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***January 18, 2011, afternoon update: Quite a bit of fwater opened up on the Rocky River over the past day. Although some areas are still very iced up, a drive along the parkway will reveal other areas that are fishable.***
***January 14, 2011, afternoon update: Ice fishers were catching trout at Wallace Lake today on small jigging spoons (such as a small silver Swedish PimpleTM).***
The Rocky River is heavily iced over in most places, with little open water remaining. For the most hardcore steelhead anglers, though, small patches of open water do remain, primarily below fords. Ice formation on the flow gage probes can lead to inaccurate readings during extended winter conditions:
Over this past weekend, a handful of hardy anglers reported success catching steelhead on the Rocky River despite the icy conditions. Conditions have grown even more challenging since, though, and little open water remains. Anglers who wish to fish the dwindling open water available should try slowly drifting spawn bags, live minnows, or jigs tipped with maggots or waxworm along the river bottom, or working a wobbling plug along the abundant ice shelves.
Anglers have experienced hit or miss success ice fishing for trout this past week. For example, this past Saturday several anglers at Wallace Lake reported a “hot bite”, with the trout hitting many offerings. Yet, the fishing was slower on Friday and Sunday at Wallace. Stocked trout typically bite well on Power Bait fished near the bottom, small jigs tipped with maggots or waxworms suspended below a float or actively jigged, jigging spoons, canned corn, and live minnows. Most resource agencies recommend a minimum of four inches of solid ice, and most areas have well exceeded this on Cleveland Metroparks lakes and ponds this week. A second round of winter trout stocking is scheduled for late January or early February, dependant upon weather.
Asian Carp Public Meeting to be held in Cleveland Tonight. The US Army Corps of Engineers is holding a public meeting about Asian carp this evening (January 13) from 2-8:00pm at the Great Lakes Science Center. Concerned local anglers, as well as other citizens, wishing to learn more about proposed action to keep these fish out of the great lakes, as well as expressing your opinion on the matter, may wish to attend this free meeting (parking is being validated, as well). More information about the meetings can be found on the web at: Additionally, today’s Plain Dealer has a front page story about the issue and the public meeting at the following link:
If you have a photo that you would like to contribute to the fishing report, or if you have any further questions regarding fishing in the Cleveland Metroparks, you may contact Aquatic Biologist Mike Durkalec at (440) 331-8017 or md@clevelandmetroparks.com .
Good fishing,
Mike
Justin described current conditions on the lower river as "sad". Maybe from an angler's perspective, but the fish likely don't mind! (photo courtesy of Justin Marconi).
Gio and Randy were among a handful hardy anglers who were rewarded for braving the ice and slush on the Rock this past Sunday. Gio reports seeing about a dozen fish hooked in the area he fished, and caught his fish on tube jigs. The top photo is Gio's daughter, who he has dubbed the "Steelhead Princess", who appears to be poised to give the "Steelhead Diva" from earlier reports a run for her money! (photos courtesy of Giovanni Quintana).
Tim had a great day on the icy Rock last Friday, hooking these fine specimens on a white jighead tipped with a few maggots. He said the ice was not much of an isue after 11:00am, and saw about 10 fish hooked that afternoon (photos courtesy of Tim Matty).
Some scenes depicting icy conditions on the Rocky River this morning at Morley Ford (top two pics) and near the Lorain Road Bridge.
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Cleveland Metroparks Fishing Fund Cleveland Metroparks Fishing Fund helps provide a rewarding fishing experience to Northeast Ohio anglers through the stocking of rainbow trout, channel catfish, largemouth bass, and other sport fish. The Fund also supports children's fishing derbies and creation and restoration of essential habitat in the ponds, lakes, and rivers within Cleveland Metroparks. For more information or to make a gift to Cleveland Metroparks Fishing Fund, please contact: Karen J. Kannenberg, CFRE Manager of Gift and Donor Development Cleveland Metroparks 4101 Fulton Parkway Cleveland, Ohio 44144 216.635.3217 kjk@clevelandmetroparks.com
This Fishing Report was submitted on 1/13/2011 1:44:12 PM by Seamus and last updated on 3/19/2011 1:44:12 PM.
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