are using deep diving crankbaits in open water and shallow diving crankbaits nearshore at night. Shoreline and pier anglers are casting shallow diving crankbaits. The Lake Erie water temperature is 45 degrees off Toledo and 51 degrees off Cleveland according to the nearshore marine forecast. Anglers are encouraged to always wear a U.S. Coast Guard-approved personal flotation device while boating. |
ODNR Fishing Report for 11/4/2014: Central , OH
Posted by: ODNR Date Posted: 19:42:29 11/05/14 |
Central Basin Walleye Yellow perch Smallmouth Bass and Largemouth Bass Steelhead The Lake Erie water temperature is 47 degrees off Toledo and 54 degrees off Cleveland according to the nearshore marine forecast. Anglers are encouraged to always wear a U.S. Coast Guard-approved personal flotation device while boating. |
ODNR Fishing Report for 10/29/2014: Central , OH
Posted by: ODNR Date Posted: 05:54:41 10/31/14 |
Central Basin Walleye Yellow perch Smallmouth bass and Largemouth Bass White bass Steelhead The Lake Erie water temperature is 53 off Toledo and 57 off Cleveland according to the nearshore marine forecast. Anglers are encouraged to always wear a U.S. Coast Guard-approved personal flotation device while boating. |
ODNR Fishing Report for 10/22/2014: Central , OH
Posted by: ODNR Date Posted: 04:30:53 10/23/14 |
Central Basin Walleye Yellow perch Smallmouth bass and Largemouth Bass White bass Steelhead The Lake Erie water temperature is 53 off Toledo and 59 off Cleveland according to the nearshore marine forecast. Anglers are encouraged to always wear a U.S. Coast Guard-approved personal flotation device while boating. |
ODNR Fishing Report for 10/16/2014: Central , OH
Posted by: ODNR Date Posted: 08:25:10 10/17/14 |
Central Basin Walleye Yellow perch Smallmouth bass and Largemouth Bass White bass Steelhead The Lake Erie water temperature is 55 off Toledo and 60 off Cleveland according to the nearshore marine forecast.
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ODNR Fishing Report for 10/9/2014: Central , OH
Posted by: ODNR Date Posted: 05:55:44 10/11/14 |
Central Basin Walleye Yellow perch Smallmouth bass and Largemouth Bass White bass Steelhead The Lake Erie water temperature is 57 off Toledo and 63 off Cleveland according to the nearshore marine forecast.
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ODNR Fishing Report for10/2/2014: Central , OH
Posted by: ODNR Date Posted: 17:24:18 10/03/14 |
Central Basin Walleye Yellow perch Smallmouth bass and Largemouth Bass White bass Steelhead The Lake Erie water temperature is 65 off Toledo and 65 off Cleveland according to the nearshore marine forecast. Anglers are encouraged to always wear a U.S. Coast Guard-approved personal flotation device while boating. |
ODNR Fishing Reports for 9/24/2014: Central , OH
Posted by: ODNR Date Posted: 08:28:31 9/25/14 |
Central Basin Walleye Yellow perch Smallmouth bass and Largemouth Bass White bass Steelhead
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ODNR Fishing Report for 9/17/2014: Central , OH
Posted by: ODNR Date Posted: 05:03:55 9/18/14 |
Central Basin Walleye Yellow perch Smallmouth bass and Largemouth Bass White bass Steelhead The Lake Erie water temperature is 64 off Toledo and 68 off Cleveland according to the nearshore marine forecast. Anglers are encouraged to always wear a U.S. Coast Guard-approved personal flotation device while boating. |
ODNR Fishing Report for 9/10/2014: Central , OH
Posted by: ODNR Date Posted: 05:59:26 9/11/14 |
Central Basin Walleye Yellow perch Smallmouth bass and Largemouth Bass White bass The Lake Erie water temperature is 71 off Toledo and 70 off Cleveland according to the nearshore marine forecast. Anglers are encouraged to always wear a U.S. Coast Guard-approved personal flotation device while boating. |
ODNR Fishing Report for 9/3/2014: Central , OH
Posted by: ODNR Date Posted: 10:08:20 9/04/14 |
Central Basin Walleye Yellow perch Smallmouth bass and Largemouth Bass White bass The Lake Erie water temperature is 72 off Toledo and 69 off Cleveland according to the nearshore marine forecast. Anglers are encouraged to always wear a U.S. Coast Guard-approved personal flotation device while boating. |
ODNR Fishing Report for 8/20/2014: Central , OH
Posted by: ODNR Date Posted: 17:18:52 8/21/14 |
Central Basin Walleye Yellow perch Smallmouth bass White bass
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ODNR Fishing Report for 8/14/2014: Central , OH
Posted by: ODNR Date Posted: 18:33:52 8/14/14 |
Central Basin Walleye Yellow perch Smallmouth bass White bass
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ODNR Fishing Report for 8/6/2014: Central , OH
Posted by: ODNR Date Posted: 18:15:42 8/06/14 |
Central Basin Walleye Yellow perch Smallmouth bass White bass
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ODNR Fishing Report for 6/26/2014: Central , OH
Posted by: ODNR Date Posted: 18:03:10 6/25/14 |
Central Basin Walleye Yellow perch Smallmouth bass White bass Channel Catfish
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ODNR Fishing Report for 6/18/2014: Central , OH
Posted by: ODNR Date Posted: 18:31:36 6/18/14 |
Central Basin Walleye Yellow perch Smallmouth bass White bass Channel Catfish
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ODNR Fishing Report for 06/11/2014: Central , OH
Posted by: ODNR Date Posted: 18:22:30 6/11/14 |
Central Basin Walleye Yellow perch Smallmouth bass White bass Channel Catfish
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ODNR Fishing Report for 6/04/2014: Central , OH
Posted by: ODNR Date Posted: 18:37:28 6/04/14 |
Central Basin Walleye Yellow perch Smallmouth bass White bass Channel Catfish
Anglers are encouraged to always wear a U.S. Coast Guard-approved personal flotation device |
ODNR Fishing Report 05/21/2014: Central , OH
Posted by: ODNR Date Posted: 18:39:31 5/21/14 |
Central Basin Walleye Yellow perch Smallmouth bass Channel Catfish
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ODNR Fishing Report 2/26/2014: Central , OH
Posted by: ODNR Date Posted: 08:17:44 2/27/14 |
Walleye Where: Ice anglers have been catching walleye west and northwest of Catawba Island, between Catawba Island and South Bass Island, 3 to 7 miles north from Cooley Canal to Magee Marsh, and to a lesser extent west of South Bass Island around Green and Rattlesnake Islands. Be cautious when ice fishing the offshore areas of Lake Erie, as ice conditions can change quickly due to water currents and wind. Wind and warmer temperatures the week of February 17 changed ice conditions, especially around Mouse Island. Travel with caution and regularly check ice conditions before proceeding. How: Most Lake Erie ice anglers targeting walleye are using jigging spoons tipped with emerald shiners. Panfish |
ODNR Fishing Report 2/19/2014: Central , OH
Posted by: ODNR Date Posted: 07:13:19 2/20/14 |
Walleye Where: Ice anglers have been catching walleye west and northwest of Catawba Island, between Catawba Island and South Bass Island, 3 miles north from Cooley Canal to Magee Marsh, and to a lesser extent west of South Bass Island around Green and Rattlesnake Islands. Be cautious when ice fishing the offshore areas of Lake Erie, as ice conditions can change quickly due to water currents and wind. How: Most Lake Erie ice anglers targeting walleye are using jigging spoons tipped with emerald shiners. Panfish |
ODNR Fishing Report 02/12/2014: Central , OH
Posted by: ODNR Date Posted: 06:51:17 2/13/14 |
Walleye Where: Ice anglers have been catching walleye west and northwest of Catawba Island, 3 miles north from Cooley Canal to Crane Creek, and west of South Bass Island around Green and Rattlesnake Islands. Be cautious when ice fishing the offshore areas of Lake Erie, as ice conditions can change quickly due to water currents and wind. How: Most Lake Erie ice anglers targeting walleye are using jigging spoons tipped with emerald shiners.
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ODNR Fishing Report 2/5/2014: Central , OH
Posted by: ODNR Date Posted: 13:19:58 2/06/14 |
Lake-wide Where: Ice anglers have been catching walleye west and northwest of Catawba Island, 3 miles north of Crane Creek, and west of South Bass Island around Green and Rattlesnake Islands. Be cautious when ice fishing the offshore areas of Lake Erie, as ice conditions can change quickly due to water currents and wind. Panfish Anglers are encouraged to always wear a U.S. Coast Guard-approved personal flotation device while boating. |
ODNR Fishing Report 1/29/2014: Central , OH
Posted by: ODNR Date Posted: 12:31:55 1/31/14 |
Lake-wide Where: Ice anglers have been catching walleye, primarily west and northwest of Catawba Island, and west of South Bass Island around Green and Rattlesnake Islands. Fish have also been caught in front of Magee Marsh Wildlife Area. Be cautious when ice fishing the offshore areas of Lake Erie, since ice conditions can change quickly due to water currents and wind. How: Most Lake Erie ice anglers targeting walleye use jigging spoons tipped with emerald shiners. |
ODNR Fishing Report 1/21/2014: Central , OH
Posted by: ODNR Date Posted: 19:40:03 1/21/14 |
Lake-wide Where: Ice anglers have been catching walleye, primarily west and northwest of Catawba Island, and west of South Bass Island around Green and Rattlesnake Islands. Be cautious when ice fishing offshore areas of Lake Erie, since ice conditions can change quickly due to water currents and wind. How: Most Lake Erie ice anglers targeting walleye use jigging spoons tipped with emerald shiners. Anglers are encouraged to always wear a U.S. Coast Guard-approved personal flotation device while boating. |
ODNR Fishing Report 1/15/2014: Central , OH
Posted by: ODNR Date Posted: 10:26:22 1/15/14 |
Lake-wide There have been some walleye caught by ice anglers, primarily west and northwest of Catawba Island, prior to the weekend of Jan. 11. However, above freezing temperatures, rain and wind have made ice conditions extremely dangerous since then. Be cautious when ice fishing the offshore areas of Lake Erie. Anglers are encouraged to always wear a U.S. Coast Guard-approved personal flotation device while boating. |
ODNR Fishing Report 01/08/2014: Central , OH
Posted by: ODNR Date Posted: 12:53:35 1/08/14 |
Regulations to Remember: The daily bag limit for walleye on Ohio waters of Lake Erie is six fish per angler. The minimum size limit for walleye is 15 inches. Lake-wide Winter weather has ended open water fishing on Lake Erie. There have not been any reports of fishing over the past week as of Jan. 7, 2014. Anglers are encouraged to always wear a U.S. Coast Guard-approved personal flotation device while boating. |
ODNR Fishing Report 12/18/2013: Central , OH
Posted by: ODNR Date Posted: 07:01:21 12/19/13 |
Lake-wide Winter weather has limited fishing opportunities on the main lake as frozen harbors have restricted access to open water. Water Temperature Anglers are encouraged to always wear a U.S. Coast Guard-approved personal flotation device while boating. |
ODNR Fishing Report 12/04/2013: Central , OH
Posted by: ODNR Date Posted: 08:39:02 12/05/13 |
Lake-wide Walleye Water Temperature Anglers are encouraged to always wear a U.S. Coast Guard-approved personal flotation device while boating. |
ODNR Fishing Report 11/27/2013: Central , OH
Posted by: ODNR Date Posted: 17:53:19 11/28/13 |
Lake-wide Walleye Water Temperature Anglers are encouraged to always wear a U.S. Coast Guard-approved personal flotation device while boating. |
ONDR Fishing Report 11/20/2013: Central , OH
Posted by: ODNR Date Posted: 13:46:17 11/20/13 |
Lake-wide Walleye: Recent weather has limited fishing opportunities. Yellow perch Smallmouth bass Water Temperature |
ODNR Fishing Report 11/13/2013: Central , OH
Posted by: ODNR Date Posted: 18:27:57 11/13/13 |
Lake-wide Report Walleye: Recent weather has limited fishing opportunities. Where: Most walleye anglers have been fishing nearshore from Ruggles Reef to Cedar Point. Yellow perch Where: For some of the biggest perch of the year try traditional fall spots such as the green buoy off Catawba State Park; Green and Rattlesnake Islands; Ballast Island; Kelleys Island shoal; east of Kelleys Island airport; between Kelleys Island and Lakeside; the Marblehead Lighthouse; north of Cedar Point; the south end of the sandbar offshore between Vermilion and Lorain; and just off most of the ports from Huron to Conneaut. Smallmouth bass Where: Bass start moving shallow to feed as water temperatures drop. Try fishing rocky areas along both island and mainland shorelines to find feeding smallmouth bass. Areas with gizzard shad, shiners or gobies will be best.
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ODNR Fishing Report 11/06/2013: Central , OH
Posted by: ODNR Date Posted: 06:17:27 11/08/13 |
Lake-wide Walleye Yellow perch Smallmouth bass Water Temperature |
ODNR Fishing Report 10/30/2013: Central , OH
Posted by: ODNR Date Posted: 04:50:16 10/31/13 |
Central Basin
Walleye: Some walleye have been reported within 5 miles of shore from Cedar Point to Lorain. Trolling crankbaits behind planer boards is a popular method for catching fall walleye. Farther east try in 70’ of water N of Ashtabula. Anglers are trolling wire line with all colors of stick baits. Anglers are also beginning to catch walleye nearshore off Cleveland during the evening trolling deep diving lures.
Yellow perch fishing has been good in between the storm events just N of the Huron River mouth, in 38-52’ of water N of Cleveland, in 47’ of water NW of Fairport Harbor, and in 48-54’ of water NE of Ashtabula. Spreaders with shiners fished near the bottom produce the most fish. Shore fishing has picked up at the Cleveland piers.
Smallmouth and largemouth bass fishing has been good in 10 to 20’ of water around harbor areas in Cleveland, Fairport Harbor, Geneva, Ashtabula and Conneaut. Anglers are using crayfish and leeches.
White Bass fishing has been hit and miss off the E. 55th St and E 72nd St Piers in Cleveland and the long pier in Fairport Harbor. Evenings have been the best. On the lake, look for gulls feeding on shiners at the surface; the white bass will be below. Anglers are using agitators with jigs and small spoons.
Steelhead Trout are being caught off the long and short Piers in Fairport Harbor and also in the Grand River up to Helen Hazen Wyman Park. Anglers are using jigs tipped with maggots or minnows with a bobber and small spoons. A few fish are being caught off the Cleveland shore piers. Anglers are using jigs and minnows with a bobber.
The water temperature is 48 degrees off of Toledo and 56 degrees off of Cleveland according to the nearshore marine forecast. |
ODNR Fishing Report 10/15/2013: Central , OH
Posted by: ODNR Date Posted: 19:42:32 10/15/13 |
Central Basin
Walleye fishing was good off of Huron, 14 miles NE of the river around the offshore dumping ground. Worm harnesses with inline weights, or crankbaits with snap weights have produced the best catches. There weren’t many angler interviews this past week, but excellent fishing continues with a few limit catches in 70-71’ of water N of Geneva and in 56-70’ of water N of Ashtabula. Anglers are trolling wire line with white, pink, blue, yellow, orange, green and red stick baits.
Yellow perch fishing has been fair N of the condos that are E of Vermilion, around the south end of the sandbar, N of Lorain, and off of Ruggles Reef. Excellent fishing was reported in 46’ of water NW of Rocky River, in 38-42’ of water NE of Gordon Park, in 47’ of water NW (the hump) of Fairport Harbor, in 46-54’ of water NE of Ashtabula and in 39-53’ of water NE and NW of Conneaut. Spreaders with shiners fished near the bottom produce the most fish. Shore fishing off the Cleveland and Fairport area piers has been slow.
Smallmouth and largemouth bass fishing has been good in 10 to 20’ of water around harbor areas in Cleveland, Fairport Harbor, Geneva, Ashtabula and Conneaut. Anglers are using crayfish and leeches.
White Bass fishing has been hit and miss off the E. 55th St and E 72nd St Piers in Cleveland and the long pier in Fairport Harbor. Small fish are being caught off the Fairport Harbor pier. Evenings have been the best. Lots of large white bass are being caught by boat yellow perch fisherman off Fairport Harbor. On the lake, look for gulls feeding on shiners at the surface; the white bass will be below. Anglers are using agitators with jigs and small spoons.
Steelhead Trout are being caught off the long and short Piers in Fairport Harbor and also in the river up to Vrooman rd. Anglers are using jigs tipped with maggots with a bobber and small spoons.
The water temperature is 61 degrees off of Toledo and 66 degrees off of Cleveland according to the nearshore marine forecast. |
ODNR Fishing Report 10/08/2013: Central , OH
Posted by: ODNR Date Posted: 21:39:08 10/08/13 |
Central Basin
Walleye fishing is improving off of Huron, mostly 8 to 15 miles NE of the river. The offshore dumping grounds SW of the weather buoy has produced big fish over the past week. Worm harnesses with inline weights, or crankbaits with snap weights have produced the best catches. Fishing continues to be excellent in 68-71’ of water N of Geneva and in 68-72’ of water NE of Ashtabula. Some limit catches were reported this past week. Anglers are trolling wire line with white, pink, blue, yellow, orange, green and red stick baits.
Yellow perch fishing has been fair 1 mile N of Beaver Creek, in 38’ of water N. of Lorain, and at the S end of the sandbar between Vermilion and Lorain. Excellent fishing was reported in 38-40’ of water NE of Edgewater Park, in 42’ of water NW of Wildwood Park, in 44-53’ of water NW (the hump) of Fairport Harbor and in 44-55’ of water NE of Geneva. Spreaders with shiners fished near the bottom produce the most fish. Shore fishing off the Cleveland area piers has been slow.
Smallmouth and largemouth bass fishing has been good in 10 to 20’ of water around harbor areas in Cleveland, Fairport Harbor, Geneva, Ashtabula and Conneaut. Anglers are using crayfish and leeches.
White Bass fishing has been hit and miss off the E. 55th St and E 72nd St Piers in Cleveland and the long pier in Fairport Harbor. Small fish are being caught off the Fairport Harbor pier. Evenings have been the best. On the lake, look for gulls feeding on shiners at the surface; the white bass will be below. Anglers are using agitators with jigs and small spoons.
Steelhead Trout are being caught off the short Pier in Fairport Harbor and also in the river up to Vrooman rd. Anglers are using jigs tipped with maggots and small spoons.
The water temperature is 64 degrees off of Toledo and 67 degrees off of Cleveland according to the nearshore marine forecast. |
ODNR Fishing Report 10/01/2013: Central , OH
Posted by: ODNR Date Posted: 20:03:18 10/02/13 |
Central Basin
Walleye fishing is improving off of Huron, mostly 8 to 12 miles N and NE of the river. Fishing continues to be excellent in 62-72’ of water NE of Ashtabula and in 68-72’ of water N of Conneaut. Many limit catches were reported this past week. Anglers are trolling wire line with white, pink, blue, yellow, orange, green and red stick baits.
Yellow perch fishing has been fair 1 mile N of Beaver Creek, in 38’ of water N. of Lorain, and at the S end of the sandbar between Vermilion and Lorain. Excellent fishing was reported in 45’ of water NE of Gordon Park, in 41-43’ of water N of Wildwood Park, in 42’ of water N and 44-62’ of water NW (the hump) of Fairport Harbor, in 56-65’ of water NE of Ashtabula, and in 52-70’ of water NW of Conneaut. Spreaders with shiners fished near the bottom produce the most fish. Shore fishing off the Cleveland area piers has been slow.
Smallmouth and largemouth bass fishing has been good in 10 to 20’ of water around harbor areas in Cleveland, Fairport Harbor, Geneva, Ashtabula and Conneaut. Anglers are using soft-craws and leeches.
White Bass fishing has been hit and miss off the E. 55th St and E 72nd St Piers in Cleveland and the short and long piers in Fairport Harbor. Evenings have been the best. On the lake, look for gulls feeding on shiners at the surface; the white bass will be below. Anglers are using agitators with jigs and small spoons.
Steelhead Trout are being caught off the short Pier in Fairport Harbor and also in the river. Anglers are using jigs tipped with maggots and small spoons.
The water temperature is 63 degrees off of Toledo and 67 degrees off of Cleveland according to the nearshore marine forecast. |
ODNR Fishing Report 09/24/2013: Central , OH
Posted by: ODNR Date Posted: 08:07:12 9/25/13 |
Central Basin
Walleye fishing continues to be excellent in 62-72’ of water NE of Ashtabula and in 68-72’ of water N of Conneaut. Anglers are trolling wire line with white, pink, blue, yellow, orange, green and red stick baits.
Yellow perch fishing has been fair at the S end of the sandbar between Vermilion and Lorain. Excellent fishing was reported in 42’ of water N of Rocky River, in 44’ of water N of Gordon Park, in 42’ of water NW of Fairport Harbor (south of the hump), in 45-52’ of water N of Ashtabula and in 42-68’ of water NE of Conneaut. Spreaders with shiners fished near the bottom produce the most fish. Shore fishing off the Cleveland area piers has been slow.
Smallmouth and largemouth bass fishing has been good in 10 to 20’ of water around harbor areas in Cleveland, Fairport Harbor, Geneva, Ashtabula and Conneaut. Anglers are using soft-craws and leeches.
White Bass fishing has been hit and miss off the E. 55th St and E 72nd St Piers in Cleveland and the short and long piers in Fairport Harbor. Evenings have been the best. On the lake, look for gulls feeding on shiners at the surface; the white bass will be below. Anglers are using agitators with jigs and small spoons.
Channel Catfish are being caught off the Edgewater and E 55 St piers in Cleveland and the short pier in Fairport harbor. The evenings are best. Anglers are using nightcrawlers.
Steelhead Trout are being caught off the short Pier in Fairport Harbor. Anglers are using small spoons and jigs tipped with maggots.
The water temperature is 63 degrees off of Toledo and 68 degrees off of Cleveland according to the nearshore marine forecast. |
ODNR Fishing Report 09/17/2013: Central , OH
Posted by: ODNR Date Posted: 08:53:12 9/18/13 |
Central Basin
Walleye fishing continues to be excellent in 68-72’ of water NE of Ashtabula and in 70-72’ of water N of Conneaut. Anglers are trolling wire line with white, pink, blue, yellow, orange, green and red stick baits.
Yellow perch fishing has been fair at the S end of the sandbar between Vermilion and Lorain, and on the Lorain dumping grounds. Excellent fishing was reported in 47-50’ of water N of Edgewater Park, in 50’ of water N of Gordon Park, in 45-52’ of water NW of Fairport Harbor (the hump) and in 45-52’ of water NE of Ashtabula. Spreaders with shiners fished near the bottom produce the most fish. Shore fishing off the Cleveland area piers has been slow.
Smallmouth and largemouth bass fishing has been good in 10 to 20’ of water around harbor areas in Cleveland, Fairport Harbor, Geneva, Ashtabula and Conneaut. Anglers are using soft-craws and leeches.
White Bass fishing has been hit and miss off the E. 55th St and E 72nd St Piers in Cleveland and the short and long piers in Fairport Harbor. Evenings have been the best. On the lake, look for gulls feeding on shiners at the surface; the white bass will be below. Anglers are using agitators with jigs and small spoons.
Channel Catfish are being caught off the Edgewater and E 55 St piers in Cleveland in the evenings. Anglers are using nightcrawlers.
Steelhead Trout are being caught off the short Pier in Fairport Harbor. Anglers are using small spoons and jigs tipped with maggots. Also a few fish have been caught in the Ashtabula River.
The water temperature is 64 degrees off of Toledo and 71 degrees off of Cleveland according to the nearshore marine forecast. |
ODNR Fishing Report 09/11/2013: Central , OH
Posted by: ODNR Date Posted: 14:30:27 9/12/13 |
Central Basin
Walleye fishing continues to be excellent in 72’ of water NE of Ashtabula and in 70’ of water N of Conneaut. Anglers are trolling wire line with white, pink, blue, yellow, orange, green and red stick baits.
Yellow perch fishing has been fair at the S end of the sandbar between Vermilion and Lorain. Good fishing was reported in 45-50’ of water N of Edgewater Park, and in 45-50’ of water N of Gordon Park. Fishing has been excellent in 53’ of water NW of Fairport Harbor (the hump), in 62’ of water N-NE of Ashtabula, and in 62’ of water N of Conneaut. Spreaders with shiners fished near the bottom produce the most fish. Shore fishing off the Cleveland area piers has been slow.
Smallmouth and largemouth bass fishing has been good in 10 to 20’ of water around harbor areas in Cleveland, Fairport Harbor, Geneva, Ashtabula and Conneaut. Anglers are using nightcrawlers, soft-craws, leeches and tube jigs.
White Bass fishing has been hit and miss off the E. 55th St and E 72nd St Piers in Cleveland and the short and long piers in Fairport Harbor. Evenings have been the best. On the lake, look for gulls feeding on shiners at the surface; the white bass will be below. Anglers are using agitators with jigs and small spoons.
Channel Catfish are being caught off the Edgewater and E 55 St piers in Cleveland in the evenings. Anglers are using nightcrawlers.
Steelhead Trout are being caught off the short Pier in Fairport Harbor. Anglers are using small spoons and jigs tipped with maggots.
The water temperature is 69 degrees off of Toledo and 69 degrees off of Cleveland according to the nearshore marine forecast. |
ODNR Fishing Report 09/03/2013: Central , OH
Posted by: ODNR Date Posted: 09:42:19 9/04/13 |
Central Basin
Walleye fishing has occasionally been good around the SW corner of the sandbar (N of Vermilion), and nearshore from Sawmill Creek to Ruggles Reef trolling crankbaits or worm harnesses. Excellent fishing, the best of the year, was reported in 70-72’ of water NE of Ashtabula and in 70-72’ of water N of Conneaut. Anglers are trolling wire line with white, pink, blue, yellow, orange, green and red stick baits.
Yellow perch fishing has been fair on the Huron dumping grounds, N of Vermilion, and in 45-50’ of water N of Edgewater Park. Fishing has been excellent in 50-60’ of water NW of Fairport Harbor (the hump), in 46-60’ of water N-NE of Ashtabula and in 58-68’ of water NE of Conneaut. Spreaders with shiners fished near the bottom produce the most fish. Shore fishing off the Cleveland area piers has been slow.
Smallmouth and largemouth bass fishing has been good in 10 to 20’ of water around harbor areas in Cleveland, Fairport Harbor, Geneva, Ashtabula and Conneaut. Anglers are using nightcrawlers, soft-craws, leeches and tube jigs.
White Bass fishing has been good with a few larger adult fish being caught off the E. 55th St and E 72nd St Piers in Cleveland and the short and long piers in Fairport Harbor. Evenings have been the best. On the lake, look for gulls feeding on shiners at the surface; the white bass will be below. Anglers are using agitators with jigs and small spoons.
Channel Catfish are being caught off the Edgewater and E 55 St piers in Cleveland in the evenings. Catfish are also being caught in the Grand River. Anglers are using nightcrawlers.
The water temperature is 74 degrees off of Toledo and 73 degrees off of Cleveland according to the nearshore marine forecast.
Anglers are encouraged to always wear a U.S. Coast Guard-approved personal flotation device while boating.
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ODNR Fishing Report 08/27/2013: Central , OH
Posted by: ODNR Date Posted: 08:18:56 8/28/13 |
Central Basin
Walleye fishing has occasionally been good around the SW corner of the sandbar (N of Vermilion), W of Ruggles Reef, and around the Huron dumping grounds trolling crankbaits or worm harnesses. Excellent fishing, the best of the year, was reported in 70-72’ of water NE of Ashtabula and in 68-72’ of water N-NE of Conneaut. Anglers are trolling wire line with pink, white, orange, yellow and green stick baits.
Yellow perch fishing has been fair in 47’ of water N of Edgewater Park and in 65’ of water N of Gordon Park. Excellent fishing in 56-58’ of water NW of Fairport Harbor, in 46-60’ of water NE of Geneva, in 58-70’ of water NE of Conneaut. Spreaders with shiners fished near the bottom produce the most fish. Shore fishing off the Cleveland area piers has been slow.
Smallmouth and largemouth bass fishing has been good in 10 to 20’ of water around harbor areas in Cleveland, Fairport Harbor, Geneva, Ashtabula and Conneaut. Anglers are using nightcrawlers, soft-craws, leeches and tube jigs.
White Bass fishing has been good with larger adult fish being caught off the E. 55th St and E 72nd St Piers in Cleveland and the short pier in Fairport Harbor. Evenings have been the best. On the lake, look for gulls feeding on shiners at the surface; the white bass will be below. Anglers are using agitators with jigs and small spoons.
Channel Catfish are being caught off the Edgewater and E 55 St piers in Cleveland in the evenings. Catfish are also being caught in the Grand River. Anglers are using nightcrawlers.
The water temperature is 72 degrees off of Toledo and 72 degrees off of Cleveland according to the nearshore marine forecast. |
ODNR Fishing Report 08/13/2013: Central , OH
Posted by: ODNR Date Posted: 21:54:40 8/14/13 |
Central Basin
Walleye fishing has occasionally been good around the weather buoy along the Canadian border, W of Ruggles Reef, and around the Huron dumping grounds trolling crankbaits or worm harnesses. Excellent fishing was reported in 68-74’ of water N of Ashtabula and in 65-74’ of water NW of Conneaut. Anglers are trolling dipsy divers, jet divers and wire line with blue, yellow, purple, green, and orange spoons.
Yellow perch fishing has been good in 46-50’ of water N of Cleveland and in 52’ of water NW of Fairport Harbor. Excellent fishing was reported in 46-53’ of water NE of Geneva, in 48-52’ of water N of Ashtabula, and in 56-62’ of water NW of Conneaut. Spreaders with shiners fished near the bottom produce the most fish. Shore fishing off the Cleveland area piers has been slow.
Smallmouth bass fishing has been good in 10 to 20’ of water around harbor areas in Cleveland, Fairport Harbor, Geneva, Ashtabula and Conneaut. Anglers are using nightcrawlers, soft-craws, leeches and crankbaits.
White Bass fishing is picking up with small fish being caught off the short pier in Fairport harbor. Best spots to try are E. 55th St and E 72nd St Piers in Cleveland and the long pier in Grand River and the short pier in Fairport Harbor. On the lake, look for gulls feeding on shiners at the surface; the white bass will be below. Anglers are using agitators with jigs and small spoons.
The water temperature is 70 degrees off of Toledo and 73 degrees off of Cleveland according to the nearshore marine forecast.
Anglers are encouraged to always wear a U.S. Coast Guard-approved personal flotation device while boating.
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ODNR Fishing Report 08/06/2013: Central , OH
Posted by: ODNR Date Posted: 20:07:27 8/06/13 |
Central Basin
Walleye fishing has been good around the weather buoy along the Canadian border, in less than 20’ of water nearshore between Huron and Vermilion, and 4 miles N of Vermilion trolling crankbaits and worm harnesses. Excellent fishing was reported in 70-73’ of water N of Geneva and in 70-73’ of water NE of Ashtabula. Anglers are trolling dipsy divers, jet divers and wire line with yellow, pink, green, and orange spoons.
Yellow perch fishing has been good 6 miles N of Huron, in 46’ of water NW of Rocky River (Gold Coast), in 40’ of water NW of Gordon Park, in 36-52’ of water NW of Fairport Harbor, in 48’ of water N of Geneva and in 50’ of water N of Ashtabula. Spreaders with shiners fished near the bottom produce the most fish. Shore fishing off the Cleveland area piers has been slow.
Smallmouth bass fishing has been excellent in 10 to 20’ of water around harbor areas in Cleveland, Fairport Harbor, Geneva, Ashtabula and Conneaut. Anglers are using nightcrawlers, soft-craws, leeches and crankbaits.
White Bass fishing has been slow. Best spots to try are E. 55th St and E 72nd St Piers in Cleveland and the long pier in Fairport Harbor. On the lake, look for gulls feeding on shiners at the surface; the white bass will be below. Anglers are using agitators with jigs and small spoons.
The water temperature is 69 degrees off of Toledo and 70 degrees off of Cleveland according to the nearshore marine forecast. |
ODNR Fishing Report 07/23/2013: Central , OH
Posted by: ODNR Date Posted: 20:55:44 7/24/13 |
Central Basin
Walleye fishing has been good at the weather buoy between Vermilion and Lorain near the Canadian border and in 17’ of water nearshore between Huron and Vermilion. Excellent fishing was reported in 72-74’ of water NE of Geneva and in 72-74’ of water NW of Conneaut. Anglers are trolling dipsy divers, jet divers and wire line with yellow, pink, green, and orange spoons.
Yellow perch fishing has been good just off the Huron River mouth, off of the condos E of Vermilion, in 32-42’ and 48’ of water N of Edgewater Park, and in 50’ of water NW of Gordon Park. Excellent fishing was reported this past week in 42-52’ of water NW (the Hump) of Fairport Harbor and in 44-49’ of water NW of Conneaut. Spreaders with shiners fished near the bottom produce the most fish. Shore fishing has been slow due to muddy water from the big rain storms.
Smallmouth bass fishing has been excellent in 15 to 25’ of water around harbor areas in Cleveland (5-20’ of water), Fairport Harbor, Geneva, Ashtabula and Conneaut. Anglers are using crankbaits, spinnerbaits, tube jigs, curly tail grubs, soft-craws and leeches.
White Bass has been fair in the evenings off Euclid Beach, E. 55th St in Cleveland and the long pier in Fairport Harbor. Look for fishing to pick up once the water clears up from the rain storms. Anglers are using agitators with jigs and small spoons.
The water temperature is 75 degrees off of Toledo and 73 degrees off of Cleveland according to the nearshore marine forecast. Anglers are encouraged to always wear a U.S. Coast Guard-approved personal flotation device while boating. |
ODNR Fishing Report 07/16/2013: Central , OH
Posted by: ODNR Date Posted: 21:29:37 7/16/13 |
Central Basin
Walleye fishing has been good at the weather buoy between Vermilion and Lorain near the Canadian border, in 20-24’ of water NE of Rocky River, in 32-42’ of water N of Edgewater, in 68-72’ of water NE of Geneva, and in 68-72’ of water N of Ashtabula. Anglers are trolling dipsy and jet divers with worm harnesses and yellow ,orange, pink, green and purple spoons with copper backs.
Yellow perch fishing has been excellent in 39-43’ of water off of Avon point, Edgewater, Eastlake/Mentor, Fairport Harbor, Ashtabula, and Conneaut. Shore anglers are catching a few fish off the E. 55 St pier in Cleveland, the Mentor Headlands pier, and the short pier on the Grand River. Spreaders with shiners fished near the bottom produce the most fish.
Smallmouth bass fishing has been excellent in 15 to 25’ of water around harbor areas in Cleveland (5-20’ of water), Fairport Harbor, Geneva, Ashtabula and Conneaut. Largemouth bass are also being caught in the same areas. Anglers are using crankbaits, spinnerbaits, tube jigs, curly tail grubs, soft-craws and leeches.
White Bass has been fair in the evenings off Euclid Beach and Sims Park in Euclid and the short pier in Fairport Harbor. Anglers are using agitators with jigs and small spoons.
The water temperature is 74 degrees off of Toledo and 68 degrees off of Cleveland according to the nearshore marine forecast. |
ODNR Fishing Report 07/09/2013: Central , OH
Posted by: ODNR Date Posted: 08:03:32 7/10/13 |
Central Basin
Walleye fishing has been good at the weather buoy between Vermilion and Lorain near the Canadian border, in 69-72’ of water NW of Ashtabula, and in 70-72’ of water NW of the Conneaut. A few fish are also being caught in 34-40’ of water N of Wildwood State Park. Anglers are trolling dipsy and jet divers with worm harnesses and yellow ,orange, pink, green and purple spoons.
Yellow perch fishing has been excellent in 36’ of water N of Gordon Park, in 37-38’ of water N of Wildwood State Park, in 41-47’ of water NW of Fairport Harbor (the hump), in 42-45’ of water NE of the Geneva, and in 44-50’ of water NW of the Conneaut. Shore anglers are catching a few fish off the E. 55 St pier in Cleveland and the short pier on the Grand River. Spreaders with shiners fished near the bottom produce the most fish.
Smallmouth bass fishing has been excellent in 15 to 25’ of water around harbor areas in Cleveland, Fairport Harbor, Geneva, Ashtabula and Conneaut. Largemouth bass are also being caught in the same areas. Anglers are using soft-craws and leeches.
White Bass has been fair in the evenings off Euclid Beach and Sims Park in Euclid and the short pier in Fairport Harbor. Anglers are using agitators with jigs and small spoons.
Channel Catfish has been very good along the Grand River. Anglers are using chicken livers and large chubs.
The water temperature is 71 degrees off of Toledo and 65 degrees off of Cleveland according to the nearshore marine forecast. |
ODNR Fishing Report 07/02/2013: Central , OH
Posted by: ODNR Date Posted: 21:05:52 7/02/13 |
Walleye fishing has been good W of the Huron dumping grounds, at the weather buoy, 1.5 miles N of Beaver Creek, nearshore from Sheffield to Avon point, in 61-65’ of water N of Gordon Park in Cleveland, and in 40-42’ of water NE of Chagrin River. Fishing has been excellent in 68-70’ of water NE of Geneva and in 65-72’ of water NW of the Ashtabula. Anglers are trolling dipsy and jet divers with worm harnesses and yellow ,orange, pink, copper and purple spoons. There has also been excellent fishing nearshore in 12-24’ of water NW of Ashtabula and off Conneaut. Anglers are drifting Erie Dearies.
Yellow perch fishing has been excellent in 37’ of water N of Wildwood State Park, in 33’ of water N of Chagrin River, in 39-47’ of water NW of Fairport Harbor (the hump) and in 45-48’ of water N of the Conneaut. Shore anglers are catching a few fish off the E. 55 St pier in Cleveland and the long pier on the Grand River. Spreaders with shiners fished near the bottom produce the most fish.
Smallmouth bass fishing has been excellent in 15 to 25’ of water around harbor areas in Cleveland, Fairport Harbor, Geneva, Ashtabula and Conneaut. Largemouth bass are also being caught in the same areas. Anglers are using soft-craws and leeches.
White Bass has been good in the evenings off Euclid Beach and Sims Park in Euclid. Anglers are using agitators with jigs and small spoons.
Rock Bass are being caught off the breakwalls in Fairport Harbor.
Channel Catfish has been very good along the Grand River. Anglers are using chicken livers and large chubs.
The water temperature is 69 degrees off of Toledo and 68 degrees off of Cleveland according to the nearshore marine forecast. |
ODNR Fishing Report 06/25/2013: Central , OH
Posted by: ODNR Date Posted: 20:37:15 6/25/13 |
Central Basin
Walleye fishing has been good W of the Huron dumping grounds, at the weather buoy, 1.5 miles N of Beaver Creek, and nearshore from Sheffield to Avon point. Fishing has been excellent in 63-65’ of water N of Rocky River, in 62-65’ of water N of Gordon Park, in 65-70’ of water NW of Fairport Harbor and in 60-69’ of water NE of the Geneva. Anglers are trolling dipsy and jet divers with worm harnesses and spoons.
Yellow perch fishing has been excellent in 30’ of water NE of Gordon Park, in 37’ of water N of Chagrin River, in 42-52’ of water NW of Fairport Harbor (the hump) and in 21-44’ of water N of the Ashtabula. Shore anglers are catching fish off E. 55th St in Cleveland. Spreaders with shiners fished near the bottom produce the most fish.
Smallmouth bass fishing has been very good in 15 to 25’ of water around harbor areas in Cleveland, Fairport Harbor, Geneva, Ashtabula and Conneaut. Largemouth bass are also being caught in the same areas. Anglers are using soft-craws and leeches.
White Bass has been good in the evenings off Euclid Beach. Anglers are using agitators with jigs and small spoons.
Rock Bass are being caught off the breakwalls in Fairport Harbor.
Channel Catfish has been very good along the Grand River. Anglers are using chicken livers and large chubs.
The water temperature is 71 degrees off of Toledo and 65 degrees off of Cleveland according to the nearshore marine forecast. |
ODNR Fishing Report 06/18/2013: Central , OH
Posted by: ODNR Date Posted: 20:16:39 6/18/13 |
Central Basin Walleye fishing has been good on Ruggles Reef, at the weather buoy, on the sandbar, nearshore from Sheffield to Avon point, in 65’ of water N of Rocky River, and in 60-62’ of water N of Edgewater Park. Fishing has been excellent in 35-55’ of water NW of Fairport Harbor, in 68-70’ of water N of the Geneva, and in 65’ of water NW of Ashtabula. Anglers are trolling dipsy divers, jet divers and inline weights, with worm harnesses and spoons. Yellow perch fishing has been good off of Beaver Creek and Lorain in 25-30’ of water, in 38-40’ of water N of Gordon Park, in 32’ of water NE of Wildwood State Park, and in 50-53’ of water NW of Fairport Harbor. Fishing has been excellent in 48’ of water NE of the Ashtabula and in 30-45’ of water NE of Conneaut. Spreaders with shiners fished near the bottom produce the most fish. Smallmouth bass fishing has been very good in 15 to 25’ of water around harbor areas in Cleveland, Fairport Harbor, Geneva, Ashtabula and Conneaut. Largemouth bass are also being caught in the same areas. Anglers are using soft-craws, leeches, tube jigs, and crankbaits. Channel Catfish has been very good along the Grand River. Anglers are using chicken livers and large chubs. The water temperature is 68 degrees off of Toledo and 61 degrees off of Cleveland according to the nearshore marine forecast. |
ODNR Fishing Report 06/11/2013: Central , OH
Posted by: ODNR Date Posted: 22:59:50 6/11/13 |
Central Basin
Walleye have been caught nearshore from Cranberry Creek to Vermilion including Ruggles Reef, on the dumping grounds N of Lorain, in 38-42’ of water N of Edgewater Park and in 50-60’ of water N of Chagrin River. Fishing has been good in 61’ of water NW of Fairport Harbor. Excellent fishing this past week in 52-60’ of water NW of the Geneva and in 50-60’ of water NW of Ashtabula. Anglers are trolling dipsy and jet divers with worm harnesses and spoons.
Yellow perch fishing has been very good in 35’ of water NE of Gordon Park, in 33’ of water NE of Chagrin River, in 40-56’ of water NW of Fairport Harbor and in 36-48’ of water N-NE of the Conneaut. Spreaders with shiners fished near the bottom produce the most fish. Shore fishing has been good off the E. 55th St and E. 72 nd St piers in Cleveland and off the Fairport Harbor Pier. Anglers are using spreaders with shiners and the mornings have been best.
Smallmouth bass fishing has been very good in 15 to 25’ of water around harbor areas in Cleveland, Fairport Harbor, Geneva, Ashtabula and Conneaut. Largemouth bass are also being caught in the same areas. Anglers are using soft-craws, leeches, tube jigs, and crankbaits.
Channel Catfish has been very good along the Grand River. Anglers are using chicken livers and large chubs.
The water temperature is 64 degrees off of Toledo and 54 degrees off of Cleveland according to the nearshore marine forecast. |
ODNR Fishing Report 06/04/2013: Central , OH
Posted by: ODNR Date Posted: 20:33:04 6/04/13 |
Central Basin
Walleye have been caught nearshore from Cranberry Creek to Vermilion including Ruggles Reef, on the dumping grounds N of Lorain, in 38-42’ of water NW of the Chagrin River, in 53’ of water N of Edgewater Park in Cleveland, in 26-38’ of water NW of Fairport Harbor, and in 46-52’ of water NW of Ashtabula . Anglers are trolling dipsy and jet divers with worm harnesses, spoons and stick baits.
Yellow perch fishing has been very good in 36’ of water N off Edgewater Park, in 30-35’ of water N of Gordon Park, in 43’ of water NW of Fairport Harbor, in 39-40’ of water N of the Ashtabula and in 40’ NE of Conneaut. Perch spreaders with shiners fished near the bottom produce the most fish. Shore fishing has been good off the E. 55th St and E. 72 nd St piers in Cleveland and off the Fairport Harbor Pier. Anglers are using spreaders with shiners and the mornings have been best.
Smallmouth bass fishing has been very good in 15 to 25’ of water around harbor areas in Cleveland, Fairport Harbor, Geneva, Ashtabula and Conneaut. Largemouth bass are also being caught in the same areas. Anglers are using soft-craws, leeches, tube jigs, and crankbaits.
White Bass fishing has been good in the Grand River up to the Uniroyal hole.
Channel Catfish has been very good along the Grand River. Anglers are using chicken livers and large chubs.
The water temperature is 64 degrees off of Toledo and 59 degrees off of Cleveland according to the nearshore marine forecast. |
ODNR Fishing Report 05/28/2013: Central , OH
Posted by: ODNR Date Posted: 08:35:58 5/29/13 |
Central Basin
Walleye have been caught off Rocky River in 53’ of water fishing on the bottom using worm harnesses. A few walleye have been caught off the Cleveland Crib area in 50’ of water and also in 26-34’ of water NW of Fairport Harbor. Anglers are trolling dipsy and jet divers with worm harnesses, spoons and stick baits.
Yellow perch fishing has been good weather permitting in 32-34’ of water N off Gordon Park in Cleveland, in 42’ of water N of Cuyahoga River light house, in 50’-55’ of water N of Mentor Lagoons. Fishing has been very good in 38-40’ of water N of the Ashtabula and in 38-49’ N of Conneaut. Perch spreaders with shiners fished near the bottom produce the most fish. Shore fishing has been good off the E. 55th St and E. 72 nd St piers in Cleveland. Anglers are using spreaders with shiners and the mornings have been best.
Smallmouth bass fishing has been very good in 15 to 25’ of water around harbor areas in Cleveland, Fairport Harbor, Geneva, Ashtabula and Conneaut. Largemouth bass are also being caught in the same areas. Anglers are using soft-craws, leeches, tube jigs, and crankbaits.
White Bass fishing has been good in the Grand River up to the Uniroyal hole.
Channel Catfish has been very good along the Grand River. Anglers are using chicken livers and large chubs.
The water temperature is 59 degrees off of Toledo and 57 degrees off of Cleveland according to the nearshore marine forecast. |
ODNR Fishing Report 05/21/2013: Central , OH
Posted by: ODNR Date Posted: 06:17:15 5/22/13 |
Central Basin
Walleye have been caught N of Lorain in 48 to 50’ of water, and off Rocky River in 53’ of water fishing on the bottom using worm harnesses. Also nearshore off Cleveland in the early mornings and after 6:00 pm in 35-38’ of water using rapalas, husky jerks and reef runners. Anglers are starting to catch some fish in 38-42’ of water off Mentor Lagoons. Anglers are trolling dipsy and jet divers with worm harnesses and stick baits.
Yellow perch fishing has been good weather permitting in 42’ of water N of Gordon Park in Cleveland, in 38’ of water N of Bratenahl, and in 38’-42’ of water N of Mentor Lagoons. Fishing has been very good in 40-43’ of water N of the Ashtabula and in 28-42’ NW of Conneaut. Perch spreaders with shiners fished near the bottom produce the most fish. Shore fishing has been good off the E. 55th St and E. 72 nd St piers in Cleveland. Anglers are using spreaders with shiners and the mornings have been best.
Smallmouth bass fishing has been good in 15 to 25’ of water around harbor areas in Cleveland, Fairport Harbor, Geneva, Ashtabula and Conneaut. Largemouth bass are also being caught in the same areas. Anglers are using drop shot rigs with rubber worms, soft-craws, leeches, tube jigs, and crankbaits. |
ODNR Fishing Report 05/15/2013: Central , OH
Posted by: ODNR Date Posted: 07:54:06 5/16/13 |
Central Basin
Walleye have been caught nearshore off Cleveland after 6:00 pm and at night in 35-38’ of water using rapalas, husky jerks and reef runners.
Yellow perch fishing has been good weather permitting in 38’ of water N of Gordon Park in Cleveland, in 38’ of water N of the Fairport Harbor lighthouse and in 42 to 50’ of water NE of the Ashtabula. Perch spreaders with shiners fished near the bottom produce the most fish. Shore fishing has picked up off the E 55th St. pier in Cleveland. Anglers are using spreaders with shiners and the mornings have been best.
Smallmouth bass fishing has been good in 15 to 25’ of water around harbor areas in Cleveland, Fairport Harbor, Geneva, Ashtabula and Conneaut. Largemouth bass are also being caught in the same areas. Anglers are using drop shot rigs with rubber worms, soft-craws, tube jigs, and crankbaits. |
ODNR Fishing Report 05/07/2013: Central , OH
Posted by: ODNR Date Posted: 07:24:54 5/08/13 |
Central Basin
Walleye have been caught nearshore off Cleveland after 6:00 pm and at night in 10-15’ of water using rapalas, husky jerks and reef runners.
Yellow perch fishing has been fair to average in 36-50’ of water N of Gordon Park in Cleveland, in 36’ of water N of the Fairport Harbor lighthouse, in 38’ of water N of the Ashtabula lighthouse and also NW of Ashtabula in 60’ of water. Perch spreaders with shiners fished near the bottom produce the most fish. Shore fishing has been spotty in the Cleveland area and off the Fairport Harbor Pier. Anglers are using spreaders with shiners and the mornings have been best.
Smallmouth bass is picking up in 15 to 25’ of water around harbor areas in Cleveland, Fairport Harbor, Geneva, Ashtabula and Conneaut. Anglers are using drop shot rigs with rubber worms, soft-craws, leeches, tube jigs, and crank baits. |
ODNR Fishing Report 01/30/2013: Central , OH
Posted by: ODNR Date Posted: 12:38:12 1/31/13 |
There were some very limited ice fishing opportunities in harbors and to a lesser extent W of South Bass Island prior to 1/28/13. Recent warm temperatures, wind and rain have ended most ice fishing. |
ODNR Fishing Report 01/08/2013: Central , OH
Posted by: ODNR Date Posted: 10:12:11 1/09/13 |
Weather conditions have continued to limit open water fishing opportunities on Lake Erie (as of 1/8/13). Although most of the lake is still open water, nearshore ice around harbors has limited access to the open water. |
ODNR Fishing Report 11/27/2012: Central , OH
Posted by: ODNR Date Posted: 10:32:09 11/28/12 |
Through Thanksgiving day walleye fishing was excellent with many limits being caught, including some fish over 10 pounds. Fish were caught 1.5 miles S of “F” can of the Camp Perry firing range, between Green Island and Rattlesnake Island, and N of Kelleys Island. Wind after Thanksgiving temporarily limited fishing opportunities on the main lake. Trollers are using crankbaits such as Reef Runners and Rapala Deep Husky Jerks. Most walleye are caught in the fall by trolling crankbaits in open water or by fishing at night nearshore and around piers. Fall yellow perch fishing can also produce some of the best catches of the season. Most perch anglers fish around the islands or within a few miles of the ports from Huron to Conneaut. |
ODNR Fishing Report 11/20/2012: Central , OH
Posted by: ODNR Date Posted: 14:08:14 11/20/12 |
Over the past week walleye were caught west of Green Island and Rattlesnake Island, between Green Island and Catawba Island, and most recently about 1.5 miles south of “F” can of the Camp Perry firing range. Trollers are using crankbaits such as Reef Runners and Rapala Deep Husky Jerks. Most walleye are caught in the fall by trolling crankbaits in open water or by fishing at night nearshore and around piers. Fall yellow perch fishing can also produce some of the best catches of the season. Most perch anglers fish around the islands or within a few miles of the ports from Huron to Conneaut.
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The water temperature is 44 degrees off of Toledo and 48 degrees off of Cleveland according to the nearshore marine forecast. |
ODNR Fishing Report 11/06/2012: Central , OH
Posted by: ODNR Date Posted: 08:13:59 11/07/12 |
Wind, waves and muddy water have limited most fishing opportunities on Lake Erie over the past week (as of 11/6/12). As the lake starts to clear up expect walleye fishing to improve around the islands and from Cedar Point to Lorain. Most walleye are caught in the fall by trolling crankbaits in open water or by fishing at night nearshore and around piers. Fall yellow perch fishing can also produce some of the best catches of the season. Most perch anglers fish around the islands or within a few miles of the ports from Huron to Conneaut.
The water temperature is 45 degrees off of Toledo and 50 degrees off of Cleveland according to the nearshore marine forecast. |
ODNR Fishing Report 10/30/2012: Central , OH
Posted by: ODNR Date Posted: 00:05:14 11/01/12 |
Central Basin **** All reports are based on fishing information before the major storm hit on Monday October 29, 2012.
Walleye had been caught 4 to 8 miles N-NW of Huron. Most fish were caught by trolling with worm harnesses or crankbaits.
Yellow perch fishing has been good within 1 mile of Huron and Vermilion. Farther east fishing continues to be excellent with many limit catches. The best locations to fish are in 32-35’ of water NW of Wildwood State Park, in 35’ of water N of Chagrin River, in 49-52’ of water NW of Fairport Harbor (the hump), and in 45-62’ of water NE of Conneaut. Perch spreaders with shiners fished near the bottom produce the most fish. The best shore fishing spots to try are the Cleveland Piers and at Headlands Beach Pier in Mentor and the Fairport Harbor Pier. Fair catches were reported this past week at the Fairport Harbor Pier. Anglers are using crappie rigs and spreaders with shiners and the mornings and evenings have been best.
Steelhead Trout. All rivers are near flood stage and it will be several days or longer before they are fishable again. Call ahead to your local bait shops to check on river and stream conditions. Before the storm, anglers were catching fish off the Fairport Pier at the mouth of the Grand River and also in the river up to the Uniroyal hole, Boat anglers were having good luck in the Grand River as well as the Ashtabula River and Conneaut Creek. Try using small spoons, spinner baits, and jigs with maggots.
The water temperature is 50 degrees off of Toledo and 57 degrees off of Cleveland according to the nearshore marine forecast. Anglers are encouraged to always wear a U.S. Coast Guard-approved personal flotation device while boating. |
ODNR Fishing Report 10/16/2012: Central , OH
Posted by: ODNR Date Posted: 08:05:03 10/17/12 |
Central Basin
Walleye have been caught on the sandbar between Vermilion and Lorain and around the Huron dumping grounds. Most fish have been caught by trolling with worm harnesses or crankbaits. No current reports from the Ashtabula-Conneaut area. Look for walleye in 64’ of water 8.5 miles out N of Conneaut. Try trolling with dipsy and jet divers, or inline weights, with worm harnesses.
Yellow perch fishing has been good within 1 mile of Huron and Vermilion. Farther east fishing continues to be excellent with many limit catches. The best locations to fish are in 38-40’ of water NW of Edgewater along the Gold Coast, in 38-39’ of water N of Wildwood State Park, in 52’ of water NW of Fairport Harbor, and in 57’ of water N of Ashtabula. Perch spreaders with shiners fished near the bottom produce the most fish. The best shore fishing spots to try are the Cleveland Piers and at Headlands Beach Pier in Mentor and the Fairport Harbor Pier. Fair catches were reported this past week at Headlands Beach Pier and the Fairport Harbor Pier. Anglers are using crappie rigs and spreaders with shiners and the mornings and evenings have been best.
White bass has been spotty but can pick up at any time. Try near shore in 10-25’ of water N of Cleveland Harbor, NE of Gordon Park (Bratenahl), and in 10-20’ of water N of Eastlake CEI. Look for gulls feeding on schools of shiners at the surface. The white bass will be below the shiners. Shore anglers are catching white bass off the Eastlake CEI breakwall. Anglers are using agitators with jigs tipped with twister tails or using small spoons.
Steelhead Trout anglers are catching fish off the Fairport Pier at the mouth of the Grand River and also in the river up to the Uniroyal hole. Boat anglers are having good luck in the Grand River as well as the Ashtabula River and Conneaut Creek. Try using small spoons, spinner baits, and jigs with maggots.
The water temperature is 53 degrees off of Toledo and 59 degrees off of Cleveland according to the nearshore marine forecast. |
ODNR Fishing Report 10/10/2012: Central , OH
Posted by: ODNR Date Posted: 08:27:13 10/12/12 |
Central Basin
Walleye have been caught on the sandbar between Vermilion and Lorain and around the Huron dumping grounds. Not many reports are coming in from the Ashtabula-Conneaut area. Look for walleye in 64’ of water 8.5 miles out N of Conneaut. Trollers are using dipsy and jet divers, or inline weights, with worm harnesses. Walleye are also being caught with crankbaits off of planer boards.
Yellow perch fishing has been good 10 miles N of Vermilion, off the Vermilion breakwall, and off of Cranberry Creek. Farther east fishing continues to be excellent with many limit catches. The best locations to fish are in 38’ of water N of Gordon Park, in 35’ of water NW of Wildwood State Park, in 49-50’ of water NW of Fairport Harbor, and in in 56-66’ of water NE of Conneaut. Perch spreaders with shiners fished near the bottom produce the most fish. The best shore fishing spots to try are the Cleveland Piers and at Headlands Beach Pier in Mentor and the Fairport Harbor Pier. Fair catches were reported this past week at Headlands Beach Pier and the Fairport Harbor Pier. Anglers are using crappie rigs and spreaders with shiners and the mornings and evenings have been best.
White bass has been spotty but can pick up at any time. Try near shore in 10-25’ of water N of Cleveland Harbor, NE of Gordon Park (Bratenahl), and in 10-20’ of water N of Eastlake CEI. Look for gulls feeding on schools of shiners at the surface. The white bass will be below the shiners. Shore anglers are catching white bass off the Eastlake CEI breakwall. Anglers are using agitators with jigs tipped with twister tails or using small spoons.
Steelhead Trout anglers are catching fish off the Fairport Pier at the mouth of the Grand River and also in the river up to Mason’s landing at Vrooman Rd. Try using small spoons, spinner baits, and jigs with maggots.
The water temperature is 55 degrees off of Toledo and 63 degrees off of Cleveland according to the nearshore marine forecast. Anglers are encouraged to always wear a U.S. Coast Guard-approved personal flotation device while boating. |
ODNR Fishing Report 10/02/2012: Central , OH
Posted by: ODNR Date Posted: 07:52:51 10/03/12 |
Central Basin
Walleye have been caught on the sandbar between Vermilion and Lorain. Not many reports are coming in from the Ashtabula-Conneaut area. Look for walleye in 65-70’ of water 8-9 miles out. Trollers are using wire line off planer boards and dipsy divers, with purple, black, red, green, orange and brown spoons and stick baits.
Yellow perch fishing has been good 10 miles N of Vermilion, 2 miles N of Beaver Creek, and off of the Avon power plant. Farther east fishing continues to be excellent with many limit catches. The best locations to fish are in 35-38’ of water N of Rocky River, in 38-42’ of water N of Gordon Park, in 32-34’ of water NW of Fairport Harbor, in 47-50’ of water NE of Ashtabula and in 60-64’ of water NE of Conneaut.. Perch spreaders with shiners fished near the bottom produce the most fish. The best shore fishing spots to try are the Cleveland Piers and at Headlands Beach Pier in Mentor and the Fairport Harbor Pier. Anglers are using spreaders with shiners and the mornings and evenings have been best.
Smallmouth bass fishing continues to be very good in 15 to 23’ depths around harbor areas in Cleveland, Fairport Harbor, Geneva, Ashtabula and Conneaut. Anglers are having good luck using crayfish, drop shot rigs and tube jigs.
White bass has been spotty but can pick up at any time. Try near shore in 10-25’ of water N of Cleveland Harbor, NE of Gordon Park (Bratenahl), and in 10-20’ of water N of Eastlake CEI. Look for gulls feeding on schools of shiners at the surface. The white bass will be below the shiners. Shore anglers are catching white bass off the Eastlake CEI breakwall. Anglers are using agitators with jigs tipped with twister tails or using small spoons.
Steelhead Trout anglers are catching fish off the Fairport Pier at the mouth of the Grand River and also in the river. Try using small spoons, spinner baits and jigs with maggots.
The water temperature is 60 degrees off of Toledo and 65 degrees off of Cleveland according to the nearshore marine forecast. |
ODNR Fishing Report 09/25/2012: Central , OH
Posted by: ODNR Date Posted: 21:18:09 9/26/12 |
Central Basin
Walleye have been caught on the sandbar between Vermilion and Lorain. Not many reports coming in from the Ashtabula area due to the rough lake conditions the last 5 days. Look for walleye in 70-71’ of water 10-11 miles out NE of Ashtabula and in 60-74’ of water 7.5-10 miles out NE of Conneaut. Trollers are using wire line off planer boards and dipsy divers, with purple, black, red, green, orange and brown spoons and stick baits.
Yellow perch fishing has been good N of the Vermilion River in 31’ of water and E of Vermilion off of the condos. Farther east fishing continues to be excellent with many limit catches. The best locations to fish are in 38-40’ of water N of Gordon Park, in 38’ of water N of Wildwood State Park, in 50-52’ of water NW of Fairport Harbor (the hump) and in 59-62’ of water NE of Conneaut. Perch spreaders with shiners fished near the bottom produce the most fish. The best shore fishing spots to try are the Cleveland Piers and at Headlands Beach Pier in Mentor and the Fairport Harbor Pier. Anglers are using spreaders with shiners and the mornings and evenings have been best.
Smallmouth bass fishing continues to be very good in 15 to 23’ depths around harbor areas in Cleveland, Fairport Harbor, Geneva, Ashtabula and Conneaut. Anglers are having good luck using crayfish, drop shot rigs and tube jigs.
White bass has been spotty but can pick up at any time. Try near shore in 10-25’ of water N of Cleveland Harbor, NE of Gordon Park (Bratenahl), and in 10-20’ of water N of Eastlake CEI. Look for gulls feeding on schools of shiners at the surface. The white bass will be below the shiners. Shore anglers are catching white bass off the Eastlake CEI breakwall. Anglers are using agitators with jigs tipped with twister tails or using small spoons.
Steelhead Trout anglers are catching fish off the Fairport Pier at the mouth of the Grand River. Try using small spoons, spinner baits and jigs and maggots.
The water temperature is 59 degrees off of Toledo and 68 degrees off of Cleveland according to the nearshore marine forecast. Anglers are encouraged to always wear a U.S. Coast Guard-approved personal flotation device while boating.
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ODNR Fishing Report 09/18/2012: Central , OH
Posted by: ODNR Date Posted: 16:29:40 9/18/12 |
Central Basin
Walleye have been caught off of the Castle near Ruggles Reef and on the sandbar between Vermilion and Lorain. Excellent fishing continues in 70-71’ of water 10-11 miles out NE of Ashtabula and in 60-74’ of water 7.5-10 miles out NE of Conneaut. Trollers are using wire line off planer boards and dipsy divers, with purple, black, red, green, orange and brown spoons and stick baits.
Yellow perch fishing has been good E of the Huron River channel buoys and N of the Vermilion River. Farther east fishing continues to be excellent with many limit catches. The best locations to fish are in 42-47’ of water N of Gordon Park, in 40-43’ of water NE of Chagrin River, in 50-52’ of water NW of Fairport Harbor (the hump) and in 51-71’ of water NE of Conneaut. Perch spreaders with shiners fished near the bottom produce the most fish. The best shore fishing spots to try are the Cleveland Piers and at Headlands Beach Pier in Mentor and the Fairport Harbor Pier. Anglers are using spreaders with shiners and the mornings and evenings have been best.
Smallmouth bass fishing continues to be very good in 15 to 23’ depths around harbor areas in Cleveland, Fairport Harbor, Geneva, Ashtabula and Conneaut. Anglers are having good luck using crayfish, drop shot rigs and tube jigs.
White bass has been spotty but can pick up at any time. Try near shore in 10-25’ of water N of Cleveland Harbor, NE of Gordon Park (Bratenahl), and in 10-20’ of water N of Eastlake CEI. Look for gulls feeding on schools of shiners at the surface. The white bass will be below the shiners. Shore anglers are catching white bass off the Eastlake CEI breakwall. Anglers are using agitators with jigs tipped with twister tails or using small spoons.
Steelhead Trout anglers are catching a few fish while trolling for walleye off Ashtabula. Some large steelhead have been caught. See locations for walleye above.
The water temperature is 67 degrees off of Toledo and 71 degrees off of Cleveland according to the nearshore marine forecast. Anglers are encouraged to always wear a U.S. Coast Guard-approved personal flotation device while boating. |
ODNR Fishing Report 09/11/2012: Central , OH
Posted by: ODNR Date Posted: 08:39:30 9/12/12 |
Central Basin
Walleye: Excellent fishing continues in 66-70’ of water NE of Ashtabula and in 70’ of water NE of Conneaut. Trollers are using wire line off planer boards and dipsy divers, with purple, black, red, green, orange and brown spoons and stick baits.
Yellow perch fishing has been good E of the Huron River channel buoys, N of the Vermilion River, and in 38’ of water N of Beaver Creek. Farther east fishing continues to be excellent with many limit catches. The best locations to fish are in 38’ of water N of Rocky River, in 38-40’ of water N of Gordon Park, in 46-52’ of water NW of Fairport Harbor (the hump) and in 50-55’ of water N of Ashtabula and in 50-55’ of water N of Conneaut. Perch spreaders with shiners fished near the bottom produce the most fish. The best shore fishing spots to try are the Cleveland Piers and at Headlands Beach Pier in Mentor and the Fairport Harbor Pier. Anglers are using spreaders with shiners and the mornings and evenings have been best.
Smallmouth bass fishing continues to be very good in 15 to 23’ depths around harbor areas in Cleveland, Fairport Harbor, Geneva, Ashtabula and Conneaut. This past week anglers are having good luck using crayfish, drop shot rigs and tube jigs.
White bass has been spotty but can pick up at any time. Try near shore in 15-30’ of water N of Cleveland Harbor, NE of Gordon Park (Bratenahl), and in 10-20’ of water N of Eastlake CEI. Look for gulls feeding on schools of shiners at the surface. The white bass will be below the shiners. Shore anglers are catching white bass off the Eastlake CEI breakwall. Anglers are using agitators with jigs tipped with twister tails or using small spoons.
Steelhead Trout anglers are catching a few fish while trolling for walleye off Ashtabula. Some large steelhead have been caught. See locations for walleye above.
The water temperature is 69 degrees off of Toledo and 73 degrees off of Cleveland according to the nearshore marine forecast. Anglers are encouraged to always wear a U.S. Coast Guard-approved personal flotation device while boating. |
ODNR Fishing Report 08/28/2012: Central , OH
Posted by: ODNR Date Posted: 20:37:36 8/28/12 |
Central Basin
Walleye fishing has been good offshore at the weather buoy near the Canadian border N of Vermilion. Excellent fishing continues in 70-71’’ of water NE of Ashtabula. Trollers are using wire line off planer boards and dipsy divers, with purple, pink, blue, green, orange and brown spoons and stick baits.
Yellow perch fishing has been good E of the Huron River channel buoys and off of the Castle near Ruggles Reef. Farther east fishing has been excellent. The best locations to fish are in 47-53’ of water NE of the Cuyahoga River (water intake crib), in 52-53’ of water N of Wildwood State Park, in 51-58’ of water NW of Fairport Harbor (the hump), and in 57-58’ of water N of Conneaut. Perch spreaders with shiners fished near the bottom produce the most fish. The best shore fishing spots to try are the Cleveland Piers and at Headlands Beach Pier in Mentor and the Fairport Harbor Pier. Anglers are using spreaders with shiners and the mornings and evenings have been best.
Smallmouth bass fishing has been very good in 15 to 23’ depths around harbor areas in Cleveland, Fairport Harbor, Geneva, Ashtabula and Conneaut. This past week anglers are having good luck using crayfish, drop shot rigs and tube jigs.
White bass has been spotty but can pick up at any time. Try near shore in 15-30’ of water N of Cleveland Harbor, NE of Gordon Park (Bratenahl), and in 10-20’ of water N of Eastlake CEI. Look for gulls feeding on schools of shiners at the surface. The white bass will be below the shiners. Shore anglers are catching white bass off the Eastlake CEI breakwall. Anglers are using agitators with jigs tipped with twister tails or using small spoons.
Steelhead Trout anglers are catching a few fish while trolling for walleye off Ashtabula. Some large steelhead have been caught. See locations for walleye above.
The water temperature is 73 degrees off of Toledo and 73 degrees off of Cleveland according to the nearshore marine forecast. Anglers are encouraged to always wear a U.S. Coast Guard-approved personal flotation device while boating. |
ODNR Fishing Report 08/14/2012: Central , OH
Posted by: ODNR Date Posted: 20:28:25 8/14/12 |
Central Basin Walleye fishing has been good offshore at the weather buoy near the Canadian border N of Vermilion. A few walleye have been caught near shore early in the morning off Cleveland. Excellent fishing, probably the best of the year with many limit catches, continues in 69-73’’ of water NW and NE of Ashtabula and in 74-75’ of water NE of Conneaut. Trollers are using wire line off planer boards and dipsy divers, with purple, pink, yellow, orange and brown spoons and stick baits.
Yellow perch fishing has been good. The best location to fish is 46-50’ of water N of the Cuyahoga River to Bratenahl. Further east, perch catches have been excellent in 49-52’ of water NW of Fairport Harbor (the hump), in 46-55’ of water N of Geneva, and in 50-58’ of water N of Conneaut. Perch spreaders with shiners fished near the bottom produce the most fish. Shore fishing has been slow off the Cleveland Piers and at Headlands Beach Pier in Mentor. Anglers are using spreaders with shiners and the mornings and evenings have been best.
Smallmouth bass fishing has been very good in 15 to 23’ depths around harbor areas in Cleveland, Fairport Harbor, Geneva, Ashtabula and Conneaut. This past week anglers are having good luck using crayfish, drop shot rigs and tube jigs.
White bass has been spotty but can pick up at any time. Try near shore in 15-30’ of water N of Cleveland Harbor, NE of Gordon Park (Bratenahl), and in 10-20’ of water N of Eastlake CEI. Look for gulls feeding on schools of shiners at the surface. The white bass will be below the shiners. Shore anglers are catching white bass off the Eastlake CEI breakwall. Anglers are using agitators with jigs tipped with twister tails or using small spoons.
Steelhead Trout anglers are catching fish while trolling for walleye off Ashtabula. Some large steelhead have been caught. See locations for walleye above.
The water temperature is 70 degrees off of Toledo and 75 degrees off of Cleveland according to the nearshore marine forecast. Anglers are encouraged to always wear a U.S. Coast Guard-approved personal flotation device while boating. |
ODNR Fishing Report 08/07/2012: Central , OH
Posted by: ODNR Date Posted: 21:44:02 8/07/12 |
Central Basin
Walleye fishing has been good offshore on the sandbar between Vermilion and Lorain, and nearshore off of the Castle between Huron and Vermilion. Anglers are picking up a few fish in 69’ of water N of Wildwood State Park. Excellent continues fishing in 70-72’’ of water N of Geneva and Ashtabula. Trollers are using planer boards, dipsy divers, jet divers and wire line with purple, blue, green, pink and yellow spoons and stick baits.
Yellow perch fishing has been good. The best locations to fish include the condos E of the Vermilion River, 40-42’ of water N of the Cuyahoga River and in 43’ of water N of Wildwood State Park. Further east, perch catches have been very good in 39-49’ of water NW of Fairport Harbor (south the hump), in 40-50’ of water NE of Geneva and in 50’ of water W of Ashtabula and 48’ of water N of Conneaut. Perch spreaders with shiners fished near the bottom produce the most fish. Shore anglers are catching fish off the Cleveland Piers and at Headlands Beach Pier in Mentor out at the lighthouse. Anglers are using spreaders with shiners and the mornings and evenings have been best. Shore anglers are also catching rock bass off the Cleveland piers.
Smallmouth bass fishing has been very good in 15 to 29’ depths and around harbor areas in Cleveland, Fairport Harbor, Geneva, Ashtabula and Conneaut. This past week anglers are having good luck using crayfish, leaches and tube jigs.
White bass has been spotty but can pick up at any time. Try near shore in 12-30’ of water N of Cleveland Harbor, NE of Gordon Park (Bratenahl), and in 10-20’ of water N of Eastlake CEI. Look for gulls feeding on schools of shiners at the surface. The white bass will be below the shiners. Shore anglers are catching white bass off the Eastlake CEI breakwall. Anglers are using agitators with jigs tipped with twister tails or using small spoons.
Steelhead Trout anglers are catching fish while trolling for walleye off Ashtabula. Some large steelhead have been caught. See locations for walleye above.
The water temperature is 77 degrees off of Toledo and 80 degrees off of Cleveland according to the nearshore marine forecast. |
ODNR Fishing Report 08/01/2012: Central , OH
Posted by: ODNR Date Posted: 16:47:49 8/01/12 |
Central Basin
Walleye fishing has been good at the weather buoy near the Canadian border N of Vermilion. Anglers are picking up a few fish in 70-77’ of water N of Chagrin River. Excellent continues fishing in 70-74’ of water N of Geneva and NW of Ashtabula. Trollers are using planer boards, dipsy divers, jet divers and wire line with purple, blue, green, pink and yellow spoons and stick baits.
Yellow perch fishing has been good. The best locations to fish include 39-47’ of water N of the Cuyahoga River and in 40-44’ of water N of Wildwood State Park. Further east, perch catches have been good in 45’ of water NW of Fairport Harbor (the hump), in 40-50’ of water NE of Geneva and in 43-48’ of water N of Conneaut. Perch spreaders with shiners fished near the bottom produce the most fish. Shore anglers are catching fish off the Cleveland Piers and at Headlands Beach Pier in Mentor out at the lighthouse. Anglers are using spreaders with shiners and the mornings and evenings have been best. Shore anglers are also catching rock bass off the Cleveland piers.
Smallmouth bass fishing has been very good in 15 to 29’ depths and around harbor areas in Cleveland, Fairport Harbor, Geneva, Ashtabula and Conneaut. This past week anglers are having good luck using crayfish. Also try drop shot rigs with rubber worms, leeches, tube jigs, and crank baits.
White bass has been spotty but can pick up at any time. Try near shore in 12-25’ of water N of Cleveland Harbor, NE of Gordon Park (Bratenahl), and in 10-20’ of water N of Eastlake CEI. Look for gulls feeding on schools of shiners at the surface. The white bass will be below the shiners. Shore anglers are catching white bass off the Eastlake CEI breakwall. Anglers are using agitators with jigs tipped with twister tails or using small spoons.
Steelhead Trout anglers are catching fish while trolling for walleye off Ashtabula. Some large steelhead have been caught. See locations for walleye above.
The water temperature is 76 degrees off of Toledo and 80 degrees off of Cleveland according to the nearshore marine forecast. Anglers are encouraged to always wear a U.S. Coast Guard-approved personal flotation device while boating. |
ODNR Fishing Report 07/24/2012: Central , OH
Posted by: ODNR Date Posted: 17:20:57 7/24/12 |
Central Basin
Walleye fishing has been good at the weather buoy near the Canadian line N of Vermilion and nearshore in 15 to 30’ from Old Woman Creek to Vermilion. Anglers are picking up a few fish in 73’ of water N of Chagrin River and in 58’ of water N of Wildwood State Park. There has been excellent fishing in 68-72’ of water NE and NW of Ashtabula. Trollers are using planer boards, dipsy divers, jet divers and wire line with purple, blue, green, pink and yellow spoons and stick baits.
Yellow perch fishing has been good. The best locations to fish include 35’ of water N of the Cuyahoga River and in 32’ of water N of Gordon Park Ramp. Further east, perch catches have been excellent in 40-45’ of water NW of Fairport Harbor and in 43-48’ of water N of Conneaut. Perch spreaders with shiners fished near the bottom produce the most fish. Shore anglers are catching fish off the Cleveland Piers and at Headlands Beach Pier in Mentor out at the lighthouse. Anglers are using spreaders with shiners and the mornings and evenings have been best. Shore anglers are also catching rock bass off the Cleveland piers.
Smallmouth bass fishing has been very good in 15 to 29’ depths and around harbor areas in Cleveland, Fairport Harbor, Geneva, Ashtabula and Conneaut. Fish are being caught using drop shot rigs with rubber worms, soft-craws, leeches, tube jigs, and crank baits. In the Grand River, anglers are catching smallmouth bass and some largemouth bass.
White bass anglers are catching white bass near shore in 12-25’ of water N of Cleveland Harbor, NE of Gordon Park (Bratenahl), and in 10-15’ of water N of Eastlake CEI. Look for gulls feeding on schools of shiners at the surface. The white bass will be below the shiners. Shore anglers are catching white bass off the Eastlake CEI breakwall. Anglers are using agitators with jigs tipped with twister tails or using small spoons.
Steelhead Trout anglers are catching fish while trolling for walleye off Ashtabula. A potential state-record brown trout and some large steelhead have been caught. See locations for walleye above.
The water temperature is 77 degrees off of Toledo and 77 degrees off of Cleveland according to the nearshore marine forecast. |
ODNR Fishing Report 07/17/2012: Central , OH
Posted by: ODNR Date Posted: 22:37:12 7/18/12 |
Central Basin
Walleye fishing has been good at the weather buoy near the Canadian line N of Vermilion and nearshore in 15 to 30’ from Old Woman Creek to Vermilion. Walleye fishing remains good off Cleveland in 58-65’ of water N of Edgewater Park and 10 miles N of Eastlake in 70-75’ of water. There has been excellent fishing in 68-74’ of water NE and NW of Ashtabula and N-NE of Geneva. Trollers are using planer boards, dipsy divers, jet divers and wire line with purple, pink, green and orange/copper spoons and stick baits. A potential state-record brown trout and some large steelhead have been caught in the mix while trolling.
Yellow perch fishing has been very good. The best locations to fish include 40-45’ of water N of Rocky River, Edgewater Park, and at the old Browns Stadium reef. Further east, perch catches have been good in 48-52’ of water NNW of Fairport Harbor, Ashtabula, and Conneaut. Perch spreaders with shiners fished near the bottom produce the most fish. Shore anglers are catching fish off the Cleveland Piers and at Headlands Beach Pier in Mentor out at the lighthouse. Anglers are using spreaders with shiners and the mornings and evenings have been best. Shore anglers are also catching rock bass off the Cleveland piers.
White bass anglers are catching white bass near shore in 12-25’ of water N of Cleveland Harbor, NE of Gordon Park (Bratenahl), and in 10-15’ of water N of Eastlake CEI. Look for gulls feeding on schools of shiners at the surface. The white bass will be below the shiners. Shore anglers are catching white bass off the Eastlake CEI breakwall. Anglers are using agitators with jigs tipped with twister tails or using small spoons.
The water temperature is 77 degrees off of Toledo and 75 degrees off of Cleveland according to the nearshore marine forecast. |
ODNR Fishing Report 07/03/2012: Central , OH
Posted by: ODNR Date Posted: 07:04:56 7/04/12 |
Central Basin
Walleye fishing has been good. Fish have been caught at the weather buoy near the Canadian line N of Vermilion. Fishing has slowed down off Cleveland with the best locations in 20’ of water NW of Rocky River and in 49-55’ of water N of Gordon Park. There has been very good fishing in 69-72’ of water NE of Geneva and in 65-70’ of water NE of Conneaut. Trollers are using planer boards, dipsy divers and jet divers with green, yellow, pink, and purple spoons and stick baits.
Yellow perch fishing has been good to excellent. The best locations to fish include 38-40’ of water NE of Edgewater Park, in 40-42 NW of Fairport Harbor and in 43-47’ NW and NE of Conneaut. Perch spreaders with shiners fished near the bottom produce the most fish. Shore anglers are catching fish off the Cleveland Piers and at Headlands Beach Pier in Mentor out at the lighthouse. Anglers are using spreaders with shiners and the mornings and evenings have been best. Shore anglers are also catching rock bass off the Cleveland piers.
Smallmouth bass fishing has been very good in 15 to 25’ around harbor areas in Cleveland, Fairport Harbor, Geneva, Ashtabula and Conneaut. Fish are being caught using drop shot rigs with rubber worms, soft-craws, leeches, tube jigs, and crank baits. East of Fairport Harbor anglers are trolling crank baits in 22-24’ with good success. In the Grand River, anglers are catching smallmouth and some largemouth bass.
White Bass Anglers are catch white bass near shore along the shoreline. Look for gulls feeding on schools of shiners at the surface. The white bass will be below the shiners. Shore anglers are catching white bass off the Eastlake CEI breakwall. Anglers are using agitators with jigs tipped with twister tails or using small spoons.
Catfish fishing has slowed down in the Grand River around the Grand River Landing but fish are still being caught.. Anglers are using night crawlers.
The water temperature is 74 degrees off of Toledo and 73 degrees off of Cleveland according to the nearshore marine forecast. |
ODNR Fishing Report 06/12/2012: Central , OH
Posted by: ODNR Date Posted: 11:13:40 6/13/12 |
Walleye fishing has been good. Fish have been caught from Ruggles Reef to Vermilion, in 50’ of water NW of Lorain, in 63-64’ of water N of Gordon Park, in 30-40’ of water NW of Fairport Harbor and in 68-70’ of water NE of Geneva. Trollers are using divers with blue, pink and purple spoons and worm harnesses.
Yellow perch fishing has been fair to good. The best locations to fish include 27-38’ N of Gordon Park in Cleveland, 35’ NW of Lakeshore Park in Ashtabula, and 42-47’ NE of Conneaut. Perch spreaders with shiners fished near the bottom produce the most fish. Shore anglers are catching fish off the Cleveland Piers and at Headlands Beach Pier in Mentor out at the lighthouse. Anglers are using spreaders with shiners and the mornings and evenings have been best. Shore anglers are also catching rock bass off the Cleveland piers.
Smallmouth bass fishing has been very good in 15 to 25’ around harbor areas in Cleveland, Fairport Harbor, Geneva, Ashtabula and Conneaut. Fish are being caught using drop shot rigs with rubber worms, soft-craws, leeches, tube jigs, and crank baits. East of Fairport Harbor anglers are trolling crank baits in 17-22’ with good success.
Catfish fishing continues to be very good in the Grand River around the Grand River Landing. Anglers are catching large fish using night crawlers.
The water temperature is 68 degrees off of Toledo and 63 degrees off of Cleveland according to the nearshore marine forecast. Anglers are encouraged to always wear a U.S. Coast Guard-approved personal flotation device while boating. |
ODNR Fishing Report 06/05/2012: Central , OH
Posted by: ODNR Date Posted: 22:28:09 6/05/12 |
Central Basin
Walleye fishing has slowed due to the rough lake conditions. Fish have been caught around Cranberry Creek in 25’ of water, in 52-53’ W of Edgewater State Park, 49-57’ NE of Gordon Park, and 60’ NW of Fairport Harbor. Trollers are using divers with purple, yellow, black, pink and blue spoons and also worm harnesses.
Yellow perch fishing should improve once the lake calms down from 5 days of windy conditions. The best locations to fish include 34-35’ E of Gordon Park, 40-45’ NE of Geneva, and 44’ NE of Conneaut. Perch spreaders with shiners fished near the bottom produce the most fish. Shore anglers are catching fish off the Cleveland Piers and at Headlands Beach Pier in Mentor out at the lighthouse. Anglers are using spreaders with shiners and the mornings have been best. Shore anglers are also catching rock bass off the Cleveland piers.
Smallmouth bass fishing has been very good in 15 to 25’ around harbor areas in Cleveland, Fairport Harbor, Geneva, Ashtabula and Conneaut. Fish are being caught using drop shot rigs with rubber worms, soft-craws, leeches, tube jigs, and crankbaits. Anglers are also catching fish in the Grand River up to the Painesville dam using tube jigs and golden shiners.
Catfish fishing has been very good in the Grand River around the Grand River Landing. Anglers are catching large fish using night crawlers.
The water temperature is 64 degrees off of Toledo and 60 degrees off of Cleveland according to the nearshore marine forecast. |
ODNR Fishing Report 05/28/2012: Central , OH
Posted by: ODNR Date Posted: 21:52:17 5/30/12 |
Central Basin
Walleye fishing has been very good around Ruggles Reef, N of Lorain, in 45-47’ N and NE of Gordon Park, 50-66’ NE of Fairport Harbor, and 42-60’ NW of Geneva. Trollers are using divers with purple, yellow, black, or blue spoons and also worm harnesses.
Yellow perch fishing has been good 30’ E of Gordon Park, 26’ NE of Chagrin River, 38’ NW of Fairport Harbor, 37-42’ NE of Ashtabula, and 36-40’ N-NE of Conneaut. Perch spreaders with shiners fished near the bottom produce the most fish. Shore anglers are catching fish off the Cleveland Piers and at Headlands Beach Pier in Mentor out at the lighthouse. Anglers are using spreaders with shiners and the mornings have been best. Shore anglers are also catching rock bass off the Cleveland piers.
Smallmouth bass fishing has been very good in 15 to 25’ around harbor areas in Cleveland, Fairport Harbor, Geneva, Ashtabula and Conneaut. Fish are being caught using drop shot rigs with rubber worms, soft-craws, leeches, tube jigs, and crankbaits. Anglers are also catching fish in the Grand River up to the Painesville dam using tube jigs and golden shiners.
Catfish fishing has been excellent in the Grand River around the Grand River Landing. Anglers are catching large fish using night crawlers.
The water temperature is 69 degrees off of Toledo and 58 degrees off of Cleveland according to the nearshore marine forecast. Anglers are encouraged to always wear a U.S. Coast Guard-approved personal flotation device while boating. |
ODNR Fishing Report for 01/11/2012: Central , OH
Posted by: ODNR Date Posted: 08:51:44 1/11/12 |
Walleye- With unseasonably warm weather fish are still being caught in open water NW of the Huron River and also at night around Cleveland harbor (as of 1/10/12). Trolling crankbaits in the top 15' of water has produced most of the fish. The water temperature is 36 degrees off of Toledo and 37 degrees off of Cleveland according to the nearshore marine forecast. |
ODNR Fishing Report for 12/20/2011: Central , OH
Posted by: ODNR Date Posted: 09:35:17 12/21/11 |
Walleye- Walleye continue to be caught off of Huron and also at night around Cleveland harbor. Open water temperatures are still around 40 degrees, but harbors and rivers are beginning to occasionally freeze up when overnight temperatures drop. Use extreme caution when fishing in cold water. The water temperature is 38 degrees off of Toledo and 42 degrees off of Cleveland according to the nearshore marine forecast. |
ODNR Fishing Report for 12/06/2011: Central , OH
Posted by: ODNR Date Posted: 08:52:45 12/07/11 |
Walleye- Weather conditions have continued to limit Lake Erie walleye fishing. Some fish are still being caught at night around Cleveland harbor and nearshore from Huron to Vermilion. Water temperatures remain in the 40’s and fishing could improve if conditions allow.
Steelhead Trout: For the Steelhead fishing report see the ohiodnr.com web site: Go to - Wildlife - Fishing - Lake Erie - Steelhead trout fishing
The water temperature is 42 degrees off of Toledo and 46 degrees off of Cleveland according to the nearshore marine forecast. |
ODNR Fishing Report for 11/29/2011: Central , OH
Posted by: ODNR Date Posted: 20:49:58 11/29/11 |
Walleye- Windy weather and reduced water clarity has slowed Lake Erie walleye fishing. Some fish have been caught at night around Cleveland harbor and nearshore from Huron to Vermilion. Water temperatures are still in the mid to upper 40’s and fishing should improve if conditions allow.
Steelhead Trout: For the Steelhead fishing report see the ohiodnr.com web site: Go to - Wildlife - Fishing - Lake Erie - Steelhead trout fishing
The water temperature is 45 degrees off of Toledo and 48 degrees off of Cleveland according to the nearshore marine forecast. |
ODNR Fishing Report for 11/16/2011: Central , OH
Posted by: ODNR Date Posted: 22:37:48 11/16/11 |
Walleye- Windy weather has continued to limit fishing opportunities over the past week (as of 11/16). There have been a few reports from N of Kelleys Island and from Cedar Point to Lorain in 25 to 45’ of water. Trolling with deep diving crankbaits has produced the most fish. There have also been reports of fish caught at night around Cleveland harbor and nearshore from Huron to Vermilion by anglers trolling shallow diving stickbaits or casting from shore.
Steelhead Trout: For the Steelhead fishing report see the ohiodnr.com web site: Go to - Wildlife - Fishing - Lake Erie - Steelhead trout fishing
The water temperature is 47 degrees off of Toledo and 51 degrees off of Cleveland according to the nearshore marine forecast. |
ODNR Fishing Report for 11/09/2011: Central , OH
Posted by: ODNR Date Posted: 15:01:44 11/11/11 |
Walleye- Fishing slowed over the past weekend (11/5) as high winds greatly reduced water clarity. Fish have been caught N of Kelleys Island and from Cedar Point to Lorain in 25 to 45’ of water. Trolling with deep diving crankbaits has produced the most fish. There have also been reports of fish caught at night around Cleveland harbor and nearshore from Huron to Vermilion by anglers trolling shallow diving stickbaits or casting from shore. |
ODNR Fishing Report for 10/25/2011: Central , OH
Posted by: ODNR Date Posted: 03:05:52 10/26/11 |
Central Basin
Walleye: The best walleye fishing in the central basin has been 4 to 6 miles N of Vermilion. Fish have been caught mostly on deep diving crankbaits, and also on harnesses behind divers.
Yellow perch: Fair to good fishing was reported in 35-38’ NE of Rocky River, 35-38’ NW of Edgewater State Park, 52-55’ NW of Fairport and 76’ NE of Conneaut. Perch spreaders with shiners fished on the bottom produces the most fish. Anglers have been using golden shiners when emerald shiners are not available. A few fish have been caught by shore anglers off the East 55th St. Pier in Cleveland. Mornings and evenings have been best.
Steelhead Trout: Northeast Ohio Rivers remain high due to rains late last week. Conditions will improve throughout the week. For the Steelhead fishing report see the ohiodnr.com web site: Go to - Wildlife - Fishing - Lake Erie - Steelhead trout fishing
The water temperature is 50 degrees off of Toledo and 56 degrees off of Cleveland according to the nearshore marine forecast. |
ODNR Fishing Report for 10/18/2011: Central , OH
Posted by: ODNR Date Posted: 08:13:28 10/19/11 |
Central Basin
Walleye: Prior to high winds over the weekend of Oct. 15 fishing was good 8 to 15 miles N-NE of Huron. Some fish were also caught in 35 to 40’ of water between Huron and Vermilion. Fish have been caught on harnesses with inline weights or divers, and also on deep diving crankbaits. A few walleye have been caught in 62-64’ off Cleveland. Anglers are trolling with stick baits.
Yellow perch: Very good fishing was reported in 42-58’ N of Gordon State Park, 60’ NE of Chagrin River, 52-54’ NW of Fairport and 47-49 NE of Geneva. Perch spreaders with shiners fished on the bottom produces the most fish. Anglers have been using golden shiners when emerald shiners are not available. A few fish have been caught off the Mentor Headlands breakwall. Mornings and evenings have been best.
White Bass: Fishing has been slow off the Eastlake CEI breakwall and Mentor Headlands breakwall. For boat anglers, fishing has been good in the Cleveland area, look for gulls feeding on schools of shiners at the surface. The white bass will be below the shiners.
Channel Catfish: Anglers are catching fish off the Mentor Headlands breakwall at night using night crawlers. Fish are also being caught along the Grand River at the St Clair St bridge.
Steelhead Trout: Good fishing reported this past week, see the ohiodnr.com web site: Go to - Wildlife - Fishing - Lake Erie - Steelhead trout fishing
The water temperature is 54 degrees off of Toledo and 59 degrees off of Cleveland according to the nearshore marine forecast.
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ODNR Fishing Report for 10/11/2011: Central , OH
Posted by: ODNR Date Posted: 21:02:11 10/12/11 |
Central Basin
Walleye: Fishing has been good 8 to 15 miles N-NE of Huron. Fish have been caught on harnesses with inline weights or divers, and also on deep diving crankbaits. A few walleye have been caught in 62-64’ off Cleveland. Anglers are trolling with stick baits.
Yellow perch: Very good fishing was reported SW of the sandbar between Vermilion and Lorain, 62-72’ NE of Gordon State Park, 62’ NW of Fairport, 40-44 NE and NW of Geneva, 42-52' N of Ashtabula and 40-44’ and 70-76' NE of Conneaut. Perch spreaders with shiners fished on the bottom produces the most fish. Anglers have been using golden shiners when emerald shiners are not available. A few fish have been caught off the Mentor Headlands breakwall. Mornings and evenings have been best.
White Bass: Fishing has been slow off the Eastlake CEI breakwall and Mentor Headlands breakwall. For boat anglers, fishing has been good in the Cleveland area, look for gulls feeding on schools of shiners at the surface. The white bass will be below the shiners.
Channel Catfish: Anglers are catching fish off the Mentor Headlands breakwall at night using night crawlers. Fish are also being caught along the Grand River at the St Clair St bridge.
Steelhead Trout: Good fishing reported this past week, see the ohiodnr.com web site: Go to - Wildlife - Fishing - Lake Erie - Steelhead trout fishing
The water temperature is 59 degrees off of Toledo and 60 degrees off of Cleveland according to the nearshore marine forecast. |
ODNR Fishing Report for 10/04/2011: Central , OH
Posted by: ODNR Date Posted: 08:54:35 10/05/11 |
Central Basin
Walleye: The walleye have scattered offshore of Ashtabula and Conneaut and there were no reports for walleye this week
Yellow perch: Prior to 3 straight days of high winds and waves, good fishing was reported 42-50’ NW of Chagrin River, 42-60’ NE of Wildwood State Park, 51’ N-NW of Fairport, 60' NE of Ashtabula and 62-64' NW of Conneaut. Perch spreaders with shiners fished on the bottom produces the most fish. Anglers have been using golden shiners when emerald shiners are not available. A few fish have been caught off the Mentor Headlands breakwall. Mornings and evenings have been best.
White Bass: Fishing has been slow off the Eastlake CEI breakwall and Mentor Headlands breakwall. For boat anglers, fishing has been good in the Cleveland area, look for gulls feeding on schools of shiners at the surface. The white bass will be below the shiners.
Channel Catfish: Anglers are catching fish off the Mentor Headlands breakwall at night using night crawlers. Fish are also being caught along the Grand River at the St Clair St bridge.
Steelhead Trout: See the ohiodnr.com web site: Go to - Wildlife - Fishing - Lake Erie - Steelhead trout fishing
The water temperature is 56 degrees off of Toledo and 62 degrees off of Cleveland according to the nearshore marine forecast. |
ODNR Fishing Report for 09/27/2011: Central , OH
Posted by: ODNR Date Posted: 20:45:29 9/27/11 |
Central Basin
Walleye: The walleye have scattered offshore of Ashtabula and Conneaut and not many boats are targeting walleye. There was one report of anglers catching fish fishing 72-74’ NE of Ashtabula using dipsy divers.
Yellow perch: Fair fishing has been reported 42-60’ NE of Gordon Park, 42-50’ NW of Chagrin River, Good fishing has been reported 51’ N-NW of Fairport, 60-62' NE of Ashtabula and 59-62' NW-NE of Conneaut. Perch spreaders with shiners fished on the bottom produces the most fish. Anglers have been using golden shiners when emerald shiners are not available. A few fish have been caught off the Mentor Headlands breakwall. Mornings and evenings have been best.
White Bass: Fishing has been slow off the Eastlake CEI breakwall and Mentor Headlands breakwall. For boat anglers, fishing has been good in the Cleveland area, look for gulls feeding on schools of shiners at the surface. The white bass will be below the shiners.
Channel Catfish: Anglers are catching fish off the Mentor Headlands breakwall at night using night crawlers. Fish are also being caught along the Grand River at the St Clair St bridge.
Steelhead Trout: Heavy rains on Monday has the Grand River high and muddy. Before the rain event, anglers were catch a fish in the Grand River off the Painesville Township Park, Mentor Headlands and Fairport Harbor breakwalls using small spoons and jigs tipped with maggots. Fish have also been caught in Euclid Creek at Wildwood State Park.
The water temperature is 63 degrees off of Toledo and 66 degrees off of Cleveland according to the nearshore marine forecast.
Anglers are encouraged to always wear a U.S. Coast Guard-approved personal flotation device while boating.
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ODNR Fishing Report for 09/20/2011: Central , OH
Posted by: ODNR Date Posted: 07:54:38 9/22/11 |
Central Basin
Walleye: The walleye have scattered offshore of Ashtabula and Conneaut and not many boats are targeting walleye so no report is available this week.
Yellow perch: Excellent fishing has been reported 43-55’ N-NE of Gordon Park, 43-53’ N-NE of Wildwood State Park, 45-50’ NW of Fairport and 60-62' NE of Ashtabula. Perch spreaders with shiners fished on the bottom produces the most fish. Anglers have been using golden shiners when emerald shiners are not available. A few fish have been caught off the Mentor Headlands breakwall. Mornings and evenings have been best.
White Bass: Fishing has been slow off the Eastlake CEI breakwall and Mentor Headlands breakwall. For boat anglers, fishing has been good in the Cleveland area, look for gulls feeding on schools of shiners at the surface. The white bass will be below the shiners.
Channel Catfish: Anglers are catching fish off the Mentor Headlands breakwall at night using night crawlers. Fish are also being caught along the Grand River at the St Clair St bridge.
Steelhead Trout: Anglers are catch a few fish in the Grand River off the Mentor Headlands and Fairport Harbor breakwalls using small spoons and jigs tipped with maggots. Fish have also been caught in Euclid Creek at Wildwood State Park.
The water temperature is 63 degrees off of Toledo and 67 degrees off of Cleveland according to the nearshore marine forecast. |
ODNR Fishing Report for 09/20/2011: Central , OH
Posted by: ODNR Date Posted: 07:53:57 9/22/11 |
Central Basin
Walleye: The walleye have scattered offshore of Ashtabula and Conneaut and not many boats are targeting walleye so no report is available this week.
Yellow perch: Excellent fishing has been reported 43-55’ N-NE of Gordon Park, 43-53’ N-NE of Wildwood State Park, 45-50’ NW of Fairport and 60-62' NE of Ashtabula. Perch spreaders with shiners fished on the bottom produces the most fish. Anglers have been using golden shiners when emerald shiners are not available. A few fish have been caught off the Mentor Headlands breakwall. Mornings and evenings have been best.
White Bass: Fishing has been slow off the Eastlake CEI breakwall and Mentor Headlands breakwall. For boat anglers, fishing has been good in the Cleveland area, look for gulls feeding on schools of shiners at the surface. The white bass will be below the shiners.
Channel Catfish: Anglers are catching fish off the Mentor Headlands breakwall at night using night crawlers. Fish are also being caught along the Grand River at the St Clair St bridge.
Steelhead Trout: Anglers are catch a few fish in the Grand River off the Mentor Headlands and Fairport Harbor breakwalls using small spoons and jigs tipped with maggots. Fish have also been caught in Euclid Creek at Wildwood State Park.
The water temperature is 63 degrees off of Toledo and 67 degrees off of Cleveland according to the nearshore marine forecast. |
ODNR Fishing Report for 09/13/2011: Central , OH
Posted by: ODNR Date Posted: 07:22:19 9/16/11 |
Central Basin
Walleye: The walleye have scattered offshore of Ashtabula and Conneaut following four days of rough weather. Not many boats were targeting walleye so no report is available this week.
Yellow perch: Excellent fishing has been reported 44-52’ N-NE of Wildwood State Park, 40-50’ N of Chagrin River, 50’ NW of Fairport and 38-42' NW of Geneva. Perch spreaders with shiners fished on the bottom produces the most fish. Anglers have been using golden shiners when emerald shiners are not available. Shore fishing off the Mentor Headlands breakwall and Fairport Pier has been spotty. Mornings and evenings have been best.
White Bass: Fishing has been slow off the Eastlake CEI breakwall and Mentor Headlands breakwall. For boat anglers, fishing has been good in the Cleveland area, look for gulls feeding on schools of shiners at the surface. The white bass will be below the shiners.
Channel Catfish: Anglers are catching fish off the Mentor Headlands breakwall at night using night crawlers. Fish are also being caught along the Grand River at the St Clair St bridge.
The water temperature is 66 degrees off of Toledo and 70 degrees off of Cleveland according to the nearshore marine forecast. |
ODNR Fishing Report for 09/06/2011: Central , OH
Posted by: ODNR Date Posted: 04:10:40 9/07/11 |
Central Basin
Walleye: Very good fishing has been reported 70-74’ N-NW of Ashtabula and 70-74’ NW of Conneaut. Anglers are using wireline and dipsy divers with all colors of spoons and stick baits. Fair fishing has been reported at the N end of the Sandbar between Vermilion and Lorain. Spoons and harnesses produce best.
Yellow perch fishing has been fair off of the condos between Vermilion and Beaver Creek. Excellent fishing has been reported 45-48’ of NE of Gordon Park, 45-48’, NW of Wildwood Park, 38-42’ NW of Fairport and 38-42' NE and NW of Ashtabula. Perch spreaders with shiners fished on the bottom produces the most fish. Anglers have been using golden shiners when emerald shiners are not available. Shore fishing off the Mentor Headlands breakwall and Fairport Pier has been spotty. Mornings and evenings have been best.
White Bass: Anglers are catching white bass off the Eastlake CEI breakwall and Mentor Headlands breakwall. Anglers are using agitators with white jigs and twister tails. Mornings and evenings are the best times. For boat anglers, fishing has been good in the Cleveland area, look for gulls feeding on schools of shiners at the surface. The white bass will be below the shiners.
Channel Catfish: Anglers are catching fish off the Mentor Headlands breakwall at night using night crawlers. Fish are also being caught along the Grand River at the St Clair St bridge.
The water temperature is 72 degrees off of Toledo and 73 degrees off of Cleveland according to the nearshore marine forecast. |
ODNR Fishing Report for 08/30/2011: Central , OH
Posted by: ODNR Date Posted: 20:37:33 8/30/11 |
Central Basin
Walleye: Very good fishing has been reported 70-72’ NE of Ashtabula and 70-72’ N of Conneaut. Anglers are using wireline, dipsy divers with red, gold, silver, black, copper and purple spoons and stick baits. Fair fishing has been reported around the Sandbar near Vermilion and Lorain. Spoons and harnesses produce best.
Yellow perch fishing has been fair off of the condos between Vermilion and Beaver Creek. Excellent fishing has been reported 44-48’ of N-NE of Gordon Park, 42-48’ NW of Chagrin River, 44-50’ NW of Fairport and 42-50' N-NW of Ashtabula. Perch spreaders with shiners fished on the bottom produces the most fish. Anglers have been using golden shiners when emerald shiners are not available. Shore fishing off the Mentor Headlands breakwall and Fairport Pier has been spotty. Mornings and evenings have been best.
White Bass: Anglers are catching white bass off the Eastlake CEI breakwall and Mentor Headlands breakwall. Anglers are using agitators with white jigs and twister tails. Mornings and evenings are the best times. For boat anglers, look for gulls feeding on schools of shiners at the surface. The white bass will be below the shiners.
Channel Catfish: Anglers are catching fish off the Mentor Headlands breakwall at night using night crawlers. Fish are also being caught along the Grand River at the St Clair St bridge.
The water temperature is 71 degrees off of Toledo and 73 degrees off of Cleveland according to the nearshore marine forecast.
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ODNR Fishing Report for 08/23/2011: Central , OH
Posted by: ODNR Date Posted: 21:51:12 8/23/11 |
Central Basin
Walleye: Very good fishing has been reported 72-74’ N-NE of Ashtabula and 72-74’ NW of Conneaut. Anglers are using wireline, jet divers and dipsy divers with red, gold, silver, black, copper and purple spoons and stick baits. Fair fishing has been reported around the Sandbar near Vermilion and Lorain. Spoons and harnesses produce best.
Yellow perch fishing has been fair off of the condos between Vermilion and Beaver Creek. Good fishing has been reported 36-48’ of N-NE of Edgewater Park, 44-46’ N of Gordon Park. Excellent fishing has been reported 48-52’ NW of Fairport (the hump) and 62-65' NE of Conneaut. Perch spreaders with shiners fished on the bottom produces the most fish. Anglers have been using golden shiners when emerald shiners are not available. Shore fishing off the Mentor Headlands breakwall and Fairport Pier has been spotty. Mornings and evenings have been best.
Smallmouth bass fishing has been very good in 15 to 25’ around harbor areas in Cleveland, Fairport Harbor, Geneva, Ashtabula and Conneaut. Fish are being caught on crayfish and leeches, dark green and red tube jigs, blade baits and crank baits.
Steelhead Trout fishing has been fair while trolling for walleye at the same locations listed above for walleye off Ashtabula and Conneaut.
White Bass Anglers are catching white bass off the Eastlake CEI breakwall and Mentor Headlands breakwall. Anglers are using agitators with white jigs and twister tails. Mornings and evenings are the best times. For boat anglers, look for gulls feeding on schools of shiners at the surface. The white bass will be below the shiners.
Channel Catfish Anglers are catching fish off the Mentor Headlands breakwall at night using night crawlers Fish are also being caught along the Grand River at St Clair St bridge.
The water temperature is 73 degrees off of Toledo and 75 degrees off of Cleveland according to the nearshore marine forecast. |
ODNR Fishing Report for 08/16/2011: Central , OH
Posted by: ODNR Date Posted: 22:05:04 8/16/11 |
Central Basin
Walleye: Very good fishing has been reported 72-74’ NW of Ashtabula and 72-74’ N-NW of Conneaut. Anglers are using wireline, jet divers and dipsy divers with red, gold, silver, black, pink, green and purple spoons and stick baits.
Yellow perch fishing has been fair off of the condos between Vermilion and Beaver Creek. Good fishing has been reported 42-52’ of N-NW of Edgewater Park, 38-52’ N-NW of Gordon Park, 52-54’ N-NW of Fairport, 45’ NW of Geneva and 40-60' NE of Conneaut. Perch spreaders with shiners fished on the bottom produces the most fish. Anglers have been using golden shiners when emerald shiners are not available. Shore fishing off the Mentor Headlands breakwall and Fairport Pier has been spotty. Mornings and evenings have been best.
Smallmouth bass fishing has been very good in 15 to 25’ around harbor areas in Cleveland, Fairport Harbor, Geneva, Ashtabula and Conneaut. Fish are being caught on crayfish and leeches, dark green and red tube jigs, blade baits and crank baits.
Steelhead Trout fishing has been fair while trolling for walleye at the same locations listed above for walleye off Ashtabula and Conneaut.
White Bass Anglers are catching white bass off the Eastlake CEI breakwall and Mentor Headlands breakwall. Anglers are using agitators with white jigs and twister tails. Mornings and evenings are the best times. For boat anglers, look for gulls feeding on schools of shiners at the surface. The white bass will be below the shiners.
Channel Catfish Anglers are catching fish off the Mentor Headlands breakwall at night using night crawlers.
The water temperature is 73 degrees off of Toledo and 76 degrees off of Cleveland according to the nearshore marine forecast.
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ODNR Fishing Report for 08/10/2011: Central , OH
Posted by: ODNR Date Posted: 21:03:20 8/10/11 |
Central Basin
Walleye: Very good fishing has been reported 70-74’ NE of Geneva and 70-74’ N-NW of Ashtabula. Anglers are using jet divers and dipsy divers with purple, blue, pink, silver and black spoons. Anglers are also using wireline with stick baits.
Yellow perch fishing has been fair off of the Huron River mouth, in 26’ to 30’ of water off of Cranberry Creek, and off of the condos between Vermilion and Beaver Creek. Very good fishing has been reported 42-46’ of N-NE of Edgewater Park, 40-48’ NE of Wildwood Park, 42-47’ N-NW of Fairport and 48' NE of Conneaut. Perch spreaders with shiners fished near the bottom produces the most fish. . Fish the bottom and keep the bait moving. Mornings and evenings have been best.
Smallmouth bass fishing has been very good in 15 to 25’ around harbor areas in Cleveland, Fairport Harbor, Geneva, Ashtabula and Conneaut. Fish are being caught on crayfish and leeches, dark green and red tube jigs, blade baits and crank baits.
Steelhead Trout fishing has been fair while trolling for walleye at the same locations listed above for walleye off Geneva and Ashtabula.
White Bass Anglers are catching white bass off the Eastlake CEI breakwall and Mentor Headlands breakwall. Anglers are using agitators with white jigs and twister tails. Mornings and evenings are the best times. For boat anglers, look for gulls feeding on schools of shiners at the surface. The white bass will be below the shiners.
The water temperature is 77 degrees off of Toledo and 77 degrees off of Cleveland according to the nearshore marine forecast. |
ODNR Fishing Report for 08/03/2011: Central , OH
Posted by: ODNR Date Posted: 21:16:54 8/04/11 |
Central Basin
Walleye fishing has been good in 8’ to 18’ from Ruggles Reef to Vermilion, in 20 to 30’ between Beaver Creek and Lorain. Very good fishing has been reported 70-74’ NE of Geneva and 70-74’ N-NW of Ashtabula. Anglers are using jet divers and dipsy divers with purple, blue, pink, silver and black spoons. Anglers are also using wireline with stick baits.
Yellow perch fishing has been fair off of the Huron River mouth, off of the condos between Vermilion and Beaver Creek. Very good fishing has been reported 40-43’ of NW of Gordon Park, 40-45’ NW of Wildwood Park, 38-42' and 52’ N-NW of Fairport and 54' NE of Conneaut. Perch spreaders with shiners fished near the bottom produces the most fish. Shore anglers are having good luck off the Mentor Headlands breakwall. Fish the bottom and keep the bait moving. Mornings and evenings have been best.
Smallmouth bass fishing has been very good in 15 to 25’ around harbor areas in Cleveland, Fairport Harbor, Geneva, Ashtabula and Conneaut. Fish are being caught on crayfish and leeches, dark green and red tube jigs, blade baits and crank baits.
Steelhead Trout fishing has been good while trolling for walleye at the same locations listed above for walleye off Geneva and Ashtabula.
White Bass Anglers are catching white bass off the Eastlake CEI breakwall and Mentor Headlands breakwall. Anglers are using agitators with white jigs and twister tails. Mornings and evenings are the best times. For boat anglers, look for gulls feeding on schools of shiners at the surface. The white bass will be below the shiners.
The water temperature is 79 degrees off of Toledo, 80 degrees N of Vermilion at the weather buoy and 77 degrees off of Cleveland. |
ODNR Fishing Report for 07/26/2011: Central , OH
Posted by: ODNR Date Posted: 06:35:04 7/27/11 |
Central Basin Walleye fishing has been good in 8’ to 18’ from Ruggles Reef to Vermilion, in 20 to 30’ between Beaver Creek and Lorain, in 70-74’ N-NE of Geneva and 70-74’ N-NW of Ashtabula. Anglers are using jet divers and dipsy divers with purple, blue, pink and black spoons. Anglers are also using wireline with stick baits.
Smallmouth bass fishing has been very good in 15 to 25’ around harbor areas in Cleveland, Fairport Harbor, Geneva, Ashtabula and Conneaut. Fish are being caught on crayfish and leeches, dark green and red tube jigs, blade baits and crank baits. Steelhead Trout fishing has been good while trolling for walleye at the same locations listed above for walleye off Geneva and Ashtabula. White Bass Anglers are catching white bass off the Eastlake CEI breakwall and Mentor Headlands breakwall. Anglers are using agitators with white jigs and twister tails. Mornings and evenings are the best times. For boat anglers, look for gulls feeding on schools of shiners at the surface. The white bass will be below the shiners.
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ODNR Fishing Report for 07/19/2011: Central , OH
Posted by: ODNR Date Posted: 22:06:06 7/19/11 |
Central Basin Walleye fishing has been good near the weather buoy at the N end of the Sandbar and in 8’ to 18’ of water off of Cranberry Creek. Fishing has been excellent in 70-74’ NE of Geneva and 70-74’ N-NW of Ashtabula. Anglers are using jet divers and dipsy divers with purple, blue, and silver spoons. Anglers are also using wireline with stick baits.
Smallmouth bass fishing has been very good in 15 to 25’ around harbor areas in Cleveland, Fairport Harbor, Geneva, Ashtabula and Conneaut. Fish are being caught on soft-craws, leeches, dark green and red tube jigs, blade baits and crank baits. Steelhead Trout fishing has been good while trolling for walleye at the same locations listed above for walleye off Geneva and Ashtabula. White Bass Anglers are catching white bass off the Eastlake CEI breakwall. Look for gulls feeding on schools of shiners at the surface. The white bass will be below the shiners.
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ODNR Fishing Report for 07/12/2011: Central , OH
Posted by: ODNR Date Posted: 21:50:42 7/15/11 |
Central Basin Walleye fishing has been good near the weather buoy at the N end of the Sandbar, 71-75' N of Wildwood, 71-75’ NW of Chagrin, 70-74’ NE of Geneva and 70-74’ NW of Ashtabula. Anglers are using jet divers and dipsy divers with purple, blue, and silver spoons. Anglers are also using worm harnesses.
Smallmouth bass fishing has been very good in 15 to 25’ around harbor areas in Cleveland, Fairport Harbor, Geneva, Ashtabula and Conneaut. Fish are being caught on soft-craws, leeches, dark green and red tube jigs, blade baits and crank baits. Steelhead Trout is beginning to pick up while trolling for walleye off Cleveland. Try fishing down 62-72’. Catfish and White Perch Anglers are catching catfish and white perch in the Grand River. White Bass Anglers are catching white bass off the Eastlake CEI breakwall. Look for gulls feeding on schools of shiners at the surface. The white bass will be below the shiners.
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ODNR Fishing Report for 07/06/2011: Central , OH
Posted by: ODNR Date Posted: 18:53:59 7/06/11 |
Central Basin Walleye fishing has been good near the weather buoy at the N end of the Sandbar, 72-75’ N of Cleveland, 71-72’ NW of Fairport Harbor, 62-70’ NE of Geneva and 67-72’ NW of Ashtabula. Anglers are using jet divers, and dipsy divers with purple, blue, and silver spoons. Anglers are also using worm harnesses.
Yellow perch fishing has been good off of the condos between Vermilion and Beaver Creek, 41-43’ N of Cleveland, 51-54’ NW of Fairport, 60’ N of Ashtabula. Perch spreaders with shiners fished near the bottom produce the most fish. Shore anglers are catching fish off East 55 St Pier in Cleveland and Headlands Beach Pier out at the lighthouse and Fairport Harbor Pier. Anglers are using spreaders with shiners and the mornings have been best. Smallmouth bass fishing has been very good in 15 to 25’ around harbor areas in Cleveland, Fairport Harbor, Geneva, Ashtabula and Conneaut. Fish are being caught on soft-craws, leeches, dark green and red tube jigs, blade baits and crank baits. Steelhead Trout is beginning to pick up while trolling for walleye off Cleveland. Try fishing down 62-72’. Catfish and White Perch Anglers are catching catfish and white perch in the Grand River. White Bass Anglers are catching white bass off the Eastlake CEI breakwall. Look for gulls feeding on schools of shiners at the surface. The white bass will be below the shiners. |
ODNR Fishing Report for 06/28/2011: Central , OH
Posted by: ODNR Date Posted: 22:03:36 6/28/11 |
Central Basin Walleye fishing has been good near the weather buoy at the N end of the Sandbar, 60-62’ N of Rocky River, 55-72’ N of Chagrin River, 65-70’ NE and NW of Fairport Harbor, 65-70’ NW of Ashtabula. Anglers are using jet divers, and dipsy divers with pink, blue, and silver spoons. Anglers are also using worm harnesses.
and Fairport Harbor Pier. Anglers are using spreaders with shiners and the mornings have been best. Smallmouth bass fishing has been very good in 15 to 25’ around harbor areas in Cleveland, Fairport Harbor, Geneva, Ashtabula and Conneaut. Fish are being caught on soft-craws, leeches, dark green and red tube jigs, blade baits and crank baits. Catfish and White Perch Anglers are catching catfish and white perch in the Grand River. White Bass Anglers are catching white bass off the Eastlake CEI breakwall. Look for gulls feeding on schools of shiners at the surface. The white bass will be below the shiners.
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ODNR Fishing Report for 06/21/2011: Central , OH
Posted by: ODNR Date Posted: 22:06:46 6/22/11 |
Central Basin Walleye has been excellent NE of Lorain in 46’ of water, 40-61’ NE of Edgewater Park, 40-65’ NE of Gordon Park, 65-73’ N-NW of Fairport Harbor, 50-62’ N-NW of Geneva. Anglers are using jet divers, and dipsy divers with orange, pink, green, and silver spoons. Anglers are also using worm harnesses.
Perch spreaders with shiners fished near the bottom produce the most fish. Shore anglers are catching fish off East 55 St Pier in Cleveland and Headlands Beach Pier out at the lighthouse and Fairport Harbor Pier. Anglers are using spreaders with shiners and the mornings have been best. Smallmouth bass fishing has been very good in 15 to 25’ around harbor areas in Cleveland, Fairport Harbor, Geneva, Ashtabula and Conneaut. Fish are being caught on soft-craws, leeches, dark green and red tube jigs, blade baits and crank baits. Catfish and White Perch Anglers are catching catfish and white perch in the Grand River. White Bass Look for white bass to begin heating up at Eastlake CEI breakwall. According to the nearshore marine forecast the water temperature is 69 degrees off of Toledo and 61 degrees off of Cleveland. |
ODNR Fishing Report for 06/15/2011: Central , OH
Posted by: ODNR Date Posted: 13:20:27 6/16/11 |
Central Basin Walleye has been very good NW of Lorain in 46’ of water, 50-62’ N of Edgewater Park, 52-60’ NW of Gordon Park, 50’ NW of Fairport Harbor, 60’ NW of Geneva and 30’ NW of Conneaut. Anglers are using inline weights, jet divers, and dipsy divers with orange, pink, green, and silver spoons. Anglers are also using worm harnesses.
Perch spreaders with shiners fished near the bottom produce the most fish. Shore anglers are catching fish off East 55 St Pier in Cleveland and Headlands Beach Pier out at the lighthouse and Fairport Harbor Pier. Anglers are using spreaders with shiners and the mornings have been best. Anglers are catching catfish and white perch in the Grand River. Look for white bass to begin heating up at Eastlake CEI breakwall.
According to the nearshore marine forecast the water temperature is 68 degrees off of Toledo and 58 degrees off of Cleveland. |
ODNR Fishing Report for 06/08/2011: Central , OH
Posted by: ODNR Date Posted: 00:40:37 6/09/11 |
Central Basin Walleye has been good NW of Lorain in 46’ of water, 48-50’ N of Rocky River, 32-38’ and 52-56’ N of Edgewater Park, 32-42’ NW of Fairport and 47’ NW of Geneva. Anglers are using stick baits such as rapalas, husky jerks, and bombers. Anglers are also using spoons and worm harnesses.
Perch spreaders with shiners fished near the bottom produce the most fish. Shore anglers are catching fish off East 55 St Pier in Cleveland and Headlands Beach Pier out at the lighthouse. Anglers are using spreaders with shiners and the mornings have been best.
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ODNR Fishing Report for 06/02/2011: Central , OH
Posted by: ODNR Date Posted: 06:38:19 6/02/11 |
Central Basin Walleye have been caught in the evenings in 15-25’ around the Cleveland breakwalls. Anglers are using stick baits such as rapalas, husky jerks, and bombers.
Yellow perch fishing has been good 36-40’ NW of Gordon Park in Cleveland, 25-28’ NW of Wildwood State Park, 42’ N of Geneva and 32-35’ N-NE of Ashtabula. Perch spreaders with shiners fished near the bottom produce the most fish. Shore anglers are catching fish off East 55 St Pier in Cleveland and Headlands Beach Pier out at the lighthouse. Anglers are using spreaders with shiners and the mornings have been best. |
ODNR Fishing Report for 05/24/2011: Central , OH
Posted by: ODNR Date Posted: 07:51:29 5/25/11 |
Central Basin Walleye have been caught in the evenings in 15-25’ around the Cleveland breakwalls. Anglers are using stick baits such as rapalas, husky jerks, and bombers.
Perch spreaders with shiners fished near the bottom produce the most fish. Shore anglers are catching fish off East 55 St Pier in Cleveland and Headlands Beach Pier out at the lighthouse. Anglers are using spreaders with shiners and the mornings have been best. Smallmouth bass fishing has been very good in 15 to 25’ around harbor areas in Cleveland, Fairport Harbor, Geneva, Ashtabula and Conneaut. Fish are being caught on soft-craws, leeches, tube jigs, blade baits and crank baits. |
ODNR Fishing Report for 05/17/2011: Central , OH
Posted by: ODNR Date Posted: 17:58:11 5/17/11 |
Central Basin Walleye have been caught in the evenings in 15’ around the Cleveland breakwalls. Anglers are using stick baits such as rapalas, husky jerks, and bombers.
Perch spreaders with shiners fished near the bottom produce the most fish. Smallmouth bass fishing has been very good in 15 to 25’ around harbor areas in Cleveland, Fairport Harbor, Geneva, Ashtabula and Conneaut. Fish are being caught on soft-craws, leeches, tube jigs, blade baits and crank baits. |
ODNR Fishing Report for 01/04/2011: Central , OH
Posted by: ODNR Date Posted: 10:42:52 1/04/11 |
Warm weather with wind and rain has damaged much of the main lake ice that had started forming on Lake Erie as of 1/4/11. There have been reports of ice fishing for panfish on some of the protected harbors in the western basin. Check with local bait shops or guides before venturing out on Erie’s ice. |
ODNR Fishing Report for 11/09/2010: Central , OH
Posted by: ODNR Date Posted: 14:10:40 11/09/10 |
Walleye fishing was best this past week around Kelleys Island and from Vermilion to Cedar Point. Fish have been caught on various trolling techniques including harnesses off of divers or inline weights, and crankbaits. To view the most recent steelhead fishing report on the Division of Wildlife web page visit: http://www.dnr.state.oh.us/Home/FishingSubhomePage/ Based on the nearshore forecast the water temperature is 45 degrees off of Toledo and 51 degrees off of Cleveland. |
ODNR Fishing Report for 10/20/2010: Central , OH
Posted by: ODNR Date Posted: 08:20:54 10/20/10 |
Central Basin
Yellow perch fishing has been very good in 42-45’ N-NW of Gordon Park (East 72nd St.), 45-58’ N-NW of Wildwood State Park, 42-51’ NW of Fairport Harbor (the hump) and 41-51’ N-NE of Ashtabula. Perch spreaders with shiners fished near the bottom produce the most fish. Steelhead fishing from shore is picking up as fish begin to move up into the rivers and anglers are catching fish at the mouth of the Rocky River, Chagrin River, Grand River, Geneva State Park, Euclid Creek (Wildwood State Park), Conneaut Creek and along the Conneaut west breakwall. Boat anglers are trolling crank baits and spoons. On the Grand River, fish have been caught upriver at Recreation Park in Painesville. Shore anglers are using jigs and maggots rigged with a split shot under a light bobber and small spoons. To view the most recent steelhead fishing report on the Division of Wildlife web page visit: http://www.dnr.state.oh.us/Home/FishingSubhomePage/ Based on the nearshore forecast the water temperature is 55 degrees off of Toledo and 59 degrees off of Cleveland. |
ODNR Fishing Report for 10/12/2010: Central , OH
Posted by: ODNR Date Posted: 20:29:47 10/12/10 |
Central Basin
Walleye fishing is improving in the west end of the central basin. Fish have been caught from Vermilion to Cranberry Creek. The best area has been from the 30 to 34 N lines and from the 24 to 30 W lines (GPS coordinates, minutes). Fish have been caught on a various trolling techniques including spoons off of dipsy divers or jet divers, harnesses off of divers or inline weights, and crankbaits. Most fish have been 2 to 6 pounds with a few over 10 pounds. Yellow perch fishing has been very good in 46-55’ N-NE of Edgewater State Park, 46-55’ N-NE of Gordon Park (East 72nd St.), 42-52’ NW of Fairport Harbor (the hump) and 47-58’ NE and NW of Ashtabula. Perch spreaders with shiners fished near the bottom produce the most fish. Steelhead fishing from shore is picking up as fish begin to move up into the rivers and anglers are catching fish at the mouth of the Rocky River, Chagrin River, Grand River, Geneva State Park, Euclid Creek (Wildwood State Park), Conneaut Creek and along the Conneaut west breakwall. Boat anglers are trolling crank baits and spoons. On the Grand River, a few fish have been caught upriver at Recreation Park in Painesville. Shore anglers are using jigs and maggots rigged with a split shot under a light bobber and small spoons. To view the most recent steelhead fishing report on the Division of Wildlife web page visit: http://www.dnr.state.oh.us/Home/FishingSubhomePage/ Based on the nearshore forecast the water temperature is 58 degrees off of Toledo and 61 degrees off of Cleveland. |
ODNR Fishing Report for 10/05/2010: Central , OH
Posted by: ODNR Date Posted: 21:03:47 10/05/10 |
Central Basin
Walleye has slowed down with very few anglers targeting them. Conditions have limited fishing opportunities and greatly reduced water clarity as of 10/5/10. A few fish have been caught between Cedar Point and Vermilion, and 19 miles NE of Conneaut in 76’. Trollers are using green, yellow, and orange spoons off dipsy divers, planer boards and jet divers. Crankbaits are also being used with some success. Yellow perch fishing has been very good in 35-40’ and 50-51’ N-NE of Edgewater State Park, 40-46’ N-NE of Wildwood State Park, 49’ NW of Fairport Harbor (the hump) and 42-44’ NE of Geneva. Perch spreaders with shiners fished near the bottom produce the most fish. Steelhead fishing from shore is picking up as fish begin to move up into the rivers and anglers are catching fish at the mouth of the Chagrin River, Grand River, Geneva State Park, Euclid Creek (Wildwood State Park), Conneaut Creek and along the Conneaut west breakwall. Anglers are using small spoons and jigs and maggots rigged with a split shot under a light bobber. To view the most recent steelhead fishing report on the Division of Wildlife web page visit: http://www.dnr.state.oh.us/Home/FishingSubhomePage/fisheriesmanagementplaceholder/fishingfairportsteelhead/tabid/6166/Default.aspx Based on the nearshore forecast the water temperature is 57 degrees off of Toledo and 63 degrees off of Cleveland. |
ODNR Fishing Report for 09/21/2010: Central , OH
Posted by: ODNR Date Posted: 20:10:05 9/22/10 |
Central Basin
Walleye fishing has been fair in 72 to 73’ NE of Conneaut. Anglers are fishing down 54-60’. Trollers are using green, yellow, and orange spoons off dipsy divers, planer boards and jet divers. Yellow perch fishing has been very good 9 miles N of Vermilion, around the 31N/13 to 14W lines off of Lorain, 40’ N of Gordon Park (E. 72nd St), 40’ and 58-61’ N of Chagrin River, 50-53’ NW of Fairport Harbor (the hump), 42-52’ N of Geneva and 69-72’ NE of Conneaut. Perch spreaders with shiners fished near the bottom produce the most fish. White bass fishing has been fair off the Eastlake CEI and Fairport Piers. Always difficult to predict when they will come in close to shore. Anglers are using agitators and small yellow or white jigs along with small spinners. Mornings and evenings have been the best.
Based on the nearshore forecast the water temperature is 64 degrees off of Toledo and 67 degrees off of Cleveland. |
ODNR Fishing Report for 09/14/2010: Central , OH
Posted by: ODNR Date Posted: 22:34:59 9/15/10 |
Central Basin
Walleye fishing has been fair in 72 to 75’ NE of Conneaut. Anglers are fishing down 54-60’. Trollers are using pink, yellow, red, green, copper spoons and stick baits off dipsy divers, planer boards and jet divers. Yellow perch fishing has been good 9 miles N of Vermilion, around the 31N/13 to 14W lines off of Lorain, 34-38’ N-NW of Edgewater Park, 38-40’ NW and NE of Wildwood State Park, 50-53’ NW of Fairport Harbor (the hump) and 48-52’ NW and NE of Ashtabula. Perch spreaders with shiners fished near the bottom produce the most fish. White bass fishing has been fair off the Eastlake CEI and Fairport Piers. Always difficult to predict when they will come in close to shore. Anglers are using agitators and small yellow or white jigs along with small spinners. Mornings and evenings have been the best.
Based on the nearshore forecast the water temperature is 65 degrees off of Toledo and 68 degrees off of Cleveland. |
ODNR Fishing Report for 09/08/2010: Central , OH
Posted by: ODNR Date Posted: 12:28:56 9/08/10 |
Central Basin
Walleye fishing has been very good in 67 to 73’ N-NE of Ashtabula and 70-75’ NW of Conneaut. Anglers are fishing down 54-60’. Trollers are using pink, yellow, red, green, gold and silver spoons and stick baits off dipsy divers, planer boards and jet divers. Yellow perch fishing has been good to excellent off the condos E of Vermilion, in 37-48’ NW of Gordon Park, 37-40’ and also 50’ NW and NE of Wildwood State Park, 50-52’ NW of Fairport Harbor (the hump) and 42-56’ NE of Conneaut. Perch spreaders with shiners fished near the bottom produce the most fish. White bass fishing has been fair off the Eastlake CEI and Fairport Piers. Always difficult to predict when they will come in close to shore. Anglers are using agitators and small yellow or white jigs along with small spinners. Mornings and evenings have been the best.
Based on the nearshore forecast the water temperature is 67 degrees off of Toledo and 71 degrees off of Cleveland. |
ODNR Fishing Report for 08/31/2010: Central , OH
Posted by: ODNR Date Posted: 21:52:47 8/31/10 |
Central Basin
Yellow perch fishing has been good to excellent in 37-48’ NW of Gordon Park, 37-40’ also 50’ NW and NE of Wildwood State Park, 41-47’ NW of Fairport Harbor and 47’ NE of Conneaut. Perch spreaders with shiners fished near the bottom produce the most fish. White bass fishing has been fair off the Eastlake CEI and Fairport Piers. Always difficult to predict when they will come in close to shore. Anglers are using agitators and small yellow or white jigs along with small spinners. Mornings and evenings have been the best.
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ODNR Fishing Report for 08/18/2010: Central , OH
Posted by: ODNR Date Posted: 20:48:21 8/19/10 |
Central Basin
Yellow perch fishing has been good to excellent in 35-42’ NE of Gordon Park, 30-37’ also 44-46’ N-NE of Wildwood State Park, and 47 to 55’ NE of Conneaut. Perch spreaders with shiners fished near the bottom produce the most fish. White bass fishing has been fair off the Eastlake CEI and Fairport Piers. Always difficult to predict when they will come in close to shore. Anglers are using agitators and small yellow or white jigs along with small spinners. Mornings and evenings have been the best.
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ODNR Fishing Report for 08/10/2010: Central , OH
Posted by: ODNR Date Posted: 17:02:00 8/10/10 |
Central Basin
Yellow perch fishing has been good to excellent in 42’ NE of Gordon Park, 37 to 41’ N-NE of Wildwood State Park, 45 to 50’ NW of Fairport Harbor and 58 to 62’ NE of Conneaut. Perch spreaders with shiners fished near the bottom produce the most fish. White bass fishing has been fair off the Eastlake CEI and Fairport Piers. Always difficult to predict when they will come in close to shore. Anglers are using agitators and small yellow or white jigs along with small spinners. Mornings and evenings have been the best.
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ODNR Fishing Report for 08/03/2010: Central , OH
Posted by: ODNR Date Posted: 18:22:28 8/03/10 |
Central Basin
Yellow perch fishing has been good to excellent in 38 to 50’ N-NW of Edgewater State Park, 39 to 45’ N of Gordon Park, 45 to 50’ NW of Fairport Harbor and 58 to 62’ NE of Conneaut. Perch spreaders with shiners fished near the bottom produce the most fish. White bass fishing has been fair off the Eastlake CEI and Fairport Piers. Always difficult to predict when they will come in close to shore. Anglers are using agitators and small yellow or white jigs along with small spinners. Mornings and evenings have been the best.
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ODNR Fishing Report for 07/28/2010: Central , OH
Posted by: ODNR Date Posted: 20:01:50 7/28/10 |
Central Basin
Walleye fishing has been good W of the sandbar (N of Vermilion), 72 to 74’ NE of Geneva, and in 68 to 75’ NW of Conneaut. Anglers are fishing down 50 to 64’. Trollers are using pink, red, gold, black, purple, silver spoons and worm harnesses off dipsy divers, planer boards and jet divers. Yellow perch fishing has been good to excellent in 38 to 45’ NE of Edgewater State Park, 41 to 43’ N of Wildwood State Park, 50’ NW of Ashtabula Lakeshore Park and 45 to 54’ NE of Conneaut. Perch spreaders with shiners fished near the bottom produce the most fish. White bass fishing has been fair off the Eastlake CEI and Fairport Piers. Always difficult to predict when they will come in close to shore. Anglers are using agitators and small yellow or white jigs along with small spinners. Mornings and evenings have been the best.
Based on the nearshore forecast the water temperature is 77 degrees off of Toledo and 76 degrees off of Cleveland. |
ODNR Fishing Report for 07/20/2010: Central , OH
Posted by: ODNR Date Posted: 22:39:10 7/20/10 |
Central Basin
Yellow perch fishing has been good to excellent in 35-40’ NW of Edgewater State Park, 35-40’ NW of Wildwood State Park, 33-50’ NW of Fairport Harbor ( the hump) and 45 to 52’ of water NW of Ashtabula. Perch spreaders with shiners fished near the bottom produce the most fish.
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ODNR Fishing Report for 07/13/2010: Central , OH
Posted by: ODNR Date Posted: 23:30:35 7/13/10 |
Central Basin
Yellow perch fishing has been good to excellent in 33 to 39’ of water NW off Edgewater Park, 45 to 50’ of water NW off Wildwood State Park, 45 to 56’ of water NW off Ashtabula and 44 to 50’ of water NE of Ashtabula lakeshore park. Perch spreaders with shiners fished near the bottom produce the most fish.
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ODNR Fishing Report for 07/06/2010: Central , OH
Posted by: ODNR Date Posted: 21:55:35 7/06/10 |
Central Basin
Yellow perch fishing has been good to excellent in 38 to 45’ NW off Edgewater Park, 38 to 45’’ N off Wildwood State Park, 59 to 65’ NW off Ashtabula and 47 to 74’ N off Conneaut. Perch spreaders with shiners fished near the bottom produce the most fish.
Based on the nearshore forecast the water temperature is 74 degrees off of Toledo and 71 degrees off of Cleveland. |
ODNR Fishing Report for 06/29/2010: Central , OH
Posted by: ODNR Date Posted: 22:15:46 6/29/10 |
Central Basin
Yellow perch fishing has been good to excellent in 38 to 42’ NW off Edgewater Park, 42 to 43’’ NE off Gordon Park, 35 to 55’ NW off Fairport, and 47 to 60’ N off Geneva. Perch spreaders with shiners fished near the bottom produce the most fish.
Based on the nearshore forecast the water temperature is 74 degrees off of Toledo and 69 degrees off of Cleveland. |
ODNR Fishing Report for 06/22/2010: Central , OH
Posted by: ODNR Date Posted: 22:11:05 6/22/10 |
Central Basin Walleye fishing has been good offshore between Vermilion and Avon, 50 to 60’ NW off Edgewater Park, 60’ NE off Gordon Park, 51 to 52’ NE off Fairport and 60 to 65’ NE off Ashtabula. Trollers are using pink, yellow, black, purple, orange and green spoons and worm harnesses off planer boards and jet divers. Yellow perch fishing has been excellent in 42’ NW off Edgewater Park, 42’ NW off Wildwood Park, 50 to 55’ NW off Fairport, 47 to 58’ N off Ashtabula and 50 to 70’ NE off Conneaut. Perch spreaders with shiners fished near the bottom produce the most fish.
Based on the nearshore forecast the water temperature is 74 degrees off of Toledo and 65 degrees off of Cleveland. |
ODNR Fishing Report for 06/16/2010: Central , OH
Posted by: ODNR Date Posted: 22:52:23 6/15/10 |
Central Basin Walleye fishing has been excellent between Ruggles Reef and Lorain in 28 to 36’ of water, on Avon point, 40 to 55’ NE off Edgewater Park in Cleveland and 40 to 60’ NW off Wildwood State Park, 30 to 50’ NW off Fairport and 50 to 60’ NW off Ashtabula. Trollers are using black, purple, orange and green spoons and worm harnesses off planer boards and jet divers. Yellow perch fishing has been excellent in 45 to 50’ NW off Cleveland and 38 to 41’ NE off Edgewater Park in Cleveland, 50 to 55’ NW off Fairport, 37’ NE off Ashtabula and 37 to 39’ NE off Conneaut. Shore anglers have been catching fish off the Headlands Beach and Fairport piers on the Grand River and in Cleveland off the E 55th and E 72 st piers in Cleveland. Perch spreaders with shiners fished near the bottom produce the most fish. Based on the nearshore forecast the water temperature is 72 degrees off of Toledo and 66 degrees off of Cleveland |
ODNR Fishing Report for 06/08/2010: Central , OH
Posted by: ODNR Date Posted: 22:45:01 6/08/10 |
Central Basin Walleye fishing has been excellent between Ruggles Reef and Lorain in 28 to 36’ of water, on Avon point, 45 to 55’ NW off Edgewater Park in Cleveland, 36 to 50’ NW off Fairport and 55 to 61’ NW off Geneva. Trollers are using pink, purple, orange and green spoons off planer boards and jet divers and also flatline trolling. Yellow perch fishing has been excellent in 30-40’ N off Cleveland and 35-45’ NE off Wildwood State Park, 50 to 55’ NW off Fairport, 30’ NE off Ashtabula and 32 to 38’ NE off Conneaut. Shore anglers have been catching fish off the Headlands Beach and Fairport piers on the Grand River and in Cleveland off the E 55th and E 72 st piers in Cleveland. Perch spreaders with shiners fished near the bottom produce the most fish.
Based on the nearshore forecast the water temperature is 69 degrees off of Toledo and 59 degrees off of Cleveland. |
ODNR Fishing Report for 06/02/2010: Central , OH
Posted by: ODNR Date Posted: 20:49:34 6/04/10 |
Central Basin Walleye fishing has been excellent between Ruggles Reef and Lorain in 28 to 32’ of water. A few fish are being picked up nearshore in 30-50’ off Cleveland and Chagrin River. Anglers are also picking up fish 38 to 50’ NW off Geneva and 47’ NW off Ashtabula. Trollers are using crankbaits, spoons and worm harnesses off planer boards and jet divers and also flatline trolling. Shore fishing is picking up on the piers at Eastlake and Cleveland. The best times are in the evening and early morning. Yellow perch fishing has been fair to good in 40-50’ N off Cleveland and 40-50’ NE off Wildwood State Park, 50 to 55’ NW off Fairport and 49 to 54’ N off Ashtabula. Shore anglers have been catching fish off the Headlands Beach and Fairport piers on the Grand River and in Cleveland off the E 55th and E 72 st piers in Cleveland. Perch spreaders with shiners fished near the bottom produce the most fish.
Based on the nearshore forecast the water temperature is 69 degrees off of Toledo and 55 degrees off of Cleveland. |
ODNR Fishing Report for 05/25/2010: Central , OH
Posted by: ODNR Date Posted: 21:32:35 5/25/10 |
Central Basin Walleye fishing has been excellent between Ruggles Reef and Lorain in 28 to 32’ of water, and nearshore in 10-25’ off Cleveland. Anglers are also catching fish in 35-44’ off Fairport Harbor. Trollers are using crank baits, spoons and worm harnesses off planer boards and jet divers and also flatline trolling. Fishing is picking up on the piers at Eastlake and Cleveland. The best times are in the evening and early morning.
Based on the nearshore forecast the water temperature is 61 degrees off of Toledo and 54 degrees off of Cleveland. |
ODNR Fishing Report for 05/18/2010: Central , OH
Posted by: ODNR Date Posted: 21:53:45 5/18/10 |
Central Basin Walleye have been caught trolling nearshore between Huron and Lorain and nearshore in 10-25’ off Cleveland. Trollers are using crank baits, spoons and worm harnesses off planer boards and also flatline trolling. Fishing is picking up on the piers at Eastlake and Cleveland. The best times are in the evening and early morning.
Yellow perch fishing has been best in 40’ off Cleveland, Fairport and Ashtabula. Shore anglers have been catching fish off the Headlands Beach and Fairport piers on the Grand River and in Cleveland off the E 55th and E 72 st piers in Cleveland. Perch spreaders with shiners fished near the bottom produce the most fish. Based on the nearshore forecast the water temperature is 56 degrees off of Toledo and 52 degrees off of Cleveland. |
ODNR Fishing Report for 11/10/2009: Central , OH
Posted by: ODNR Date Posted: 08:35:05 11/11/09 |
Central Basin Walleye fishing was best from Cedar Point to Vermilion in 30 to 45’ of water. Trolling deep diving minnow-imitating crankbaits in white, pink, and purple patterns 50-100’ back seemed to produce the best results. Fishing shallower after dark around Huron and Cleveland has been yielding trophy class fish. |
ODNR Fishing Report for 10/21/2009: Central , OH
Posted by: ODNR Date Posted: 19:18:47 10/22/09 |
Central Basin
Walleye fishing was best from Huron to Cedar Point in 30 to 42’ of water. Walleye were caught by trollers using worm harnesses with inline weights, jet or dipsy divers with spoons, or deep diving crankbaits. There were no reports targeting walleye again this past week from Cleveland to Conneaut due to the storms and being so late in the season.
Yellow perch fishing has been very good E of Vermilion off of the condos, in 45-50 feet northeast of Edgewater Park, 45-50 feet north-northwest of Wildwood State Park, 42-48 feet northwest of Fairport, 45-55 feet northeast of Ashtabula and 40 feet north-northwest of Conneaut. Perch spreaders or crappie rigs with shiners fished as far up as 6 feet off the bottom have been producing the most fish.
Steelhead fishing has been good from shore and anglers are catching fish at the mouth and downstream locations in the Chagrin River, Grand River, Geneva State Park, Euclid Creek (Wildwood State Park), Conneaut Creek and along the Conneaut west breakwall. Anglers are using small spoons and jigs and maggots rigged with a split shot under a light bobber.
For the most current steelhead information visit: http://www.dnr.state.oh.us/Home/FishingSubhomePage/fisheriesmanagementplaceholder/fishingfairportsteelhead/tabid/6166/Default.aspx
Based on the nearshore forecast the water temperature is 48 degrees off of Toledo and 54 degrees off of Cleveland. |
ODNR Fishing Report for 10/14/2009: Central , OH
Posted by: ODNR Date Posted: 11:44:25 10/14/09 |
Central Basin
Walleye fishing was best from Huron to Cedar Point in 40 to 45’ of water. Walleye were caught by trollers using worm harnesses with inline weights, jet or dipsy divers with spoons, or deep diving crankbaits. There were no reports targeting walleye this past week from Cleveland to Conneaut due to the storms and being so late in the season.
Yellow perch fishing has been very good when the weather permits E of Vermilion off of the condos, in 45-50 feet northeast of Edgewater Park, 45-50 feet north-northwest of Wildwood State Park, 42-48 feet northwest of Fairport, and 45-49 feet north-northeast of Ashtabula. Perch spreaders or crappie rigs with shiners fished as far up as 6 feet off the bottom have been producing the most fish.
Steelhead fishing from shore is picking up as fish begin to move up into the rivers and anglers are catching fish at the mouth and downstream locations in the Chagrin River, Grand River, Geneva State Park, Euclid Creek (Wildwood State Park), Conneaut Creek and along the Conneaut west breakwall. Anglers are using small spoons and jigs and maggots rigged with a split shot under a light bobber.
For the most current steelhead information visit: http://www.dnr.state.oh.us/Home/FishingSubhomePage/fisheriesmanagementplaceholder/fishingfairportsteelhead/tabid/6166/Default.aspx
Based on the nearshore forecast the water temperature is 53 degrees off of Toledo and 59 degrees off of Cleveland. |
ODNR Fishing Report for 10/07/2009: Central , OH
Posted by: ODNR Date Posted: 08:34:05 10/08/09 |
Central Basin
Excellent Walleye fishing was reported between Ruggles Reef and Vermilion in 35 to 40’ of water. There were no reports targeting walleye this past week from Cleveland to Conneaut due to the storms. The best spots to try are 14-16 miles northwest of Geneva in 72 feet, and 7-11 miles north-northwest of Ashtabula in 72 feet. Trollers have had success on deep diving crankbaits and worm harnesses with inline weights, along with dipsy or jet divers with spoons.
Yellow perch fishing has been very good when the weather permits in 28 feet northwest of Gordon Park, 38-42 feet north-northwest of Wildwood State Park, 45-50 feet northwest of Fairport, and 45-55 feet north-northwest of Conneaut. Perch spreaders or perch and crappie rigs with shiners fished as far up as 6 feet off the bottom have been producing the most fish.
Steelhead fishing from shore is picking up as fish begin to move up into the rivers and anglers are catching a few fish at the mouth and downstream locations in the Chagrin River, Grand River, Geneva State Park, Euclid Creek (Wildwood State Park), Conneaut Creek and along the Conneaut west breakwall. Shore anglers are using small spoons and jigs and maggots rigged with a split shot under a light bobber. For the most current steelhead information visit: http://www.dnr.state.oh.us/Home/FishingSubhomePage/fisheriesmanagementplaceholder/fishingfairportsteelhead/tabid/6166/Default.aspx
White Bass fishing has been good from the shore at the Eastlake CEI pier. Anglers are using agitators with blue and silver spoons and jigs tipped with twister tails. Fish range from 7-11 inches. Boat anglers watch for the gulls feeding on the surface - these are usually good spots to try for white bass which are also feeding on the same schools of emerald shiners.
Based on the nearshore forecast the water temperature is 57 degrees off of Toledo and 63 degrees off of Cleveland. |
ODNR Fishing Report for 09/30/2009: Central , OH
Posted by: ODNR Date Posted: 08:52:47 10/01/09 |
Central Basin
*High winds on 9/28 and 9/29 kept anglers off of the lake and have greatly reduced water clarity.
Excellent Walleye fishing was reported on the W drop off of the sandbar between Vermilion and Lorain, with the best action being on the N half of the sandbar. Anglers are still catching fish 14-16 miles northwest of Geneva in 72 feet, and 7-11 miles north-northwest of Ashtabula in 72 feet. Trollers are using monkey puke, perch, and blackjack stick baits and spoons off of dipsy divers. Trollers have also had success on deep diving crankbaits and worm harnesses with inline weights.
Yellow perch fishing has been excellent between Cranberry Creek and Vermilion in 30’ of water, 40-42 feet northwest of Gordon Park, 38-42 feet north-northwest of Wildwood State Park, 35-45 feet north-northwest of Fairport, and 40-50 feet north-northwest of Conneaut. Perch spreaders or perch and crappie rigs with shiners fished as far up as 6 feet off the bottom have been producing the most fish.
Steelhead fishing has slowed down along with the walleye fishing off Cleveland. The best spot to try is 7-11 miles north-northwest of Ashtabula in 72 feet. Anglers are trolling dipsy divers with black and purple or silver and blue spoons.
White Bass fishing has been good from the shore at the Eastlake CEI pier. Anglers are using agitators with blue and silver spoons and jigs tipped with twister tails. Fish range from 7-11 inches. Boat anglers watch for the gulls feeding on the surface - these are usually good spots to try for white bass which are also feeding on the same schools of emerald shiners.
Based on the nearshore forecast the water temperature is 60 degrees off of Toledo and 67 degrees off of Cleveland. |
ODNR Fishing Report for 09/22/2009: Central , OH
Posted by: ODNR Date Posted: 07:03:38 9/23/09 |
Central Basin
Excellent Walleye fishing is still being reported on the W drop off of the sandbar between Vermilion and Lorain, with the best action being on the N half of the sandbar. Fishing farther east has slowed down this past week but anglers are still catching fish 15 miles north-northwest of Perry in 71-73 feet, and 12-15 miles north-northeast of Conneaut in 71-73 feet. Trollers are using watermelon, monkey puke, perch, and blackjack stick baits and spoons off of dipsy divers. Trollers have also had success on deep diving crankbaits and worm harnesses with inline weights.
Yellow perch fishing has been very good between Cranberry Creek and Vermilion in 30’ of water, in 40-43 feet north-northwest of Gordon Park, 40-44 feet northeast of Edgewater State Park, 35-49 feet northwest of Fairport, and 67-70 feet north-northeast of Conneaut. Perch spreaders or perch and crappie rigs with shiners fished as far up as 6 feet off the bottom have been producing the most fish.
Steelhead fishing has slowed down along with the walleye fishing off Cleveland. The best spot to try are 10-15 miles north-northeast of Ashtabula in 70-73 feet. Anglers are trolling dipsy divers with black and purple or silver and blue spoons.
White Bass fishing has been good from the shore at the Eastlake CEI pier. Anglers are using agitators with blue and silver spoons and jigs tipped with twister tails. Fish range from 7-11 inches. Boat anglers watch for the gulls feeding on the surface - these are usually good spots to try for white bass which are also feeding on the same schools of emerald shiners.
Based on the nearshore forecast the water temperature is 67 degrees off of Toledo and 69 degrees off of Cleveland. |
ODNR Fishing Report for 09/16/2009: Central , OH
Posted by: ODNR Date Posted: 22:12:14 9/16/09 |
Central Basin
Walleye fishing has been excellent on the W drop off of the sandbar between Vermilion and Lorain. Fishing farther east has slowed down this past week but anglers are still catching fish 10-15 miles north-northeast of Ashtabula in 70-73 feet and 7-10 miles north-northwest of Conneaut in 70-73 feet. Trollers are using watermelon, monkey puke, yellow jacket, perch, and blackjack stick baits and spoons off of dipsy divers. Trollers have also had success on deep diving crankbaits and worm harnesses with inline weights. Anglers east of Cleveland are fishing down 60 feet.
Yellow perch fishing has been good in 38-45 feet north-northwest of Gordon Park, 35-45 feet northwest of Wildwood State Park, 49-52 feet northwest of Fairport, and 65-70 feet north-northeast of Ashtabula and 59-64 feet north-northwest of Conneaut. Perch spreaders or perch and crappie rigs with shiners fished as far up as 6 feet off the bottom have been producing the most fish.
Steelhead fishing has slowed down along with the walleye fishing off Cleveland. The best spots to try are 10-15 miles north-northeast of Ashtabula in 70-73 feet and 7-10 miles north-northwest of Conneaut in 70-73 feet. Anglers are trolling dipsy divers with black and purple or silver and blue spoons.
White Bass fishing has been good from the shore at the Eastlake CEI pier. Anglers are using agitators with blue and silver spoons and jigs tipped with twister tails. Fish range from 7-11 inches. Boat anglers watch for the gulls feeding on the surface - these are usually good spots to try for white bass which are also feeding on the same schools of emerald shiners.
Based on the nearshore forecast the water temperature is 70 degrees off of Cleveland and Toledo. |
ODNR Fishing Report for 09/08/2009: Central , OH
Posted by: ODNR Date Posted: 09:25:57 9/09/09 |
Central Basin Walleye fishing has been good in open water around the weather buoy at the N end of the sandbar between Vermilion and Lorain. Excellent fishing continues with many boat limits 14-20 miles north of Ashtabula in 71-75 feet and 14-22 miles north-northwest of Conneaut in 72-74 feet. Trollers are using watermelon, monkey puke, yellow jacket, perch, blackjack stick baits, spoons and worm harnesses, off of dipsy divers. Anglers are fishing down 50-55 feet. Yellow perch fishing has been excellent in 42-46 feet northwest of Edgewater State Park, 42-45 feet northwest of Wildwood State Park, 65-70 feet northwest of Fairport, and 70 feet north of Conneaut. Perch spreaders or perch and crappie rigs with shiners fished as far up as 6 feet off the bottom have been producing the most fish. Steelhead fishing has slowed down along with the walleye fishing off Cleveland. The best spot to try is 14-18 miles northwest off Fairport in 75-78 feet (the Cleveland Hole). Anglers are trolling dipsy divers with black and purple or silver and blue spoons. Anglers are fishing down 55-60 feet just above or in the thermocline. White Bass fishing has been good from the shore at the Eastlake CEI pier. Anglers are using agitators with blue and silver spoons and jigs tipped with twister tails. Fish range from 7-11 inches. Boat anglers watch for the gulls feeding on the surface - these are usually good spots to try for white bass which are also feeding on the same schools of emerald shiners. Based on NOAA buoy data, surface water temperature is 71 in the Western Basin and 70 at the Vermillion Weather Buoy. |
ODNR Fishing Report for 08/26/2009: Central , OH
Posted by: ODNR Date Posted: 17:23:29 8/26/09 |
Central Basin Walleye fishing has been good in open water around the weather buoy at the N end of the sandbar between Vermilion and Lorain, and also nearshore from Huron to Vermilion. Excellent fishing continues with many boat limits 10-13 miles north-northeast of Geneva in 70-72 feet and 7-9 miles north of Ashtabula in 70-72 feet. Trollers are using watermelon, green, yellow jacket, perch, orange, pink, or blackjack stick baits, spoons and worm harnesses, off of dipsy divers. Anglers are fishing down 50-55 feet. Yellow perch fishing has been good in 48-50 feet northwest of Edgewater State Park, 49-55 feet northwest of Wildwood State Park, 50-55 feet northwest of Fairport, 60-65 feet northeast of Ashtabula and 60-68 feet north-northeast of Conneaut. Perch spreaders or perch and crappie rigs with shiners fished as far up as 6 feet off the bottom have been producing the most fish. Steelhead fishing has been good this past week with the best location 14-18 miles northwest off Fairport in 75-78 feet (the Cleveland Hole) while trolling using black and purple or silver and blue spoons. Anglers are fishing down 55-60 feet just above or in the thermocline. White Bass fishing has been good from the shore at the Eastlake CEI wall, Grand River and Fairport Harbor piers. Anglers are using agitators with blue and silver spoons and jigs tipped with twister tails. Fish range from 7-11 inches. Boat anglers watch for the gulls feeding on the surface - these are usually good spots to try for white bass which are also feeding on the same schools of emerald shiners. Based on the nearshore marine forecast the water temperature is 71 off of Toledo and 73 off of Cleveland. |
ODNR Fishing Report for 08/18/2009: Central , OH
Posted by: ODNR Date Posted: 21:57:40 8/18/09 |
Central Basin Walleye fishing has been good in open water around the weather buoy at the N end of the sandbar between Vermilion and Lorain, and also nearshore from Huron to Vermilion. Excellent fishing continues with many boat limits 7-12 miles north-northeast of Geneva in 70-74 feet and 7-10 miles north of Ashtabula in 70-74 feet. Trollers are using watermelon, green, yellow jacket, perch, orange, pink, or blackjack worm harnesses and spoons, off of dipsy divers. Anglers are fishing down 45-60 feet. Yellow perch fishing has been good in 44-52 feet northwest of Edgewater State Park, 50-65 feet northeast of Wildwood State Park, 35-55 feet northwest and northeast of Fairport, 55-60 feet northeast of Ashtabula and 55-60 feet north of Conneaut. Perch spreaders or perch and crappie rigs with shiners fished as far up as 6 feet off the bottom have been producing the most fish. Steelhead fishing has been very good this past week with the best location 14-18 miles northwest off Fairport in 75-78 feet (the Cleveland Hole) while trolling using black and purple or silver and blue spoons. Anglers are fishing down 45-60 feet just above or in the thermocline. White Bass fishing has been good from the shore at the Eastlake CEI wall, Grand River and Fairport Harbor piers. Anglers are using agitators with blue and silver spoons and jigs tipped with twister tails. Fish range from 7-11 inches. Boat anglers watch for the gulls feeding on the surface - these are usually good spots to try for white bass which are also feeding on the same schools of emerald shiners. Based on the nearshore marine forecast the water temperature is 74 off of Toledo and 73 off of Cleveland.
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ODNR Fishing Report for 08/11/2009: Central , OH
Posted by: ODNR Date Posted: 22:17:09 8/11/09 |
Central Basin Walleye fishing has been good in open water E of the sandbar between Vermilion and Lorain, and also nearshore from Huron to Vermilion. Good fishing continues 14-18 miles north-northeast of Cleveland and northwest of Fairport in 73-78 feet (the Cleveland Hole), 7-11 miles north-northeast of Geneva in 68-72 feet and 7-12 miles north of Ashtabula in 68-75 feet. Trollers are using watermelon, green, yellow jacket, perch, orange, pink, or blackjack worm harnesses and spoons, off of dipsy divers and planer boards. Anglers are fishing down 45-60 feet. Yellow perch fishing has been very good in 42-55 feet northeast of Gordon Park, 52-54 feet northwest of Chagrin River, 62-64 feet north of Ashtabula and 60-68 feet north of Conneaut. Perch spreaders or perch and crappie rigs with shiners fished as far up as 6 feet off the bottom have been producing the most fish. Steelhead fishing has been very good this past week with the best location 14-18 miles northwest off Fairport in 75-78 feet (the Cleveland Hole) while trolling using black and purple or silver and blue spoons. Anglers are fishing down 45-60 feet just above or in the thermocline. White Bass fishing has been good from the shore at the Eastlake CEI wall. Anglers are using agitators with blue and silver spoons and jigs tipped with twister tails. Fish range from 7-11 inches. Boat anglers watch for the gulls feeding on the surface - these are usually good spots to try for white bass which are also feeding on the same schools of emerald shiners. Based on the nearshore marine forecast the water temperature is 73 off of Toledo and 72 off of Cleveland. |
ODNR Fishing Report for 08/04/2009: Central , OH
Posted by: ODNR Date Posted: 20:48:52 8/04/09 |
Central Basin Yellow perch fishing has been very good in 42-55 feet northeast of Gordon Park, 52-54 feet northwest of Chagrin River, 62-64 feet north of Ashtabula and 60-68 feet north of Conneaut. Perch spreaders or perch and crappie rigs with shiners fished as far up as 6 feet off the bottom have been producing the most fish. Steelhead fishing has been very good this past week with some of the best catches of the season being reported. The best location has been 14-18 miles northwest off Fairport in 75-78 feet (the Cleveland Hole) while trolling using black and purple or silver and blue spoons. Anglers are fishing down 50-60 feet just above or down in the thermocline. White Bass fishing has been good from the shore at the Eastlake CEI wall. Anglers are using agitators with blue and silver spoons and jigs tipped with twister tails. Fish range from 7-11 inches. Boat anglers watch for the gulls feeding on the surface, these are usually good spots to try for white bass which are also feeding on the same schools of emerald shiners. Based on the nearshore marine forecast the water temperature is 72 off of Toledo and 73 off of Cleveland. |
ODNR Fishing Report for 07/28/2009: Central , OH
Posted by: ODNR Date Posted: 21:31:40 7/28/09 |
Central Basin Yellow perch fishing has been very good in 47-52 feet northeast of Edgewater Park, 42-45 feet northeast of Gordon Park, 58-62 feet northeast of Ashtabula and 55-60 feet north of Conneaut. Perch spreaders or perch and crappie rigs with shiners fished as far up as 6 feet off the bottom have been producing the most fish. Steelhead are being caught by anglers trolling for walleye. The best location has been 14-18 miles northwest off Fairport in 75-78 feet (the Cleveland Hole) while trolling using black and purple or silver and blue spoons. Based on the nearshore marine forecast the water temperature is 70 off of Toledo and 72 off of Cleveland. |
ODNR Fishing Report for 07/21/2009: Central , OH
Posted by: ODNR Date Posted: 21:50:01 7/21/09 |
Central Basin Yellow perch fishing has been very good in 40 to 45 feet north-northeast of Gordon Park and north-northwest of Edgewater Park, and 53 to 62 feet NNE of Ashtabula and north-northwest of Conneaut. Perch spreaders or perch and crappie rigs with shiners fished as far up as 6 feet off the bottom have been producing the most fish. Steelhead are being caught by anglers trolling for walleye. The best location has been offshore of Fairport and in the Cleveland Hole in 70 to 78 feet while trolling using black and purple or silver and blue spoons. Based on the nearshore marine forecast the water temperature is 70 off of Toledo and 71 off of Cleveland. |
ODNR Fishing Report for 07/14/2009: Central , OH
Posted by: ODNR Date Posted: 22:09:29 7/14/09 |
Central Basin
Walleye fishing has been good in 25’ of water from Huron to Lorain, 12-18 miles out in 65 to 73 feet north-northwest out of Edgewater State Park and north-northeast out of Wildwood State Park, 10-16 miles NNE out of Geneva and NNW out of Ashtabula at 70 to 74 feet. Trollers are using watermelon, green, yellow jacket, perch, orange, or pink worm harnesses and spoons, off of dipsy divers, or jet divers and planer boards. Anglers are fishing down 40 to 60 feet.
Yellow perch fishing has been very good in 40 to 45 feet NNE of Gordon Park and NNW of Edgewater Park, in 50-58 feet NW of the Fairport Harbor, and 69-72 feet NNE of Ashtabula and NNW of Conneaut. Perch spreaders or perch and crappie rigs with shiners fished near the bottom produce the most fish.
Steelhead are being caught by anglers trolling for walleye. The best location has been offshore in the Cleveland Hole in 77 to 79 feet while trolling using black and purple or silver and blue spoons.
Based on the nearshore marine forecast the water temperature is 71 off of Toledo and 70 off of Cleveland. |
ODNR Fishing Report for 07/07/2009: Central , OH
Posted by: ODNR Date Posted: 21:03:50 7/07/09 |
Central Basin
Walleye fishing has been good in 66-67’ NW off Wildwood State Park, 72-74’ NE and NW off Fairport and 72-74’ NW off Geneva. Trollers are using green, yellow jacket, orange, silver, and purple worm harnesses, crank baits, stick baits, and spoons off jet divers, dipsy divers and planer boards. Anglers are fishing down 30 to 50‘. The best times are in the evening and early morning.
Yellow perch fishing has been good in 40-50’ NW off Edgewater State Park, 41-46’ NW off Chagrin River, 58-70’ N off Ashtabula and Conneaut. Perch spreaders with shiners fished near the bottom produce the most fish.
Steelhead are being caught by anglers trolling for walleye. The best location has been NE and NW of Fairport in 72-74’. See the walleye section for trolling details.
Based on the nearshore marine forecast the water temperature is 70 off of Toledo and 69 off of Cleveland. |
ODNR Fishing Report for 06/30/2009: Central , OH
Posted by: ODNR Date Posted: 21:53:30 6/30/09 |
Central Basin
Walleye fishing has been good at the N end of the sandbar between Vermilion and Lorain, in 65-72’ NW off Edgewater State Park, 61-66 NW off Wildwood State Park, and 65-75’ NE and NW off Fairport. Trollers are using green, yellow jacket, orange, silver, and purple worm harnesses, crank baits, stick baits, and spoons off jet divers, dipsy divers and planer boards. Anglers are fishing down 30 to 40‘. The best times are in the evening and early morning.
Yellow perch fishing has been good in 28-32’ NW of Rocky River, 37-43’ NW off Edgewater State Park, 38-40’ N of Fairport, and 38-42’ NW off Conneaut. Perch spreaders with shiners fished near the bottom produce the most fish.
Smallmouth bass fishing has been very good in 10 to 25’ around harbor areas in Fairport Harbor, Geneva, Ashtabula and Conneaut. Fish are being caught on pumpkinseed, green or brown tube jigs, jigs tipped with minnows, leeches, and by trolling crankbaits.
Steelhead are being caught by anglers trolling for walleye. The best location has been NE and NW of Fairport in 72-76’. See the walleye section for trolling details.
Based on the nearshore marine forecast the water temperature is 71 off of Toledo and 66 off of Cleveland. |
ODNR Fishing Report for 06/23/2009: Central , OH
Posted by: ODNR Date Posted: 21:02:17 6/23/09 |
Central Basin
Walleye fishing has been very good in 57-64’ NW off Wildwood State Park, 58-66 NW off Gordon Park State Park, 57-64’ NW off Fairport and 60-68’ N-NW off Perry. Trollers are using green, yellow, orange, copper, and fried chicken worm harnesses, crank baits, stick baits, and spoons off jet divers, dipsy divers and planer boards. Anglers are fishing down 30 to 40‘. The best times are in the evening and early morning.
Yellow perch fishing has been good in 43-49’ NW of Gordon Park State Park, 38’ NE off Chagrin River, 40-45’ NW of Geneva, and 44-46’ N off Conneaut. Perch spreaders with shiners fished near the bottom produce the most fish.
Smallmouth bass fishing has been very good in 10 to 25’ around harbor areas in Fairport Harbor, Geneva, Ashtabula and Conneaut. Fish are being caught on pumpkinseed, green or brown tube jigs, jigs tipped with minnows, leeches, and by trolling crankbaits.
Steelhead are beginning to be picked by anglers trolling for walleye.
Based on the nearshore marine forecast the water temperature is 69 off of Toledo and 64 off of Cleveland. |
ODNR Fishing Report for 06/17/2009: Central , OH
Posted by: ODNR Date Posted: 21:25:38 6/18/09 |
Central Basin
Walleye have been caught trolling between E of the S end of the sandbar between Vermilion and Lorain. Good walleye fishing has also been reported 50-55’ NW off Edgewater State Park, 50-55 NW off Chagrin River, 40’ NW off Fairport and 48’ N off Geneva. Trollers are using green, yellow, orange, copper, and fried chicken worm harnesses, crank baits, stick baits, and spoons off dipsy divers, planer boards and also flatline trolling. The best times are in the evening and early morning.
Yellow perch fishing has been very good in 39-42’ NW off Edgewater State Park, 40-47’ NW of Gordon Park State Park, 40-50’ NW of Fairport, and 38-40’ W off Conneaut. Shore anglers have been catching fish off the Headlands Beach and Fairport piers on the Grand River and in Cleveland off the E 55th and E 72 st piers in Cleveland. Perch spreaders with shiners fished near the bottom produce the most fish.
Smallmouth bass fishing has been very good in 10 to 25’ around harbor areas in Fairport Harbor, Geneva, Ashtabula and Conneaut. Fish are being caught on pumpkinseed, green or brown tube jigs, jigs tipped with minnows, leeches, and by trolling crankbaits.
Based on the nearshore marine forecast the water temperature is 66 off of Toledo and 62 off of Cleveland. |
ODNR Fishing Report for 06/09/2009: Central , OH
Posted by: ODNR Date Posted: 23:15:00 6/09/09 |
Central Basin
Walleye have been caught trolling between Cranberry Creek and Vermilion in 20 to 30’ of water, E of the S end of the sandbar between Vermilion and Lorain, 39’ NW of Rocky River, 40-47’ off Edgewater State Park, 28’ off Fairport, 20-25’ off Geneva, and 40-50’ off Ashtabula. Trollers are using crank baits, stick baits, spoons and worm harnesses off dipsey divers, planer boards and also flatline trolling. The best times are in the evening and early morning.
Yellow perch fishing has been very good in 40-49’ NW off Edgewater State Park, 37-38’ NW of Gordon Park State Park, 40’ NW of Fairport, and 38-40’ off Geneva. Shore anglers have been catching fish off the Headlands Beach and Fairport piers on the Grand River and in Cleveland off the E 55th and E 72 st piers in Cleveland. Perch spreaders with shiners fished near the bottom produce the most fish.
Smallmouth bass fishing has been very good in 10 to 25’ around harbor areas in Fairport Harbor, Geneva, Ashtabula and Conneaut. Fish are being caught on green or brown tube jigs, jigs tipped with minnows, leeches, and by trolling crankbaits.
Based on the nearshore marine forecast the water temperature is 63 off of Toledo and 60 off of Cleveland.
Anglers are encouraged to always wear a U.S. Coast Guard-approved personal flotation device while boating.
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ODNR Fishing Report for 06/02/2009: Central , OH
Posted by: ODNR Date Posted: 07:11:23 6/03/09 |
Central Basin
Walleye have been caught trolling between Cranberry Creek and Vermilion in 30’ of water, also 39’ NW of Rocky River, 46’ off Euclid, 30-50’ off Fairport to Perry and 32’ off Geneva. Trollers are using crank baits, stick baits, spoons and worm harnesses off dipsey divers, planer boards and also flatline trolling. The best times are in the evening and early morning.
Yellow perch fishing has been good off of the condos E of Vermilion, off the Lorain breakwall, 37-38’ NW of Euclid, 38-40’ NW of Chagrin River, 48’ NE of Fairport, and 35-45’ off Conneaut. Shore anglers have been catching fish off the Headlands Beach and Fairport piers on the Grand River and in Cleveland off the E 55th and E 72 st piers in Cleveland. Perch spreaders with shiners fished near the bottom produce the most fish.
Smallmouth bass fishing has been very good in 10 to 25’ around harbor areas in Fairport Harbor, Geneva, Ashtabula and Conneaut. Fish are being caught on green or brown tube jigs, jigs tipped with minnows, leeches, and by trolling crankbaits.
Based on the nearshore marine forecast the water temperature is 62 off of Toledo and 58 off of Cleveland. |
ODNR Fishing Report for 05/26/2009: Central , OH
Posted by: ODNR Date Posted: 22:30:27 5/26/09 |
Central Basin
Walleye have been caught trolling between Cranberry Creek and Vermilion in 30’ of water, near shore in 12-20’ off Rocky River, 40’ off Edgewater Park, 16-18’ off Chagrin River, 15-40’ off Fairport to Perry and 25’ off Conneaut. Trollers are using crank baits, stick baits, spoons and worm harnesses off dipsey divers, planer boards and also flatline trolling. The best times are in the evening and early morning.
Yellow perch fishing has good off of the condos E of Vermilion, off the Lorain breakwall, 35-41’ off Edgewater Park in Cleveland, 30-40’ off Fairport, 40-43’ off Geneva, and 35-55’ off Conneaut. Shore anglers have been catching fish off the Headlands Beach and Fairport piers on the Grand River and in Cleveland off the E 55th and E 72 st piers in Cleveland. Perch spreaders with shiners fished near the bottom produce the most fish.
Smallmouth bass fishing has been very good in 10 to 25’ around harbor areas in Fairport Harbor, Geneva, Ashtabula and Conneaut. Fish are being caught on green or brown tube jigs, jigs tipped with minnows, leeches, and by trolling crankbaits.
Based on the nearshore marine forecast the water temperature is 62 off of Toledo and 55 off of Cleveland. |
ODNR Fishing Report for 05/20/2009: Central , OH
Posted by: ODNR Date Posted: 21:34:11 5/20/09 |
Central Basin
Walleye have been caught trolling near shore in 10-25’ off Cleveland, Grand River and Perry. Trollers are using crank baits, spoons and worm harnesses off planer boards and also flatline trolling. Fishing is picking up on the piers at Eastlake and Cleveland. The best times are in the evening and early morning.
Yellow perch fishing has been best in 30-40’ off Fairport to Conneaut, and 30-40’ east of Cleveland. Shore anglers have been catching fish off the Headlands Beach and Fairport piers on the Grand River and in Cleveland off the E 55th and E 72 st piers in Cleveland. Perch spreaders with shiners fished near the bottom produce the most fish.
Smallmouth bass fishing has been good in 15 to 25’ around harbor areas in Fairport Harbor, Geneva, Ashtabula and Conneaut. Fish are being caught on jigs tipped with minnows, leeches, tube jigs, and by trolling crankbaits.
Based on the nearshore marine forecast the water temperature is 57 off of Toledo and 53 off of Cleveland. |
ODNR Fishing Report for 12/10/2008: Central , OH
Posted by: ODNR Date Posted: 08:06:46 12/11/08 |
Walleye
Few walleye fishing attempts have been made due to recent wind, snow and cold temperatures. Those that have made it out have had little success. The lake is still accessible in places, but anglers should anticipate icy marinas and muddy water on the main lake. |
ODNR Fishing Report for 12/03/2008: Central , OH
Posted by: ODNR Date Posted: 08:29:22 12/03/08 |
Walleye
Few walleye fishing have been made due to recent wind, snow and cold temperatures. The best area over the holiday weekend was from Huron to Ruggles in 30 to 35 feet of water. Most anglers are trolling crankbaits. Anticipate breaking ice in marinas and muddy water on the main lake. Walleye fishing has been sporadic on the piers at night, but some fish are being caught by casting shallow diving stickbaits. |
ODNR Fishing Report for 11/25/2008: Central , OH
Posted by: ODNR Date Posted: 01:34:11 11/26/08 |
Walleye
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ODNR Fishing Report for 11/18/2008: Central , OH
Posted by: ODNR Date Posted: 10:52:53 11/19/08 |
Walleye
Walleye fishing remained excellent through Friday November 14. Recent wind, snow and cold temperatures have temporarily ended most main lake fishing. If conditions improve expect some of the same areas to produce more great walleye fishing from Vermilion to Cedar Point, and also off of Cleveland. The best area had been from Huron to Vermilion in 25 to 40 feet of water. Most anglers are trolling crankbaits. Walleye fishing has been sporadic on the piers at night, but some fish are being caught by casting shallow diving stickbaits. As temperatures drop walleye should continue to move inshore providing fall fishing opportunities through ice up when conditions allow. |
ODNR Fishing Report for 11/12/2008: Central , OH
Posted by: ODNR Date Posted: 21:48:43 11/12/08 |
Walleye
Walleye fishing has remained excellent from Vermilion to Cedar Point in 30 to 42 feet of water. The best areas have been west of the Huron dumping grounds and north of Cranberry Creek. Most anglers are trolling crankbaits. Walleye fishing has been sporadic on the piers at night, but some fish are being caught by casting shallow diving stickbaits. As temperatures drop walleye should continue to move inshore providing fall fishing opportunities through ice up when conditions allow.
Yellow Perch
Perch fishing effort is decreasing, but catches continue to be good in all the traditional spots around the islands and off of the central basin harbors. Perch spreaders with shiners near the bottom produce the most fish. |
ODNR Fishing Report for 10/29/2008: Central , OH
Posted by: ODNR Date Posted: 08:51:26 10/29/08 |
Central Basin
*Weather the week of 10/27 has been extremely windy. Information contained in the report was collected prior to the gale force winds.*
Walleye fishing had been excellent from Huron to Lorain. As water temperatures drop the best fishing will start to move inshore. Trolling or casting minnow imitating stickbaits produces the best fall catches.
Yellow perch fishing has been excellent. The most consistent action has been on the sandbar between Vermilion and Lorain, N of Vermilion, and also off of Lorain near the lighthouse. Fishing has been very good all along ports from Cleveland east to Conneaut. The best spots include NW of Gordon Park in 40 to 45 feet of water, NW of Chagrin River in 47 to 50 feet of water, N-NW of Fairport in 45 to 55 feet of water (the hump), N of Geneva and Ashtabula in 45’ to 55’ of water. Perch spreaders or crappie rigs with shiners fished near the bottom usually produces the most fish. Fish have ranged from 7 to 12 inches.
Steelhead fishing is picking up as fish begin to move up into the rivers. Anglers are catching fish near breakwalls, at the river mouths, and at lower- to mid- stream locations in the Rocky, Chagrin, Grand and Ashtabula Rivers, Euclid Creek (Wildwood State Park) and Conneaut Creek. Flows in the rivers and streams have risen with the recent rain and sleet and they are slightly to moderately stained. Small tributaries will fish first. Anglers are using small spoons, spinners, or jigs and maggots or spawn rigged with a split shot under a light bobber.
Based on the nearshore forecast the water temperature is 49 off of Toledo and 55 off of Cleveland. |
ODNR Fishing Report for 10/15/2008: Central , OH
Posted by: ODNR Date Posted: 21:46:29 10/16/08 |
Central Basin
Walleye fishing is improving from Lorain to Huron. The best areas have been the 30 N line west of the sandbar and the Huron dumping grounds. Fishing remained slow again this past week from Cleveland to Conneaut. Trollers are using worm harnesses, spoons or stickbaits off jet divers, dipsy divers, planer boards and downriggers. Worm harnesses and spoons continue to be the top baits.
Yellow perch fishing has been excellent. The most consistent action has been on the sandbar between Vermilion and Lorain, N of Vermilion, and also off of Lorain near the lighthouse. Fishing has been very good all along ports from Cleveland east to Conneaut. The best spots include NW of Gordon Park in 51 to 55 feet of water, NE and NW of Chagrin River in 51 to 55 feet of water, NW of Fairport in 40 to 50’ of water (the hump), N of Geneva and Ashtabula in 38’ to 48’ of water, and N of Conneaut in 70’ of water. Perch spreaders or crappie rigs with shiners fished near the bottom usually produces the most fish. Fish have ranged from 7 to 12 inches.
Smallmouth bass fishing has been very good in 20’ of water around Cleveland, Fairport Harbor, Ashtabula and Conneaut harbors. Fish are being caught on watermelon, pumpkinseed and green tube jigs, drop-shot goby imitations and crayfish.
Steelhead fishing is picking up as fish begin to move up into the rivers and anglers are catching fish at the mouth and downstream locations in the Chagrin River, Grand River, Geneva State Park, Euclid Creek (Wildwood State Park), Conneaut Creek and along the Conneaut west breakwall. Water conditions in the rivers and streams remain low and clear. Best times have been early in the morning. Shore anglers are using small spoons and jigs and maggots rigged with a split shot under a light bobber.
Based on the nearshore forecast the water temperature is 59 off of Toledo and 63 off of Cleveland.
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ODNR Fishing Report for 09/17/2008: Central , OH
Posted by: ODNR Date Posted: 07:49:25 9/18/08 |
Central Basin
Walleye fishing remained slow west of Cleveland with the best area being the sandbar between Vermilion and Lorain. Fishing continues to be slow in the Cleveland area this past week so there are no locations to report. Fishing continues to be good 12-17 miles N of Geneva in 70 to 72’ of water, and 6-10 miles NE-NW of Ashtabula in 69 to 72’ of water. Trollers are using worm harnesses, spoons or stickbaits off jet divers, dipsy divers, planer boards and downriggers. Worm harnesses and spoons continue to be the top baits. The best action has been about 25-50 feet down, and the best colors have been watermelon, purple, orange, green, and gold/black or red/silver.
Yellow perch fishing has remained slow from Huron to Avon. The most consistent action has been on the S end of the sandbar. Fishing has been very good offshore in the Cleveland area and also east to Conneaut. The best spots to fish are NW of Edgewater Park in 45 to 47 feet of water, NW of Wildwood State Park in 41 to 46 feet of water, NW of Fairport in 40 to 50’ of water (the hump), N of Geneva in 40 to 50’ of water, and N-NE of Conneaut in 60 to 65’ of water. Perch spreaders or crappie rigs with shiners fished near the bottom usually produces the most fish, however. Fish have ranged from 7 to 12 inches.
White bass fishing has been spotty off Eastlake CEI power plant in 15-30 feet of water. Anglers are using agitators with blue/silver spoons and jigs tipped with twister tails.
Smallmouth bass fishing has been very good in 16 to 26’ of water around Cleveland, Fairport Harbor, Ashtabula and Conneaut harbors. Fish are being caught on watermelon, pumpkinseed and green tube jigs and drop-shot goby imitations.
Steelhead are being caught off Geneva and Ashtabula while fishing for walleye. Anglers are catching steelhead on blue or green with silver spoons while trolling using downriggers, dipsy divers, or jet divers off planer boards.
Based on the nearshore forecast the water temperature is 67 off of Toledo and 69 off of Cleveland. |
ODNR Fishing Report for 09/09/2009: Central , OH
Posted by: ODNR Date Posted: 20:24:47 9/10/08 |
Central Basin
Walleye fishing has slowed west of Cleveland with the best area being the sandbar between Vermilion and Lorain. Fishing continues to be slow in the Cleveland area this past week so there are no locations to report. Very good fishing has been reported 7-10 miles N of Ashtabula in 69 to 72’ of water, and 7-12 miles N-NW of Conneaut in 71 to 75’ of water. Trollers are using worm harnesses, spoons or stickbaits off jet divers, dipsy divers, planer boards and downriggers. Worm harnesses and spoons continue to be the top baits. The best action has been about 25-50 feet down, and the best colors have been watermelon, purple, orange, green, and black with copper or blue/silver.
Yellow perch fishing has remained slow from Huron to Avon. The most consistent action has been on the S end of the sandbar. Fishing has been very good offshore in the Cleveland area and also east to Conneaut. The best spots to fish are NW of Gordon Park in 38 to 42 feet of water, NW of Edgewater Park in 40 to 50 feet of water, N of Fairport in 38 to 48’ of water, N of Geneva in 38 to 48’ of water, and N of Conneaut in 60 to 65’ of water. You may try fishing further offshore this week than normal. Fish may also be suspended in the water column until the recent upwelling of low oxygenated water settles back down to the deeper portions of the lake. Perch spreaders or crappie rigs with shiners fished near the bottom usually produces the most fish, however, this week you may want to fish 5 to 10 feet up from the bottom due to the conditions. Fish have ranged from 8 to 13 inches.
White bass fishing has been spotty off Eastlake CEI power plant in 15-30 feet of water. Anglers are using agitators with blue/silver spoons and jigs tipped with twister tails.
Smallmouth bass fishing has been very good in 16 to 26’ of water around Cleveland, Fairport Harbor, Ashtabula and Conneaut harbors. Fish are being caught on watermelon, pumpkinseed and green tube jigs and drop-shot goby imitations.
Based on the nearshore forecast the water temperature is 69 off of Toledo and 71 off of Cleveland.
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ODNR Fishing Report for 09/03/2008: Central , OH
Posted by: ODNR Date Posted: 07:33:43 9/04/08 |
Central Basin
Walleye fishing has slowed west of Cleveland with the best area being the sandbar between Vermilion and Lorain. Fishing continues to be slow in the Cleveland area this past week so there are no locations to report. Very good fishing has been reported 10-20 miles N of Geneva in 72 to 74’ of water, and 8-12 miles N of Ashtabula in 70 to 74’ of water. Trollers are using worm harnesses, spoons or stickbaits off jet divers, dipsy divers, planer boards and downriggers. Worm harnesses and spoons continue to be the top baits. The best action has been about 25-50 feet down, and the best colors have been chartreuse, purple, orange, green, and black with copper or gold/red.
Yellow perch fishing is very good offshore in the Cleveland area and also east to Conneaut. The best spots to fish are NW of Gordon Park in 35 to 45 feet of water, NW of Edgewater Park in 40 to 45 feet of water, N of Ashtabula in 65 to 70’ of water, and N of Conneaut in 60 to 65’ of water. You may try fishing further offshore this week than normal. Fish may also be suspended in the water column until the recent upwelling of low oxygenated water settles back down to the deeper portions of the lake. Perch spreaders or crappie rigs with shiners fished near the bottom usually produces the most fish, however, this week you may want to fish 5 to 10 feet up from the bottom due to the conditions. Fish have ranged from 8 to 13 inches.
White bass fishing has been good off Eastlake CEI power plant in 15-30 feet of water. Anglers are using agitators with blue/silver spoons and jigs tipped with twister tails.
Smallmouth bass fishing has been very good prior to the upwelling of low oxygenated waters this past week. We expect fishing to pick back up in the harbor areas around Cleveland, Fairport Harbor, Ashtabula and Conneaut harbors. Anglers have been fishing in 15 to 25 feet of water. Fish are being caught on watermelon, pumpkinseed and green tube jigs and drop-shot goby imitations.
Steelhead are being caught by anglers while walleye fishing 7 to 15 miles offshore from Geneva and Ashtabula in 65 to 74 feet of water. Anglers are catching steelhead on blue or green with silver spoons while trolling using downriggers, dipsy divers, or jet divers off planer boards.
Based on the nearshore forecast the water temperature is 71 off of Toledo and Cleveland. |
ODNR Fishing Report for 08/26/2008: Central , OH
Posted by: ODNR Date Posted: 07:18:23 8/27/08 |
Central Basin
Walleye fishing has been good E of the southern half of the sandbar NW of Lorain 5 to 7 miles out. Fishing has slowed down in the Cleveland area this past week so there are no locations to report. Very good fishing has been reported 10-15 miles N of Geneva in 70 to 74’ of water, and 7-15 miles NE and NW of Ashtabula in 68 to 74’ of water. Trollers are using worm harnesses, spoons or stickbaits off jet divers, dipsy divers, planer boards and downriggers. Worm harnesses and spoons continue to be the top baits. The best action has been about 25-50 feet down, and the best colors have been chartreuse, purple, orange, green, and black with copper or gold/red.
Yellow perch fishing is good offshore in the Cleveland area and also east to Conneaut. The best spots to fish are NW of Gordon Park in 53 to 55 feet of water, NW of Chagrin River in 45 to 50 feet of water, NW of Fairport Harbor in 38 to 50’ of water, and N of Conneaut in 60 to 65’ of water. Perch spreaders or crappie rigs with shiners fished near the bottom produce the most fish. Don’t forget to try several turns up from the bottom as some fish may be suspended. Fish have ranged from 8 to 13 inches.
White bass fishing has been very good off Eastlake CEI power plant in 15-30 feet of water. Anglers are using agitators with blue/silver spoons and jigs tipped with twister tails.
Smallmouth bass fishing has been very good in 16 to 26’ of water around Cleveland, Fairport Harbor, Ashtabula and Conneaut harbors. Fish are being caught on watermelon, pumpkinseed and green tube jigs and drop-shot goby imitations.
Steelhead are being caught by anglers while walleye fishing 7 to 15 miles offshore from Geneva and Ashtabula in 65 to 74 feet of water. Anglers are catching steelhead on blue or green with silver spoons while trolling using downriggers, dipsy divers, or jet divers off planer boards.
Based on the nearshore forecast the water temperature is 71 off of Toledo and 73 off of Cleveland. |
ODNR Fishing Report for 08/20/2008: Central , OH
Posted by: ODNR Date Posted: 19:39:29 8/21/08 |
Central Basin
Walleye fishing has been good E of the southern half of the sandbar NW of Lorain 5 to 7 miles out. Fishing has slowed down in the Cleveland area with the best areas NW of Edgewater Park in 54 of water and NW of Chagrin River in 72 to 78’ of water. Very good fishing has been reported NW of Geneva in 65 to 74’ of water, and 7-13 miles NE of Ashtabula in 70 to 74’ of water. Trollers are using worm harnesses, spoons or stickbaits off jet divers, dipsy divers, planer boards and downriggers. Worm harnesses and spoons continue to be the top baits. The best action has been about 25-50 feet down, and the best colors have been chartreuse, purple, orange, green, pink, and black with copper or gold.
Yellow perch fishing is good offshore in the Cleveland area and also east to Conneaut. The best spots to fish are NW of Edgewater Park in 51 to 54 feet of water, NW of Chagrin River in 53 to 54 feet of water, NW of Fairport Harbor (the hump) in 50 to 60’ of water, and N of Conneaut in 55 to 65’ of water. Perch spreaders or crappie rigs with shiners fished near the bottom produce the most fish. Don’t forget to try several turns up from the bottom as some fish may be suspended. Fish have ranged from 8 to 13 inches.
White bass fishing has been very good off Eastlake CEI power plant in 15-30 feet of water. Anglers are using agitators with blue/silver spoons and jigs tipped with twister tails.
Smallmouth bass fishing has been very good in 16 to 26’ of water around Cleveland, Fairport Harbor, Ashtabula and Conneaut harbors. Fish are being caught on watermelon, pumpkinseed and green tube jigs and drop-shot goby imitations.
Steelhead are being caught by anglers while walleye fishing 9 to 13 miles offshore from Geneva and Ashtabula in 65 to 74 feet of water. Anglers are catching steelhead on blue or green with silver spoons while trolling using downriggers, dipsy divers, or jet divers off planer boards.
Based on the nearshore forecast the water temperature is 72 off of Toledo and 74 off of Cleveland. |
ODNR Fishing Report for 08/12/2008: Central , OH
Posted by: ODNR Date Posted: 18:15:07 8/13/08 |
Central Basin
Walleye fishing has been good E of the southern half of the sandbar NW of Lorain 5 to 7 miles out. Fishing has slowed down in the Cleveland area with the best areas NE of Edgewater Park in 63 to 70’ of water, NW of Chagrin River in 70 to 72’ of water. Very good fishing has been reported NE of Geneva in 68 to 72’ of water, and 7-11 miles N of Ashtabula in 68 to 73’ of water. Trollers are using worm harnesses, spoons or stickbaits off jet divers, dipsy divers, planer boards and downriggers. Worm harnesses and spoons continue to be the top baits. The best action has been about 25-52 feet down, and the best colors have been chartreuse, purple, orange, green, and black with copper or gold.
West of Cleveland the best yellow perch fishing has been off of Sawmill Creek in 33’ of water and from Cranberry Creek to Old Woman’s Creek in 31 to 38’ of water. The fishing is fair offshore in the Cleveland area and also east to Conneaut. The best spots to try are NW of Edgewater Park in 50 to 52 feet of water, NW of Chagrin River in 55 to 62 feet of water, NW of Fairport Harbor in 45 to 55’ of water, and N Conneaut in 50 to 60’ of water. Perch spreaders or crappie rigs with shiners fished near the bottom produce the most fish. Don’t forget to try several turns up from the bottom as some fish may be suspended. Fish have ranged from 8 to 13 inches.
White bass fishing has been very good off Eastlake CEI power plant in 15-30 feet of water. Anglers are using agitators with blue/silver spoons and jigs tipped with twister tails.
Smallmouth bass fishing has been very good in 15 to 35’ of water around Cleveland, Fairport Harbor, Ashtabula and Conneaut harbors. Fish are being caught on watermelon, pumpkinseed and green tube jigs and drop-shot goby imitations.
Steelhead are being caught by anglers while walleye fishing 9 to 13 miles offshore from Geneva and Ashtabula in 68 to 74 feet of water. Anglers are catching steelhead on blue or green with silver spoons while trolling using downriggers, dipsy divers, or jet divers off planer boards. |
ODNR Fishing Report for 08/06/2008: Central , OH
Posted by: ODNR Date Posted: 17:17:03 8/06/08 |
Central Basin
Walleye fishing has been good E of the southern half of the sandbar between Vermilion and Lorain 7 to 10 miles out, NE of Gordon Park in 66 to 70’ of water, NW of Chagrin River in 68 to 72’ of water, NE of Geneva in 68 to 74’ of water, and 9+ miles N of Ashtabula in 68 to 74’ of water. Trollers are using worm harnesses, spoons or stickbaits off jet divers, dipsy divers, planer boards and downriggers. Worm harnesses continue to be the top bait followed closely by spoons, especially east. The best action has been about 25-52 feet down, and the best colors have been chartreuse, purple, orange, green, and black with copper or gold.
West of Cleveland the best yellow perch fishing has been off of Sawmill Creek in 33’ of water and from Cranberry Creek to Old Woman’s Creek in 31 to 38’ of water. The fishing is fair offshore in the Cleveland area. The best spots to try are NE of Edgewater Park in 50 to 58 feet of water and NW of Gordon Park in 54 to 58 feet of water. To the east, fishing remains good NW of Fairport Harbor in 52 to 65’ of water, and N of Ashtabula in 60 to 68’ and N Conneaut in 50 to 65’ of water. Perch spreaders or crappie rigs with shiners fished near the bottom produce the most fish. Don’t forget to try several turns up from the bottom as some fish may be suspended. Fish have ranged from 8 to 13 inches.
Smallmouth bass fishing has been very good in 15 to 35’ of water around Cleveland, Fairport Harbor, Ashtabula and Conneaut harbors. Fish are being caught on watermelon, pumpkinseed and green tube jigs and drop-shot goby imitations.
Steelhead are being caught by anglers while walleye fishing 9 to 13 miles offshore from Cleveland, Eastlake, Fairport, Geneva and Ashtabula in 68 to 74 feet of water. Anglers are catching steelhead on blue or green with silver spoons while trolling using downriggers, dipsy divers, or jet divers off planer boards.
Based on the nearshore forecast the water temperature is 75 off of Toledo and Cleveland.
Anglers are encouraged to always wear a U.S. Coast Guard-approved personal flotation device while boating.
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ODNR Fishing Report for 07/29/2008: Central , OH
Posted by: ODNR Date Posted: 17:50:39 7/29/08 |
Central Basin
Walleye fishing has been good E of the southern half of the sandbar between Vermilion and Lorain, 7 to 10 miles out NE and NW of Edgewater State Park in 62 to 70’ of water, NW of Eastlake in 67 to 70’ of water, NW of Geneva in 68 to 72’ of water, and 8+ miles NE and NW of Ashtabula and Conneaut in 70 to 73’ of water. Trollers are using worm harnesses, spoons or stickbaits off jet divers, dipsy divers, planer boards and downriggers. Worm harnesses continue to be the top bait followed closely by spoons, especially east. The best action has been about 25-40 feet down, and the best colors have been chartreuse, purple, orange, green, and black with copper or gold.
Yellow perch fishing is good offshore in the Cleveland area. The best spots to try are NW of Edgewater Park in 53 to 60 feet of water and NE of Rocky River in 58 to 62 feet of water. To the east, fishing remains good NW of Fairport Harbor in 52 to 65’ of water, and N of Ashtabula and Conneaut in 50 to 65’ of water. Perch spreaders or crappie rigs with shiners fished near the bottom produce the most fish. Don’t forget to try several turns up from the bottom as some fish may be suspended. Fish have ranged from 8 to 13 inches.
Smallmouth bass fishing has been very good in 15 to 35’ of water around Cleveland, Fairport Harbor, Ashtabula and Conneaut harbors. Fish are being caught on watermelon, pumpkinseed and green tube jigs and drop-shot goby imitations.
Steelhead are being caught 7 to 10 miles offshore from Cleveland, Eastlake, Fairport, Geneva and Ashtabula in 62 to 73 feet of water. Anglers are catching steelhead on blue or green with silver spoons while trolling using downriggers, dipsy divers, or jet divers off planer boards.
Based on the nearshore forecast the water temperature is 74 off of Toledo and Cleveland.
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ODNR Fishing Report for 07/15/2008: Central , OH
Posted by: ODNR Date Posted: 17:53:36 7/15/08 |
Central Basin
Walleye fishing has been good on the sandbar between Vermilion and Lorain, NW of the Chagrin River in 60 to 65’ of water, NW of Edgewater State Park in 58 to 64’ of water, N-NW of Fairport Harbor in 60 to 70’ of water, NW and NE of Ashtabula in 68 to 72’ of water. Trollers are using crankbaits or spoons and worm harnesses off jet divers, dipsy divers, planer boards and downriggers. The best action has been about 20 feet down and the best colors have been chartreuse, silver, orange, green and pink, and monkey puke.
Yellow perch fishing slowed down in the Cleveland area this past week. The best spots to try are NW of Edgewater Park in 42 to 48 feet of water and NW of Gordon Park in 45 to 50 feet of water. To the east, fishing remains good NW of Fairport Harbor in 40 to 50’ of water, and N of Ashtabula and Conneaut in 50 to 60’ of water. Perch spreaders or crappie rigs with shiners fished near the bottom produce the most fish. Fish have ranged from 7 to 12 inches.
Smallmouth bass fishing has been very good in 5 to 20’ of water around Cleveland, Fairport Harbor, Ashtabula and Conneaut harbors. Fish are being caught on watermelon, pumpkinseed and green tube jigs.
Steelhead fishing is picking up and fish are being caught off Fairport, Geneva and Ashtabula. Anglers are catching steelhead on spoons while trolling for walleye.
Based on the nearshore forecast the water temperature is 72 off of Toledo and Cleveland. |
ODNR Fishing Report for 07/08/2008: Central , OH
Posted by: ODNR Date Posted: 18:10:19 7/08/08 |
Central Basin
Walleye fishing has been very good N of Cranberry Creek marina in 32’ of water, on the sandbar between Vermilion and Lorain, NW of the Chagrin River in 56 to 62’ of water, NW of Wildwood State Park in 60 to 62’ of water, N of Fairport Harbor in 60 to 72’ of water, NW of Geneva in 60 to 72’ of water, and NW of Ashtabula in 60 to 72’ of water. Trollers are using crankbaits or spoons and worm harnesses off jet divers, dipsy divers, planer boards and downriggers. The best action has been 20’ down and the best spoon colors have been chartreuse, silver, orange, green and pink.
Yellow perch fishing has been good NW of Edgewater State Park in 43 to 47’ of water, NW of Chagrin River in 38 to 44’ of water, NW of Fairport Harbor in 45 to 55’ of water, and N of Ashtabula in 50 to 60’ of water. Perch spreaders or crappie rigs with shiners fished near the bottom produce the most fish. Fish have ranged from 7 to 12 inches.
Smallmouth bass fishing has been very good in 5 to 20’ of water around Cleveland, Fairport Harbor, Ashtabula and Conneaut harbors. Fish are being caught on watermelon, pumpkinseed and green tube jigs.
Steelhead fishing is picking up and fish are being caught off Chagrin River, Fairport, Geneva and Ashtabula. Anglers are catching steelhead on spoons while trolling for walleye.
Based on the nearshore forecast the water temperature is 70 off of Toledo and 69 off of Cleveland. |
ODNR Fishing Report for 07/01/2008: Central , OH
Posted by: ODNR Date Posted: 21:47:08 7/01/08 |
Central Basin
Walleye fishing has been good S of the Huron dumping grounds in 32’ of water, N of the Vermilion breakwall, N of Beaver Creek, NW of the Chagrin River in 60 to 65’ of water, NW of Gordon Park in 56 to 63’ of water, NW of Fairport Harbor in 65 to 74’ of water, NW of Geneva in 60 to 70’ of water, and N of Ashtabula in 60 to 70’ of water. Trollers are using crankbaits or spoons and worm harnesses off jet divers, dipsy divers, planer boards and downriggers. The best action has been 20’ down and the best spoon colors have been gold, orange, green and pink.
Yellow perch fishing west of Cleveland has been best N of the Vermilion breakwall and off of the Lorain lighthouse. Fishing has been good NW of Gordon Park in 50’ of water, NW of Fairport Harbor in 50 to 55’ of water, N of Geneva in 60 to 70’ of water and N of Conneaut in 55 to 65’ of water. Perch spreaders or crappie rigs with shiners fished near the bottom produce the most fish. Fish have ranged from 7 to 12 inches.
Smallmouth bass fishing has been very good in 5 to 20’ of water around Cleveland, Fairport Harbor, Ashtabula and Conneaut harbors. Fish are being caught on watermelon, pumpkinseed and green tube jigs.
Steelhead fishing is picking up and fish are being caught off Chagrin River, Fairport, Geneva and Ashtabula. Anglers are catching steelhead on spoons while trolling for walleye.
Based on the nearshore forecast the water temperature is 70 off of Toledo and 68 off of Cleveland. |
ODNR Fishing Report for 06/24/2008: Central , OH
Posted by: ODNR Date Posted: 22:08:56 6/24/08 |
Central Basin
Walleye fishing has been good N of Cedar Point, N of Vermilion to Lorain in 35 to 45’ of water, NW of the Chagrin River in 40 to 48’ of water, NW of Edgewater State Park in 42 to 54’ of water, W of Fairport Harbor in 35 to 45’ of water, NE of Geneva in 60 to 70’ of water, and NW of Ashtabula in 60 to 70’ of water. Trollers are using crankbaits or spoons and worm harnesses off jet divers, dipsy divers, planer boards and downriggers. The best action has been 20’ down and the best spoon colors have been gold or silver with green and pink.
Yellow perch fishing west of Cleveland has been best off of the condos east of Vermilion and off of the Lorain lighthouse. Fishing has been good NW of Wildwood State Park in 40 to 45’ of water, NW of Gordon Park in 30 to 40’ of water, NW of Fairport Harbor in 40 to 55’ of water, and N of Ashtabula in 40 to 50’ of water. Perch spreaders or crappie rigs with shiners fished near the bottom produce the most fish. Fish have ranged from 7.5 to 12.5 inches.
Smallmouth bass fishing has been good in 5 to 20’ of water around Cleveland, Fairport Harbor, Ashtabula and Conneaut harbors. Fish are being caught on watermelon, pumpkinseed and green tube jigs.
Based on the nearshore forecast the water temperature is 68 off of Toledo and 67 off of Cleveland. |
ODNR Fishing Report for 06/17/2008: Central , OH
Posted by: ODNR Date Posted: 21:54:08 6/17/08 |
Central Basin
Walleye fishing has been excellent on the dumping grounds N of Huron, N of Beaver Creek in 35 to 45’ of water, NW of the Chagrin River in 20 to 30’ of water, NE of Wildwood State Park in 20 to 30’ of water, 4 to 5 miles W of Geneva in 50 to 65’ of water, and 2 to 4 miles W of Fairport Harbor in 20 to 30’ of water. Trollers are using crankbaits or spoons and worm harnesses off jet divers, dipsy divers and downriggers. The best action has been 20’ down and the best spoon colors have been gold or silver with green and pink.
Yellow perch fishing west of Cleveland has been best off of the condos east of Vermilion, in 43’ of water north of Beaver Creek, and off of the Lorain lighthouse. Fishing has been excellent NE of the Chagrin River in 30 to 35’ of water, NE of Edgewater in 30 to 35’ of water, N of Fairport Harbor in 35 to 50’ of water, N of Conneaut in 35 to 50’ of water, and N of Geneva and Ashtabula in 45 to 55’ of water. Perch spreaders or crappie rigs with shiners fished near the bottom produce the most fish. Fish have ranged from 7.5 to 12.5 inches.
Smallmouth bass fishing has been good in 5 to 20’ of water around Ashtabula and Fairport Harbor. Fish are being caught on watermelon, pumpkinseed and green tube jigs.
Based on the nearshore forecast the water temperature is 70 off of Toledo and 63 off of Cleveland.
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ODNR Fishing Report for 06/10/2008: Central , OH
Posted by: ODNR Date Posted: 21:21:51 6/10/08 |
Central Basin
Walleye have been caught trolling nearshore from Huron to Lorain in 32 to 45’ of water with Beaver Creek producing some of the largest fish, off Eastlake in 35 to 40’, off Cleveland in 40 to 55’, off Geneva 40 to 55’, and off Ashtabula in 35 to 50’. Trollers are using stick baits, spoons and worm harnesses off planer boards, jet divers and also flatline trolling.
Yellow perch fishing west of Cleveland has been best off of the condos east of Vermilion, in 43’ of water north of Beaver Creek, and off of the Lorain lighthouse. Fishing has been very good off Wildwood State Park and Eastlake in 30 to 35 feet of water, off Fairport in 35 to 45’, and off Geneva, Ashtabula and Conneaut in 35 to 50’. Perch spreaders with shiners fished near the bottom produce the most fish. Fish have ranged from 8 to 12 inches. Shore anglers are catching fish off the long pier in Grand River and also the short pier in Fairport Harbor.
Smallmouth bass fishing has been good in 15 to 25 feet of water around harbor areas in Conneaut, Ashtabula, Geneva and Fairport Harbor. Fish are being caught on jigs tipped with minnows, leeches, tube jigs, and by trolling crankbaits.
Based on the nearshore forecast the water temperature is 67 off of Toledo and 60 off of Cleveland. |
ODNR Fishing Report for 06/03/2008: Central , OH
Posted by: ODNR Date Posted: 21:36:36 6/03/08 |
Central Basin
Walleye have been caught trolling nearshore from Huron to Lorain in 32 to 42’ of water, and in 40 to 50 feet of water off Eastlake to Cleveland, and in 35 to 50 feet of water off Fairport, Ashtabula and Conneaut. Trollers are using stick baits, spoons and worm harnesses off planer boards, jet divers and also flatline trolling. Fishing is picking up on the piers at Eastlake and Cleveland. The best times for shore fishing are in the early morning and evening with anglers using surface rapalas.
Yellow perch fishing west of Cleveland has been best off of the condos east of Vermilion and off of the Lorain lighthouse. Fishing has been very good off Gordon and Edgewater Parks in Cleveland in 30 to 40 feet of water, and off all the major ports from Fairport to Conneaut in 35 to 45 feet of water. Perch spreaders with shiners fished near the bottom produce the most fish. Fish have ranged from 8 to 12 inches. Shore anglers are catching fish off the long pier in Grand River and also the short pier in Fairport Harbor.
Smallmouth bass fishing has been good in 15 to 25 feet of water around harbor areas in Conneaut, Ashtabula, Geneva and Fairport Harbor. Fish are being caught on jigs tipped with minnows, leeches, tube jigs, and by trolling crankbaits.
Based on the nearshore forecast the water temperature is 62 off of Toledo and 59 off of Cleveland. |
ODNR Fishing Report for 05/27/2008: Central , OH
Posted by: ODNR Date Posted: 20:48:59 5/27/08 |
Central Basin
Walleye have been caught trolling nearshore from Huron to Lorain in 28 to 36’ of water, and in 35-45’ off Eastlake to Cleveland. Trollers are using stick baits, spoons and worm harnesses off planer boards and also flatline trolling. Fishing is picking up on the piers at Eastlake and Cleveland. The best times for shore fishing are in the early morning and evening with anglers using surface rapalas.
Yellow perch fishing has been best off of the condos east of Vermilion, off of the Lorain lighthouse, in 40-50’ off Fairport to Conneaut, and 35-40’ off Cleveland. Perch spreaders with shiners fished near the bottom produce the most fish. Fish have ranged from 8 to 12 inches. Shore anglers are catching fish off the long pier in Grand River and also the short pier in Fairport Harbor.
Smallmouth bass fishing has been good in 15 to 25’ around harbor areas in Conneaut, Ashtabula, Geneva and Fairport Harbor. Fish are being caught on jigs tipped with minnows, leeches, tube jigs, and by trolling crankbaits.
Based on the nearshore forecast the water temperature is 58 off of Toledo and 56 off of Cleveland. |
ODNR Fishing Report for 05/20/2008: Central , OH
Posted by: ODNR Date Posted: 22:49:01 5/20/08 |
Central Basin
Walleye have been caught trolling nearshore in 15-25’ off Eastlake, Cleveland and Rocky River. Trollers are using stick baits, spoons and worm harnesses off planer boards and also flatline trolling. Fishing is picking up on the piers at Eastlake and Cleveland. The best times are in the evening and early morning with anglers using surface rapalas.
Yellow perch fishing has been best in 30-40’ off Fairport to Conneaut, and 30-40’ off Cleveland. Perch spreaders with shiners fished near the bottom produce the most fish.
Smallmouth bass fishing has been good in 15 to 25’ around harbor areas in Conneaut, Ashtabula, Geneva and Fairport Harbor. Fish are being caught on jigs tipped with minnows, leeches, tube jigs, and by trolling crankbaits.
Based on the nearshore forecast the water temperature is 58 off of Toledo and 55 off of Cleveland. |
ODNR Fishing Report for 01/30/2008: Central , OH
Posted by: ODNR Date Posted: 13:34:12 1/30/08 |
As of today (1/30/08) all Lake Erie ice should be considered unsafe. By the end of the past week some ice fishing had started, but warm weather and rain followed by wind gusts of over 50 mph have likely done serious damage to any ice that had been fishable. It will take sustained cold, calm weather to re-establish safe ice. |
ODNR Fishing Report for 01/16/2008: Central , OH
Posted by: ODNR Date Posted: 18:08:51 1/16/08 |
There has been very little open water fishing activity over the past week. Skim ice has formed in some nearshore and harbor areas, especially in the western basin, limiting lake access. Stable conditions and clear water produce the best results. The best technique to catch winter trophies is trolling crankbaits around open water baitfish during the day or along rocky shorelines at night. Shore anglers can also catch walleye from piers after dark as walleye move inshore to feed on shiners and gizzard shad.
The Lake Erie surface temperature is 35 degrees off of Toledo and 37 degrees off of Cleveland. |
ODNR Fishing Report for 12/12/2007: Central , OH
Posted by: ODNR Date Posted: 11:19:43 12/12/07 |
When the weather has allowed the best walleye fishing has been nearshore from Huron to Vermilion and also off of Cleveland. There has been little open water fishing activity over the past week. Continued poor weather has left most of the popular fall areas very muddy. Stable conditions and clear water produce the best results. The best technique to catch fall trophies is trolling crankbaits around open water baitfish during the day or along rocky shorelines at night. Shore anglers can also catch walleye from piers after dark as walleye move inshore to feed on shiners and gizzard shad.
The Lake Erie surface temperature is 33 degrees off of Toledo and 40 degrees off of Cleveland. |
ODNR Fishing Report for 11/27/2007: Central , OH
Posted by: ODNR Date Posted: 20:44:14 11/27/07 |
When the weather has allowed the best walleye fishing has been nearshore from Huron to Vermilion and also off of Cleveland. Stable conditions and clear water produce the best results. The best technique to catch fall trophies is trolling crankbaits around open water baitfish during the day or along rocky shorelines at night. Shore anglers can also catch walleye from piers after dark as walleye move inshore to feed on shiners and gizzard shad. The Lake Erie surface temperature is 40 degrees off of Toledo and 46 degrees off of Cleveland. |
ODNR Fishing Report for 10/30/2007: Central , OH
Posted by: ODNR Date Posted: 21:37:22 10/30/07 |
Central Basin When conditions have allowed the best walleye fishing has been from Cedar Point to Vermilion. The best technique to catch fall trophies is trolling crankbaits around open water baitfish during the day or along rocky shorelines at night. Shore anglers can also catch walleye from piers after dark as walleye move inshore to feed on shiners and gizzard shad. Steelhead fishing has been very good and are being caught off the Fairport, Ashtabula and Conneaut breakwalls in 10 to 25 feet and also in the Ashtabula and Grand Rivers, and the mouth of Conneaut Creek. Anglers are catching steelhead trolling green/white, red/white, black/purple, chartreuse, and silver/blue spoons. Yellow perch fishing has been very good off of the Vermilion breakwall in 35 to 38’ of water, off of the Lorain lighthouse, northwest of Gordon State Park (Cleveland) in 42 feet, north of Edgewater State Park (Cleveland) in 40 feet, north-northwest of Fairport Harbor in 45 to 60 feet, and north of Conneaut in 35 to 40 feet. Perch spreaders with shiners or crappie rigs fished near the bottom produce the most fish. Shore fisherman are catching yellow perch at the Lorain ore dock pier using perch spreaders with shiners or crappie rigs. Smallmouth bass fishing has been good in harbor areas, and in 15 to 25 feet along the shoreline in Conneaut, Ashtabula, Geneva and Fairport Harbor. Fish were caught on goby- colored tube jigs, crankbaits, and jigs tipped with minnows or nightcrawlers. Steelhead fishing has been very good at the mouths of the rivers and major streams. Water levels remain low in the main channels on the rivers and streams. Anglers are catching fish at the Lorain Ore dock, East 72nd St Pier in Cleveland, Euclid Creek (Wildwood State Park), Chagrin River, Grand River, Arcola Creek, Geneva State Park, Conneaut Creek and along the Conneaut west breakwall. Shore anglers are using small spinners and spoons, and jigs and maggots rigged with a split shot under a light bobber. The Lake Erie surface temperature is 53 degrees off of Toledo and 59 degrees off of Cleveland. |
ODNR Fishing Report for 10/23/2007: Central , OH
Posted by: ODNR Date Posted: 11:05:56 10/24/07 |
Central Basin Wind conditions limited opportunities on the sandbar between Lorain and Vermilion where fishing had been good. With the strong south winds some fish were caught nearshore from Vermilion to Huron. Anglers trolling crankbaits or divers with harnesses and spoons had the best success. Steelhead fishing has been very good and are being caught off the Fairport, Ashtabula and Conneaut breakwalls in 10 to 25 feet and also in the Ashtabula and Grand Rivers. Anglers are catching steelhead trolling green/white, red/white, black/purple, chartreuse, and silver/blue spoons. Yellow perch fishing has been very good off of the Vermilion breakwall in 35 to 38’ of water, off of the Lorain lighthouse, northwest of Gordon State Park (Cleveland) in 42 feet, north of Edgewater State Park (Cleveland) in 40 feet, north-northwest of Fairport Harbor in 40 to 52 feet, and north of Conneaut in 53 to 58 feet. Perch spreaders with shiners or crappie rigs fished near the bottom produce the most fish. Shore fisherman are catching yellow perch at the Lorain ore dock pier using perch spreaders with shiners or crappie rigs. Smallmouth bass fishing has been good in harbor areas, and in 15 to 25 feet along the shoreline in Conneaut, Ashtabula, Geneva and Fairport Harbor. Fish were caught on goby- colored tube jigs, crankbaits, and jigs tipped with minnows, nightcrawlers, or leeches. Steelhead fishing has been very good at the mouths of the rivers and major streams and anglers are catching fish at the Lorain Ore dock, East 72nd St Pier in Cleveland, Euclid Creek (Wildwood State Park), Chagrin River, Grand River, Arcola Creek, Geneva State Park, Conneaut Creek and along the Conneaut west breakwall. Shore anglers are using small spinners and spoons, and jigs and maggots rigged with a split shot under a light bobber. The Lake Erie surface temperature is 59 degrees off of Toledo and 63 degrees off of Cleveland. |
ODNR Fishing Report for 10/16/2007: Central , OH
Posted by: ODNR Date Posted: 09:03:19 10/17/07 |
Central Basin Walleye fishing has been spotty on the sandbar between Vermilion and Lorain, north of Edgewater State Park (Cleveland) in 69 to 72 feet and northeast of Ashtabula in 68 feet. Anglers are trolling dipsy divers with spoons and worm harnesses ranging in copper, black/purple, tangerine, watermelon, wonderbread, antifreeze and gold/orange. Steelhead fishing has been good and is being caught off the Fairport and Ashtabula, Conneaut breakwalls in 10 to 25 feet and also in the Ashtabula and Grand Rivers. Anglers are catching steelhead trolling green/white, red/white, black/purple, chartreuse, and silver/blue spoons. Yellow perch fishing has been very good off of the Vermilion breakwall in 36’ of water, off of the Lorain lighthouse, north of Gordon State Park (Cleveland) in 42 to 50 feet, north of Edgewater State Park (Cleveland) 40 to 51 feet, north-northwest of Fairport Harbor in 30 to 58 feet, and north of Ashtabula and Conneaut in 55 to 60 feet. Perch spreaders with shiners or crappie rigs fished near the bottom produce the most fish. Shore fisherman are catching yellow perch at the Lorain ore dock pier using perch spreaders with shiners or crappie rigs. Smallmouth bass fishing has been good in harbor areas, and in 15 to 25 feet along the shoreline in Conneaut, Ashtabula, Geneva and Fairport Harbor. Fish were caught on goby- colored tube jigs, crankbaits, and jigs tipped with minnows, nightcrawlers, or leeches. White bass are being caught by anglers trolling for walleye, also inshore near the mouth of the Chagrin River and adjacent to the Eastlake Power Plant. Steelhead fishing has been good as fish begin to move up into the rivers and creeks and anglers are catching fish in the Lorain Ore dock, Chagrin River, Grand River, Geneva State Park, Euclid Creek (Wildwood State Park), Arcola Creek, Conneaut Creek and along the Conneaut west breakwall. Shore anglers are using small spinners and spoons, and jigs and maggots rigged with a split shot under a light bobber. The Lake Erie surface temperature is 58 degrees off of Toledo and 64 degrees off of Cleveland. |
ODNR Fishing Report for 10/02/2007: Central , OH
Posted by: ODNR Date Posted: 09:27:58 10/03/07 |
Central Basin Walleye fishing has been spotty on the sandbar between Vermilion and Lorain, north of Geneva 72 feet, and north-northeast of Conneaut in 70 feet. Anglers are trolling dipsy divers with spoons, stick baits and worm harnesses ranging in copper, black/purple, tangerine, watermelon, wonderbread, antifreeze and gold/orange. A few steelhead are being caught by walleye anglers trolling off Geneva and Conneaut in 70 to 72 feet. Anglers are catching steelhead on red/white, black/purple, chartreuse, and silver/blue spoons while trolling for walleye. Yellow perch fishing has been very good off of the condos east of Vermilion, off of the Lorain lighthouse, north-northeast of Gordon Park (Cleveland) in 52 to 54 feet, north-northwest of Euclid in 52 to 56 feet, north-northwest of Fairport Harbor in 48 to 62 feet, and north of Ashtabula and Conneaut in 55 to 70 feet. Perch spreaders with shiners or crappie rigs fished near the bottom produce the most fish. Smallmouth bass fishing has been good near Ruggles Reef in the Huron area, in harbor areas, and in 15 to 25 feet along the shoreline in Conneaut, Ashtabula, Geneva and Fairport Harbor. Fish were caught on goby- colored tube jigs, crankbaits, and jigs tipped with minnows, nightcrawlers, or leeches. White bass are being caught by anglers trolling for walleye, also inshore near the mouth of the Chagrin River and adjacent to the Eastlake Power Plant. Steelhead fishing has been good as fish begin to move up into the rivers and creeks and anglers are catching fish in the Chagrin River, Grand River, Geneva State Park, Euclid Creek (Wildwood State Park), Arcola Creek, Conneaut Creek and along the Conneaut west breakwall. Shore anglers are using small spinners and spoons, and jigs and maggots rigged with a split shot under a light bobber. he Lake Erie surface temperature is 65 degrees off of Toledo and 68 degrees off of Cleveland. |
ODNR Fishing Report for 09/25/2007: Central , OH
Posted by: ODNR Date Posted: 08:20:49 9/27/07 |
Central Basin Walleye fishing has been spotty on the sandbar between Vermilion and Lorain, northwest and northeast of Ashtabula in 63 to 72 feet, and northwest and northeast of Fairport in 65 to 72 feet. Anglers are trolling dipsy divers with spoons, stick baits and worm harnesses ranging in copper, black/purple, tangerine, watermelon, wonder bread, antifreeze and gold/orange. A few steelhead are being caught off Fairport and Ashtabula in 63 to 72 feet. Anglers are catching steelhead on red/white, black/purple, chartreuse, and silver/blue spoons while trolling for walleye. Yellow perch fishing has been very good west of the Sandbar, off Lorain in 45 feet of water, north-northeast of Euclid in 55 to 62 feet, northwest and northeast of Chagrin River in 55 to 61 feet, northwest of Fairport Harbor in 47 to 57 feet, and north of Conneaut in 57 to 70 feet. Perch spreaders with shiners or crappie rigs fished near the bottom produce the most fish. Smallmouth bass fishing has been good near Ruggles Reef in the Huron area, in harbor areas, and in 15 to 25 feet along the shoreline in Conneaut, Ashtabula, Geneva and Fairport Harbor. Fish were caught on goby- colored tube jigs, crankbaits, and jigs tipped with minnows, nightcrawlers, or leeches. White bass are being caught by anglers trolling for walleye, also inshore near the mouth of the Chagrin River and adjacent to the Eastlake Power Plant. The Lake Erie surface temperature is 67 degrees off of Toledo and 69 degrees off of Cleveland |
ODNR Fishing Report for 09/18/2007: Central , OH
Posted by: ODNR Date Posted: 08:14:01 9/19/07 |
Central Basin Walleye fishing has been very good on the sandbar between Vermilion and Lorain, north-northwest of Gordon Park and Edgewater in 60 to 71 feet, north-northeast of Ashtabula in 60 to 72 feet, and north of Conneaut in 58 to 65 feet. Anglers are trolling dipsy divers, down riggers and wire line with spoons and stick baits ranging in copper, black/purple, tangerine, watermelon, wonder bread, antifreeze and gold/orange. Steelhead are being caught from Geneva to Ashtabula in 70 to 72 feet. Anglers are catching steelhead on red/white, black/purple, chartreuse, and silver/blue spoons while trolling for walleye. Yellow perch fishing has been very good just off of the Vermilion breakwall, north-northeast of Gordon Park in 56 feet, north-northwest of Euclid in 54 to 55 feet, northwest of Fairport Harbor in 46 to 55 feet, and north of Conneaut in 61 to 65 feet. Perch spreaders with shiners or worm harnesses fished near the bottom produce the most fish. Smallmouth bass fishing has been good in harbor areas, and in 15 to 25 feet along the shoreline in Conneaut, Ashtabula, Geneva and Fairport Harbor. Fish were caught on goby- colored tube jigs, crankbaits, and jigs tipped with minnows, nightcrawlers, or leeches. White bass are being caught by anglers trolling for walleye, also inshore near the mouth of the Chagrin River and adjacent to the Eastlake Power Plant. The Lake Erie surface temperature is 64 degrees off of Toledo and 70 degrees off of Cleveland. |
ODNR Fishing Report for 09/11/2007: Central , OH
Posted by: ODNR Date Posted: 08:15:57 9/12/07 |
Central Basin Walleye fishing has been very good on the sandbar between Vermilion and Lorain, north-northwest of Gordon Park in 63 to 71 feet, northeast of Geneva in 70 to 72 feet, and northeast of Ashtabula in 70 to 72 feet. Anglers are trolling dipsy divers, down riggers and wire line with spoons and stick baits ranging in copper, black/purple, gold, boy/girl, superman, wonder bread, antifreeze and chartreuse. Steelhead are being caught from Geneva to Ashtabula in 70 to 72 feet. Anglers are catching steelhead on red/white, black/purple, chartreuse, and silver/blue spoons while trolling for walleye. Yellow perch fishing has been very good in 35’ of water off of the condos east of Vermilion, 5 miles north-northeast of Gordon Park in 56 feet, 4 to 6 miles north-northwest of Euclid in 54 to 55 feet, 3 to 6 miles northwest of Fairport Harbor in 48 to 58 feet, and 4 to 6 miles north-northeast of Conneaut in 53 to 65 feet. Perch spreaders with shiners or worm harnesses fished near the bottom produce the most fish. Smallmouth bass fishing has been good in harbor areas, and in 15 to 25 feet along the shoreline in Conneaut, Ashtabula, Geneva and Fairport Harbor. Fish were caught on goby- colored tube jigs, crankbaits, and jigs tipped with minnows, nightcrawlers, or leeches. White bass are being caught by anglers trolling for walleye. The Lake Erie surface temperature is 72 degrees off of Toledo and 73 degrees off of Cleveland. |
ODNR Fishing Report for 09/04/2007: Central , OH
Posted by: ODNR Date Posted: 21:39:34 9/04/07 |
Central Basin Walleye fishing has been very good on the south end of the sandbar between Vermilion and Lorain, north-northwest of Euclid in 68 to 76 feet, north-northwest of Chagrin River in 70 to 75 feet, northeast of Geneva in 69 to 74 feet, and north-northeast of Ashtabula in 72 to 75 feet. Anglers are trolling dipsy divers, down riggers and wire line with spoons and stick baits ranging in copper, black/purple, gold, boy/girl, superman, wonder bread, antifreeze and chartreuse. Steelhead are being caught from Geneva to Ashtabula in 69 to 75 feet. Anglers are catching steelhead on red/white, black/purple, chartreuse, and silver/blue spoons while trolling for walleye. Yellow perch fishing has been good in 35’ of water off of the condos east of Vermilion, 5 to 7 miles north-northwest of Edgewater State Park in 60 feet, 5 to 8 miles north-northeast of Euclid in 47 to 61 feet, 4 to 6 miles north-northwest of Fairport Harbor in 48 to 58 feet, and 4 to 6 miles north-northeast of Conneaut in 48 to 64 feet. Perch spreaders with shiners or worm harnesses fished near the bottom produce the most fish. Smallmouth bass fishing has been good in harbor areas, and in 20 to 25 feet along the shoreline in Conneaut, Ashtabula, Geneva and Fairport Harbor. Fish were caught on goby- colored tube jigs, crankbaits, and jigs tipped with minnows, nightcrawlers, or leeches. White bass are being caught by anglers trolling for walleye. The Lake Erie surface temperature is 71 degrees off of Toledo and 73 degrees off of Cleveland. |
ODNR Fishing Report for 08/28/2007: Central , OH
Posted by: ODNR Date Posted: 22:32:07 8/28/07 |
Central Basin Walleye fishing has been very good on the south end of the sandbar between Vermilion and Lorain, north-northeast of Cleveland in 63 to 77 feet, north-northeast of Ashtabula in 70 to 76 feet and north-northeast of Geneva in 64 to 74 feet. Anglers are trolling dipsy divers, down riggers and wire line with spoons and stick baits ranging in black/purple, gold, boy/girl, superman, wonder bread, antifreeze and chartreuse. Trolling worm harnesses (same colors) have also been successful. Steelhead are being caught from Geneva to Ashtabula in 70 to 74 feet. Anglers are catching steelhead on red/white, black/purple, chartreuse, and silver/blue spoons while trolling for walleye. Yellow perch fishing has been good in 35’ of water off of the condos east of Vermilion, 3 to 5 miles northeast and northwest of Eastlake in 55 to 65 feet, 3 to 5 miles north-northwest of Fairport Harbor in 48 to 60 feet, and 5 to 6 miles north-northeast of Conneaut in 58 to 62 feet. Perch spreaders with shiners or worm harnesses fished near the bottom produce the most fish. Smallmouth bass fishing has been excellent in harbor areas, and in 20 to 25 feet along the shoreline in Conneaut, Ashtabula, Geneva and Fairport Harbor. Fish were caught on goby- colored tube jigs, crankbaits, and jigs tipped with minnows, nightcrawlers, or leeches. White bass are being caught by anglers trolling for walleye. Shore anglers are catching white bass at the Lorain Ore Dock, Eastlake CEI pier, Fairport Harbor pier, and Conneaut breakwall; early mornings and evenings have been the best. Anglers are using agitators and small yellow or white jigs or small spinners. The Lake Erie surface temperature is 72 degrees off of Toledo and 74 degrees off of Cleveland. |
ODNR Fishing Report for 08/21/2007: Central , OH
Posted by: ODNR Date Posted: 22:55:57 8/21/07 |
Central Basin Walleye fishing has been very good on the south end of the sandbar between Vermilion and Lorain, northeast of Ashtabula in 65 to 72 feet, and north-northwest of Conneaut in 63 to 72 feet. Anglers are trolling dipsy divers and down riggers with spoons and stick baits ranging in black/purple, gold, silver/silver, superman, wonder bread, antifreeze and chartreuse. Trolling worm harnesses (same colors) have also been successful. Steelhead are being caught from Geneva to Conneaut in 65 to 72 feet. Anglers are catching steelhead on red/white, black/purple, chartreuse, and silver/blue spoons while trolling for walleye. Yellow perch fishing has been good 3 miles north of Edgewater State Park in 43 to 51 feet, 3 miles north of Eastlake in 47 feet, 3-5 miles northwest of Fairport Harbor in 48 to 55 feet, and 5-6 miles north-northeast of Conneaut in 48 to 65 feet. Perch spreaders with shiners or worm harnesses fished near the bottom produce the most fish. Smallmouth bass fishing has been excellent in harbor areas, and in 20 to 25 feet along the shoreline in Conneaut, Ashtabula, Geneva and Fairport Harbor. Fish were caught on goby- colored tube jigs, crankbaits, and jigs tipped with minnows, nightcrawlers, or leeches. White bass are being caught by anglers trolling for walleye. Shore anglers are catching white bass at the Lorain Ore Dock, Eastlake CEI pier, Fairport Harbor pier, and Conneaut breakwall; early mornings and evenings have been the best. Anglers are using agitators and small yellow or white jigs or small spinners. The Lake Erie surface temperature is 70 degrees off of Toledo and 73 degrees off of Cleveland. |
ODNR Fishing Report for 08/14/2007: Central , OH
Posted by: ODNR Date Posted: 22:33:22 8/14/07 |
Central Basin Walleye fishing has been very good on the Huron dumping grounds, on the south end of the sandbar between Vermilion and Lorain, north of Edgewater State Park in 68 to 72 feet, north of Chagrin River in 68 to 72 feet, north northwest of Geneva in 68 to 72 feet, and north-northeast of Ashtabula in 67 to 75 feet. Anglers are trolling dipsy divers or jet divers off planers with spoons and stick baits ranging in black/purple, gold, blue/silver, wonderbread, antifreeze and chartreuse with copper backs. Trolling worm harnesses (same colors) have also been successful. Steelhead are being caught off Lorain, Vermilion, and Cleveland in 68 to 72 feet, and Geneva to Ashtabula in 67 to 75 feet. Anglers are catching steelhead on red/white, black/purple, chartreuse, and silver/blue spoons while trolling for walleye. Yellow perch fishing has been good in 39’ of water off of the Vermilion breakwall, 4-6 mi north of Cleveland in 40 to 60 feet, north of Eastlake in 50 to 55 feet, 4-6 mi northwest of Fairport Harbor in 48 to 55 feet, and 4-6 mi north-northeast of Conneaut in 48 to 56 feet. Perch spreaders with shiners or worm harnesses fished near the bottom produce the most fish. Smallmouth bass fishing has been excellent in harbor areas, and in 20 to 25 feet along the shoreline in Conneaut, Ashtabula, Geneva and Fairport Harbor. Fish were caught on goby- colored tube jigs, crankbaits, and jigs tipped with minnows, nightcrawlers, or leeches. White bass are being caught by anglers trolling for walleye. Shore anglers are catching white bass at the Lorain Ore Dock, Eastlake CEI pier, Fairport Harbor pier, and Conneaut breakwall; early mornings and evenings have been the best. Anglers are using agitators and small yellow or white jigs or small spinners. The Lake Erie surface temperature is 76 degrees off of Toledo and 73 degrees off of Cleveland. |
ODNR Fishing Report for 08/07/2007: Central , OH
Posted by: ODNR Date Posted: 22:35:01 8/07/07 |
Central Basin Walleye fishing has been very good on the south end of the sandbar between Vermilion and Lorain, northwest of Gordon Park (E 72nd St. in Cleveland) in 60 to 72 feet, 10 mi north of Chagrin River in 68 to 72 feet, west northwest of Fairport in 60 to 72 feet, and north-northeast of Ashtabula in 68 to 72 feet. Anglers are trolling dipsy divers or jet divers off planers with spoons and stick baits ranging in black/purple, gold, wonderbread, antifreeze and chartreuse with copper backs. Trolling worm harnesses (same colors) have also been successful. Steelhead are being caught off Lorain, Vermilion, and Cleveland in 68 to 70 feet, and Geneva to Ashtabula in 70 to 73 feet. Anglers are catching steelhead on red/white, black/purple, chartreuse, and silver/blue spoons while trolling for walleye. Yellow perch fishing has been good 3-5 mi north of Cleveland in 30 to 55 feet, north of Eastlake in 50 to 55 feet, 4-6 mi northwest of Fairport Harbor in 50 to 56 feet, and north-northeast of Conneaut in 48 to 65 feet. Perch spreaders with shiners or worm harnesses fished near the bottom produce the most fish. Smallmouth bass fishing has been excellent in harbor areas, and in 20 to 25 feet along the shoreline in Conneaut, Ashtabula, Geneva and Fairport Harbor. Fish were caught on goby- colored tube jigs, crankbaits, and jigs tipped with minnows, nightcrawlers, or leeches. White bass are being caught by anglers trolling for walleye. Shore anglers are catching white bass at the Lorain Ore Dock, Eastlake CEI pier, Fairport Harbor pier, and Conneaut breakwall; early mornings and evenings have been the best. Anglers are using agitators and small yellow or white jigs or small spinners. The Lake Erie surface temperature is 75 degrees off of Toledo and 74 degrees off of Cleveland. |
ODNR Fishing Report for 07/17/2007: Central , OH
Posted by: ODNR Date Posted: 23:04:57 7/17/07 |
Central Basin Walleye fishing has been excellent from Huron to Vermilion in 19 to 22’ of water (including Ruggles Reef), on the sandbar between Vermilion and Lorain, and at Avon point. Fishing has also been excellent north of Edgewater State Park (Cleveland) in 45 to 52’, north of Chagrin River in 68 to 72’, northwest of Fairport in 60 to 75’, north of Geneva in 68 to 70’, and northeast of Ashtabula in 35 to 45’. Anglers are trolling dipsy divers with spoons ranging in fire tiger, monkey puke, copper back, chartreuse, blueberry muffin, or watermelon color combos. Trolling worm harnesses (same colors) have also been successful. Steelhead are being caught off Lorain, Vermilion, Cleveland in 62 to 65’, Eastlake to Fairport in 68 to 72’, and Geneva to Ashtabula in 60 to 70’. Anglers are catching steelhead on gold, red/white, chartreuse and copper back spoons while trolling for walleye. Yellow perch fishing has been best in 34’ north of Cranberry Creek, north of Cuyahoga River in 44’, north of Chagrin River in 32’, northeast of Fairport Harbor in 45 to 55’, and north of Conneaut in 50’. Shore anglers are catching yellow perch off the piers in Lorain, Fairport, Mentor Headlands and Conneaut. The mornings and evenings have been the best. Perch spreaders with shiners or worm harnesses fished near the bottom produce the most fish. Smallmouth bass fishing has been excellent in harbor areas, and in 10 to 25’ along the shoreline in Conneaut, Ashtabula, Geneva and Fairport Harbor. Fish were caught on tube jigs, crankbaits, and jigs tipped with minnows, nightcrawlers, or leeches. White bass are being caught by anglers trolling for walleye. Shore anglers are catching fish at the Lorain Ore Dock, Avon Lake pier, Eastlake CEI pier and Fairport Harbor piers. The mornings and evenings have been the best. Anglers are using agitators and small yellow or white jigs along with small spinners. Surface temperatures range from 72 degrees off of Toledo to 73 degrees off of Cleveland |
ODNR Fishing Report for 07/10/2007: Central , OH
Posted by: ODNR Date Posted: 22:10:30 7/10/07 |
Central Basin Walleye fishing has been excellent from Huron to Vermilion in 19 to 22’ of water (including Ruggles Reef), on the sandbar between Vermilion and Lorain, and at Avon point. Trolling dipsys or jet divers with spoons or worm harnesses has been productive. Fishing has also been excellent off Edgewater State Park (Cleveland) in 45 to 70’, north-northwest of Euclid in 50 to 65’, northwest of Fairport in 40 to 60’, and northwest of Ashtabula in 55 to 70’. Anglers are trolling dipsy divers with spoons ranging in blue/green, black/purple, copper back, chartreuse, blueberry muffin, or watermelon color combos. Trolling worm harnesses (same colors) and long crankbaits have also been successful. Steelhead are being caught off Lorain, Vermilion, Eastlake to Fairport in 62 to 70’, and Geneva to Ashtabula in 60 to 70’. Anglers are catching steelhead on gold, red/white, chartreuse and copper back spoons while trolling for walleye. Yellow perch fishing has been best in 34’ north of Cranberry Creek, off of the Vermilion condos, off Gordon Park State Park (in Cleveland) in 40 to 50’, off Euclid in 30 to 40’, off Fairport Harbor in 25 to 35’, and off Conneaut in 30 to 45’. Shore anglers are catching yellow perch off the piers in Lorain, Fairport, Mentor Headlands and Conneaut. The mornings and evenings have been the best. Perch spreaders with shiners or worm harnesses fished near the bottom produce the most fish. Smallmouth bass fishing has been excellent in harbor areas, and in 10 to 25’ along the shoreline in Conneaut, Ashtabula, Geneva and Fairport Harbor. Fish were caught on tube jigs, crankbaits, and jigs tipped with minnows, nightcrawlers, or leeches. White bass are being caught by anglers trolling for walleye. Shore anglers are having good success at the Lorain Ore Dock, Avon Lake pier, Eastlake CEI pier and Fairport Harbor piers. Anglers are using agitators and small yellow or white jigs along with small spinners. Surface temperatures range from 74 degrees off of Toledo to 71 degrees off of Cleveland. |
ODNR Fishing Report for 07/03/2007: Central , OH
Posted by: ODNR Date Posted: 08:56:27 7/05/07 |
Central Basin Walleye fishing has been excellent from Cedar Point to Sawmill Creek, off of Cranberry Creek, off of the Vermilion condos east of the river, on the sandbar between Vermilion and Lorain, and at Avon point. Trolling dipsys or jet divers with spoons or worm harnesses has been productive. Fishing has also been excellent off Euclid and west and east of Eastlake in 40 to 60 feet of water, north-northwest of Fairport in 45 to 60 feet of water, and northwest of Geneva in 45 to 60 feet of water. Anglers are trolling jet divers or dipsy divers with spoons ranging in purple/black, copper back, chartreuse, blueberry muffin, or watermelon color combos. Trolling worm harnesses (same colors) and long crankbaits have also been successful. Steelhead are being caught off Lorain, Vermilion, Fairport in 50 to 60 feet of water, Geneva and Ashtabula in 55 to 70 feet of water . Anglers are catching steelhead on gold, red/white, chartreuse and copper back spoons while trolling for walleye. Yellow perch fishing has been best off of the Lorain lighthouse, off of the Vermilion condos, and off Edgewater State Park (in Cleveland) and Euclid in 30 to 40 of water, off Fairport Harbor in 35 to 50 of water, off Conneaut in 40 to 50 feet of water. Shore anglers are catching yellow perch off the piers in Lorain, Fairport, Mentor Headlands and Conneaut. Perch spreaders with shiners or worm harnesses fished near the bottom produce the most fish. Smallmouth bass fishing has been excellent in harbor areas, and in 15 to 25 feet of water along the shoreline in Conneaut, Ashtabula, Geneva and Fairport Harbor. Fish were caught on tube jigs, crankbaits, and jigs tipped with minnows, nightcrawlers, or leeches. White bass are being caught by anglers trolling for walleye. Shore anglers are having good success at the Lorain Ore Dock, Avon Lake pier, Eastlake CEI pier and Fairport Harbor piers. Anglers are using agitators and small yellow or white jigs along with small spinners. Surface temperatures range from 71 degrees off of Toledo to 68 degrees off of Cleveland |
ODNR Fishing Report for 06/26/2007: Central , OH
Posted by: ODNR Date Posted: 23:04:23 6/27/07 |
Central Basin Walleye fishing has been excellent from Cedar Point to the Vermilion condos east of the Vermilion River. Recently the best fishing has been in 38 to 40’ of water off of Cranberry Creek. Trolling crankbaits and dipsys or jets with spoons or worm harnesses has been productive. Also excellent fishing off Euclid and west and east of Eastlake in 40 to 60 feet of water, north-northwest of Fairport in 35 to 45 feet of water and 45 to 60 feet of water, and northwest of Geneva in 45 to 60 feet of water. Anglers are trolling jet divers or dipsy divers with spoons ranging in purple/black, red/green, chartreuse, blueberry muffin, or watermelon color combos. Trolling worm harnesses (same colors) and long crankbaits have also been successful. Steelhead are starting to show up with the walleye catches off Lorain, Vermilion, Ashtabula and Geneva. Anglers are catching steelhead on chartreuse and copper back spoons while trolling for walleye. Yellow perch fishing has been best off of the Lorain lighthouse, off of the Vermilion condos, and off Edgewater State Park (in Cleveland) and Euclid in 30 to 40 of water, off Fairport Harbor in 25 to 40 of water, off Ashtabula and Conneaut in 48 to 55 feet of water. Shore anglers are catching yellow perch off the piers in Lorain, Fairport, Mentor Headlands and Conneaut. Perch spreaders with shiners or worm harnesses fished near the bottom produce the most fish. Smallmouth bass fishing has been excellent in harbor areas, and in 15 to 25 feet of water along the shoreline in Conneaut, Ashtabula, Geneva and Fairport Harbor. Fish were caught on tube jigs, crankbaits, and jigs tipped with minnows, nightcrawlers, or leeches. Surface temperatures range from 71 degrees off of Toledo to 68 degrees off of Cleveland. |
ODNR Fishing Report for 06/19/2007: Central , OH
Posted by: o Date Posted: 22:19:18 6/19/07 |
Central Basin Walleye fishing has been excellent from Cranberry Creek to the Vermilion condos east of the river in 20 to 32 feet of water, including Ruggles Reef. Trolling crankbaits and dipsys or jets with spoons or worm harnesses has been productive. Walleye have also been caught trolling in 35 to 50 feet of water off Cleveland, Eastlake, and Rocky River, also two to four miles off Eastlake, Fairport, Geneva and Ashtabula in 45 to 55 feet of water. Anglers are trolling jet divers or dipsy divers with spoons ranging in purple/black, blue/silver, or copper/orange color combos. Trolling worm harnesses (same colors and watermelon) and long crankbaits have also been successful. Some steelhead are starting to show up with the walleye catches off Ashtabula and Geneva. Yellow perch fishing has been best off of the Lorain lighthouse, off of the Vermilion condos, and in 25-35 or in 45-55 feet of water off of Edgewater Marina (in Cleveland), Fairport Harbor, Ashtabula and Conneaut. Shore anglers are catching yellow perch off the piers in Lorain, Fairport, Mentor Headlands and Conneaut. Perch spreaders with shiners or worm harnesses fished near the bottom produce the most fish. Smallmouth bass fishing has been good in harbor areas, and in 15 to 25 feet of water along the shoreline in Conneaut, Ashtabula, Geneva and Fairport Harbor. Fish were caught on tube jigs, crankbaits, and jigs tipped with minnows, nightcrawlers, or leeches. Surface temperatures range from 72 degrees off of Toledo to 62 degrees off of Cleveland. |
ODNR Fishing Report for 06/12/2007o: Central , OH
Posted by: ODNR Date Posted: 22:46:35 6/14/07 |
Central Basin Walleye fishing has been excellent from Cranberry Creek to Beaver Creek in 30 to 40 feet of water and also occasionally as shallow as 16’, including Ruggles Reef. Trolling dipsys or jets with spoons or worm harnesses has been productive. Drifters are catching fish on bottom bouncers with worm harnesses. Walleye has been very good 3 to 4 miles off Eastlake, Fairport, Cleveland and Geneva in 47 to 55 feet of water. Anglers are trolling jet divers or dipsy divers with spoons ranging in watermelon, copper, monkey puke, purple/black, blue/silver color combos. Trolling worm harnesses (same colors) has also been successful. Yellow perch fishing has been best off of the Lorain lighthouse, 2 to 3 miles N of Edgewater State Park (Cleveland) in 30-40 feet of water, 2 to 3 miles NW of Fairport in 25-35 feet and 1 to 2 1/2 miles off Ashtabula and Conneaut in 20 to 45 feet of water. Shore anglers are catching yellow perch off the piers in Lorain, Fairport and Conneaut. Perch spreaders with shiners or worm harnesses fished near the bottom produce the most fish. Smallmouth bass fishing has been excellent in harbor areas, and in 15 to 25 feet of water along the shoreline in Conneaut, Ashtabula, Geneva and Fairport Harbor. Fish were caught on tube jigs, crankbaits, and jigs tipped with minnows, nightcrawlers, or leeches. Surface temperatures range from 67 degrees off of Toledo to 62 degrees off of Cleveland |
ODNR Fishing Report for 06/05/2007: Central , OH
Posted by: ODNR Date Posted: 22:25:29 6/05/07 |
Central Basin Walleye fishing has been excellent from Cranberry Creek to Beaver Creek in 26 to 32 feet of water, including Ruggles Reef and Vermilion. Trolling dipsys or jets with spoons or worm harnesses has been productive. Drifters are catching fish on bottom bouncers with worm harnesses. Walleye have also been caught trolling in 20 to 30 feet of water off Eastlake, Fairport, Cleveland and Rocky River, also two to three miles off Eastlake, Fairport, Geneva and Ashtabula in 45 to 55 feet of water. Anglers are trolling jet divers or dipsy divers with spoons ranging in purple/black, blue/silver, or copper/orange color combos. Trolling worm harnesses (same colors) and long crankbaits have also been successful. Anglers are also catching walleye along the piers at Eastlake, Cleveland and Lorain at night using surface Rapalas. Yellow perch fishing has been best off of the Lorain lighthouse, off of the Vermilion breakwall, and in 40 to 55 feet of water off of Ashtabula and Conneaut. Shore anglers are catching yellow perch off the piers in Lorain, Fairport and Conneaut. Perch spreaders with shiners or worm harnesses fished near the bottom produce the most fish. Smallmouth bass fishing has been good in harbor areas, and in 15 to 25 feet of water along the shoreline in Conneaut, Ashtabula, Geneva and Fairport Harbor. Fish were caught on tube jigs, crankbaits, and jigs tipped with minnows, nightcrawlers, or leeches. Surface temperatures range from 62 degrees off of Toledo to 56 degrees off of Cleveland |
ODNR Fishing Report for 05/30/2007: Central , OH
Posted by: ODNR Date Posted: 11:11:36 5/30/07 |
Central Basin
Walleye fishing has been excellent from Cranberry Creek to Beaver Creek in 26 to 32’ of water, including Ruggles Reef and Vermilion. Trolling dipsys or jets with spoons or worm harnesses has been productive. Drifters are catching fish on bottom bouncers with worm harnesses. Walleye have also been caught trolling in 10-30’ of water off Eastlake, Fairport, Cleveland and Rocky River, also 2-3 miles off Ashtabula in 50-60 feet of water. Anglers are trolling jet divers with silver and gold spoons. Anglers are also catching walleye along the piers at Eastlake, Cleveland and Lorain at night using surface rapalas.
Yellow perch fishing has been best off of the Lorain lighthouse, off of the Vermilion breakwall, and in 20-30 of water off of Fairport Harbor and Conneaut. Shore anglers are catching yellow perch off the piers in Lorain. Perch spreaders with shiners fished near the bottom produce the most fish.
Smallmouth bass fishing has been good in harbor areas and in 15 to 25’ of water along the shoreline in Conneaut, Ashtabula, Geneva and Fairport Harbor. Fish were caught on tube jigs, crankbaits, and jigs tipped with minnows or leeches. Surface temperatures range from 62 degrees off of Toledo to 55 degrees off of Cleveland. |
ODNR Fishing Report for 05/22/2007: Central , OH
Posted by: ODNR Date Posted: 08:18:18 5/23/07 |
**The yellow perch daily bag limit on Lake Erie has been reduced to 30 fish per day. The change in yellow perch bag limit occurred after the printing of fishing regulations brochure. The 2007-2008 fishing regulations brochure incorrectly lists the Lake Erie yellow perch bag limit as 40 fish per day, which has now been changed to 30.** **From May 1 through June 29 black bass (largemouth and smallmouth bass) are illegal to possess on Ohio waters of Lake Erie. It is legal to fish for black bass during the closed season, but any that are caught must me immediately released.** **The walleye daily bag limit is 6 fish. The minimum size limit for walleye is 15”.** **On May 16 the steelhead trout bag limit returned to 5. The minimum size limit for steelhead is 12 inches.** Central Basin Fish have been caught on worm harnesses, crankbaits and spoons.
Yellow perch fishing has been best in 30 of water off of Fairport Harbor and Chagrin. Perch have also been caught off of the piers in Lorain. Perch spreaders with shiners fished near the bottom produce the most fish. Smallmouth bass fishing has been good in harbor areas and in 15 to 25’ of water along the shoreline in Conneaut, Ashtabula, Geneva and Fairport Harbor. Fish were caught on jigs tipped with minnows or leeches, tube jigs, or by trolling crankbaits. Surface temperatures range from 57 degrees off of Toledo to 55 degrees off of Cleveland. |
ODNR Fishing Report for 02/13/2007: Central , OH
Posted by: ODNR Date Posted: 20:22:31 2/13/07 |
Ice fishing for walleye was excellent the weekend of February 10 before the winter storm hit. Fish were caught off of Crane Creek, SE of Rattlesnake Island, off the South Bass Island state park, and 1 to 3 miles W of Catawba State park. Most fish were 18 to 22” with a few larger fish. Strong NE winds on 2/13 will most likely cause a water level change and could drastically change ice conditions. Before planning an ice fishing trip call bait stores or ice guides to check local conditions. Also pay attention to wind forecasts when venturing out on the main lake. Wind shifts can cause wide cracks to open in the ice and prevent crossing back over the crack when trying to return. |
ODNR Fishing Report for 02/06/2007: Central , OH
Posted by: ODNR Date Posted: 21:11:58 2/06/07 |
Temperatures well below freezing have accelerated ice production on Lake Erie and its harbors. Although conditions in protected areas are improving, the open water ice should still be considered unsafe as high winds have kept thick ice from forming. Predicted highs are still below freezing in the most recent (2-6-’07) ten day forecast. Before planning an ice fishing trip call bait stores or ice guides to check local conditions. Also pay attention to wind forecasts when venturing out on the main lake. Wind shifts can cause wide cracks to open in the ice and prevent crossing back over the crack when trying to return. |
ODNR Fishing Report for 01/23/2007: Central , OH
Posted by: ODNR Date Posted: 09:16:58 1/31/7 |
With decreasing water temperatures, be sure to take extra precautions when fishing on Lake Erie. Very little fishing activity is taking place on Lake Erie. Surface temperatures are around 35 degrees and forecasted highs are mostly in the 20’s as of 1/23/07. |
ODNR Fishing Report for 01/23/2007: Central , OH
Posted by: ODNR Date Posted: 09:11:27 1/24/7 |
With decreasing water temperatures, be sure to take extra precautions when fishing on Lake Erie. Very little fishing activity is taking place on Lake Erie. Surface temperatures are around 35 degrees and forecasted highs are mostly in the 20’s as of 1/23/07. |
ODNR Fishing Report for 01/16/2007: Central , OH
Posted by: ODNR Date Posted: 09:39:45 1/17/7 |
With decreasing water temperatures, be sure to take extra precautions when fishing on Lake Erie. Very little fishing activity is taking place on Lake Erie. Surface temperatures are around 37 degrees and forecasted highs are in the lower 30’s as of 1/16/07. |
ODNR Fishing Report for 01/09/2007: Central , OH
Posted by: ODNR Date Posted: 09:34:28 1/10/7 |
With decreasing water temperatures, be sure to take extra precaution when fishing on Lake Erie. Colder temperatures are returning. Based on the 1/9/07 forecast the weather will start limiting main lake access compared to the mild weather the first week of January. Lake Erie continued to produce rare January open water walleye fishing opportunities with some limit catches including trophy fish up to and over 10 pounds. The best fishing recently has been around the Huron dumping grounds and nearshore from Huron to Vermilion. Fish have also been caught along the Cleveland lakefront. Crankbaits have been the ticket for both numbers and size, and large fish are being taken on Reef Runners, Ripsticks (try Blueberry Muffin, Blue Hawaiian, Wonderbread, and Mooneye), and Rapala Husky Jerks (Glass colors seem better). Most fish have been caught in the upper portion of the water column. Night fishing success from both piers and boats has been sporadic. |
ODNR Fishing Report for 01/03/2007: Central , OH
Posted by: ODNR Date Posted: 10:03:03 1/04/7 |
With decreasing water temperatures, be sure to take extra precaution when fishing on Lake Erie. Mild weather has returned and boat anglers are getting a rare opportunity to fish the main lake in January. As of January 3rd the 10 day forecast still has highs in the 40’s and 50’s. Walleye fishing improved with some limit catches including trophy fish up to and over 10 pounds. The best fishing recently has been around the Huron dumping grounds and nearshore from Huron to Vermilion. Crankbaits have been the ticket for both numbers and size, and large fish are being taken on Reef Runners, Ripsticks (try Blueberry Muffin, Blue Hawaiian, Wonderbread, and Mooneye), and Rapala Husky Jerks (Glass colors seem better). Most fish have been caught in the upper portion of the water column. Night fishing success from both piers and boats has been sporadic. |
ODNR Fishing Report for 12/19/2006: Central , OH
Posted by: ODNR Date Posted: 12:28:26 12/27/6 |
With decreasing water temperatures, be sure to take extra precaution when fishing on Lake Erie. *Conditions deteriorated starting the weekend of December 13 with near gale force winds and rain. Unseasonably warm weather should allow boat anglers to get back out on the main lake, however, anglers are advised to use caution. Walleye fishing improved with some limit catches including trophy fish up to and over 10 pounds. The best fishing recently has been around the Huron dumping grounds, Lorain, Vermilion, and Ruggles Reef. Crankbaits have been the ticket for both numbers and size, and large fish are being taken on Reef Runners, Ripsticks (try Blueberry Muffin, Blue Hawaiian, Wonderbread, and Mooneye), and Rapala Husky Jerks (Glass colors seem better). Most fish have been caught in the upper portion of the water column. Night fishing success from both piers and boats has been sporadic. |
ODNR Fishing Report for 12/19/2006: Central , OH
Posted by: ODNR Date Posted: 10:15:44 12/20/6 |
With decreasing water temperatures, be sure to take extra precaution when fishing on Lake Erie. *Conditions greatly improved starting the weekend of December 16. Unseasonably warm weather and south winds have allowed boat anglers to get back out on the main lake. Walleye fishing improved with some limit catches including trophy fish up to and over 10 pounds. The best fishing recently has been around the Huron dumping grounds. Other areas that have produced have been Lorain, Vermilion, Ruggles Reef, and Cedar Point. Crankbaits have been the ticket for both numbers and size, and large fish are being taken on Reef Runners, Ripsticks (try Blueberry Muffin, Blue Hawaiian, Wonderbread, and Mooneye), and Rapala Husky Jerks (Glass colors seem better). Most fish have been caught in the top 10 to 15’ of water. Night fishing success from both piers and boats has been sporadic. |
ODNR Fishing Report for 12/12/2006: Central , OH
Posted by: ODNR Date Posted: 13:26:00 12/13/6 |
With decreasing water temperatures, be sure to take extra precaution when fishing on Lake Erie. *Over the past week (week of 12/4) weather conditions have limited Lake Erie fishing opportunities. The fishing report from the week of Thanksgiving is listed below, since no new information is available. If temperatures recover and the wind decreases the walleye fishing should continue to be good in the same areas listed below. Report from 11/28/06: Walleye fishing remains hot from Cedar Point to Vermilion, as well as in Cleveland. Water depths have ranged from 25’ to 45’, with some fish coming in shallower water. Crankbaits have been the ticket for both numbers and size, and large fish are being taken on Reef Runners, Ripsticks (try Blueberry Muffin, Blue Hawaiian, Wonderbread, and Mooneye), and Rapala Husky Jerks (Glass colors seem better). Most fish have been caught in the top 10 to 15’ of water. Night fishing success from both piers and boats has been sporadic. Yellow perch fishing had been spotty. Few catches have been reported as most anglers have either switched to walleyes or finished for the year. Try traditional areas from Catawba to Cleveland. Be prepared to search for fish. Steelhead: For recent updates on the steelhead fishery visit the Division of Wildlife steelhead web page at: http://www.dnr.state.oh.us/wildlife/fishing/fairport/steelhead.htm |
ODNR Fishing Report for 12/05/2006: Central , OH
Posted by: ODNR Date Posted: 18:35:50 12/05/6 |
Lake Erie surface temperatures are in the 40’s. With decreasing water temperatures, be sure to take extra precaution when fishing on Lake Erie. *Over the past week (11/27 to 12/4) walleye fishing was excellent just prior to the weather front that moved through on 11/30. Since the front passed through air temperatures have been in the 20’s and 30’s with substantial wind. The prior week’s fishing report is listed below, since no new information is available. If temperatures recover and the wind decreases the walleye fishing should continue to be good in the same areas listed below. Report from 11/28/06: Walleye fishing remains hot from Cedar Point to Vermilion, as well as in Cleveland. Water depths have ranged from 25’ to 45’, with some fish coming in shallower water. Crankbaits have been the ticket for both numbers and size, and large fish are being taken on Reef Runners, Ripsticks (try Blueberry Muffin, Blue Hawaiian, Wonderbread, and Mooneye), and Rapala Husky Jerks (Glass colors seem better). Most fish have been caught in the top 10 to 15’ of water. Night fishing success from both piers and boats has been sporadic. Yellow perch fishing had been spotty. Few catches have been reported as most anglers have either switched to walleyes or finished for the year. Try traditional areas from Catawba to Cleveland. Be prepared to search for fish. Steelhead fishing has been fair to good in the Vermilion River, Rocky River, Chagrin River, Grand River, Arcola Creek, Cowles Creek, Geneva State Park, Conneaut Creek, and along the Conneaut west breakwall. Shore anglers are using small spinners and spoons, and jigs and maggots rigged with a split shot under a light bobber. Boat anglers have caught steelhead by trolling near the Vermilion breakwall. For recent updates on the steelhead fishery visit the Division of Wildlife steelhead web page at: http://www.dnr.state.oh.us/wildlife/fishing/fairport/steelhead.htm |
ODNR Fishing Report for 11/28/2006: Central , OH
Posted by: ODNR Date Posted: 08:35:30 11/29/6 |
Lake Erie surface temperatures are in the 40’s. With decreasing water temperatures, be sure to take extra precaution when fishing on Lake Erie. Walleye fishing remains hot from Cedar Point to Vermilion, as well as in Cleveland. Water depths have ranged from 25’ to 45’, with some fish coming in shallower water. Crankbaits have been the ticket for both numbers and size, and large fish are being taken on Reef Runners, Ripsticks (try Blueberry Muffin, Blue Hawaiian, Wonderbread, and Mooneye), and Rapala Husky Jerks (Glass colors seem better). Most fish have been caught in the top 10 to 15’ of water. Night fishing success from both piers and boats has been sporadic. Yellow perch fishing had been spotty. Few catches have been reported as most anglers have either switched to walleyes or finished for the year. Try traditional areas from Catawba to Cleveland. Be prepared to search for fish. Steelhead fishing has been fair to good in the Vermilion River, Rocky River, Chagrin River, Grand River, Arcola Creek, Cowles Creek, Geneva State Park, Conneaut Creek, and along the Conneaut west breakwall. Shore anglers are using small spinners and spoons, and jigs and maggots rigged with a split shot under a light bobber. Boat anglers have caught steelhead by trolling near the Vermilion breakwall. For recent updates on the steelhead fishery visit the Division of Wildlife steelhead web page at: http://www.dnr.state.oh.us/wildlife/fishing/fairport/steelhead.htm |
ODNR Fishing Report for 11/21/2006: Central , OH
Posted by: ODNR Date Posted: 00:44:13 11/22/6 |
Lake Erie surface temperatures range from the mid-30’s to the lower 40’s. With decreasing water temperatures, be sure to take extra precaution when fishing on Lake Erie.
Walleye fishing remains hot from Cedar Point to Vermilion, as well as in Cleveland. Water depths have ranged from 25’ to 36’, with some fish coming in shallower water. Crankbaits have been the ticket for both numbers and size, and large fish are being taken on Reef Runners, Ripsticks (try Blueberry Muffin, Blue Hawaiian, and Mooneye), and Rapala Husky Jerks (Glass colors seem better). Night trolling in shallow water is popular. Night pier fishing is better; try casting Husky Jerks from dark to mid-night. Yellow perch fishing had been spotty. Few catches have been reported as most anglers have either switched to walleyes or finished for the year. Try traditional areas from Catawba to Cleveland. Be prepared to search for fish. Steelhead fishing has been fair to good in the Vermilion River, Rocky River, Chagrin River, Grand River, Arcola Creek, Cowles Creek, Geneva State Park, Conneaut Creek, and along the Conneaut west breakwall. Shore anglers are using small spinners and spoons, and jigs and maggots rigged with a split shot under a light bobber. For recent updates on the steelhead fishery visit the Division of Wildlife steelhead web page at: http://www.dnr.state.oh.us/wildlife/fishing/fairport/steelhead.htm |
ODNR Fishing Report for 11/14/2006: Central , OH
Posted by: ODNR Date Posted: 08:24:01 11/15/6 |
With decreasing water temperatures, be sure to take extra precaution when fishing on Lake Erie.
Walleye fishing has been hot around from Cedar Point to Vermilion, especially at Huron. Water depths have ranged from 20’ to 30’, with some fish coming in shallower water. Crankbaits have been the ticket for both numbers and size, and large fish are being taken on Reef Runners and Ripsticks (Blueberry Muffin, Barbie, and Mooneye Minnow are good colors to try). Night trolling is getting popular. Night pier fishing is still sporadic, but reports are improving. Yellow perch fishing had been spotty. The best reports have been from Cleveland to Huron, where scattered schools of fish have yielded a slow but steady bite. Be prepared to search for fish; start at 40’ and move in or out until you find active schools. Fish have ranged from 8 to 12 inches. Perch rigs with shiners fished near the bottom have produced the most fish. Steelhead fishing has been fair to good in the Vermilion River, Rocky River, Chagrin River, Grand River, Arcola Creek, Cowles Creek, Geneva State Park, Conneaut Creek, and along the Conneaut west breakwall. Shore anglers are using small spinners and spoons, and jigs and maggots rigged with a split shot under a light bobber. Lake Erie surface temperatures are in the lower to mid-40’s. |
ODNR Fishing Report for 10/31/2006: Central , OH
Posted by: ODNR Date Posted: 09:35:56 11/08/6 |
Walleye fishing has been sporadic. Walleye were caught from Cedar Point to Vermilion. Water depths have ranged from 24’ to 38’; anticipate frequent moves to find schools of active fish. Fish have been caught on spoons (try Blueberry Muffin) trolled with dipsy divers or jet divers, but the crankbait bite is picking up (Blue Hawaiian Reef Runners and Ripsticks appear to be hot). Night pier fishing has been sporadic. Yellow perch fishing had been spotty with recent weather patterns, but should improve when conditions allow. The best reports have been from Cleveland, where a steady bite has been found in 40’ to 43’ of water. Fish have ranged from 8 to 12 inches. Perch rigs with shiners fished near the bottom have produced the most fish. Steelhead fishing has been fair to good in the Vermilion River, Rocky River, Chagrin River, Grand River, Arcola Creek, Cowles Creek, Geneva State Park, Conneaut Creek, and along the Conneaut west breakwall. Shore anglers are using small spinners and spoons, and jigs and maggots rigged with a split shot under a light bobber. |
ODNR Fishing Report for 10/31/2006: Central , OH
Posted by: ODNR Date Posted: 22:51:08 10/31/6 |
Fishing information based on reports from the week of 10/23/2006. Over the weekend of 10/28 high winds limited fishing opportunities.
With decreasing water temperatures be sure to take extra precaution when fishing on Lake Erie.
Central Basin Walleye fishing was good before the gale wind on 10/28. Walleye were caught from Cedar Point to Huron south of the 30 N latitude line. Fish have been caught on spoons trolled with dipsy divers or jet divers and also on deep diving crankbaits. Yellow perch fishing had been excellent in the central basin and should improve when conditions allow. The best areas had been off the condos E of the Vermilion River, 3 miles N of Lakewood (Gold Coast) in 42’ of water, 4 miles NE of the Cleveland water intake crib in 48’ of water, 3-4 miles N of Fairport in 55’ of water, and 3-4 miles N of Ashtabula 50 to 55’ of water. Fish have ranged from 7 to 12 inches. Perch rigs with shiners fished near the bottom have produced the most fish. Steelhead fishing has been fair to good in the Vermilion River, Rocky River, Chagrin River, Grand River, Arcola Creek, Cowles Creek, Geneva State Park, Conneaut Creek, and along the Conneaut west breakwall. Shore anglers are using small spinners and spoons, and jigs and maggots rigged with a split shot under a light bobber. For recent updates on the steelhead fishery visit the Division of Wildlife steelhead web page at: http://www.dnr.state.oh.us/wildlife/fishing/fairport/steelhead.htm Lake Erie surface temperatures range from 46 to 55 degrees. |
ODNR Fishing Report for 10/24/2006: Central , OH
Posted by: ODNR Date Posted: 08:33:12 10/25/6 |
With decreasing water temperatures be sure to take extra precaution when fishing on Lake Erie. Central Basin Walleye fishing from Sandusky to Vermilion has been good as the number of fish present continues to increase. Walleye have been taken from the Huron dumping grounds to Vermilion around the 27 to 30 north latitude lines. Fish have been caught on spoons trolled with dipsy divers or jet divers and also on deep diving crankbaits. Yellow perch fishing is excellent in the central basin 3 miles N of Lakewood (Gold Coast) in 42’ of water, 4 miles NE of the Cleveland water intake crib in 48’ of water, 3-4 miles N of Fairport in 55’ of water, and 3-4 miles N of Ashtabula 50 to 55’ of water. Fish have ranged from 7 to 12 inches. Perch rigs with shiners fished near the bottom have produced the most fish. Smallmouth bass fishing has been good along the shoreline from Fairport Harbor to Conneaut in 15 to 25’ of water. Fish have been caught on goby color tube jigs, goby color drop-shot rigs, jigs tipped with minnows or leeches, or by trolling crankbaits. Steelhead fishing has been fair to good in the Vermilion River, Rocky River, Chagrin River, Grand River, Arcola Creek, Cowles Creek, Geneva State Park, Conneaut Creek and along the Conneaut west breakwall. Shore anglers are using small spinners and spoons, and jigs and maggots rigged with a split shot under a light bobber. Lake Erie surface temperatures range from 48 to 56 degrees. |
ODNR Fishing Report for 10/17/2006: Central , OH
Posted by: ODNR Date Posted: 07:38:05 10/19/6 |
Fishing information based on reports from the week of 10/09/2006. Central Basin Walleye fishing from Huron to Lorain has been good as the fish continue to migrate west. Farther east most fishing effort has been directed at yellow perch. Walleye have been taken N of the Huron dumping grounds, on the N end of the Sandbar, and sporadically around Ruggles Reef. Fish have been caught on worm harnesses or spoons trolled with dipsy divers or jet divers, and also on deep diving crankbaits. Yellow perch fishing is excellent in the central basin in 25 to 30’ of water off of the Vermilion breakwall and off of the condos E of Vermilion near Beaver Creek, within 1 mile of Lorain and Avon point, 1-2 miles NW of Cleveland (E. 72nd St. lighthouse) in 38’ of water, 2 miles NE of Eastlake in 38' of water, 3 miles N of Fairport in 50 to 55’ of water, and 2-3 miles N of Ashtabula 45 to 55’ of water. Fish have ranged from 7 to 12 inches. Perch rigs with shiners fished near the bottom have produced the most fish. Smallmouth bass fishing has been good along the shoreline from Fairport Harbor to Conneaut in 15 to 25’ of water. Fish have been caught on goby color tube jigs, goby color drop-shot rigs, jigs tipped with minnows or leeches, or by trolling crankbaits. Steelhead fishing has been fair to good in the Vermilion River, Rocky River, Euclid Creek (Wildwood State Park), Chagrin River, Grand River, Arcola Creek, Geneva State Park, Conneaut Creek and along the Conneaut west breakwall. Shore anglers are using small spinners and spoons, and jigs and maggots rigged with a split shot under a light bobber. Lake Erie surface temperatures range from 52 to 58 degrees |
ODNR Fishing Report for 10/10/2006: Central , OH
Posted by: ODNR Date Posted: 09:49:23 10/11/6 |
Fishing information based on reports from the week of 10/02/2006. Central Basin Walleye fishing from Huron to Lorain has been good as the fish continue to migrate west. Farther east most fishing effort has been directed at yellow perch. Walleye have been taken on the Huron dumping grounds, between the Vermilion dumping grounds and the sandbar at the 37/24 lines, and around the weather buoy on the north end of the sandbar. Fish have been caught on worm harnesses or spoons trolled with dipsy divers or jet divers, and also on deep diving crankbaits. Yellow perch fishing is excellent in the central basin in 27’ of water off of the Vermilion breakwall, off of the condos E of Vermilion near Beaver Creek, within 1 mile of Avon point, 3 miles N of Cleveland (E. 72nd St. lighthouse) in 42’ of water, 2-3 miles N of Euclid in 38-42' of water, 2-3 miles N -NW of Fairport in 40 to 50’ of water, and 2-3 miles N of Ashtabula 40 to 50’ of water. Fish have ranged from 7 to 12 inches. Perch rigs with shiners fished near the bottom have produced the most fish. Smallmouth bass fishing has been good along the shoreline from Fairport Harbor to Conneaut in 15 to 25’ of water. Fish have been caught on goby color tube jigs, goby color drop-shot rigs, jigs tipped with minnows or leeches, or by trolling crankbaits. Steelhead fishing has been good in the Vermilion River, Rocky River, Euclid Creek (Wildwood State Park), Chagrin River, Grand River, Arcola Creek, Geneva State Park, Conneaut Creek and along the Conneaut west breakwall. Shore anglers are using small spinners and spoons, and jigs and maggots rigged with a split shot under a light bobber. Lake Erie surface temperatures range from 58 to 62 degrees. |
ODNR Fishing Report for 10/3/2006: Central , OH
Posted by: ODNR Date Posted: 23:17:55 10/03/6 |
Central Basin Walleye fishing from Huron to Lorain has been good as the fish continue to migrate west. Farther east most fishing effort has been directed at yellow perch. Walleye have been taken in open water W of the sandbar between Vermilion and Lorain, and around the 30 north line between Cranberry Creek and Vermilion. Fish have been caught on worm harnesses or spoons trolled with dipsy divers or jet divers, and also on deep diving crankbaits. Best spoon colors have been patterns with red or purple. Fish are suspended and anglers are fishing down 25 to 40'. Yellow perch fishing is excellent in the central basin from 1-3 miles N of Huron to Lorain, 3 miles NE of Cleveland (E. 72nd St. lighthouse) in 43’ of water, 2-3 miles N of Euclid in 42' of water, 2-3 miles N -NW of Fairport in 40 to 45’ of water, and 2-3 miles N of Ashtabula 45 to 50’ of water. Fish have ranged from 7 to 12 inches. Perch rigs with shiners fished near the bottom have produced the most fish. Smallmouth bass fishing has been good along the shoreline from Fairport Harbor to Conneaut in 15 to 25’ of water. Fish have been caught on goby color tube jigs, goby color drop-shot rigs, jigs tipped with minnows or leeches, or by trolling crankbaits. Steelhead fishing has been good in the Rocky River, Chagrin River, Grand River, Geneva State Park, Euclid Creek (Wildwood State Park), Arcola Creek, Conneaut Creek and along the Conneaut west breakwall. Shore anglers are using small spinners and spoons, and jigs and maggots rigged with a split shot under a light bobber. Lake Erie surface temperatures range from 60 to 64 degrees. |
ODNR Fishing Report for 9/19/2006: Central , OH
Posted by: ODNR Date Posted: 22:27:01 9/19/6 |
Central Basin Walleye fishing in the central basin has also slowed down with anglers switching over to perch. A few walleye have been taken at the N end of the sand bar between Vermilion and Lorain, 7-9 miles NE of Geneva in 60-70‘of water and 7-9 miles NW of Ashtabula in 60 to 70’ of water. Fish have been caught on worm harnesses trolled with dipsy divers. Fish are suspended and anglers are fishing down 35 to 50'. Yellow perch fishing is excellent in the central basin from 1-3 miles N of Huron to Lorain, 4 miles N of Euclid in 49’ of water, 2 miles NE of Rocky River in 38' of water, 2-3 miles N -NW of Fairport in 51’ of water, and 2 miles N of Ashtabula 45’ of water. Fish have ranged from 7 to 11 inches. Perch rigs with shiners fished near the bottom have produced the most fish. Smallmouth bass fishing has been excellent along the shoreline from Fairport Harbor to Conneaut in 15 to 25’ of water. Fish have been caught on goby color tube jigs, goby color drop-shot rigs, jigs tipped with minnows or leeches, or by trolling crankbaits. The best white bass fishing has been 1/2 mile N of Eastlake CEI power plant. Anglers are using agitators with white, yellow and green twister tails. Shore anglers are catching white bass at the Eastlake CEI, Mentor Headlands lighthouse, Wildwood State Park, Rocky River, Avon Lake and Lorain piers using agitators with white, yellow and green twister tails or small spoons. Steelhead are beginning to move up into the rivers and creeks and anglers are catching fish in the Rocky River, Chagrin River, Grand River, Geneva State Park, Conneaut Creek and along the Conneaut west breakwall. Shore anglers are using small spinners and spoons, and jigs rigged with a split shot under a light bobber. Lake Erie surface temperatures range from 67 to 69 degrees. |
ODNR Fishing Report for 9/5/2006: Central , OH
Posted by: ODNR Date Posted: 07:50:35 9/06/6 |
The steelhead trout bag limit is now 2. The minimum size limit for steelhead is 12 inches.** Over the week of August 28 strong winds greatly limited fishing. Even though the wind has finally calmed most of the Ohio Lake Erie shoreline is muddy from the rough waves. Fishing should improve as the lake settles down and the water clears.
Central Basin Poor weather and rough lake conditions during the past week limited fishing activity. Walleye fishing in the central basin has been very good. Fish have been caught 5-6 miles N of Cleveland Crib in 58-62‘of water, 10 miles N of Wildwood State Park (Euclid) to Eastlake in 68-70’ of water, 10 to 12 miles NE of Ashtabula and 10 to 12 miles NW of Conneaut in 68 to 74’ of water. Fish have been caught on worm harnesses or spoons colored in scarlet and gray, purple and black, or white and red with copper backs, trolled with dipsy divers or jet divers off planer boards. Some anglers are also drifting worm harnesses. Fish are suspended and anglers are fishing down 35 to 50'. Yellow perch fishing is very good in the central basin 5 miles N of Bratenahl in 42-50 feet of water, 4-6 miles N of Wildwood State Park (Euclid) in 42 to 51’ of water, 2 to 4 miles N of Fairport in 39 to 52’ of water, and 2 miles or less N of Ashtabula and Conneaut in 45 to 55’ of water. Fish have ranged from 7 to 11 inches. Perch rigs with shiners fished near the bottom have produced the most fish. Smallmouth bass fishing has been excellent along the shoreline from Fairport Harbor to Conneaut in 15 to 29’ of water. Fish have been caught on goby color tube jigs, goby color drop-shot rigs, jigs tipped with minnows or leeches, or by trolling crankbaits. The best white bass fishing has been 1/2 mile N of Eastlake CEI power plant. Anglers are using agitators with white, yellow and green twister tails. Shore anglers are catching white bass at the Eastlake CEI, Mentor Headlands lighthouse, Wildwood State Park, Rocky River, Avon Lake and Lorain piers using agitators with white, yellow and green twister tails or small spoons. Lake Erie surface temperatures range from 67 to 71 degrees. |
ODNR Fishing Report for 8/22/2006: Central , OH
Posted by: ODNR Date Posted: 21:44:16 8/22/6 |
Central Basin
Walleye fishing in the central basin has been very good. Fish have been caught on the S end of the sandbar between Vermilion and Lorain, 8-10 miles out N of the Cleveland Crib in 60‘ of water, 12 miles N Eastlake in 68-70’ of water, 10 to 12 miles NW of Geneva in 70 to 72’ of water, and 10 to 12 miles N of Ashtabula in 70 to 72’ of water. Fish have been caught on worm harnesses or spoons colored in white/red, purple/black, copper, trolled with dipsy divers or jet divers off planer boards. Some anglers are also drifting worm harnesses. Fish are suspended and anglers are fishing down 35 to 50'. Yellow perch fishing is improving in the central basin with good catches reported 1/2 to 2 miles off Vermilion, Lorain and Avon Pt., 4 miles N of Bratenahl in 39 feet of water, 4 miles N of Eastlake in 42’ of water, less than 2 miles NW of Fairport in 40 to 50’ of water, and less than 2 miles N of Ashtabula and Conneaut in 35 to 55’ of water. Fish have ranged from 7 to 11 inches. Perch rigs with shiners fished near the bottom produce the most fish. Smallmouth bass fishing has been excellent on Ruggles Reef between Huron and Vermilion, and along the shoreline from Fairport Harbor to Conneaut in 15 to 29’ of water. Fish have been caught on goby color tube jigs, goby color drop shot rigs, jigs tipped with minnows or leeches, or by trolling crankbaits. The best white bass fishing has been 1/2 mile N of Eastlake CEI power plant. Anglers are using agitators with white, yellow and green twister tails. Shore anglers are catching white bass at the Eastlake CEI, Mentor Headlands lighthouse, Wildwood State Park, Rocky River, Avon Lake and Lorain piers using agitators with white, yellow and green twister tails or small spoons.
Lake Erie surface temperatures are around 73 degrees. |
ODNR Fishing Report for 8/15/2006: Central , OH
Posted by: ODNR Date Posted: 21:28:18 8/15/6 |
Central Basin
Walleye fishing in the central basin has been very good. Fish have been caught on the sandbar between Vermilion and Lorain, 5-6 miles N of the Cleveland Crib in 58-62‘of water, 10 miles N of Wildwood State Park (Euclid) to Eastlake in 68-70’ of water, 10 to 12 miles N of Geneva in 68 to 74’ of water, and 10 to 12 miles N of Ashtabula in 70 to 74’ of water. Fish have been caught on worm harnesses or spoons colored in orange and black, red and black, or purple and black with copper backs, trolled with dipsy divers or jet divers off planer boards. Some anglers are also drifting worm harnesses. Fish are suspended and anglers are fishing down 35 to 50'. Yellow perch fishing is improving in the central basin with very good catches reported 5 miles N of Bratenahl in 49-60 feet of water, 4 miles N of Wildwood State Park (Euclid) in 42 to 45’ of water, 2 to 4 miles N of Fairport in 35 to 50’ of water, and 2 to 4 miles N of Ashtabula and Conneaut in 55 to 65’ of water. Fish have ranged from 7 to 11 inches. Perch rigs with shiners fished near the bottom produce the most fish. Smallmouth bass fishing has been excellent on Ruggles Reef between Huron and Vermilion, and along the shoreline from Fairport Harbor to Conneaut in 15 to 29’ of water. Fish have been caught on goby color tube jigs, goby color drop shot rigs, jigs tipped with minnows or leeches, or by trolling crankbaits. The best white bass fishing has been 1/2 mile N of Eastlake CEI power plant. Anglers are using agitators with white, yellow and green twister tails. Shore anglers are catching white bass at the Eastlake CEI, Mentor Headlands lighthouse, Wildwood State Park, Rocky River, Avon Lake and Lorain piers using agitators with white, yellow and green twister tails or small spoons.
Lake Erie surface temperatures are in the mid 70’s. |
ODNR Fishing Report for 8/08/2006: Central , OH
Posted by: ODNR Date Posted: 20:56:02 8/10/6 |
Central Basin
Walleye fishing in the central basin has been good. Fish have been caught on Ruggles Reef, W of Huron off of Sawmill Creek and Point Retreat in 26 to 34’ of water, 1 mile N of the Rocky River in 28‘ of water, 10 miles N of Wildwood State Park (Euclid) in 70’ of water, 10 to 14 miles N-NE of Geneva in 70 to 74’ of water, and 10 to 14 miles N-NW of Ashtabula in 70 to 74’ of water. Fish have been caught on worm harnesses or wonderbread, bloody nose, watermelon, killer bee and copper/back spoons trolled with dipsy divers or trolled with jet divers off planer boards. Some anglers are also drifting worm harnesses. Fish are suspended and anglers are fishing down 30 to 50'.
The best yellow perch fishing in the central basin has been 1 to 2 miles N of Lakewood in 42-46 feet of water, 4 miles N of Edgewater State Park around the Cleveland Crib in 45 to 48’ of water, 4 miles N of Eastlake in 40-42’ of water, 3 to 5 miles N of Geneva in 45 to 55’ of water, and 3 to 5 miles N of Fairport in 45 to 55’ of water. Fish have ranged from 7 to 11 inches. Perch spreaders with shiners fished near the bottom produce the most fish.
Smallmouth bass fishing has been excellent on Ruggles Reef between Huron and Vermilion, and along the shoreline from Fairport Harbor to Conneaut in 15 to 25’ of water. Fish have been caught on goby color tube jigs, goby color drop shot rigs, jigs tipped with minnows or leeches, or by trolling crankbaits.
The best white bass fishing has been 1/2 mile N of Eastlake CEI power plant. Anglers are using agitators with white, yellow and green twister tails. Shore anglers are also reporting catching white bass at the Eastlake CEI, Mentor Headlands lighthouse, Wildwood State Park, Rocky River, Avon Lake and Lorain piers, using agitators with white, yellow and green twister tails and small spoons.
Lake Erie surface temperatures range from 77 to 78 degrees. |
ODNR Fishing Report for 8/01/2006: Central , OH
Posted by: ODNR Date Posted: 15:18:35 8/01/6 |
Central Basin
Walleye fishing in the central basin has been good. Fish have been caught on Ruggles Reef, NW of the Huron pier lighthouse in 34 to 36’ of water, 6 miles N of Edgewater State Park (Cleveland Crib) in 50-56‘ of water, 3 to 4 miles N of Bratenahl in 51’ of water, 12 miles N of Geneva in 72 to 74’ of water, and 10 to 11 miles N of Ashtabula in 70 to 72’ of water. Fish have been caught on worm harnesses or wonderbread, bloody nose, watermelon, killer bee and copper/back spoons trolled with dipsy divers or trolled with jet divers off planer boards. Some anglers are also drifting worm harnesses. Fish are suspended and anglers are fishing down 30 to 50'.
The best yellow perch fishing in the central basin has been 1 to 2 miles N of Lakewood in 42-46 feet of water, 4 miles N of Edgewater State Park around the Cleveland Crib in 44’ of water, and 4 to 5 miles N of Ashtabula in 62’ of water. Fish have ranged from 7 to 11 inches. Perch spreaders with shiners fished near the bottom produce the most fish.
Smallmouth bass fishing has been excellent on Ruggles Reef between Huron and Vermilion, and along the shoreline from Fairport Harbor to Conneaut in 15 to 25’ of water. Fish have been caught on goby color tube jigs, goby color drop shot rigs, jigs tipped with minnows or leeches, or by trolling crankbaits.
White bass fishing has been very good 1/2 mile N of Eastlake CEI power plant. Anglers are using agitators with white, yellow and green twister tails. Shore anglers are also reporting good catching of white bass at the Eastlake CEI, Mentor Headlands lighthouse, Wildwood State Park, Rocky River, Avon Lake and Lorain piers, using agitators with white, yellow and green twister tails and small spoons.
Lake Erie surface temperatures range from 75 to 78 degrees. |
ODNR Fishing Report for 7/24/2006: Central , OH
Posted by: ODNR Date Posted: 21:54:54 7/25/6 |
Central Basin
Walleye fishing in the central basin has been excellent. Fish have been caught on Ruggles Reef, between Beaver Creek and Lorain in 35’ of water, on the N end of the Sandbar between Lorain and Vermilion, 6 miles N of the Cleveland Crib in 58‘ of water, 8 miles N of Eastlake in 62’ of water, 7 to 8 miles NW of Fairport Harbor in 70 to 74’ of water, and 7 to 8 miles NW of Geneva in 70 to 74’ of water. Fish have been caught on worm harnesses or monkey puke, bloody nose, watermelon, killer bee and copper/back spoons trolled with dipsy divers or trolled with jet divers off planer boards. Some anglers are also drifting worm harnesses. Fish are suspended and anglers are fishing down 30 to 50'.
Yellow perch fishing has slowed down this past week and just fair catches have been reported. The best areas are 4 to 5 miles N of Ashtabula in 50-58’ of water, and 4 to 5 miles N of Conneaut in 54-56’ of water. Fish have ranged from 7 to 11 inches. Perch spreaders with shiners fished near the bottom produce the most fish.
Smallmouth bass fishing has been excellent on Ruggles Reef between Huron and Vermilion, and along the shoreline from Fairport Harbor to Conneaut in 15 to 25’ of water. Fish have been caught on goby color tube jigs, goby color drop shot rigs, jigs tipped with minnows or leeches, or by trolling crankbaits.
White bass fishing has been good 1/2 mile N of Eastlake CEI power plant. Anglers are using agitators with white, yellow and green twister tails. Shore anglers are also reporting good catching of white bass at the Eastlake CEI, Wildwood State Park, Rocky River, Avon Lake and Lorain piers, using agitators with white, yellow and green twister tails and small spoons.
Lake Erie surface temperatures range from 72 to 76 degrees. |
ODNR Fishing Report for 7/18/2006: Central , OH
Posted by: ODNR Date Posted: 22:15:12 7/18/6 |
Central Basin
Walleye fishing in the central basin has been excellent. Fish have been caught on Ruggles Reef, 4 to 5 miles N of Lorain, 6 miles N of the Cleveland Crib in 58‘ of water, 8 miles N of Eastlake in 62’ of water, 8 to 10 miles N-NW of Fairport Harbor in 60 to 72’ of water, and 8 to 10 miles N-NW of Geneva in 60 to 72’ of water. Fish have been caught on worm harnesses or monkey puke, bloody nose, watermelon, killer bee and copper/back spoons trolled with dipsy divers or trolled with jet divers off planer boards. Some anglers are also drifting worm harnesses. Fish are suspended and anglers are fishing down 30 to 50'.
Yellow perch fishing has slowed down this past week and just fair catches have been reported. The best areas are less than 2 miles N of Ashtabula in 48-50’ of water, and less 2 miles N of Conneaut in 48-50’ of water. Fish have ranged from 7 to 11 inches. Perch spreaders with shiners fished near the bottom produce the most fish.
Smallmouth bass fishing has been excellent on Ruggles Reef between Huron and Vermilion, and along the shoreline from Fairport Harbor to Conneaut in 10 to 25’ of water. Fish have been caught on tube jigs, jigs tipped with minnows or leeches, or by trolling crankbaits.
White bass fishing has been good 1/2 mile N of Eastlake CEI power plant. Anglers are using agitators with white, yellow and green twister tails. Shore anglers are also reporting good catching of white bass at the Eastlake CEI, Wildwood State Park, Rocky River and Avon Lake piers, using agitators with white, yellow and green twister tails and small spoons.
Lake Erie surface temperatures range from 71 to 76 degrees. |
ODNR Fishing Report for 7/11/2006: Central , OH
Posted by: ODNR Date Posted: 22:37:00 7/11/6 |
Central Basin
Walleye fishing in the central basin has been excellent. Fish have been caught in 38’ of water north of Cranberry Creek, 4 to 5 miles N of Lorain, 4 to 5 miles NE of Lorain (E of the old trash dump), 6 miles N of the Cleveland Crib in 50 to 58 ‘ of water, 4 to 5 miles N of Eastlake in 45’ to 55’ of water, 3 to 6 miles NE of Fairport Harbor in 50 to 70’ of water, and 3 to 6 miles NW of Geneva in 50 to 70’ of water. Fish have been caught on worm harnesses or monkey puke, bloody nose, watermelon, killer bee and copper/back spoons trolled with dipsy divers or trolled with jet divers off planer boards. Fish are suspended and anglers are fishing down 30 to 50'.
Yellow perch fishing has been excellent 2 miles N of Wildwood State Park in Euclid in 42 to 45' feet of water, 2 miles N of Bratenal in 40', 2-3 miles N of Ashtabula in 50-55’ of water, 2 to 3 miles N of Conneaut in 50-55’ of water. Fish have ranged from 7 to 11 inches. Perch spreaders with shiners fished near the bottom produce the most fish.
Smallmouth bass fishing has been excellent on Ruggles Reef between Huron and Vermilion, and along the shoreline from Fairport Harbor to Conneaut in 10 to 25’ of water. Fish have been caught on tube jigs, jigs tipped with minnows or leeches, or by trolling crankbaits.
White bass fishing has been fair 1/2 mile N of Eastlake CEI power plant. Anglers are using agitators with white, yellow and green twister tails. Shore anglers are catching white bass at the Eastlake CEI pier using agitators with white, yellow and green twister tails and small spoons.
Lake Erie surface temperatures range from 71 to 74 degrees. |
ODNR Fishing Report for 7/05/2006: Central , OH
Posted by: ODNR Date Posted: 22:40:14 7/05/6 |
Central Basin
Walleye fishing in the central basin has been good. Fish have been caught 4 to 5 miles NW of Lorain (E of the S end of the sandbar), 4 to 5 miles NE of Lorain (E of the old trash dump), 4 to 5 miles N of the Cleveland Crib in 45 to 50 ‘ of water, 12 miles N of the Cleveland Crib in 62’ to 65’ of water, 2 to 3 miles N-NW of Fairport Harbor in 54 to 60’ of water, and 2 to 3 miles N-NW of Geneva in 54 to 60’ of water. Fish have been caught on worm harnesses or monkey puke, bloody nose, watermelon, killer bee and copper/back spoons trolled with dipsy or jet divers. Fish are suspended and anglers are fishing down 20 to 40'.
Yellow perch fishing has been excellent 3 miles N of Willowick in 38 to 42' feet of water, 2 miles N of Bratenal in 32', 3 miles N of Ashtabula in 54’ of water, 2 miles NW of Conneaut in 42-54’ of water. Fish have ranged from 7 to 11 inches. Perch spreaders with shiners fished near the bottom produce the most fish.
Smallmouth bass fishing has been excellent from Fairport Harbor to Perry in 10 to 24’ of water. Fish have been caught on tube jigs, jigs tipped with minnows or leeches, or by trolling crankbaits.
White bass fishing has been good 1/2 mile N of Eastlake CEI power plant. Anglers are using agitators with white and yellow jigs. Shore anglers are catching white bass at the Eastlake CEI pier using agitators with white/yellow twistertails and small spoons.
Lake Erie surface temperatures range from 70 to 72 degrees. |
ODNR Fishing Report for 6/27/2006: Central , OH
Posted by: ODNR Date Posted: 22:31:59 6/27/6 |
Central Basin
Walleye fishing in the central basin has been good. Fish have been caught 3 miles offshore from Vermilion to Lorain, 5 miles N of Cleveland in 42’ to 48’ of water, 6 miles N of the Wildwood State Park in 60 to 64' of water, 2 to 4 miles NE of Fairport Harbor in 45 to 65’ of water, and 2 to 4 miles NW of Geneva in 50 to 65’ of water. Fish have been caught on worm harnesses or bloody nose, watermelon, killer bee and copper back spoons trolled with dipsy or jet divers. Fish are suspended and anglers are fishing down 20 to 40'.
Yellow perch fishing has been excellent less than 1 mile out of Lorain, 2 miles N of Willowick in 38' feet of water, 2 miles N of Bratenal in 32-35', 2 miles NE of Ashtabula in 24-36’ of water, 2 miles N of Conneaut in 36-42’ of water. Fish have ranged from 7 to 11 inches. Perch spreaders with shiners fished near the bottom produce the most fish. Shore anglers are catching yellow perch at Mentor Headlands pier and Fairport Harbor pier. Anglers are using spreaders with shiners.
Smallmouth bass fishing has been excellent from Fairport Harbor to Perry in 10 to 24’ of water. Fish have been caught on tube jigs, jigs tipped with minnows or leeches, or by trolling crankbaits.
White bass fishing has been good 1/2 mile N of Eastlake CEI power plant. Anglers are using agitators with white jigs. Shore anglers are catching white bass at the Eastlake CEI pier using agitators with white/yellow twistertails and small spoons.
Lake Erie surface temperatures range from 69 to 70 degrees. |
ODNR Fishing Report for 6/20/2006: Central , OH
Posted by: ODNR Date Posted: 21:53:09 6/20/6 |
Central Basin
Walleye fishing in the central basin has been good. Fish have been caught 3 miles offshore from Vermilion to Lorain, 5 miles N of the Cleveland in 52’ to 58’ of water, 6 miles N of the Wildwood State Park in 60 to 63' of water, 2 to 3 miles E of Fairport Harbor in 45 to 50’ of water, and 2 to 3 miles W of Geneva in 45 to 50’ of water. Fish have been caught on worm harnesses or spoons trolled with dipsy or jet divers. Fish are suspended and anglers are fishing down 20 to 40'.
Yellow perch fishing has been good less than 1 mile out of Lorain, 2 miles N of Willowick in 38' feet of water, 3 miles NE of Eastlake in 32-40', 1 miles N of Ashtabula in 35’ of water, 1 mile N of Conneaut in 35’ of water. Fish have ranged from 7 to 11 inches. Perch spreaders with shiners fished near the bottom produce the most fish.
White bass fishing has been good 1/4 mile N of Eastlake CEI power plant. Anglers are using agitators with white jigs. Shore anglers are catching white bass at the Eastlake CEI pier using agitators with white/yellow twistertails and small spoons. Lake Erie surface temperatures range from 68 to 70 degrees. |
ODNR Fishing Report for 6/13/2006: Central , OH
Posted by: ODNR Date Posted: 20:14:10 6/13/6 |
Central Basin Walleye fishing in the central basin has been excellent. Fish have been caught 2 miles N of Beaver Creek, 3 miles N of the Chagrin River in 24’ to 40’ of water, N of the Cleveland Crib in 60’ of water, 1 to 2 miles NE of Fairport Harbor in 25 to 30’ of water, and 1 to 2 miles NW of Geneva in 25 to 30’ of water. Fish have been caught on worm harnesses or spoons trolled with dipsy or jet divers. Yellow perch fishing has been good less than 1 mile out of Lorain, in the Cleveland area 2 miles N of E 55th St. in 34’ of water, 3 miles N of Willowick in 38' feet of water, 2 miles NW of Fairport Harbor in 30 to 35’ of water, and less than 1 mile NW of Ashtabula in 24’ of water. Perch spreaders with shiners fished near the bottom produce the most fish. Smallmouth bass fishing has been excellent from Fairport Harbor to Perry in 10 to 24’ of water. Fish have been caught on tube jigs, jigs tipped with minnows or leeches, or by trolling crankbaits. Lake Erie surface temperatures range from 66 to 68 degrees. |
ODNR Fishing Report for 5/30/2006: Central , OH
Posted by: ODNR Date Posted: 21:56:40 5/30/6 |
**The walleye daily bag limit is 6 fish. A 15" minimum size limit for walleye remains in effect for the entire season. The Lake Erie daily bag limit for yellow perch is 40 fish. Lake Erie black bass (smallmouth and largemouth bass) are closed to possession (catch and release only) May 1 through June 23. The daily bag limit for black bass on Lake Erie is 5 after June 23. The minimum size limit for black bass on Lake Erie is 14". The steelhead trout bag limit is 5. The minimum size limit for steelhead is 12 inches.** Central Basin Walleye have been caught NE of Fairport Harbor in 20 to 25’ of water and 2 miles N of Euclid in 46’ of water. Fish have been caught on worm harnesses, crankbaits and spoons.
Yellow perch fishing has been fair in 48 to 52’ of water off of Fairport Harbor and 1 to 2 miles N of E 72nd St. in Cleveland in 37 to 38’ of water. Perch spreaders with shiners fished near the bottom produce the most fish.
Smallmouth bass fishing has been good in harbor areas and in 15 to 25’ of water along the shoreline in Conneaut, Ashtabula, Geneva and Fairport Harbor. Fish were caught on jigs tipped with minnows or leeches, tube jigs, or by trolling crankbaits. Lake Erie surface temperatures range from 57 to 67 degrees. |
ODNR Fishing Report for 5/16/2006: Central , OH
Posted by: ODNR Date Posted: 22:17:13 5/23/6 |
**The walleye daily bag limit is 6 fish. A 15" minimum size limit for walleye remains in effect for the entire season. The Lake Erie daily bag limit for yellow perch is 40 fish. Lake Erie black bass (smallmouth and largemouth bass) are closed to possession (catch and release only) May 1 through June 23. The daily bag limit for black bass on Lake Erie is 5 after June 23. The minimum size limit for black bass on Lake Erie is 14". The steelhead trout bag limit increased to 5 on May 16. The minimum size limit for steelhead is 12 inches.**
Central Basin
Walleye have been caught at night off of the Cleveland piers on Rapalas.
Yellow perch fishing has been best in 45’ of water off of Fairport Harbor and Chagrin. Perch have also been caught off of the piers in Lorain. Perch spreaders with shiners fished near the bottom produce the most fish. |
ODNR Fishing Report for 10/25/2005: Central , OH
Posted by: ODNR Date Posted: 09:05:58 10/26/05 |
Central Basin
Walleye
Yellow Perch
For up-to-date steelhead fishing information visit: http://www.ohiodnr.com/wildlife/Fishing/fairport/steelhead.htm Lake Erie surface temperatures range from 55 to 60 degrees. |
ODNR Fishing Report for 10/18/2005: Central , OH
Posted by: ODNR Date Posted: 21:03:49 10/18/05 |
Central Basin
Walleye
Yellow Perch
Steelhead Lake Erie surface temperatures range from 58 to 64 degrees. |
ODNR Fishing Report for 10/11/2005: Central , OH
Posted by: ODNR Date Posted: 07:52:18 10/12/05 |
Central Basin
*High winds from Thursday October 6 through Tuesday October 11 severely limited fishing on Lake Erie. The following fishing report is from the previous week. It might take most of the week for the lake to calm down and clear up following the high winds. Central basin water temperatures have fallen into the lower to mid 60’s.*
Walleye
Yellow Perch
Steelhead |
Steelhead: Lake Erie , OH
Posted by: Josh Tjader Date Posted: 13:06:22 10/07/05 |
I have caught six steelhead off the Conneaut breakwall in the last 3 days, all over 24". I Have also seen many others brought in, including a 35 incher. |
ODNR Fishing Report for 10/04/2005: Central , OH
Posted by: ODNR Date Posted: 23:18:11 10/04/05 |
Central Basin
Walleye
Yellow Perch
Steelhead Lake Erie surface temperatures are in the mid to upper 60’s. |
ODNR Fishing Report 9/27/2005: Central , OH
Posted by: ODNR Date Posted: 08:19:08 10/02/05 |
Central Basin
Walleye
Yellow Perch
Steelhead Lake Erie surface temperatures are in the upper 60’s and lower 70’s.
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ODNR Fishing Report 08/30/2005: Central , OH
Posted by: ODNR Date Posted: 14:05:44 8/31/05 |
Central Basin
Walleye
Yellow Perch
Smallmouth Bass
Steelhead Lake Erie surface temperatures are in the low to mid 70’s.
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ODNR Fishing Report for 8/23/2005: Central , OH
Posted by: ODNR Date Posted: 23:45:23 8/23/05 |
Central Basin
Walleye
Yellow Perch
Smallmouth Bass
Steelhead Lake Erie surface temperatures are in the mid 70’s. |
ODNR Fishing Report for 8/16/2005: Central , OH
Posted by: ODNR Date Posted: 02:08:29 8/17/05 |
Central Basin
Walleye
Yellow Perch
Smallmouth Bass
Steelhead Lake Erie surface temperatures have dropped into the mid 70's. |
ODNR Fishing Report 08/08/2005: Central , OH
Posted by: ODNR Date Posted: 21:36:05 8/09/05 |
Central Basin
Walleye
Yellow Perch
Smallmouth Bass
Steelhead Lake Erie surface temperatures are in the upper 70's. |
ODNR Fishing Report for 8/02/2005: Central , OH
Posted by: ODNR Date Posted: 21:34:30 8/02/05 |
Central Basin
Walleye
Yellow Perch
Smallmouth Bass
Steelhead White Bass The best white bass fishing has been from shore at the Eastlake CEI wall
Lake Erie surface temperatures are between 76 and 80 degrees. |
ODNR Fishing Report 7/26/2005: Central , OH
Posted by: ODNR Date Posted: 21:16:06 7/26/05 |
Central Basin
Walleye
Yellow Perch
Smallmouth Bass
Steelhead White Bass The best white bass fishing has been from shore at the Eastlake CEI wall
Lake Erie surface temperatures are between 76 and 82 degrees. |
ODNR Fishing Report for 7/19/2005: Central , OH
Posted by: ODNR Date Posted: 21:21:02 7/19/05 |
Central Basin
Walleye
Yellow Perch
Smallmouth Bass
Steelhead White Bass The best white bass fishing has been from shore at the Eastlake CEI wall
Lake Erie surface temperatures are between 75 and 80 degrees. |
ODNR Fishing Report for 7/12/2005: Central , OH
Posted by: ODNR Date Posted: 22:08:24 7/12/05 |
Central Basin
Walleye
Yellow Perch
White Bass The best white bass fishing has been from the shore at the Eastlake CEI Fish have ranged from 8 - 14 inches.
Smallmouth Bass
Steelhead
Lake Erie surface temperatures are around 75 degrees. |
Great fun: Cleveland , OH
Posted by: Oude Kerel Date Posted: 10:14:45 7/10/05 |
Hey guys! I found a great fishing club. Cleveland Fishing Association which meets the last Monday of the month at 1800 Dennison Ave. The old Dennison Elimentary School building. 7:00 PM. Clam bakes, Steak dinners, Fishing contests, Head boat trips, Christmas parties, Fish fries and more. I have won so much gear in their $1 raffels that I had to get a larger rod rack and tackel box. Cheap dues, great guys and gals, and lots of fishing buddies who take me to their hot spots. Also hear talks by touniment pros. Check it out. |
Hot spots off lorain: Central , OH
Posted by: Oude Kerel Date Posted: 10:02:17 7/10/05 |
Limiting out on Perch about a mile due North of Lorain. 45 feet of water. Smallmouth also good in close 15 to 25 feet of water. Walleye also in 35 feet of water. For some reason we have been doing good on Walleye during the mid morning and not in the early morning or late in the evening.Thunder Stix's and Stingers seem to work the best. We notice the lures running shallower and off the bottom are getting the hits. 20 feet down is a good depth. |
ODNR Fishing Report for 7/05/2005: Central , OH
Posted by: ODNR Date Posted: 23:21:02 7/05/05 |
Central Basin
Walleye
Yellow Perch
White Bass The best white bass fishing has been from the shore at the Eastlake CEI Fish have ranged from 8 - 12 inches.
Smallmouth Bass
Lake Erie surface temperatures range from 71 to 74 degrees. |
ODNR Fishing Report 6/28/2005: Central , OH
Posted by: ODNR Date Posted: 08:09:37 6/29/05 |
**On Saturday, June 25 the black bass (largemouth and smallmouth bass) season opened on Ohio waters of Lake Erie. The daily bag limit is 5 and the minimum size limit is 14 inches.**
Central Basin
Walleye
Yellow Perch
White Bass The best white bass fishing has been from the shore at the Eastlake CEI Fish have ranged from 9 - 12 inches.
Smallmouth Bass
Lake Erie surface temperatures range from 68 to 74 degrees. |
ODNR Fishing Report 6/21/2005: Central , OH
Posted by: ODNR Date Posted: 21:48:15 6/21/05 |
**On Saturday, June 25 the black bass (largemouth and smallmouth bass) season opens on Ohio waters of Lake Erie. The daily bag limit is 5 and the minimum size limit is 14 inches.** Central Basin
Walleye
Yellow Perch
White Bass The best white bass fishing has been from the shore at the Eastlake CEI Fish have ranged from 8 - 12 inches.
Smallmouth Bass
Lake Erie surface temperatures range from 66 to 69 degrees.
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vermilion report: Central , OH
Posted by: Capt. Brian Selai Date Posted: 03:01:17 6/14/05 |
Hey folks, heres whats happening in the sandusky basin.. Walleyes- drifters have been pulling fish infront of the castle, but you have to work for em and sort through the junk.. evening trollers doing well. jets with spoons and ripsticks 50 to 80 back over 15 to 30 fow. The south side of the sandbar around to the east has been producing along with some steelies.. Perch are sporatic with some doing well but one problem is alot of guys put the perch rods away to look for walleyes. Try bigger spoons or stickbaits to avoid the white bass and small walleyes. good luck |
ODNR Fishing Report 06/07/2005: Central , OH
Posted by: ODNR Date Posted: 23:02:41 6/07/05 |
Central Basin
Walleye
Yellow Perch
Smallmouth Bass
Lake Erie surface temperatures range from 57 to 67 degrees. |
ODNR Fishing Report 12/28/2004: Central , OH
Posted by: ODNR Date Posted: 19:15:20 12/28/04 |
Surface temperatures are slightly above freezing. There is not much fishing on open Lake water due to iced-in ramps.
Steelhead (December 28, 2004)
Most rivers and streams are in poor shape: stream reaches are locked
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ODNR Fishing Report12/14/2004: Central , OH
Posted by: ODNR Date Posted: 20:02:12 12/14/04 |
Steelhead (December 14, 2004)
Most rivers and streams are in moderately poor shape with higher flows
Vermilion River: Fish from the river mouth up to Birmingham.
Rocky River: Fish from the Emerald Necklace marina up to the Nature
Cuyahoga River: Fish from the harbor area up past the Rt. 82 dam up to
Chagrin River: Fish from the soccer fields to Daniels Park.
Grand River: Fish from the Fairport pier up to Harpersfield Dam. Don't
Arcola Creek: Fish in the estuary pond area and beach.
Ashtabula River: Fish from the Walnut Creek breakwall up through Indian
Conneaut Creek: Fish from the harbor up to the State line. |
ODNR Fishing Report 12/07/2004: Central , OH
Posted by: ODNR Date Posted: 21:04:51 12/07/04 |
** The 15" walleye minimum size limit remains in effect for the entire season. Anglers are reminded that the daily bag limit for trout and salmon on Lake Erie and its tributaries is 2, beginning September 1 through May 15, 2005. The minimum size limit is 12 inches.**
Surface temperatures range from 42 to 45 degrees.
As water temperatures continue to drop fewer anglers are fishing the
Steelhead (December 1, 2004)
Most rivers and streams are in poor shape with higher flows and lower
Vermilion River: Fish from the river mouth up to Birmingham. Rocky River: Fish from the Emerald Necklace marina up to the Nature Cuyahoga River: Fish from the harbor area up past the Rt. 82 dam up to Chagrin River: Fish from the soccer fields to Daniels Park. Grand River: Fish from the Fairport pier up to Harpersfield Dam. Don't Arcola Creek: Fish in the estuary pond area and beach. Ashtabula River: Fish from the Walnut Creek breakwall up through Indian Conneaut Creek: Fish from the harbor up to the State line. |
ODNR Fishing Report 11/30/2004: Central , OH
Posted by: ODNR Date Posted: 11:21:28 12/01/04 |
Surface temperatures range from 43 to 48 degrees.
Windy weather over Thanksgiving week reduced main lake fishing
Walleye Walleye fishing had been excellent at times from Cedar Point to
Yellow Perch
Yellow perch fishing was exceptional with limit catches of fish between
Steelhead (December 1, 2004)
Most rivers and streams are in poor shape with higher flows and lower
Vermilion River: Fish from the river mouth up to Birmingham. Rocky River: Fish from the Emerald Necklace marina up to the Nature Cuyahoga River: Fish from the harbor area up past the Rt. 82 dam up to Chagrin River: Fish from the soccer fields to Daniels Park. Grand River: Fish from the Mentor Headlands and Fairport piers up to Arcola Creek: Fish in the estuary pond area and beach. Ashtabula River: Fish from the Walnut Creek breakwall up through Indian Conneaut Creek: Fish from the harbor up to the State line. |
ODNR Fishing Report 11/23/2004: Central , OH
Posted by: ODNR Date Posted: 09:57:35 11/24/04 |
Surface temperatures range from 47 to 50 degrees.
Walleye
Yellow Perch
Yellow perch fishing has been exceptional with limit catches of fish
Steelhead (as of November 18, 2004)
Most rivers and streams are in good shape with low flows and good
Vermilion River: Fish from the river mouth up to Birmingham. Rocky River: Fish from the Emerald Necklace marina up to the Nature Cuyahoga River: Fish from the harbor area up past the Rt. 82 dam up to Chagrin River: Fish from the soccer fields to Daniels Park. Grand River: Fish from the Mentor Headlands and Fairport piers up to Arcola Creek: Fish in the estuary pond area and beach. Ashtabula River: Fish from the Walnut Creek breakwall up through Indian Conneaut Creek: Fish from the harbor up to the State line. |
ODNR Fishing Report 11/16/2004: Central , OH
Posted by: ODNR Date Posted: 21:30:49 11/16/04 |
Central Basin Walleye The best walleye fishing has been from Cedar Point to Vermilion. Fish have been caught offshore in 30 to 45 feet of water and also nearshore in less than 25 feet of water. Trolling spoons or crankbaits have produced the best catches. Night fishing on Huron area piers is also improving. Yellow Perch Yellow perch fishing in November is typically best within a few miles of most central basin harbors. Look for baitfish on your depthfinder and move around to find active schools of perch. Fish just off the bottom using perch spreaders or crappie rigs tipped with shiners. Smallmouth Bass The best smallmouth bass fishing has been around Ruggles reef. Use tube jigs, drop shot rigs with goby imitations, soft craws or shiners for best results. Steelhead The Lake Erie tributaries continue to have low flows and the rivers are clear. Anglers are having good success in the lower sections of the rivers. Good catches of steelhead have been reported at the Painesville dam and along the lowers stretches of the Grand River and also in Conneaut Creek. Steelhead fishing in the tributaries during shallow water requires light tackle and patience. During low water check the deeper lower stretches of the rivers and harbors. Piers and breakwalls have produced the best action on jigs tipped with maggots, spinners, spoons and small crankbaits. |
ODNR Fishing Report 11/09/2004: Central , OH
Posted by: ODNR Date Posted: 08:40:40 11/10/04 |
Central Basin Walleye The best walleye fishing has been from Huron to Vermilion. Fish have been caught offshore in 30 to 45 feet of water and also nearshore in less than 25 feet of water. Trolling spoons or crankbaits have produced the best catches. Night fishing on Huron area piers is also improving. Yellow Perch Yellow perch fishing in November is typically best within a few miles of most central basin harbors. Look for baitfish on your depthfinder and move around to find active schools of perch. Fish just off the bottom using perch spreaders or crappie rigs tipped with shiners. Smallmouth Bass The best smallmouth bass fishing has been around Ruggles reef. Use tube jigs, drop shot rigs with goby imitations, soft craws or shiners for best results. Steelhead Flows have increased in the Lake Erie tributaries this week and river conditions are in good shape. Good catches of steelhead have been reported at the Painesville dam and along the lowers stretches of the Grand River. Steelhead fishing in the tributaries during shallow water requires light tackle and patience. During low water check the deeper lower stretches of the rivers and harbors. Piers and breakwalls have produced the best action on jigs tipped with maggots, spinners, spoons and small crankbaits. |
ODNR Fishing Report 11/02/2004: Central , OH
Posted by: ODNR Date Posted: 13:08:03 11/03/04 |
Central Basin
Walleye
Yellow Perch
Smallmouth Bass
Steelhead |
ODNR Fishing Report 11/02/2004: Central , OH
Posted by: ODNR Date Posted: 13:02:03 11/03/04 |
Central Basin
Walleye
Yellow Perch
Smallmouth Bass
Steelhead |
ODNR Fishing Report 10/26/2004: Central , OH
Posted by: ODNR Date Posted: 09:09:12 10/28/04 |
Central Basin
Walleye
Yellow Perch
Smallmouth Bass
Steelhead |
ODNR Fishing Report 10/12/2004: Central , OH
Posted by: ODNR Date Posted: 06:52:42 10/13/04 |
Central Basin
Walleye
Yellow Perch
Smallmouth Bass
Steelhead |
ODNR Fishing Report 10/05/2004: Central , OH
Posted by: ODNR Date Posted: 21:42:37 10/05/04 |
Central Basin
Walleye
Yellow Perch
Smallmouth Bass
Steelhead |
ODNR Fishing Report 09/28/2004: Central , OH
Posted by: ODNR Date Posted: 22:25:07 9/28/04 |
Central Basin
Walleye
Yellow Perch
Smallmouth Bass
Steelhead
White Bass |
ODNR Fishing Report 09/22/2004: Central , OH
Posted by: ODNR Date Posted: 12:11:09 9/23/04 |
Central Basin Walleye The best walleye fishing has been SE of the sandbar, 8 to 10 miles N of Ashtabula in 70 to 73 feet of water, and 10 miles NW of Conneaut in 70 feet of water. Trolling worm harnesses using dispy divers and also trolling crankbaits using wireline have produced the best catches. Yellow Perch Yellow perch fishing has been best within 2 miles of Lorain, E of the middle of the sandbar, 2 to 3 miles N of Fairport Harbor in 50 feet of water, 3 to 4 miles N of Cleveland in 40 to 53 feet of water, and 3 miles N of Geneva in 50 feet of water. A perch spreader tipped with shiners is the most popular set-up. Smallmouth Bass The best smallmouth bass fishing has been around Ruggles Reef. Tube jigs have been the most productive lures. White Bass White bass have been caught by anglers using shiners or agitators with jigs along the Cleveland lakefront and Eastlake areas in 30 to 50 feet of water. |
ODNR Fishing Report 09/14/2004: Central , OH
Posted by: ODNR Date Posted: 20:27:25 9/14/04 |
Central Basin
Walleye
Yellow Perch
Smallmouth Bass
Steelhead
White Bass |
ODNR Fishing Report 09/07/2004: Central , OH
Posted by: ODNR Date Posted: 17:06:04 9/07/04 |
Central Basin
Walleye
Yellow Perch
Smallmouth Bass
Steelhead
White Bass |
ODNR Fishing Report 08/31/2004: Central , OH
Posted by: ODNR Date Posted: 22:03:48 8/31/04 |
Central Basin
Walleye
Yellow Perch
Smallmouth Bass
Steelhead
White Bass |
ODNR Fishing Report 08/24/2004: Central , OH
Posted by: ODNR Date Posted: 21:18:46 8/24/04 |
Central Basin Walleye Yellow Perch Smallmouth Bass Steelhead White Bass |
ODNR Fishing Report 08/17/2004: Central , OH
Posted by: ODNR Date Posted: 08:30:29 8/18/04 |
Central Basin
Walleye
Yellow Perch
Smallmouth Bass
Steelhead
White Bass |
ODNR Fishing Report 08/10/2004: Central , OH
Posted by: ODNR Date Posted: 22:14:25 8/10/04 |
Central Basin
Walleye
Yellow Perch
Smallmouth Bass
Steelhead
White Bass |
ODNR Fishing Report 08/03/2004: Central , OH
Posted by: ODNR Date Posted: 23:41:56 8/03/04 |
Central Basin
Walleye
Yellow Perch
Smallmouth Bass
Steelhead
White Bass |
ODNR Fishing Report 07/27/2004: Central , OH
Posted by: ODNR Date Posted: 17:01:21 7/27/04 |
Central Basin
Walleye The best walleye fishing has been N of Lorain east of the sandbar, 11 miles
Yellow Perch Yellow perch fishing has been best 3 to 4 miles N of Euclid in 48 to 52 feet
Smallmouth Bass The best smallmouth bass fishing has been around Ruggles Reef and the
Steelhead Steelhead have been caught by anglers trolling spoons 10 miles NW of
White Bass White bass have been caught by anglers using shiners at Edgewater and the |
ODNR Fishing Report 07/20/2004: Central , OH
Posted by: ODNR Date Posted: 22:14:15 7/20/04 |
Central Basin
Walleye
Yellow Perch
Smallmouth Bass
Steelhead |
vermilion report: Central , OH
Posted by: Capt. Brian Selai Date Posted: 20:12:13 7/19/04 |
Well this week was more of the same walleyes in close west of the river , less sheep when you drifted on your waypoints and the steelie fishing was hot out on the 38 to 42 line off of lorain to avon point, 35 to 45 down, lots of multiple hookups, would have been great if the wind would not blow so hard from the north east...copper and orange spoons were the best but cat/dog, greasy chicken wing, and copper watermelon. Dipseys, at 135-150 on a #3, 90-100 on a #2, and 70-75 on a #1 with riggers 37 and 45 and 30 jets 150 back.. good luck and hang on.. Perch in 41 ft north of the river. |
ODNR Fishing Report 07/13/2004: Central , OH
Posted by: ODNR Date Posted: 22:34:53 7/13/04 |
** The 15" walleye minimum size limit remains in effect for the entire season. The smallmouth and largemouth bass season opened on June 26. The daily bag limit for bass is 5 with a 14" minimum size limit.**
Surface temperatures are in the lower 70's.
Central Basin
Walleye
Yellow Perch
Smallmouth Bass
Steelhead
White Bass fishing has been very good along the Edgewater and Cleveland |
vermillion report: Central , OH
Posted by: Capt Brian Selai Date Posted: 22:51:34 7/09/04 |
Hello again and sorry i have not been giving reports this year, but i was involved in moving out of Pa and seting up residence in the great state of Ohio. Now for the current report... Walleye-the best walleye fishing for me has been along the shoreline from the V.O.L. to cranberry creek, scatterd pockets along with tons of sheephead are present and we have done are best walleye to sheephead ratio by drifting weight forwards and bottom bouncers in green and gold from 18 to 30 f.o.w. using short drift over the walleyes and avoiding long drifts because that usually means more sheep. Remeber keep that weight forward off of the bottom or the gobies will get your worm. If there is no wind (which has not been the problem the last few days) then get those 20 jets out with Zoom Spoon #200 and #68's in coper watermellon, greasy chicken wing, and copper confusion. put em back 45 to 120 ft and get ready to do some sorting though the sheep. big dipseys no ring at 50 foot back on a 3.5. Perch and smallies still being caught in the reg. spots. Good Luck and tight lines.. |
ODNR Fishing Report 06/29/2004: Central , OH
Posted by: ODNR Date Posted: 16:00:30 6/29/04 |
** The 15" walleye minimum size limit remains in effect for the entire season. The smallmouth and largemouth bass season opened on June 26. The daily bag limit for bass is 5 with a 14" minimum size limit.** Surface temperatures are in the upper 60's. Central Basin Walleye Yellow Perch Smallmouth Bass Steelhead |
ODNR Fishing Report 06/22/2004: Central , OH
Posted by: ODNR Date Posted: 16:39:07 6/22/04 |
** The 15" walleye minimum size limit remains in effect for the entire season. From May 1 to June 26 smallmouth bass possession is illegal. Anglers may catch and release smallmouth, but possession is not permitted.** Surface temperatures are in the mid to upper 60's.
Walleye Yellow Perch Smallmouth Bass Steelhead |
ODNR Fishing Report 06/15/2004: Central , OH
Posted by: ODNR Date Posted: 22:15:17 6/15/04 |
Central Basin Walleye Yellow Perch Smallmouth Bass |
yellow perch: Lorain , OH
Posted by: mike Date Posted: 20:50:35 6/14/04 |
limited out last two sundays about 40foot of water straight out of lorain |
ODNR Fishing Report 06/08/2004: Central , OH
Posted by: ODNR Date Posted: 17:48:12 6/08/04 |
Central Basin Walleye Yellow Perch Smallmouth Bass |
Walleye: Central , OH
Posted by: Schenk Date Posted: 16:40:52 6/06/04 |
Taking limit on Walleye off Lorain in close. 30 feet of water. Big Smallmouth also taking the lures. |
Walleye: Lorain , OH
Posted by: John Schenk Date Posted: 09:16:14 5/30/04 |
Plenty of big Walleye off Lorain. Doing good flat lineing with Thunder Stick lures and Michigan Stinger copper spoons. Fishing outside the mud line. Be careful! Lots of debris floating out in the lake. I seen two boats hit floating junk and wreak there outboard engine props and had to be towed in. If you see a distress signal (Flages, flares, whistle etc.) It is you duty and the law to go immediately to their assistance. Big 13/14 inch Perch out in 42/44 feet of water North of lighthouse. |
Big Perch: Lorain , OH
Posted by: John Schenk Date Posted: 07:00:21 5/20/04 |
Two of my buddys went out yestarday from the Black River in Lorain. Thelake was very rough. They ducked behind the breakwall by the lighthouse to get out of the wind and waves and caught 60 Perch 13 - 14 inches. Try those salted minnows. For some reason they work good. Store your surplus in the fridge for summer when minnows are scares. Walleyes are in close and hitting. |
Walleye: Lorain , OH
Posted by: John Schenk Date Posted: 13:04:18 5/16/04 .................... Followups: (0) ....Add Followup |
Walleye fishing is picking up off Lorain. Trolling a Hot N Tot or Thunderstick flat line no Dipsy Divers. In close. 15 to 30 feet of water. ***Check out The Cleveland Fishing Association Club. Meeting on the 24th of May at 7:30 (Normally the last Monday of the month.)in the old Denison Elimentary School. 1700 Denison. Come in back door and down stairs. If you join, tell them I sent you. Fishing Tips, Hot Spots,Speakers,Fun Tourniments,Clam Bakes, Prizes, Raffels and just Good Fun. 135 guys and gals. |
Off Lorain: Lorain , OH
Posted by: John Schenk Date Posted: 16:05:07 5/11/04 |
13 to 14 inch Perch being caught in 52 feet of water North of the Lighthouse. Trollers are picking up a few Walleye, but none of great size. Two more weeks and the big female Walleye will be off Lorain. No need to go way out. Try 20 to 40 foot of water. Did well in this area last year and this years should repeat. |
Fishing Lorain Area: Lorain , OH
Posted by: John Schenk Date Posted: 17:06:42 5/07/04 |
Perch are biteing well about a mile north of the Lighthouse in 42 feet of water. Nice size but no jumbos yet. The Black River is one of the most overlooked rivers for Steelhead. The river was full of steelhead last year and this spring.My buddy did an experiment. He kept minnows from last year in a plastic bag with pickiling salt (No Iodine.)in the refrigerator. They caught Perch as well as fresh minnows. Minnows dried in the refridgerator no salt looked good but did not work. |
ODNR Fishing Report 04/05/2004: Central , OH
Posted by: ODNR Date Posted: 09:17:22 5/04/04 |
Steelhead: Most rivers and streams are high and muddy after rains over the weekend. |
ODNR Fishing Report for 04/27/2004: Central , OH
Posted by: ODNR Date Posted: 10:52:07 4/27/04 |
Steelhead: Most rivers and streams are coming down but are still off-color with high |
ODNR Fishing Report for 04/20/2004: Central , OH
Posted by: ODNR Date Posted: 10:20:38 4/20/04 |
Steelhead: Most rivers and streams are coming down but still off-color from the |
ODNR Fishing Report for 04/13/2004: Central , OH
Posted by: ODNR Date Posted: 22:54:21 4/13/04 |
Steelhead: There are still plenty of steelhead in Lake Erie's tributaries. As of 4/13/04 the main tributaries are rising and flows are high. Conditions should improve later in the week. Try fishing the smaller feeder creeks when the main tributaries are not fishable. Spawn sacs, jigs tipped with maggots, and flies are popular deep pool presentations. In shallower areas with gravel substrate and high current sucker spawn or brightly colored streamers work best. |
ODNR Fishing Report for 04/06/2004: Central , OH
Posted by: ODNR Date Posted: 11:43:44 4/06/04 |
Steelhead: This is peak time to fish the Lake Erie tributaries for steelhead. As of |
ODNR Fishing Report for 03/30/2004: Central , OH
Posted by: ODNR Date Posted: 15:15:27 3/30/04 |
Steelhead: This is peak time to fish the Lake Erie tributaries for steelhead. As of Rocky River:Fish from the Emerald Necklace marina up past the Nature Center. |
ODNR Fishing Report for 03/10/2004: Central , OH
Posted by: ODNR Date Posted: 19:27:08 3/10/04 |
Steelhead: The past weekend (3/6, 3/7) produced excellent steelhead fishing in many of the smaller tributaries. As the water clarity continues to improve fishing should pick up in the main tributaries. Look for deeper pools to hold newly arriving steelhead. Spawn sacs, jigs tipped with maggots, and flies are popular deep pool presentations. In shallower areas with gravel substrate and high current sucker spawn or brightly colored streamers work best. Use caution in high current cold water situations. |
steelhead fishing lake erie streams in PA: ,
Posted by: john michno Date Posted: 10:54:42 3/10/04 |
what is stream conditions and fishing report |
ODNR Fishing Report for 03/04/2004: Central , OH
Posted by: ODNR Date Posted: 12:10:09 3/04/04 |
**As of March 1, 2004 the bag limit for walleye on Ohio waters of Lake Erie and its tributaries is 3 fish. On May 1 the bag limit will return to 6 Ice fishing has ended on most of Lake Erie. With temperatures above Most Lake Erie tributaries are ice free as of Wednesday (3/3), although they |
ODNR Fishing Report for 02/23/2004: Central , OH
Posted by: ODNR Date Posted: 10:25:20 2/24/04 |
*Use extreme caution when ice fishing. Currents and windy weather conditions cause areas of unsafe ice.* The weather over the past week has done significant damage to Lake Erie's Recent rain and warmer temperatures have opened up Lake Erie's tributaries. |
ODNR Fishing Report for 01/08/2004: Central , OH
Posted by: ODNR Date Posted: 17:30:47 1/15/04 |
* Lake Erie surface temperatures are in the low to mid 30's. Be sure to check the latest marine forecast for up-to-date lake conditions.* Although recent temperatures should help to form ice, most main lake ice is
Over the past weekend (January 10) a few steelhead were caught in the upper
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ODNR Fishing Report for 01/08/2004: , OH
Posted by: ODNR Date Posted: 20:09:40 1/09/04 |
*Lake Erie surface temperatures are between 32 and 36 degrees. Be sure to check the latest marine forecast for up-to-date lake conditions.* Shallow waters have started freezing, but there is not yet any safe main-lake ice Steelhead: Lake Erie tributary levels are returning to normal and although flows are |
ODNR Fishing Report for 12/31/2003: Central , OH
Posted by: ODNR Date Posted: 17:27:18 12/31/03 |
*Lake Erie surface temperatures are between 33 and 40 degrees. Be sure to check the latest marine forecast for up-to-date lake conditions.* The open water fishery is becoming very limited. Recent gale force winds Steelhead: Lake Erie tributaries crested on Tuesday December 30 after recent snow melt |
ODNR Fishing Report for 12/18/2003: Central , OH
Posted by: ODNR Date Posted: 08:18:07 12/19/03 |
*Lake Erie surface temperatures are below 40 degrees. Be sure to check the latest marine forecast for up-to-date lake conditions.* Recent weather conditions have limited fishing opportunities. The open water fishery is becoming very limited. With dropping temperatures Steelhead: All of the major streams (Chagrin, Grand, Vermilion, Rocky rivers, and |
ODNR Fishing Report for 12/10/2003: Central , OH
Posted by: ODNR Date Posted: 06:20:57 12/11/03 |
*Lake Erie surface temperatures are around 40 degrees. Be sure to check the latest marine forecast for up-to-date lake conditions.* Recent weather conditions have limited fishing opportunities. Walleye: Walleye have been caught between Huron and Vermilion when conditions have Steelhead: Steelhead fishing was good during the past week. On the Vermilion River |
ODNR Fishing Report for 12/3/2003: Central , OH
Posted by: ODNR Date Posted: 19:22:23 12/03/03 |
*Lake Erie surface temperatures are around 40 degrees. Be sure to check the latest marine forecast for up-to-date lake conditions.* Recent weather conditions have limited fishing opportunities.
Walleye: |
ODNR Fishing Report for 11/26/2003: Central , OH
Posted by: ODNR Date Posted: 21:54:39 11/26/03 |
*Lake Erie surface temperatures are between 42 and 49 degrees. Be sure to check the latest marine forecast for up-to-date lake conditions.* Recent winds have limited fishing opportunities. Walleye: Walleye continued to be caught between Huron and Vermilion, including the |
ODNR Fishing Report for 11/19/2003: Central , OH
Posted by: ODNR Date Posted: 12:04:31 11/19/03 |
*Lake Erie surface temperatures are between 45 and 50 degrees. Be sure to check the latest marine forecast for up-to-date lake conditions.* Central Basin- The best walleye fishing in the central basin has been from W of the Huron No yellow perch reports were received during the past week due to rough, Smallmouth bass up to 6 pounds have been incidentally caught on Ruggles Reef Steelhead fishing was very good during the past week. On the Grand River,
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ODNR Fishing Report for 11/12/2003: Central , OH
Posted by: ODNR Date Posted: 07:55:20 11/14/03 |
*Lake Erie surface temperatures are around 50 degrees. Be sure to check the latest marine forecast for up-to-date lake conditions.* Central Basin- The best walleye fishing in the central basin has been from W of the Huron Yellow perch fishing continues to be excellent in the central basin. Best Steelhead fishing was good up to the time the rains came Tuesday. The |
ODNR Fishing Report for 11/06/2003: Central , OH
Posted by: ODNR Date Posted: 06:43:10 11/07/03 |
*Lake Erie surface temperatures are in the lower 50's. Be sure to check the latest marine forecast for up-to-date lake conditions.* Central Basin- The best walleye fishing in the central basin has been 3 to 5 miles NE of |
ODNR Fishing Report for 10/31/2003: Central , OH
Posted by: ODNR Date Posted: 22:34:25 10/31/03 |
Central Basin- The best walleye fishing in the central basin has been from Huron to |
ODNR Fishing Report for 10/15/2003: Central , OH
Posted by: ODNR Date Posted: 15:05:43 10/15/03 |
*The past week brought calm winds and flat seas, but a recent weather system has produced gale force winds. Be sure to check the latest marine forecast for up-to-date lake conditions.* Central Basin- Walleye fishing in the central basin has been very good from Huron to Yellow perch fishing continues to be excellent in the central basin. Best Smallmouth bass have been caught in harbor and shoreline areas in 15 to 30 Steelhead have been caught by trollers in harbors using dipsy divers with |
Steelheads: Central , OH
Posted by: John Schenk Date Posted: 17:08:37 10/14/03 |
Went out Perching out of Black River City Ramp yestarday. Noticed the river full, I mean really full of big fish. My fish finder was almost black with large fish marks. From one side of the river to the next. Must be Steelhead going up stream. I'm going out to stream fish as soon as weather improves. Lots of places to fish on the Black River down stream from Cascade Park. (First dam or water falls at Cascade Park.)Come join me! |
ODNR Fishing Report for 10/08/03: Central , OH
Posted by: ODNR Date Posted: 22:17:15 10/08/03 |
The lake has calmed down from 5 days of storms and strong winds this past week and normal October fishing patterns can be expected. Be sure to check the latest marine forecast for up-to-date lake conditions.* Central Basin- Walleye fishing in the central basin has been best 4 to 6 miles N of Huron Yellow perch fishing continues to be excellent in the central basin. Best Smallmouth bass have been caught on Ruggles Reef in 15 to 25 feet of water, Anglers are catch steelhead in the Grand River from the short pier in |
ODNR Fishing Report 10/02/03: Central , OH
Posted by: ODNR Date Posted: 20:41:10 10/03/03 |
Central Basin- Walleye fishing in the central basin has been best 4 to 6 miles N of |
ODNR Fishing Report 9/24/03: Central , OH
Posted by: ODNR Date Posted: 21:50:27 9/24/03 |
*Recent winds have produced rough, hazardous conditions and also reduced water clarity in the western basin. Be sure to check the latest marine forecast for up-to-date lake conditions.* Central Basin- Walleye fishing in the central basin has been best E of the sandbar 4 to 5 miles NW of Lorain in 40 to 45 feet of water, 5 to 7 miles N of Vermilion in 40 to 45 feet of water, and 8 to 12 miles N of Geneva and Ashtabula in 70 feet of water. Anglers have been trolling dipsy divers with spoons (most color schemes with copper, blue, gold and fire tiger have been best) for fish from 16 to 28". Yellow perch fishing continues to be excellent in the central basin. Best areas have been from Cranberry Creek to Vermilion in 30 to 35 feet of water, 1 to 2 miles E of Lorain in 30 to 35 feet of water, 3 to 4 miles N of Gordon Park in 43 to 50 feet of water, from Fairport to Conneaut in 48 to 62 feet of water, and 3 to 4 miles N of the Chagrin River in 41 to 46 feet of water. Spreaders tipped with shiners are taking fish from 8 to 12". Smallmouth bass have been caught in harbor areas and along the shoreline in 19 to 30 feet of water near Conneaut, Ashtabula, Geneva, Fairport and Cleveland. 14 to 18 inch fish have been caught on green tube jigs, crankbaits, jigs tipped with shiners, and crayfish. Steelhead have been caught by trollers using dipsy divers with spoons 8 to 12 miles N of Ashtabula and Geneva in 70 feet of water. The steelhead have ranged in size from 23 to 29". Steelhead are also beginning to show up at creek and river mouths. |
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Posted by: huron Date Posted: 21:27:39 9/24/03 |
ODNR Lake Erie Fishing Report 9/17/03: Central , OH
Posted by: ODNR Date Posted: 21:17:24 9/17/03 |
Central Basin- Walleye fishing in the central basin has been best E of the sandbar 6 to 10 miles NW of Lorain, 6 miles NW of the Chagrin River in 60 feet of water, and 8 to 15 miles N of Geneva and Ashtabula in 66 to 72 feet of water. Anglers have been trolling dipsy divers with spoons (most color schemes with copper, blue and fire tiger have been best) for fish from 16 to 28". Yellow perch fishing continues to be excellent in the central basin. Best areas have been 6 miles N of Beaver Creek in 30 to 40 feet of water, 1 to 2 miles N-NE of Vermilion in 30 to 40 feet of water, 3 to 4 miles N of Gordon Park in 43 to 52 feet of water, 3 to 6 miles N of Conneaut and Fairport in 47 to 62 feet of water, and 2 to 3 miles N of the Rocky River in 42 to 50 feet of water. Spreaders tipped with shiners are taking fish from 8 to 12". Smallmouth bass have been caught on Ruggles Reef and in harbor areas and along the shoreline in 19 to 30 feet of water near Lorain, Conneaut, Ashtabula, Geneva, Fairport and Cleveland. 14 to 18 inch fish have been caught on tube jigs, crankbaits, jigs tipped with shiners, and crayfish. Steelhead have been caught by trollers using dipsy divers with spoons 6 to 8 miles N of Eastlake, Geneva and the Rocky River in 62 to 70 feet of water. The steelhead have ranged in size from 23 to 29". Steelhead are also beginning to show up at creek and river mouths. |
ODNR Lake Erie Fishing Report 9/10/03: Central , OH
Posted by: ODNR Date Posted: 22:44:10 9/10/03 |
Central Basin- Walleye fishing in the central basin has been best near the sandbar 6 to 10 miles NW of Lorain, 6 to 8 miles N of Beaver Creek in 40 to 50 feet of water, 6 miles NW of the Chagrin River in 60 feet of water, 8 to 26 miles N of Geneva and Ashtabula in 62 to 72 feet of water, and 8 miles N of the Rocky River in 61 to 63 feet of water. Anglers have been trolling dipsy divers with spoons (most color schemes with copper, blue, fire tiger or gold have been best) for fish from 15 to 30". Yellow perch fishing continues to be excellent in the central basin. Best areas have been within 3 miles of Huron, Vermilion and Lorain in 27 to 35 feet of water, 4 to 5 miles N of Edgewater St. Park in 49 to 53 feet of water, 2 to 6 miles N of Conneaut and Fairport in 47 to 62 feet of water, and 3 to 4 miles NW of Wildwood St. Park in 45 to 52 feet of water. Spreaders tipped with shiners are taking fish from 7 to 12". Smallmouth bass have been caught in harbor areas and along the shoreline in 19 to 30 feet of water near Conneaut, Ashtabula, Geneva, Fairport and Cleveland. 14 to 18 inch fish have been caught on tube jigs, crankbaits, jigs tipped with shiners, and crayfish. Steelhead have been caught by trollers using dipsy divers with spoons 6 to 8 miles N of Eastlake, Geneva and the Rocky River in 62 to 70 feet of water. The steelhead have ranged in size from 23 to 29". |
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Posted by: Capt. Brian Selai Date Posted: 21:19:33 9/08/03 |
Hi folks, well the perch fishing has arrived look for a pack of boats on the 33-36/19 line and it should be up and down. Now the Walleyes are not too far away troll east and south of the perch boats and some nice walleyes are being caught. Hottest color the past few weeks is what they call the great pumpkin, it is a yellow and orange wattestusse or zoom spoon #200. |
ODNR Lake Erie Fishing Report 9/03/03: Central , OH
Posted by: ODNR Date Posted: 23:00:33 9/03/03 |
Central Basin- Walleye fishing in the central basin has been best in 7 to 8 miles NW of |
vermilion fishing report for labor day weekend: Central , OH
Posted by: Capt. Brian Selai Date Posted: 01:38:30 9/02/03 |
hi folks, Sorry for the delay in any postings, i was on lake ontario picking on those king salmon for the last few weeks.. Well, on to the report. Walleye are still being caught and limits are coming on the east side of the sandbar and just northeast of lorain on the 32 to the 34 line. If you venture out to the bar be careful of all those nets that cover bar they are in there heavy. Dipsey set at 110 to 125 on a #3, 75 to 85 on a #2 and 65 to 75 on a #1, Hot colors include wonderbread, great pumpkin in a watsettuse #68, greasy chickenwing, and copper watermellon. Run the 40 jets at 130 back, 30 jets with an ounce 140 back or straight 130's 170 back on spectra. The perch are staring to school up , but it still takes a half of day to get them all, try in the pack of boats out of vermilion or lorain, but the south and the west side of the sandbar hold nicer fish.. good luck Capt. Brian |
vernilion fishing report for labor day weekend: Central , OH
Posted by: Capt. Brian Selai Date Posted: 01:38:18 9/02/03 |
hi folks, Sorry for the delay in any postings, i was on lake ontario picking on those king salmon for the last few weeks.. Well, on to the report. Walleye are still being caught and limits are coming on the east side of the sandbar and just northeast of lorain on the 32 to the 34 line. If you venture out to the bar be careful of all those nets that cover bar they are in there heavy. Dipsey set at 110 to 125 on a #3, 75 to 85 on a #2 and 65 to 75 on a #1, Hot colors include wonderbread, great pumpkin in a watsettuse #68, greasy chickenwing, and copper watermellon. Run the 40 jets at 130 back, 30 jets with an ounce 140 back or straight 130's 170 back on spectra. The perch are staring to school up , but it still takes a half of day to get them all, try in the pack of boats out of vermilion or lorain, but the south and the west side of the sandbar hold nicer fish.. good luck Capt. Brian |
ODNR Lake Erie Fishing Report 8/27/03: Central , OH
Posted by: ODNR Date Posted: 10:30:38 8/27/03 |
Central Basin- Walleye fishing in the central basin has been best 5 to 8 miles NW of |
ODNR Lake Erie Fishing Report 8/20/03: Central , OH
Posted by: ODNR Date Posted: 22:17:14 8/20/03 |
Central Basin- Walleye fishing in the central basin has been best south of the sandbar 5 |
ODNR Lake Erie Fishing Report 8/13/03: Central , OH
Posted by: ODNR Date Posted: 22:37:31 8/13/03 |
Central Basin- Walleye fishing in the Central Basin has been best on the sandbar 6 to 8 |
ODNR Lake Erie Fishing Report 8/07/03: Central , OH
Posted by: ODNR Date Posted: 22:45:00 8/07/03 |
Central Basin- Walleye fishing in the Central Basin has been best on the sandbar 7 miles NW |
Vermilion fishing report: Central , OH
Posted by: Capt. Brian Selai Date Posted: 02:58:53 8/05/03 |
Well, despite the waves of rain and storms, we still got our fish this weekend, with limits everyday this week except one where we came up a couple short.. East side of the sandbar was the best and the best bite moved a little every day. The fish weren't the biggest, but alot of good eaters and a couple of throwbacks each day to catch them next year, but each day we had at least one big fish(fish-ohio size) with some of my friends catching some that went up to 33 inches. Be prepared to sort through the white bass and sheep. Hot colors were the funky chicken(by far the hottest), wonderbread, greasy chicken wing, huckleberry, cc-30, cc-29 and cc-38. When out on the sandbar, set those dipseys 100 on a #3, 75-80 on a #2, and 60 to 65 on a #1. 30 jets at 140 to 160 back was working well. Now ther are some inside water walleyes from the ford plant down to huron in scattered pockets from 25 to 40 feet of water and some of them are pretty nice fish, sunday we caught them on 20 jets 100 back and #3 dipseys set at 55-60 back with oilcan perch being the best inside water spoon in a #68 watsetusse and funky chicken a close second. Perch fisherman seemed to be anchored up in 30 to 40 feet off of the castle and when we trolled by we caught some yellow and white perch on zoom spoons. The color video was showing some large schools of fish in those areas. well as always good luck.. |
ODNR Lake Erie Fishing Report 7/30/03: Central , OH
Posted by: ODNR Date Posted: 22:04:02 7/30/03 |
Central Basin- Walleye fishing in the Central Basin has been best on the sandbar 7 miles NW |
ODNR Lake Erie Fishing Report 7/23/03: Central , OH
Posted by: ODNR Date Posted: 22:17:24 7/23/03 |
Central Basin- Walleye fishing in the Central Basin has been best on the sandbar 7 to 15 Yellow perch fishing has slowed recently, but typically improves in August. Smallmouth bass are being caught near Ruggles Reef in 12 to 20 feet of water Steelhead have been caught by trollers using dipsy divers with spoons 8 to |
vermilion fishing report 7/18-7/20: Central , OH
Posted by: Capt. Brian Selai Date Posted: 23:04:15 7/21/03 |
Hi again folks, here is the report... walleye fishing:well, there were fish on the inside from huron to the ford plant in scattered pockets from 20 to 42 feet, and on the south east side of the sandbar, but they hanging tight in the comfort of tons of sheephead and white bass, expect 10 to 1 on the ratio at least for walleye to sheep. We would go through a school and have 5 fish on at once several times aday and only one of them would be a walleye. The steelhead are getting closer to the 00 line every day and 35 to the 41.5 on the northline, but some folks pulled a rainbow or two on the east side of the bar fishing for walleye. For the walleyes out on the bar, put your dipseys at: 90 to 140 on #3, 75 to 90 on a #2 and 48 to 60 on a #1, run 30 jets 120 back. Hot Spoons were the Steffey #68's in the confusion, oilcan perch, and greasy chickenwing. in the #200 and junior #68s were greasy chickenwing, cc-38, funky chicken, huckleberry, blueberry muffin. Those inside walleyes, if you are trolling run the dipseys at 60-70 on a #3, 50-60 on a #2, and 45-55 on a #1. run the 20 jets 80 to 100 baCK all with the same spoons as above. Bass are hitting best early and late in the day in 20 foot or less off of ruggles, and some of the bass guys i talked to this weekend caught quite a few largemouth bass around the breakwall in the maddy water of the vermilion river, they were throwing cranks. The perch have been tough, but the best perch i seen came off of lorain in 60 foot of water, about 6 miles out of lorain.. i heard reports of perch at the second sailboat bouy noth east out of vermilion, but you have to work for them. good luck and tight lines.. brian |
ODNR Lake Erie Fishing Report 7/16/03: Central , OH
Posted by: ODNR Date Posted: 19:03:16 7/16/03 |
Central Basin- Walleye fishing in the Central Basin has been best on the sandbar 7 to 15 miles NW of Lorain in 38 to 50 feet of water, 8 to 10 miles NW of Euclid and Eastlake in 64 to 66 feet of water, and 4 to 6 miles N of Geneva and Ashtabula in 55 to 62 feet of water. Anglers have been trolling dipsy divers with spoons (most color schemes with copper, blue, watermelon, chartreuse or gold have been best) or crawler harnesses for fish from 15 to 28". Yellow perch are being caught 1 to 2 miles N of Lorain in 35 to 40 feet of water, 2 miles N of Geneva in 44 feet of water, in 42 to 46 feet of water 3 miles NE of Wildwood State Park, and 2 miles N-NE of Conneaut in 42 feet of water. Spreaders tipped with shiners are taking fish from 7 to 13". Smallmouth bass are being caught near Ruggles Reef in 20 to 33 feet of water and in nearshore breakwall and harbor areas from 10 to 20 feet of water around Conneaut, Ashtabula, Geneva, Fairport and Cleveland. 14 to 18 inch fish have been caught on tube jigs, jigs tipped with shiners and crankbaits. Steelhead have been caught by trollers using dipsy divers with spoons 8 to 10 miles NW of Euclid and Eastlake in 64 to 68 feet of water. The steelhead have ranged in size from 23 to 29". |