ODNR Fishing Report 04/23/2019: Kelleys Island, OH,
Fishing Report Posted: April 25, 2019

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Posted by ODNR on April 25, 2019 at 15:26:52:

Last Updated: April 23, 2019

The daily bag limit for walleye in Ohio waters of Lake Erie is 4 fish per angler. On May 1 the daily bag limit returns to 6 fish per angler. The minimum size limit for walleye is 15 inches.
The daily bag limit for yellow perch is 30 fish per angler in all Ohio waters of Lake Erie.
The trout and salmon daily bag limit is 2 fish per angler. The minimum size limit is 12 inches.
Black bass (largemouth and smallmouth bass): The daily bag limit is to 5 fish (singly or in combination) per angler with a 14-inch minimum size limit. From May 1- June 21, the daily bag limit is 1 fish (singly or in combination) per angler with an 18-inch minimum size limit.

Lake Erie
New for 2019:
A Lake Erie fishing permit is required for nonresidents from January 1 to April 30 when fishing Lake Erie and areas immediately upstream in creeks, rivers, and tributaries.

Walleye
Where: Fishing has been tough recently due to the very turbid water conditions caused by the rain and winds. Anglers have been doing best where they can find cleaner water. Trolling stick baits in darker colors have been producing best with leads ranging from 30-120 feet back at 1.2-1.6 mph. Action has been best north and west of Kelleys Island in 25-35 feet of water. Anglers are still picking up the occasional fish jigging on the mid-lake reef complex, but the bite has been tougher given the poor water clarity.

Anglers are advised to be cautious in the early spring. Extremely cold water temperatures put anglers at a high risk for hypothermia. Always wear your life jacket and leave a float plan with someone on shore of your intended plans.





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