ODNR Fishing Report 06/22/2004: Central, OH,
Fishing Report Posted: June 22, 2004

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Posted by ODNR on June 22, 2004 at 16:39:07:

** The 15" walleye minimum size limit remains in effect for the entire
season. From May 1 to June 26 smallmouth bass possession is illegal.
Anglers may catch and release smallmouth, but possession is not permitted.**

Surface temperatures are in the mid to upper 60's.


Central Basin

Walleye
The best walleye fishing has been 4 to 5 miles W of Ashtabula in 50 to 60
feet of water, 8 to 9 miles N-NE of the Chagrin River in 48 to 60 feet of
water, and 5 to 6 miles NW of Fairport Harbor in 50 to 60 feet of water.
Trolling spoons using divers or downriggers has produced the best catches.

Yellow Perch
Yellow perch fishing has been best within one mile of Lorain, 3 to 4 miles N
of Cleveland in 30 to 40 feet of water, 1 to 2 miles out from Ashtabula to
Conneaut in 40 to 50 feet of water, and 2 to 4 miles NW of Fairport in 42 to
52 feet of water. A perch spreader tipped with shiners is the most popular
set-up.

Smallmouth Bass
The best smallmouth bass fishing has been around Ruggles Reef and the
shoreline and harbors in 15 to 30 feet of water from Fairport Harbor to
Conneaut. Jigs tipped with shiners, tube jigs and crankbaits have been the
most productive lures.

Steelhead
Steelhead have been caught occasionally by walleye anglers trolling spoons
from Avon Point east. Target areas with schools of baitfish where walleye
are also being caught.





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