March 27, 2014

• The daily bag limit for walleyes on Ohio waters of Lake Erie is four fish per angler from March 1 through April 30. The minimum size limit for walleyes is 15 inches. • The daily bag limit for yellow perch is 30 fish per angler on all Ohio waters of Lake Erie. • The

Paint Creek Lake (Highland County) – Muddy water is making for some tough fishing at Paint Creek but those who have persevered have been paid off in crappies. Sizes range anywhere from eight to 11 inches. Most bites are coming in just eight feet of water by anglers throwing tube jigs in chartreuse and white.

 Dillon Lake (Muskingum County) – Anglers fishing below the spillway have caught some saugeyes and crappies in recent days, reports Bob Mathie at Bob’s Outdoor Supply. When temperatures warm up a little more, anglers might well concentrate their efforts on the docks at the marina or anywhere on the lake that has woody cover. Crappies

Mosquito Creek Lake (Trumbull County) – Most areas of Mosquito Lake in Trumbull County are reportedly ice free. Some anglers are fishing the shoreline for crappies and bluegills with some success. Fish them just like you would during the ice season – jig and minnow or maggot combinations or ice spoons tipped with a minnow.

Indian Lake (Logan County) – Reports indicate that the Moundwood channel on Indian Lake is clear of ice and is getting some angling pressure. Fishermen are throwing Rapalas and jigging spoons tipped with minnows to catch saugeyes and some panfish. Maumee River (Lucas County) – According to Maumee Bait and Tackle, there are very few

Buckeye Lake (Fairfield, Licking, and Perry counties) – As of March 19, Buckeye was wide open and fishable, reports Bob Mathie at Bob’s Outdoor Supply in Newark. Anglers fishing the Thornport area have been catching crappies in real shallow water on small jigs. The north shore ramp, Lieb’s Island, and Fairfield Beach areas have also