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Clear Fork Reservoir (971 acres; Richland and Morrow counties) – Clear Fork is one of the eight lakes stocked with muskellunge in Ohio. However, the reservoir has good populations of largemouth bass and bluegill as well. Bluegill: fishing should be excellent this time of year with fish ranging from five to seven inches, with an […]

Portage Lakes (1,190 acres; Summit County) – All lakes in this system have a 400-horsepower limit. All areas are “no wake” except for portions of Turkeyfoot Lake and East Reservoir. Largemouth bass: Anglers are finding fish offshore. They are catching some nice sizes in the 3- to 4- pound range in deep water while using

Burr Oak Lake (632 acres; Athens and Morgan counties) – Largemouth bass: If fishing during the day, try using plastic worms at the edge of weedlines. If fishing during the night, try using top-water baits in the lily pads, especially in the upper end around Dock 3. Channel catfish: Nighttime fishing is normally reliable at

Western Basin Walleye Where: Walleye fishing has been slow in the western basin. The best reports have come from north of the Camp Perry firing range, around Crib Reef, and south of “G” can of the Camp Perry firing range. How: Anglers trolling are using worm harnesses with inline weights, divers or bottom bouncers, and

Greenup Dam (Scioto County) – Hybrid striped bass: Try fishing cut baits and live baits off the bottom. White bass: Try using top-water lures as well as skipjack, chubs, shiners, and cut bait. Early morning will probably produce the most catches.