Improve fishing success by understanding predators and their prey
If pike and bass are present when you’re fishing for sunfish, the larger predators may push the panfish deep into the weeds
July 16, 2015
Your Daily Outdoor Update – July 16th
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Ohio Cuffs & Collars – July 17th, 2015
Division of Wildlife Central Ohio – Wildlife District 1 • State wildlife officer Brad Kiger received a call from the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office in the early morning during the 2014 deer-gun season. The sheriff’s office stated that a deputy stopped a car, arrested the driver for operating a vehicle while intoxicated, and found two
Charges add up to more than $17,000 in poaching case
What started as a mallard duck complaint ended in what Muskingum County officials say could be among Ohio’s largest wildlife restitution paid for illegal possession of a trophy antlered white-tailed deer.
Lake Erie Region Fishing Report – July 17th, 2015
• The bag limit for walleye in Ohio waters of Lake Erie is six 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
Ohio Rivers Fishing Report – July 17th, 2015
Scioto County – Anglers in the past have had success fishing the Ohio River at the confluence of the Scioto River. Channel catfish are always a popular species to catch this time of year.
Southeast Ohio Fishing Report – July 17th, 2015
Lake White (333 acres; Pike County) – Largemouth and spotted bass may be a little harder to catch this time of year, but they can still be found in the lake. Pay particular attention to visible structure. Artificial lures such as rubber worms, spinnerbaits, and crankbaits work well. The riprap face of the dam and boat docks are good areas
Southwest Ohio Fishing Report – July 17th, 2015
Acton Lake (590 acres; Preble County) – Channel catfish are biting on chicken livers fished along the bottom. Fishing for channel catfish is productive anywhere in the lake. Saugeyes on the Butler County side of the lake are being caught by anglers using minnows or artificial bait. Keep the bait 10 to 12 feet deep for the best results. Bluegills
Northeast Ohio Fishing Report – July 17th, 2015
Clendening Lake (1,702 acres; Harrison County) – Boats with motors of 10 horsepower or less are permitted on the lake. Largemouth bass have been active and anglers are doing well on buzzbaits and spinnerbaits. Try working around weedbeds and fallen trees. When the bite slows, try finessing soft plastics. White bass have been actively schooling and can be found by looking for
