Lake Erie fishing myths clash with big catches afloat
Anglers report strong walleye catches despite belief the season is over with many fish weighing six pounds or more. In rough seas near Crib Reef and Flat Rock, boats limit out or release sizable fish while Portincase plans Chicago to Lake Erie fishing tours. Local anglers stress skilled, steady effort yields results even in adverse conditions.
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Flora’s
LaCarne
Flat Rock Reef
Marion Graber
Toledo
Lake Erie
Portincase
Chicago
Ohio fishing outlook highlights top spots this week
The Ohio Department of Natural Resources lists prime locations across state regions for bass, walleye, perch, and catfish. Highlights include Lake Erie reefs for smallmouth and walleye near Ruggles Reef and Bass Islands, Indian Lake at night, Metzger Marsh and Cedar Point for perch, and Acton Lake for bluegill.
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Ohio
State Department of Natural Resources
Lake Erie
Ruggles Reef
Kelleys Shoal
Bass Islands
Metzger Marsh
Cedar Point
Marblehead
Catawba
Lucas County
Acton Lake
Oxford
Greenville Creek
Twin Creek
Seven Mile Creek
Todd Fork
Anderson Fork
East Fork
East Harbor Park to hold dock space lottery drawing
A drawing for boat dock spaces at 10 state parks including East Harbor is set for 10 a.m. September 19. Entries must be returned to the park before drawing. East Harbor Park number is (419) 734-4424 with a dock fee of 15 dollars per dock foot. Other park drawings will cover Buck Creek Deer Creek Delaware Hueston Woods Dillon Mary Jane Thurston Rocky Fork Paint Creek and Shawnee.
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East Harbor
U.S. Land and Conservation Fund
State Park Office
East Harbor State Park
Buck Creek
Deer Creek
Delaware
Hueston Woods
Dillion
Mary Jane Thurston
Rocky Fork
Paint Creek
Shawnee State Parks
Ohio Bald Eagles Edge Up in Winter Survey
Ohio's wintering bald eagle population shows a slow steady rise per the National Wildlife Federation midwinter survey. In the Jan 2-16 period this year researchers counted 10 eagles in Ohio, eight adults and two immatures, up from seven in 1980 and six the previous year.
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Ohio
National Wildlife Federation
No easy answers to Lake Erie fish problems
The Lake Erie debate pits sport against commercial fishing as Ohio considers restricting central basin gill netting to bolster yellow perch. Biologists warn limits may be needed. commercial interests call it a disaster. The new SGLFMP creates process, not immediate plans, and questions rise about regulatory action versus past inaction.
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Lake Erie
Ohio Division of Wildlife
Ohio General Assembly
Division of Wildlife
Ducks Unlimited Lorain banquet tickets due Sept four
Lorain County Ducks Unlimited area chairman Doug Dangerfield says ticket reservations for the annual banquet must be made by Sept. 4. The fundraiser on Sept. 9 at DeLuca's Place in the Park on Middle Ridge Road starts activities at 5 p.m. with dinner at 7:30. Grand door prize is a Columbia motorbike. Proceeds fund waterfowl habitat projects in Canada. Tickets available at four local outlets or by calling Dangerfield at 323-1487.
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Lorain County
Ducks Unlimited
Doug Dangerfield
DeLuca’s Place
Middle Ridge Road
Route 2
Dangerfield
Avon Hardware
Avon
Elyria
Mountaineer
LaGrange
Sea Grant expands area advisory committee role on Lake Erie
Ohio Sea Grant launches expanded Recreational Commerce Advisory Committee to address coastal needs. An organizational meeting is set for Sept 3 at 7:30 p.m. in Lorain to form subcommittees and coordinate four annual sessions. Black River Game Club sponsors Sept 1 meeting at Elyria Savings Bank with hunting and fishing licenses available to fund conservation efforts.
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South Lake Erie
Dave Kelch
Sea Grant
Lorain County
Kelch
Ohio Sea Grant
Ohio State University Cooperative Extension Service
Lake Erie
Black River Game Club
Elyria Savings and Trust Bank
Grafton
Gravel trick stops grill burnout for campers
A simple method prevents grill burnout by lining the fire bowl with about one inch of coarse gravel. This layer protects the metal base and extends grill life for campers and outdoor cooks.
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Crib Reef
Jim Forrich Sr
Joe and
Mereldythe
West Mansfield
Logan County
Fofrich
Tony Portincaso
Glendale Heights
Portincaso
Fishing Facts Magazine
Western Basin
Central Basin
Portinease
Central
Don Miller
Tony Portincase
C-T
Ohio Fishing Outlook
Sandusky River
Wyandot
Seneca
Little Beaver Creek
Columbiana County
Beaver Creek
Wellington
Piedmont Lake
Belmont County
Meigs Creek
Muskingum River
Morgan County
Great Lakes
Sport Fishing Institute
Sglfmp
Columbia
Lorain
Bob Franta
Amherst
Franta
Maryland
Remington Ams
David Maas
Canada
North America
Doug
Lynn Kaatz
Gene
COBLE
Winston-Salem
Enat
Garwell
Night Crawlers
Sriveta
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