LAKE ERIE Fishing report

Most of the western basin of Lake Erie has ice cover. Use extreme caution when ice fishing. Currents and windy weather conditions cause areas of unsafe ice.
The best fishing over the past week has been in the protected area west of South Bass Island between Green and Rattlesnake Islands. Results have been variable, but limits of walleye and occasional trophies have been landed. Anglers targeting yellow perch have also had occasional success.
Contact guides to reach the area by air boat or fly to South Bass Island if you choose to fish west of South Bass. Areas of open water and thin ice exist throughout the Catawba Island area. Shifting winds and variable currents can change the severity of ice cracks on an hourly basis.
Near-shore mainland ice fishing opportunities exist in protected areas such as harbors and marinas.
Sandusky Bay anglers have been fishing for yellow perch and bullhead on the following areas: White's Landing, Crystal Rock and around the old Route 2 dike.
Predicted rain and higher temperatures could quickly break up the ice in Sandusky Bay in the next few weeks.
XOhio fishing info: (888) HOOK FISH (888-466-5347); Source: Ohio Department of Natural Reources Division of Wildlife