Central Basin Walleye The best walleye fishing has been N of Lorain east of the sandbar, 7 to 13 miles N of Ashtabula in 72 to 77 feet of water, and 8 to 9 miles N of the Chagrin River in 52 to 70 feet of water. Trolling spoons or worm harnesses using divers or downriggers has produced the best catches. Yellow Perch Yellow perch fishing has been best 3 to 4 miles N of Cleveland in 45 to 55 feet of water, 3 to 4 miles NW of Fairport Harbor in 55 feet of water, and 6 to 7 miles N of Conneaut in 66 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 from Fairport Harbor to Conneaut. Jigs tipped with shiners, tube jigs and crankbaits have been the most productive lures. Steelhead Steelhead have been caught 9 to 10 miles N of Fairport Harbor in 65 to 70 feet of water. Target areas with schools of baitfish where walleye are also being caught.
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