
Public meetings, input opportunities abound on special fishing regs
During a series of 17 public meetings, anglers and others can give their opinions about proposed 2020 changes to special fishing regulations for 30 lakes.

During a series of 17 public meetings, anglers and others can give their opinions about proposed 2020 changes to special fishing regulations for 30 lakes.

Shore-based anglers could be short-changed by increase in number of rods.

There’s no way around it – our minds spin in circles when the fish aren’t snapping. Are the fish gone? Should I change baits? Do I need to fish slower? Should I change spots? There’s
Central Region Buckeye Lake (Fairfield, Licking, Perry counties) – Fishermen are catching saugeyes and channel catfish in mid-level waters using crankbaits. The catfish have been of the small variety, but the saugeyes have ranged up
Boaters born after Jan. 1, 1982, are reminded that it is mandatory to have a Boating Safety Education Certificate on board when operating any motorboat with greater than 25 horsepower. Personal watercraft operators of any
SOUTHEASTERN LP Lake St. Clair Lake St. Clair had decent smallmouth action along the mile roads and near the mouth of the South Channel. Largemouth bass, white bass, rock bass and pike have also been
Great Eight LAKE MILLE LACS East – Moving around the mud flats and gravel areas with live-bait rigs continues to produce walleyes in 18 to 30 feet throughout the day. A slip bobber and leech

It’s not hard to figure out why competitive kayak bass angling is catching on. First, anyone with a kayak and fishing rods can join in.

Local fisheries managers are responding to angler desire for bigger sunfish by seeking out specific lakes that would be a good fit for improving sunfish size quality by reducing sunfish bag limits.
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