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Ohio Wildlife Council approves fishing rules changes
Will allow a year-round open season for black bass in the Lake Erie sport fishing district.
Ohio Outdoor News Fishing Report – Oct. 12, 2018
Central Region Hoover Reservoir (Delaware, Franklin Counties) – Minnow rigs trolled slowly are taking their fair share of crappies on this central Ohio waterway. Some of the crappies have been slab size, too, up to 13 inches. The key is…
BREAKING NEWS: Fresh Water Fishing Hall to induct 11
Two Minnesotans and, in all, four from the Great Lakes region lead the way.
Ohio Outdoor News Fishing Report – Sept. 28, 2018
Central Region Hoover Reservoir (Delaware, Franklin Counties) – Fishermen dunking their baits in seven to 12 feet of water are doing OK catching crappies at this central Ohio reservoir. Despite warm water temperatures, the crappies have yet to go deep,…
Outdoor News calendars feature top-flight artwork, information
Plymouth, Minn. — Outdoor News Inc., publisher of locally written fishing and hunting outdoor newspapers in seven Great Lakes states, has published a series of calendars for sportsmen in Minnesota, Wisconsin, Illinois, Ohio, Michigan, Pennsylvania, and New York. The Outdoor…
DNR: Lake Erie western basin walleye, yellow perch futures look bright
The 2018 walleye hatch appears to be exceptional, the second highest in the history of the Ohio survey, and the yellow perch hatch was strong, well above its long-term average.
Ohio Outdoor News Fishing Report – Sept. 14, 2018
Central Region Hoover Reservoir (Delaware, Franklin Counties) – Fishermen are doing OK on crappies here by slow trolling. The recommended depth is to fish the bait in eight to 10 feet of water. Anglers report the fish have been holding…
Ohio eyes sturgeon restoration in Lake Erie with aggressive stocking effort
Toledo Zoo planning to release thousands of young lake sturgeon in hopes of restoring a fish species in Erie that is nearly extinct; zoo says many people who come to release party will be able to release the fish themselves.
Ohio Outdoor News Fishing Report – Aug. 31, 2018
Central Region Alum Creek Lake (Delaware County) – Fishermen are doing OK on saugeyes by fishing crankbaits around drop-offs. For crappies, tie on a jig and maggot combo or jig and minnow. Anglers have been catching both species by trolling…
Al Lindner on Junior Pro Team: 'This is time well spent' [video]
Fishing/outdoors icon lauds effort to get kids into the outdoors.
Ohio Outdoor News Fishing Report – Aug. 17, 2018
Central Region Alum Creek Lake (Delaware County) – Anglers are doing well on crappies by fishing shallow over structure. The best bite is coming in 10 feet of water or less, according to reports. Also, anglers are trolling shad-imitating crankbaits…
Ohio Outdoor News Fishing Report – Aug. 3, 2018
Central Region Alum Creek Lake (Delaware County) – Fishermen are chasing crappies with some reported success. Crappies are biting all over the lake for anglers slow-trolling minnows. Thirty-fish limits are being reported. Some smaller saugeyes, up to 17 inches, will…
Year-round fishing for bass in Lake Erie fishing district?
Removing crappie bag and slot limits on specific lakes also proposed, also to provide more opportunities for anglers.
