| Nicknamed "Smallies" or "Jumpers" these fish pound for
pound are the hardest fighting fish in the lake. On Lake Erie they are not
only plentiful, they are big. Catches average 14 to 17 inches, with many
larger fish in the 18 to 20 inch range. |
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| Best fishing methods are drifting or at anchor with tube
jigs early in the year and later with live bait, soft craws or bass
minnows with a caronlina rig. |
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| Most productive time is from late June through October. |
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| Canadian limit is 6 per person per day. |
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Ohio season is closed from May 1st to the 3rd
Saturday in June.
Limit is 5 per person per day. |
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Canada season
is closed until the last Saturday in June.
Limit is 6 per person per day. |
