ODNR Fishing Report August 14, 2019: Eastern, OH,
Fishing Report Posted: August 15, 2019

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Posted by ODNR on August 15, 2019 at 10:54:55:

Lake Erie Central Basin

Walleye

Where: Excellent fishing continues in 50 to 65 feet of water north of Edgewater Park, in 55 to 65 feet of water north of Wildwood Park, in 75 feet of water north-northeast of Geneva, and in 70 to 75 feet of water north of Conneaut. 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. Anglers are also casting and drifting worm harnesses and weight forward spinners. Try using bright colors including yellow, green, and pink and purple. Anglers fishing from shore are catching some fish off the piers in Cleveland using spinners and stick baits.

Smallmouth Bass
Where: Good fishing reported in 17 to 22 feet of water 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 77 off Toledo and 76 off Cleveland according to the nearshore marine forecast.





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