ALEXANDRIA AREA The local deer harvest seemed down from opening weekend compared to last year. Muskie anglers continue to float big sucker minnows on Lake Miltona and Lobster Lake with some success, although 6 inches
NORTHEAST METRO With the exception of some limited river fishing reports, angling activity has come to an end. Look for the small, shallow lakes to cap with ice within the next week if the wind
LAKE MILLE LACS Fishing pressure has almost been non-existent and with some snow now on the ground, it’s pretty much over until ice forms. Deer hunting success has varied based on anecdotal reports, but hunter
Hargus Creek Lake (132 acres; Pickaway County) – Largemouth bass: A dense population of largemouth bass measuring eight to 12 inches, with some larger, can be found at this lake near Circleville. Fish main
Lake LeComte, Fostoria Reservoir #5 (137 acres; Hancock County) -Saugeye: As the water temperatures begin to drop, these fish should start to feed more heavily. Try drifting or trolling the shoreline at night with crankbaits
Berlin Lake (3,321 acres; Stark, Mahoning, and Portage counties) – Walleye, crappie and white bass: Vib-E’s and jig-and-minnow combos are producing mixed bags of fish. Walleyes average 27.5 inches, crappie average 14 inches, and white
Tycoon Lake (183 acres; Gallia County) – Crappie: Try casting pearl, white or speckled 2-3 inch twister or grub tails tipped with a minnow in 4-8 feet of water. Fish near submerged brush piles, tree
East Fork (Clermont County) – Crappies: are being caught by anglers using waxworms, tube jigs, or medium to large-sized minnows tipped on white or chartreuse jigs. Look for good crappie fishing off points and back
Western Basin Walleye Where: Walleye fishing has been slow in the western basin. As water temperatures drop, walleyes should return to the island area from farther east. How: Anglers trolling are mostly using crankbaits. Yellow
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