WCO Report Western Crawford County - 10/16/2001 : , PA,
Fishing Report Posted: October 17, 2001

Pymatuning Lake- Due to the inclement weather this week, not too many anglers have ventured out. But those who have, have done well. Walleye are still being caught at the south end of the lake from shore and boat if you brave the elements. The good news is that we finally have gotten some much-needed rain. The lake is at high 50s to low 60s for temps right now and the fish are active in 5 to 10 feet of water. If you are boating, be extra careful because all the aids to navigation (buoys) were pulled last Thursday for the winter so the shoals aren’t marked anymore. For those of you who get your bait here, you should know also that RICHTERS bait store recently burnt down and they are not in business right now.

Conneaut Lake- Bass are doing real well for dedicated anglers this week with a lot of smallmouths being caught. Anglers who I would trust told me this, but they were all catch and release so I didn’t actually see the fish. Bluegill, Crappie and White Bass are also still being caught. Most of the success has been with bait (minnies, shiners and worms), but some guys are doing well with lures, too.

Several duck hunters that were checked by myself this week had no idea where their wearable personal flotation devices were in the boat. The rules are the same as boating in the summer and READILY ACCESSIBLE is the LAW. It is not a bad idea to also be wearing it in this cold weather as hypothermia can kill quickly.