Fishing Reports

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

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

Belleville Locks and Dam (Washington County) – Sauger/Walleye: As river temperatures cool, fishing should start picking up in the tailwaters. Try white or chartreuse twister tails or swimbaits near the dam and along the walkway.