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Lake Erie Fishing Report: Sept. 5, 2002 Western Basin - Lake Erie water temperature off Toledo is 73* F. Some good
catches of walleye were being taken at many of the reefs in the Reef
Complex, Kelleys and the Bass Island area. Anglers are trolling with deep
diving crank baits, spoons and drifting with weight-forward spinners, mayfly
rigs, and bottom bouncers with worm harnesses tipped with nightcrawlers.
Most fish are 18 to 22 inches with some larger fish. The legal bag limit
for walleyes on Lake Erie and its tributaries is six fish from May through
February.
Yellow perch fishing has been excellent at many locations. Some good perch
fishing locations include the Toledo Harbor light, Toledo water intake, the
reef complex, Kelleys Island Shoal, Gull Island Shoal, Rattlesnake Island,
Ballast Island, Starve Island, east of Marblehead Lighthouse and east of
Kelleys Island. Perch catches are in the 7-1/2 to 11-inch range. Many
anglers are sorting out smaller perch. Anglers are using perch spreaders
tipped with minnows. The yellow perch bag limit is 30 perch per angler per
day.
Smallmouth Bass fishing has improved at the reef complex and the islands
area. Anglers are using crayfish, shiners, and tube jigs fished on or near
the bottom. The size limit is 14 inches with a 5 fish per angler daily
limit.
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