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Crawford County - WCO Joe Russell Pymatuning Lake- I have received a lot of e-mails this week asking about the
condition of the ice on the lake. Unfortunately until this morning Jan 1,
2002 there was no ice on the southern end of the lake. I did check today
though and the ice has started forming so I guess it is finally time to get
the boats put away for the year and get out the ice shanties. So far we only
have about enough ice to support the waterfowl sitting out there but if we
keep getting these cold nights we should have good ice soon. As to where the
best spots to fish through the ice, that remains to be seen but the channel
off Tuttle Point really produced last year and that is as good a place as
any to start. Give it a while though because the ice is still not thick
enough to support anyone yet. For those of you that have been writing asking
about Richter's Sporting Goods that burnt down, construction has come along
nicely and they should be open to selling bait by the beginning of next
month. I spoke with them this afternoon and this was a setback but they will
be open again soon which is really good news with ice season coming up, and
yes they will be a license dealer again this year. Conneaut Lake- I have been on vacation this week and have not made it up to
check on the conditions here, and no one has sent me any reports so I am not
sure about how this lake is doing this week. For those of you that think there is nothing to do around here during the
winter, you couldn't be more wrong. Next month Feb 2nd and 3rd the " WINTER
FUN DAYS " will take place at Pymatuning State Park Beach 2, Shelter #4 near
the dam. This is a really great family event with rides, games, learning
events, and yours truly doing an ICE FISHING display. The times are 9:00 AM
to 6:00 PM on Saturday and 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM on Sunday, with a wiener
roast and torch ride on Saturday evening. This is an excellent time had by
all and a really good break to the winter blues. It is also a good time to
meet me face to face should you have any questions that I may be able to
address for you. Please plan on attending if you can, you won't be sorry.
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