
Mayfly abundance offers signs of healthy Lake Erie
Swarms of mayflies are beginning to show up along Lake Erie, and that is a good sign, say experts who study the lake’s ecosystem and overall health.

Swarms of mayflies are beginning to show up along Lake Erie, and that is a good sign, say experts who study the lake’s ecosystem and overall health.

In a surprise move that slaps down dozens of groups of all sorts who have been drafting language for the next Farm Bill for years the U.S. House of Representatives rejected the proposed 2013 Farm
Central Ohio – Wildlife District 1 • Over the Memorial Day holiday weekend, state wildlife officers patrolled public fishing accesses in Delaware County. While targeting sportfishing and license compliance, state officers also were inspecting buckets
Banquets/Fundraisers Aug. 16: Tri-State Area WTU Banquet, 5:30 p.m., The Meadows, Addyston. For more info call Mike Stenger, 513-941-1306. Aug. 17: Mad River Valley WTU Banquet, 5 p.m., Eagles Club, Springfield. For more info call
Alum Creek Lake (Delaware County) – This 3,192-acre lake north of Columbus can provide fishing action all summer long. As water temperatures increase, fish have moved to deeper water. Largemouth bass and smallmouth bass
Auglaize River (Defiance County) – Just below the power dam, people are catching good numbers of channel catfish with the occasional large flathead catfish mixed in. Try using cut baits, chicken livers, and nightcrawlers. Killdeer
Mogadore Reservoir (Portage County) – The catfish bite has fired up. Shoreline anglers near Lansinger Road and the 43 fishing pier have taken good numbers of fish on raw shrimp and cut bait. Focus on
Jackson Lake (Jackson County) – Bluegills can be caught throughout the lake from early spring until fall. Preferred baits are generally wax worms and nightcrawlers fished under a bobber. These fish are popular with both
• The daily bag limit for walleyes on Ohio waters of Lake Erie is six fish per angler. The minimum size limit for walleyes is 15 inches. • The daily bag limit for yellow perch
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