March 16, 2012
Ohio Calendar of Events – March 16th, 2012
Banquets/Fundraisers March 17: Central Ohio WTU Banquet, 5 p.m., Best Western, Columbus North. For more info call Joel Reynolds, 614-205-1037. March 17: Guernsey County Longbeards, 5:30 p.m., Pritchard Laughlin Civic Center, Cambridge. For more info call Ron Lahrmer, 740-432-8887. March 17: Wyandot County PF Banquet, 5:30 p.m. For more info call Rick Dunn, 419-680-2610. March 22: Cuyahoga East DU
Ohio Cuffs and Collars – March 16th, 2012
Central Ohio – Wildlife District 1 • While on patrol during the deer gun season, Fairfield County Wildlife Officer Tony Zerkle and Wildlife Investigator Matt Fisher observed a hunter sitting in a treestand approximately 100 yards off of the road. As Zerkle and Fisher walked toward the hunter, they lost sight of the stand for
Maumee River heats up early for annual walleye runs – Southwest Ohio Report
East Fork Lake (Clermont County) Crappies are biting in deep, 20-25 feet, water in the main lake and particularly behind the island near the north shore boat ramp. Jigs tipped with medium sized minnows have been the popular bait. Boars Head Bait & Carry Out, 513-724-1211. Paint Creek Lake (Highland and Ross counties) Anglers are
Maumee River heats up early for annual walleye runs – Southeast Ohio Report
Salt Fork Lake (Guernsey County) The crappie and channel catfish bite has been hot with crappies averaging in the 12-inch range and cats weighing anywhere from 2-3 pounds. Big bluegills, some weighing more than a pound, have also been caught on wax worms. Most ramps are accessible. Division of Wildlife, District 4, 740-439-1427 Burr Oak
Maumee River heats up early for annual walleye runs – Northeast Ohio Report
Pymatuning Lake (Ashtabula County) Anglers have been catching both walleyes and muskies at this reservoir that spans the Ohio, Pennsylvania border. Anglers are jigging blade baits such as Vib-Es to entice the bite. Muskies are being reported as incidental catches by anglers fishing for walleyes. Mosquito Creek Lake (Trumbull County) Warmer weather has allowed anglers
Maumee River heats up early for annual walleye runs – Northwest Ohio Report
Grand Lake St. Marys (Mercer and Auglaize counties) The crappie and catfish bite at St. Marys has been fair with average size for crappies in the 8-9-inch range and catfish in the 12-inch range. For the crappie bite, anglers are targetting brush piles with jig and wax worm or minnow combinations. Catfish are being caught
Maumee River heats up early for annual walleye runs – Central Ohio Report
Deer Creek Lake (Madison, Fayette, and Pickaway counties) Some anglers are picking up channel catfish on jig and minnow combinations and some are tipping the set with night crawlers. Mary’s Bait Shop, 740-869-3597 Buckeye Lake (Fairfield, Licking and Perry counties) Anglers took advantage of unseasonably warm weather for a good crappie bite near North Bank,
Environmental Protection: Erie fish safe to consume
After doing the required scientific legwork, the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency is sounding the all-clear signal for concerns regarding toxic algae contamination in Lake Erie-caught walleye and yellow perch.
