ODNR Fishing Report 08/24/2004: Central, OH,
Fishing Report Posted: August 24, 2004

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Posted by ODNR on August 24, 2004 at 21:18:46:

Central Basin

Walleye
The best walleye fishing has been around the ruggles reef area, N of Lorain
along the east side of the sandbar, 6 to 8 miles N-NW of Ashtabula in 68 to
70 feet of water, and 8 to 10 miles N of Conneaut in 70 feet of water.
Trolling spoons or worm harnesses using divers or downriggers has produced
the best catches.

Yellow Perch
Yellow perch fishing has been best 1 to 2 miles N of Vermilion, 4 to 5 miles
N of Eastlake in 48 to 52 feet of water, 3-4 miles NW of Fairport Harbor in
50 to 52 feet of water, and 5-6 miles N of Conneaut in 60 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 Avon
Point. Tube jigs have been the most productive lures.

Steelhead
Steelhead have been caught by anglers trolling spoons 6 to 8 miles N-NW of
Ashtabula in 68 to 70 feet of water. Target areas with schools of baitfish
where walleye are also being caught.

White Bass
White bass have been caught by anglers using shiners at Edgewater and the
Cleveland lakefront in 15 to 30 feet of water, and 4 to 5 miles N of
Cleveland in 48 to 57 feet of water.





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