Griggs Reservoir in central Ohio is a long ribbon of water that offers plenty in the way of recreation, and even some good fishing, too.
Belmont, Ohio — For a lake that is just 117 acres in total, Belmont packs a fairly good punch on the angling front.
Many of Ohio’s inland lakes that were once stocked with walleyes today have more saugeyes swimming in their waters.
The theory is that the sauger-walleye hybrids survive better in turbid water conditions and they
“It gets a lot of recreational boat traffic,” said Brian Kinter, a fisheries biologist for the ODNR Division of Wildlife in Findlay.
Delaware Lake is also a popular lake for bass fishermen, who regularly hold tournaments on the lake. A good spot to try is the shallow north end of the lake where water depths are between
And, “The chances for anglers to catch a decent channel catfish are excellent.”
And the lake reportedly sets up nicely for bass, too.
Saugeye is the most sought-after species here with an aggressive state stocking program providing the fruits for the labor.
“Nice bass have been taken from both reservoirs.”
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