Those January-February Arctic blasts don't necessarily have a major effect on the fish. What the cold weather really affects is the fishermen, said Capt. Joe Dennis of Captain J Hook Charters. “You go ...

Consider fishing deeper during periods of fluctuating weather patterns. Shallow water temperatures will rise and fall rapidly with changing air temperatures. Fish seeking a more consistent comfort ...

Black bass are starting to move deeper as the water warms, said Reece Jones at Hook, Line and Sinker in Rogers. Try top-water lures at sunrise and sunset. Prime time is the period between first light ...

Sediment from high water events is filling in deep pools in Lake Erie tributaries, reducing fish habitats. Three specific creek improvement projects are planned for Erie County from 2027 through 2029.