ODNR Fishing Report for 05/17/2011: Central, OH,
Fishing Report Posted: May 17, 2011

Walleye have been caught in the evenings in 15’ around the Cleveland breakwalls. Anglers are using stick baits such as rapalas, husky jerks, and bombers.

Yellow perch fishing has been good 25-38’ NW of Gordon Park in Cleveland, 38-40’ NW of Wildwood State Park, 35-56’ NW of Fairport Harbor and 42’ N of Geneva.

Perch spreaders with shiners fished near the bottom produce the most fish.

Smallmouth bass fishing has been very good in 15 to 25’ around harbor areas in Cleveland, Fairport Harbor, Geneva, Ashtabula and Conneaut. Fish are being caught on soft-craws, leeches, tube jigs, blade baits and crank baits.