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WESTERN CRAWFORD COUNTY, WCO Joe Russell Pymatuning Lake:
The water temperature is still keeping shore fishermen and boats from having much success. The only place I am seeing fish caught on a regular basis is at the spillway jigging by the wire. Sonar’s (jigging spoons) seem to be the biggest producer of fish and some big ones are being caught. I saw a 30” plus Walleye come out of there this last weekend and some muskies are being taken as well. Crappies were hitting on the weed beds and around the shore but this recent cold snap has shut them down. It is amazing what 20-degree weather, rain, and snow can do to shut them down. The first boat accident of the season happened this last weekend with 2 fishermen capsizing their boat while trying to fish at the spillway. Luckily a muskey fishermen was on shore with 65 pound test line and was able to cast out over them and drag them in with his pole. This same young man also took off prior to rescuers arriving as he did not want to make a big deal out of what he had done. He potentially saved their lives and the only way I was able to find him was his father was proud of him and contacted me. A huge thanks goes out to Christopher J. Weaver for his quick thinking and actions that averted a tragedy.
New License Dealer at Pymatuning
The Western Crawford County officers would like to welcome our newest license dealer to the area, the Espyville Livery. With the opening of the livery this year and it being under new management there are a few changes that have taken place. Not only will they be selling fishing licenses but also a full line of bait to include Minnows, Night crawlers, Red worms, Meal worms, and Wax worms. They also have a full line of tackle and a new fishing equipment rental program. Boat rentals will of course be going on with a line of kayaks (both 1 & 2 person) available, and Craig Cats (a small 2 person pontoon). Overnight rentals will also be available, as well as fuel if you already have a boat. They are also working on an Ice Cream/Food stand to be opened in the near future so you can get something to eat while boating the lake. All the marinas should be opened by this next weekend so stop by and get out and enjoy the lake.
Conneaut Lake
With the onset of the recent weather there hasn’t been much, if any, pressure on Conneaut Lake. I haven’t seen any boats out here yet, so I can’t report on any catches.
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