June 7, 2012

Greenup Tailwater Area Water remains higher than normal, but don’t let that deter your fishing efforts. Decent numbers of hybrid striped bass are still being caught on any standard float and jig. If you’re looking for largemouth and smallmouth bass, stick to the sandy access area. Also try fishing worms, gizzard shad, or skipjacks on

The daily bag limit for walleyes on 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 on all Ohio waters of Lake Erie. The trout and salmon daily bag limit is 5 fish

Rocky Fork Lake (Highland County) Prior to the heavy rains, bluegills were being taken in 2-4 feet of water along shorelines with fallen trees and brush. Use wax worms, redworms, or pieces of nightcrawlers fished 1½ – 2 feet below a small bobber. Try saugeye fishing in 5-10 feet of water near the islands and

AEP ReCREATION LANDS (Morgan, Muskingum, and Noble counties) Bluegills are found in nearly every impoundment at the ReCreation lands. This time of year, they should be on or guarding their beds, and the clear water in most of the lakes will make locating the bedding bluegills easier. Look in shallow water for circular depressions –

Northeast Ohio Region The crappie bite continues to ride its high peak in most reservoirs in northeast Ohio with the sunfish and catfish bite creeping up into the rankings. With water levels being a bit low across the board this year, anglers are having to find new honey holes as many of their old ones

Killdeer Plains Pond #30 (Wyandot County) This pond is located southeast of Harpster, off Township Highway 125. Just south of the railroad tracks, turn west and follow the gravel lane back to the pond. Sunfish can be caught this month along the north and west banks. Try using wax worms or redworms fished under slip