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Delaware Lake (Delaware County) Crappies are active again in this lake north of Columbus. Minnows or jigs fished under a bobber around woody cover can put these active fish in the boat. Crappies must be 9 inches or longer to keep. Largemouth bass are being caught around woody cover and in areas of high gizzard

Paulding Reservoir (Paulding County) This 67-acre reservoir is located at Reservoir Park in the village of Paulding. It provides good opportunities for anglers pursuing bluegills this time of year. Try using nightcrawlers or wax worms on slip bobbers set to 5 to 6 feet deep during the mornings and evenings. Fish are being caught reservoir-wide.

Lake Erie Tributaries The fall steelheader’s rain dance has finally paid off, bringing some rain and high water. The rain and high water was short-lived, so focus fishing efforts closer to the mouths and downstream river stretches. Steelhead are piling up in these areas in the deeper holes. Detailed information on where and how to

Dillon Lake (Muskingum County) Throughout the year, the tailwater of this 1,376-acre lake produces excellent fishing opportunities. Anglers can enjoy fishing for largemouth bass with spinnerbaits, Twister Tails and shallow-diving crankbaits. Crappie anglers should try drift fishing with minnows, especially in areas with fallen and submerged trees. For bluegill anglers, a simple wax worm suspended

Great Miami River (Miami, Montgomery, and Warren counties) Smallmouth bass fishing can be excellent as the water cools and river conditions remain clear and stable. Look for areas with water deeper than 4 feet around bridge pilings, submerged logs and undercut banks. Try drifting a live nightcrawler or minnow fished under a bobber. Plastic crayfish

• The daily bag limit for walleye on Ohio waters of Lake Erie is six fish per angler with a minimum size limit of 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

Ohio River Tailwaters Anglers continue to have success for white bass and hybrid striped bass using Twister Tails, cast spoons, and live skipjack. Popular colors include white and yellow. Catfish angling has been consistent using live skipjack. Anglers have also reported a few catches of sauger and fishing should continue to pick up as water