ODNR Fishing Report September 3, 2019: Central, OH,
Fishing Report Posted: September 06, 2019

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Posted by ODNR on September 06, 2019 at 06:13:03:

Central Basin
Walleye
Where: Anglers are catching fish a few fish in 60 to 70 feet of water north of Gordon Park and in 60 to 70 feet of water north of Wildwood Park. Excellent fishing continues in 40 to 50 feet and 70 feet of water north of Fairport Harbor, and in 70 feet of water north of Geneva. Fish are suspended and anglers are targeting fishing depths of 30 to 55 feet down in the water column above the thermocline.
How: Walleye have been caught trolling using crankbaits or spoons with planer boards, dipsy and jet divers. Try using bright colors including yellow, red, and purple. Anglers fishing from shore are catching some fish off the piers in Cleveland and Fairport Harbor using spinners and stick baits.

Smallmouth Bass
Where: Good fishing reported around harbor areas and rock piles in Cleveland, Fairport Harbor, Geneva, Ashtabula, and Conneaut.
How: Anglers are using crank baits, tube jigs, drop shot rigs tipped with night crawlers, golden shiners, leeches, and crayfish.

Catfish
Where: Anglers are catching fish off the Cleveland and Fairport Harbor piers.
How: Most anglers fish the bottom or drift with baits on the bottom. Common baits include nightcrawlers, cut bait, and frozen shrimp.

The Lake Erie water temperature is 71 off Toledo and 72 off Cleveland according to the nearshore marine forecast.





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