|
WESTERN CRAWFORD COUNTY / WCO Joe Russell Pymatuning Lake:
Not much in the way of fish has been caught through the ice lately, but that hasn’t stopped the fishermen from trying. Hut can be seen on the weekend scattered up and down the lake. I had opportunity to check several of these at various locations and all had the same story, that they had been there all morning and had not had a bump. If I have to wager a guess I would say that it is do largely to all the low-pressure systems that we have had moving through the area lately. It seems like we get done with one storm and another is on the way. My best advice would be to keep trying though because they have to start biting soon. If you want to try some jigging for perch or walleye I would also suggest the spillway. The recent rains and constant water flow have opened this area of the lake up and fishermen usually have pretty good luck here in the spring. I haven’t seen much activity here yet though so maybe it is worth a try. Conneaut Lake:
Not much in the way of activity here, I haven’t seen anyone fishing here in the last week. I haven’t heard from any anglers lately either, so I don’t have much to pass on about this lake.
Crystal Lake:
This Lake is still getting hit hard and Bluegills are still getting caught in regular numbers. Jigging seems to be the most productive with a tiny jig and tipped with a mealworm or maggot. If nothing else you can come here for a little activity. Shenango River:
The Pymatuning lake outflow has seen an increase in activity in the last several days, probably because it is the only open water in this area. I haven’t seen much in the way of fish being caught yet but they will be coming shortly. This body of water traditionally ahs a spring walleye run and lanterns can be seen lining the banks. Fishermen do need to remember though that this falls under the INLAND WATER regs and as of this Saturday Walleye will be closed for here. Several fishermen were under the assumption this last week that because it was the outflow that it was the same regs as Pymatuning and that is wrong. Also the entire river in this area is in Pennsylvania; do not think that by crossing the river you are “On the Ohio side of the river” as two unlucky anglers told me last year. Linesville Open House:
The good news we have plenty of ice for ice fishing this year the bad news is we have plenty of ice for open house this year. The decision has been made to cancel the open house this year because the hatchery has not been able to get out to set any trap nets yet and as a result they have no fish in any of the raceways or in the aquarium. As of this last Saturday 3/8/03 we had an average of 10” to 12” inches on the south end of the lake and the north end wasn’t much different. One of my fellow officers informed me that last year at this time it was 74, and last night it was 6 so who knows when the ice will go off. Boating Course:
This course is now required by law for anyone under 21 to operate a motorboat in excess of 25 horsepower. The course will be held March 15th from 8 am to 4 PM with a lunch provided by the Jamestown fire departments ladies auxiliary. There is a $10.00 processing fee to be mailed in with your completed test and a $3.00 donation for lunch. Pre registration is required so we can determine the meal size. You can email WCO Joe Russell at fishcop@alltel.net and let him know or stop in West Bay Boat Sales (on rt. 322 just west of Jamestown) and sign up in person. There are only a few openings left for this class. Now is the time to take this course before the boating season starts. This will probably be the last class this year, taught by me. We still have room for more so stop procrastinating and join us.
|