With deer season over, sportsmen are now shifting their attention to ice fishing. But nothing appears to be on the horizon at this point, not even at traditional early freeze spots like Lake Colby in
LAKE MILLE LACS East – You’ll find 3 to 4 inches of ice in the bays, but the ice hasn’t gotten much thicker in recent days and there’s still open water on the main lake.
NORTHEAST METRO Skim ice and open water is all you’ll find in this area. It just hasn’t been cold enough for walkable ice to form and the only fishing worth noting is taking place from
ALEXANDRIA AREA Although the big lakes such as Miltona, Ida, and Carlos still have some open water, anglers are finding 3 to 4 inches of ice on most small lakes and bays. Walleyes and perch
Weather and water conditions have allowed for some fishing on waters that remained open. Catskill Flies
Belleville Locks and Dam – Sauger and walleye fishing will pick up in the tailwater section as river temperatures cool. Try white or chartreuse twister tails or swimbaits near the dam and along the walkway.
• 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
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 four feet
Dillon Lake (Muskingum County) – Cold weather can mean some great opportunities to catch largemouth bass in this 1,376-acre lake. Try using spinnerbaits, jigs, or crankbaits that imitate gizzard shad or crayfish. Drift fishing with
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