As is usually the case, fishing for walleyes in Ohio’s Sandusky and Maumee rivers during the spawning run is a day-by-day affair with fish responding to changing water temperatures and depth fluctuations in a somewhat predictable manner.
During cold snaps when the water temperature dips, especially overnight, fishing gets tougher, but then improves later in the day.
Ohio’s river walleye runs start to hit peak Read More »
As Lenten season arrives and people make fish a greater part of their diet, some find that there are picky family members who insist that grocery store processed fish sticks are served instead of taking a chance that they encounter a bone that was left in a fillet from a wild caught walleye.
No harm intended to processed fish stick makers, but with all of the walleyes staked away in freezers from the bountiful Lake Erie population it is easy enough to guarantee that no bones are present in a walleye fish fry.
Serve up your own fresh fish for lent: How to prepare a perfect boneless fillet Read More »
On Saturday, March 7, about 140 people gathered to share and hear news and updates about operating vessels and fishing in Lake Erie at Ohio Sea Grant’s 45th annual charter captains conference at Bowling Green State University’s Firelands campus in Huron.
The March 7 date fell in between ice fishing and boating seasons this year, and thanks to a grant that allowed a reduction of the registration price, attendance climbed after drawing less than 100 participants last year.
Charter captains updated on Lake Erie topics, issues Read More »
After temperatures exceeded 70 degrees in northern Ohio, breaking records on a couple of days, walleye spawning runs in both the Sandusky and Maumee rivers got a boost.
Water temperatures that reached the 40s coupled with higher flows invited fish to ascend the river to complete their spawning rites.
Much-anticipated walleye runs underway on Ohio rivers Read More »
After a week of a historic thaw just after Valentines Day in Ohio, the Lake Erie ice that was an incredible 15-22 inches thick was severely damaged by the intense direct sun, some minor amounts of rain, and then strong winds.
When ice sheets separate, currents and wind allows the floes to break apart and drift away from the shoreline and into the open water to the east.
Lake Erie ice melting off while Ohio rivers warm some ahead of the walleye run Read More »
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and Environment Canada released a 43-page binational report on Jan. 20 titled “State of the Great Lakes 2025 Report” that shows the condition of these bodies of water pursuant to the Great Lakes Water Quality Agreement.
This document summarizes the status and trends of the Great Lakes ecosystems compared to the previous report, published in July 2022.
What’s the health status of the Great Lakes? Latest binational report sheds some light Read More »
Tory Gabriel, Ohio State University’s Sea Grant Program’s Extension leader and fisheries educator, announced that registration is underway for the 45th annual Charter Captains Conference, scheduled for March 7 at Bowling Green State University’s Firelands Campus in Huron.
The conference is open to all interested anglers and boaters who want to learn the latest information and news about topics relating to fishing and navigating in Lake Erie.
Register by Feb. 25 for upcoming Ohio charter captain conference on Lake Erie Read More »
On Feb. 10, sunny skies and temperatures that reached the mid-40s gave Lake Erie’s ice sheet the first insult to its integrity and made it no longer considered unscathed.
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) announced that Lake Erie’s ice coverage that had peaked at 96% this winter was down to 92% by mid-February. A rivulet of water flowing down the boat/ice ramps eroded the edge of the ice field along the shoreline, the first insult to the formerly pristine hardwater cover that was formed during 26 straight days of below average arctic temperatures that had not eclipsed the freezing mark in weeks.
Warm temps likely to soon end ice fishing on Ohio waters of Lake Erie Read More »
Back in the fall when the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) made its winter forecasts, the NOAA Climate Prediction Center offered the usual ambiguous predictions that are not much better than a coin toss.
The Old Farmers Almanac’s overall forecast for the lower Great Lakes was partially right, calling for “above normal temperatures and lower than normal precipitation with potentially colder periods in mid to late December, early and late January, and early February.”
Ice fishing on Lake Erie finally comes to fruition Read More »
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