Central Basin Walleye The best walleye fishing has been from Vermilion to Lorain in 34 to 42 feet of water, 5 to 6 miles W of Fairport in 40 to 60 feet of water, 7 to 8 miles NE of the Chagrin River in 48 to 60 feet of water, and 6 miles NW of Geneva in 45 to 50 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, 2 to 4 miles N of Conneaut and Ashtabula in 40 to 50 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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