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NE Ohio Fishing Weekly Report
by OhioFisher on Mon Jun 09, 2008 3:38 pm
Thanks to Ohio Outdoor News I will be posting weekly reports for this region. Hope you catch fish!
Leesville Reservoir (Carroll County) - Anglers looking for some premier fishing as well as impressive autumn scenery should visit this 1,045-acre lake located in southern Carroll County. In 2007, more than 450 muskellunge were reported through the Ohio Huskie Muskie Club. A total of 112 fish measuring 42-inches or greater were also reported. Trolling or casting muskie-sized lures into weed beds proves successful results this time of year. Other lakes in northeast Ohio providing good muskie fishing include Berlin, Lake Milton, Pymatuning, and West Branch. Visit www.wildohio.com for more information and to view maps of these lakes.
Tappan Lake (Harrison County)- More than 45 percent of saugeyes sampled by biologists in 2007 measured 14 inches or more. Casting Rat-L-Trap style lures or using crankbaits and jigs with minnows into shallow waters at sunrise and sunset should do the trick. Vertical jigging with Sonars, Cicada's, and other jigging type lures around the bridges on U.S. 250 from mid-October through mid-November can be very effective. Saugeyes are attracted to current and with the water level being drawn down at this time, the saugeye congregate at these constriction points where water current is most noticeable. It's never too muddy for a saugeye, so try black jigs and twister tails in these conditions. The white crappie outlook is good with many crappies averaging 8.5 inches. Anglers are reminded that there is a 9-inch minimum length limit for crappies in this lake to improve fish quality. Wheelchair accessible shoreline facilities available; 299 horsepower limit.
Berlin Reservoir (Portage, Mahoning, and Stark counties)- Although the water is eight feet below summer pool at this 3,321-acre lake, 9- to 17-inch walleye are hitting on artificial baits. Anglers are reminded that there is a 15-inch minimum length limit on walleyes and to please wet hands before gently releasing undersized walleyes back into the lake. Crappies are also biting near the U.S. 224 bridge and around downed trees/ underwater structure. White crappies are larger (9 to 11 inches) but fewer while black crappies are numerous (averaging 8.5-inches). Unlimited horsepower.
Little Beaver Creek (Columbiana County) - River fishing for smallmouth bass has been pretty good a few miles upstream from the Ohio River, near Grimms Bridge in the state forest. Also, anglers should try near Beaver Creek State Park (Echo Dell Road bridge and near Gretchen's Lock) where there is significant fishing pressure but often good results. A variety of other fish including carp, channel catfish, sauger, and white bass may be caught as well. Shore fishing is available, but floating a canoe while casting is a good option, too.
Leesville Reservoir (Carroll County) - Anglers looking for some premier fishing as well as impressive autumn scenery should visit this 1,045-acre lake located in southern Carroll County. In 2007, more than 450 muskellunge were reported through the Ohio Huskie Muskie Club. A total of 112 fish measuring 42-inches or greater were also reported. Trolling or casting muskie-sized lures into weed beds proves successful results this time of year. Other lakes in northeast Ohio providing good muskie fishing include Berlin, Lake Milton, Pymatuning, and West Branch. Visit www.wildohio.com for more information and to view maps of these lakes.
Tappan Lake (Harrison County)- More than 45 percent of saugeyes sampled by biologists in 2007 measured 14 inches or more. Casting Rat-L-Trap style lures or using crankbaits and jigs with minnows into shallow waters at sunrise and sunset should do the trick. Vertical jigging with Sonars, Cicada's, and other jigging type lures around the bridges on U.S. 250 from mid-October through mid-November can be very effective. Saugeyes are attracted to current and with the water level being drawn down at this time, the saugeye congregate at these constriction points where water current is most noticeable. It's never too muddy for a saugeye, so try black jigs and twister tails in these conditions. The white crappie outlook is good with many crappies averaging 8.5 inches. Anglers are reminded that there is a 9-inch minimum length limit for crappies in this lake to improve fish quality. Wheelchair accessible shoreline facilities available; 299 horsepower limit.
Berlin Reservoir (Portage, Mahoning, and Stark counties)- Although the water is eight feet below summer pool at this 3,321-acre lake, 9- to 17-inch walleye are hitting on artificial baits. Anglers are reminded that there is a 15-inch minimum length limit on walleyes and to please wet hands before gently releasing undersized walleyes back into the lake. Crappies are also biting near the U.S. 224 bridge and around downed trees/ underwater structure. White crappies are larger (9 to 11 inches) but fewer while black crappies are numerous (averaging 8.5-inches). Unlimited horsepower.
Little Beaver Creek (Columbiana County) - River fishing for smallmouth bass has been pretty good a few miles upstream from the Ohio River, near Grimms Bridge in the state forest. Also, anglers should try near Beaver Creek State Park (Echo Dell Road bridge and near Gretchen's Lock) where there is significant fishing pressure but often good results. A variety of other fish including carp, channel catfish, sauger, and white bass may be caught as well. Shore fishing is available, but floating a canoe while casting is a good option, too.
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