ODNR Fishing Report for 02/3/2009: OH

Article Posted: February 03, 2009

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**The walleye bag limit is 6 fish per day through February 28, 2009. From March 1 through April 30 the bag limit reduces to 4 fish per day, returning to 6 fish per day on May 1. The minimum size limit for walleye is 15”.**

**The daily bag limit for Lake Erie yellow perch dropped from 30 to 25 fish per angler effective July 1, 2008 in waters west of the Huron pier. The daily bag limit will remain at 30 fish per angler in Ohio waters from Huron eastward. Any boats landing west of Huron, Ohio will be subject to the 25 fish daily bag limit, while boats landing at Huron or points east will be subject to a 30 fish daily bag limit. Shore-based anglers west of the Huron pier will be subject to a 25 fish daily bag limit, while those on the pier and eastward will remain at 30 fish daily.**

**From September 1, 2008 through May 15, 2009 the steelhead trout daily bag limit is 2 fish. The minimum size limit for steelhead is 12 inches.**

**The black bass (largemouth and smallmouth) daily bag limit is 5 fish through April 30, 2009 with a 14” minimum size limit. May 1 through June 26 is closed to possession (catch and release only) with the limit returning to 5 fish on June 27, 2009.**

Western Basin

Ice fishing for walleye in the western basin has continued to be good at times over the past week (week of 2/2/09). Most of the activity has been in the Catawba and Bass Islands area. Success has varied from day to day, but some limits are being caught. Good ice was reported in the areas being fished, but anglers should still be extremely cautious of isolated areas of poor ice. Walleye fishing success has also been reported west of “A” can of the Camp Perry firing range; however, there are also some areas of dangerous ice between the mainland and “A” can. Check with local ice guides or tackle stores before heading out. Remember that shifting winds can cause large cracks to open up between sheets of ice. Currents below the ice can also eat away at the thickness of the ice and cause thin areas that aren’t obvious from the surface.

Steelhead

For up-to-date steelhead reports visit our web site at:

http://www.dnr.state.oh.us/Home/FishingSubhomePage/fisheriesmanagementplaceholder/fishingfairportsteelhead/tabid/6166/Default.aspx

Anglers are encouraged to always wear a U.S. Coast Guard-approved personal flotation device while boating.



Source: ODNR






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