Lake Erie is currently in a state of transition between ice and open water. A majority of the western basin is open water, but access is limited by ice nearshore and in harbors. The central basin is still primarily ice covered east of Avon. A combination of warmer temperatures, rain and wind in the forecast should help to further break up the remaining ice cover. Within a few weeks access to the open water should be greatly improved for boaters. Early in the season extreme caution is necessary with sub 40 degree surface temperatures. Boaters should dress appropriately and always wear life jackets.
Walleye fishing in the Maumee and Sandusky Rivers is under way, but |
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