keep an eye on the weather im sure there are some walleye getting ready to move into the rivers with all this flooding im not sure how that will effect the movement of the fish, but ive always been told around 38 degrees they start to move into the rivers.

 

Should effect the movement a lot. With all the warmer water pouring out of the streams, we might see a real early run. Like right now early..... A couple years ago people were limiting in the first week of march. More rain on the way too.

 

Im going to be giving the Sandusky river a shot tomorrow..Ill check back in, hopefully with some good news

 

soon as the water recedes there will be walleye in the river for sure!!. im gonna try tomarrow morning and ill post my luck. for anybody wanting to no the current conditions you can call Bernies bait and tackled in Fremont for the latest sandusky river report or just stop in and ask. hes located on Howland street right behind lees chicken. his number is419-332-6071. let it ring a while and the recording will kick in with the fishing report. also hes a real friendly guy and he will help u in what u need for the walleye run. hope this helps everybody!!

 

Anybody care to give me a couple hints on what locations are open to the public on the sandusky around Freemont ? I am wanting to try it but not real familiar with the area ( coming from Findlay ). PM me if you are more comfortable sharing the info. that way. I just have no idea where to go. Anything you can share is much appreciated. Thanks.

 

Walleye walleye Walleye show me your catch.

 

Hi Yonder,
Just park on the west side of the river and scout it out. It's pretty easy to check it out and pick a spot. East side tends to be mostly bank fishing.

 

Were do you fish for the trout at are you talking steelhead and are those good eating. I heard they are oversized rainbow trout is that true.

They're talking about walleye on this thread. The Ohio DNR site can tell you everything you'll need to know about steelhead fishing in Ohio.

http://www.dnr.state.oh.us/Home/Fis...fisheriesmanagementplaceholder/fishingfairportsteelhead/tabid/6166/Default.aspx

 

Around State st. is all public. Just drive around the river from there and look for any spot that you like.

 

Thanks guys. I dont remember if Ive ever been by the river in Freemont but I will look at mapquest and figure it out. I know there is less fish in the Sandusky but it seems a little closer than the maumee.

 

People may say that there is "less fish" in Fremont but theres plenty in there to catch your limit withouth a doubt. I will be down at the river a few times this year and only live in clyde so I will post any reports. Goodluck guys

 

Good luck trying to fish that river now. IMO you'll be completely wasting your time. That river is the highest that I've ever seen it with more rain and runoff on the way.

When the river is low and clear good luck catching walleye in those conditions as well. Don't get me wrong, I've caught many walleye out of that river. It's just like Musky fishing. The fish of 10,000 casts. Then, when you hook one, good luck keeping it off the rocks.

Wait untill the western basin of the lake is clear. You'll catch 50 to every 1 you catch in the river. I'm not exaggerating one bit.

 

Yep, I planned on giving it shot but the river is just too high yet..I thought it would be down some by this morning but that's not the case.

 

Wait untill the western basin of the lake is clear. You'll catch 50 to every 1 you catch in the river. I'm not exaggerating one bit.

Yeah righttt LOL I limit at the river more than I get skunked! This is also no exaggeration

 

Yeah righttt LOL I limit at the river more than I get skunked! This is also no exaggeration

You may limit. I've caugt close to limits and had luck where it's one after another. How often does that happen? ALMOST NEVER.

Like I mentioned, you can go to the lake and catch 50 to ever one caught in the river. I'll go out for the morning and do catch and release then go back in. Of course I've struggled on the lake too. Just not even comparable to the river.

You'll spend all day getting snags and lose more tackle on the river while spending all day catching nothing as opposed to getting a limit. The only time you'll catch me at the river is if the water is somewhat low and the lake has ice or has a NE wind.

 

Lund....not too sound mean but all your doing is downing the sandusky river.....your stating all you do is fish the lake....if thats the case then chat on the Lake erie thread.....not trying to sound rude but me...like a lot of others are shore fishermen and the sandusky is one of our only options.

We will fish it like we do every year and lose some tackle just like out on the lake.....we can lose quite a few .25 cent jigs compared to a $2.75 purple hair jig. Then add in fuel for the truck....then fuel for the boat....then bait.....And also a lot of the walleye are females during the run....not the 95% Jacks while jigging in the spring..... Plus rain or shine...wind or no wind....were fishing the sandusky.

 

Lund....not too sound mean but all your doing is downing the sandusky river.....your stating all you do is fish the lake....if thats the case then chat on the Lake erie thread.....not trying to sound rude but me...like a lot of others are shore fishermen and the sandusky is one of our only options.

We will fish it like we do every year and lose some tackle just like out on the lake.....we can lose quite a few .25 cent jigs compared to a $2.75 purple hair jig. Then add in fuel for the truck....then fuel for the boat....then bait.....And also a lot of the walleye are females during the run....not the 95% Jacks while jigging in the spring..... Plus rain or shine...wind or no wind....were fishing the sandusky.

I guess I'm just taking my frustration of the high water out on this forum. Believe me I'd be out on that river casting right now if the water level was right.

I'm an avid shore fisherman as well. I just thought that I'd offer some insight on other options. BTW, if guys are keeping females on the river or the lake they hurt the sport imho.

 

I am on both sides here.
I agree you can catch a lot more in the lake although it is definitely a money issue for some.

The sandusky is definitely a low number of fish river if you ask me compared to the maumee, I mean there are a lot of fish in there but like lund said, not one of those places your going to go out and easily catch a limit in the mouth...

I also think low and clear conditions are not the best for the river, I like a water thats coming up, slightly stained...

I will be on the dusky here in a couple weeks, I'll be satisfied if its as good as last year!

 

Yep, some can go to the lake....if they have a boat.

 

Yep, some can go to the lake....if they have a boat.

You just have to network with guys that have one

 

It looks like we're all going to be waiting a little more. How about this forecast for Fremont... http://forecast.weather.gov/MapClic...p?CityName=Fremont&state=OH&site=CLE&textField1=41.3503&textField2=-83.1131&e=0
You don't often see a, still active, Flood Warning at the same time there's a future Flood Watch. Crazy, crazy weather we're having.

 

Thanks guys. I dont remember if Ive ever been by the river in Freemont but I will look at mapquest and figure it out. I know there is less fish in the Sandusky but it seems a little closer than the maumee.

Actually from Findlay it's only about 5 minutes difference either way, much easier drive to Maumee tho, and usually a little quicker

 

soon as the water recedes there will be walleye in the river for sure!!. im gonna try tomarrow morning and ill post my luck. for anybody wanting to no the current conditions you can call Bernies bait and tackled in Fremont for the latest sandusky river report or just stop in and ask. hes located on Howland street right behind lees chicken. his number is419-332-6071. let it ring a while and the recording will kick in with the fishing report. also hes a real friendly guy and he will help u in what u need for the walleye run. hope this helps everybody!!

I went to him a couple of times this past Spring. He seemed like a cool guy - and his Minnow Count was good also.

 

Can't wait to hit fremont. Last year was the first year i ever tried fishing there. Snagged more than i hooked legally but had a blast!

 

Ya I jig for the eyes in the spring as well as hit the sandusky...I was jus puttin my opinion out there is all...

Anyways ya it looks like were a solid week or more away from fishing the river....only positive thing is all this rain is helping melt the marina's so we can drop the boat and get out on the lake to jig....so it helps one or the other haha....

We will all have to meet up on the dusky this year and hopefully catch some fish together.