Fishing Reports

AEP Recreation Area (Morgan, Muskingum, and Noble counties) – Largemouth bass: Try using spinnerbaits and jig-and-pig combinations. Target ponds that are “off the beaten path” since these do not receive as much fishing pressure. Bluegill:

Lake Loramie (843 Acres and 38 miles of shoreline; Auglaize and Shelby counties) – Catfish: have been biting on red worms and nightcrawlers for anglers who are bottom fishing. The lake is currently very muddy.

• The daily bag limit for walleyes on Ohio waters of Lake Erie is four fish per angler from March 1 through April 30; six thereafter. The minimum size limit for walleyes is 15 inches.

Belleville Pool (Athens, Meigs, and Washington counties) – Crappie: Fish are moving this time of year and provide a great opportunity for river anglers. Just like the inland lakes, target areas around brush tops and

Knox Lake (469 acres; Knox County) – Largemouth bass: Areas of woody shoreline cover are good locations to fish for largemouth bass this time of year. Try dark-colored creature baits and jig-and-pigs fished shallow for

Van Wert Reservoir #2 (65 acres; Van Wert County) – Trout: The Division of Wildlife recently stocked the reservoir with rainbow trout. Anglers have been having success using red worms, waxworms, and trout nuggets. The

Leesville Lake (1,011-acres; Carroll County) – Leesville Lake is located in southwestern Carroll County and is approximately two miles southeast of Sherrodsville on County Road 22 and five miles south of Carrollton on State Route