Central Basin Walleye The best walleye fishing has been from Vermilion to Beaver Creek, from Lorain to Avon Point, 4 to 6 miles NE of Ashtabula in 50 to 60 feet of water, 8 to 9 miles N of the Chagrin River in 48 to 60 feet of water, and 3 to 6 miles E of Geneva in 50 to 60 feet of water. Trolling spoons and crankbaits have produced the best catches. Yellow Perch Yellow perch fishing has been best off of the Vermilion River mouth, within one mile of Lorain, 3 to 4 miles N of Cleveland in 30 to 40 feet of water, 1 to 2 miles out from Geneva to Conneaut in 30 to 40 feet of water, and 2 to 4 miles NW of Fairport in 42 to 52 feet of water. A perch spreader tipped with shiners is the most popular set-up. Smallmouth Bass The best smallmouth bass fishing has been around Ruggles Reef and the shoreline and harbors in 15 to 30 feet of water around Fairport, Geneva, Ashtabula and Conneaut. Jigs tipped with shiners, tube jigs and crankbaits have been the most productive lures.
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