Central Ohio Fishing Report – December 5th, 2014
Alum Creek Lake (Delaware County) – As water temperatures decrease, the crappie bite has increased. Use a jig and minnows in and along woody cover or in water 6 feet or less in coves. Smallmouth
Alum Creek Lake (Delaware County) – As water temperatures decrease, the crappie bite has increased. Use a jig and minnows in and along woody cover or in water 6 feet or less in coves. Smallmouth
Van Wert Reservoirs #1and #2 (Van Wert County) – These two reservoirs are located on State Route 127 at the south edge of the city of Van Wert. Anglers should have success catching sunfish at

With Ohio’s general firearms deer-hunting season moving into the gun-sights, a look at the weather for the remainder of the archery season’s first segment is showing widespread unseasonably cold temperatures.

On Friday, Nov. 7, Lear McCoy of Peebles bagged what may be Ohio’s top buck for 2014.

It’s going to be a temporary tight squeeze at one of Northeast Ohio’s most popular – and productive – public steelhead fishing venues.
Banquets/Fundraisers Dec. 17: Mahoning Valley WTU Banquet, 5:30 p.m., Mill Creek Metroparks Farm, McMahon Hall. For more info call Dennis Malloy, 330-507-9489. Jan. 16, 2015: Miami Valley WTU Banquet, 5 p.m., Butler County Fairgrounds. For
West Branch Reservoir (Portage County) – West Branch Reservoir’s muskie fishing has remained hot. Muskie are still be caught in decent numbers across the lake. To specifically target muskies, try trolling cranks, possibly downsizing to
Dow Lake (171 acres; Athens County) – Largemouth bass: Cooler temperatures cause fish to actively search for food. Try fishing around structure such as weed beds and fallen trees in two-to-eight feet of water using
DISTRICT 5 – Southwest Region East Fork (Clermont County) – Crappies are being caught by anglers using wax worms, tube jigs, or medium to large sized minnows tipped on white or chartreuse jigs. Look for
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