Surface temperatures are in the lower 70's. Western Basin Walleye The best walleye fishing has been in the area near the US/Canada border where "F" can was, and around Gull Island shoal between Kelleys Island and Middle Island. Drifting mayfly rigs and trolling spoons or worm harnesses produce the most fish. Walleye hatched in 2003 (ranging in size from 5 to 10 inches) are already being caught. Please handle these sub-legal fish as gently as possible and quickly return them to the water. Yellow Perch Yellow perch fishing has been best around Gull Island Shoal, between Marblehead and Kelleys Island, and around "C" can of the Camp Perry firing range. Fish just off the bottom using perch spreaders tipped with shiners. Smallmouth Bass The best smallmouth bass fishing has been around the Bass Islands, Kelleys Island and Sandusky Bay.
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