Ice and river conditions -last week of January, 2025

Maumee River

Still frozen and locked up tight.  The next few days are going to warm up  and even get a little bit of rain. This  might loosen up the river ice and get it moving in the next week or so.

Local Ice- Ponds and Lake Erie

For the last two weeks we have had pretty  good reports all over the area.

East Harbor state park just past Port Clinton, OH seems like it is the place to be to pick up a few bluegill, perch and crappie the last couple weeks . We will see what the upcoming  wind and rain do to the conditions .

Lake Erie off Catawba saw a few anglers head out and pick up some walleye and perch. Didnt last very long with the wind the last few days.

All the local pond and lakes have between 5-7  inches, and we had good reports from Evergreen , Delta reservoir and just about all the farm ponds that anglers hit this past week  Once the wind drops off  the fishing will improve.

Wax worms or minnows jigged just off the bottom seems to be the ticket.

As we warm up in the area be careful-Ice that was stable this morning but  may change quickly overnight and become very sketchy.

We still have plenty of emerald shiner minnows, spikes and wax worms available.

Just about everything you need for the walleye run is in stock as of now. Call with phone orders, online or stop in early to beat the rush. 

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Have fun be safe and good luck fishing.