Central Basin Walleye The best walleye fishing has been SE of the sandbar, 10 to 12 miles N of Ashtabula in 72 to 73 feet of water, and 8 miles N of Conneaut in 70 feet of water. Trolling spoons or worm harnesses using divers or downriggers and also trolling crankbaits have produced the best catches. Yellow Perch Yellow perch fishing has been best within 2 miles of Lorain, E of the middle of the sandbar, 2 to 4 miles N-NE of Fairport Harbor in 42 to 59 feet of water, 4 to 6 miles N of Cleveland in 48 to 60 feet of water, and 3 to 4 miles N of Conneaut in 53 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. Tube jigs have been the most productive lures. Steelhead Steelhead have been caught by anglers trolling spoons 10 to 12 miles N of Ashtabula in 72 to 73 feet of water and 8 miles N of Conneaut in 70 feet of water. Target areas with schools of baitfish where walleye are also being caught. White Bass White bass have been caught by anglers using shiners or agitators with jigs at Edgewater and the Cleveland lakefront in 30 to 50 feet of water.
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