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FISHING OHIO (Lyons)
An Angler’s Guide to 177 Fresh- and Saltwater Fishing Spots in the Buckeye State
Tom Cross
The only guide that contains fishing information for every public lake and stream in the state, home to more than 800,000 anglers. This brand-new book covers the state, region by region, from the steelhead springs in the northeast to the walleye spawning in the western river basins, with a special section on the Ohio River. Each entry contains a description of the water and its particular game fish population, angling tips, and local regulations as well as advice on boat ramps, parking lots, marinas, lodging, and local attractions for every fishing venue. With black and white photographs and detailed maps, this is the only fishing guide you'll need to catch the big one in Ohio.
Tom Cross is a fisherman, writer, photographer, and chairman of Ohio’s State Record Fish Program. He has won several angling awards, including the Kings Trophy—twice—from the Kentucky Silver Muskie Club, for catching and releasing muskies that were both more than 47 inches. He also enjoys fishing for hybrid stripers, smallmouth, steelhead, and trout. Cross lives in Amelia, Ohio.
Synopsis
The only guide with fishing information for every public lake and stream in the state, home to more than 800,000 anglers. Brand-new, this book covers the state-region by region-from the steelhead springs in the northeast to the walleye spawning in the western river basins, with a special section on the Ohio River. Each entry describes the water and its game fish population, angling tips, and local regulations as well as advice on boat ramps, parking lots, marinas, lodging, and local attractions for every fishing venue.
Synopsis
The only guide with fishing information for every public lake and stream in the state, home to more than 800,000 anglers. Brand-new, this book covers the stateregion by regionfrom the steelhead springs in the northeast to the walleye spawning in the western river basins, with a special section on the Ohio River. Each entry describes the water and its game fish population, angling tips, and local regulations as well as advice on boat ramps, parking lots, marinas, lodging, and local attractions for every fishing venue.
Synopsis
Fishing in Ohio has made a remarkable comeback since the 1960s. Lake Erie is now among the nations top walleye and smallmouth fisheries. Steelhead fishing on the central basin streams is as good as it gets, and improvements in water quality have revitalized sport fishing on the Ohio River. Ohio can boast one of the best muskie fisheries in the United States. The introduction of saugeye has brought quality Lake Eriestyle walleye fishing to nearly every reservoir in the state. And Ohio streams have never provided a better catch of smallmouth, catfish, rock bass, sunfish, and trout. Fishing Ohio is the only guide with fishing information for every public lake and stream in the state. Adding in reservoirs, rivers, tailwaters, and wildlife areas, more than 200 top sites are included. Brand-new, this book covers the stateby Wildlife Districtsfrom the steelhead streams in the northeast to the walleye spawning grounds in the western basin, with special sections on the Ohio River and Lake Erie. Each entry describes the water, its game fish, and where to find them, and provides angling tips as well as advice on boat ramps, access, marinas, lodging, local attractions, and regulations. This book uncovers the good fishing found in every part of the state. Not only does Fishing Ohio lead the way to a great catch or a great day of fishing, but it also talks you into going.