Lake Ashtebula Fishing Reports

[durham1296]

Has enyone been out on ashtebula lately? I was just wondering what the water temp was. I will be upin that neck of the woods at thanksgiving and was hoping that there would be enough ice to get out on the lake. I know it's a 50/50 shot.

[marine_man]

I have no idea what the water temp is right now.

That said, I'd say it's a long shot, a really really long shot, with 50's predicted for this week and it being warm last week.

marine_man

[brittman]

Thanksgiving? I would say over the past 10 years in would be a 1 in 5 or even 1 in 10 shot at best unless you like real thin ice.

[iffwalleyes]

Not Going To happen at least not at any kind of safe level.

[Scoot]

Maybe in a boat this year...

[brittman]

If some cold weather hits, you may want to talk around and see if someone will share a "newer" lake. These unnamed lakes have been very productive if you can find them.

These smaller lakes will freeze 1st.

[nate larson]

I am thinking about fishing Ashtabula this weekend. I have never fished it before but my inlaws live near by so I figured it would be worth a try and would allow me to escape for a while. Karnack landing is the closest access but it looks pretty dang shallow. Would I be better off going to Sibley Crossing? Is there any kind of a daytime bite for perch? Any info would be appreciated. [email protected]

[durham1296]

How are the ice conditions after this last weekend? Are people driving on it yet?

[nate larson]

I didn't make it out there so I don't know for sure how thick it is. I did fish some lakes near there that had about a foot of ice on them.

[Ed Carlson]

Are you seeing flooded ice on the lakes near there, due to snow weight?

[nate larson]

I was out there just before the snow came so I am not sure how things are now.

[Ed Carlson]

Anybody been fishing the crossings recently? Should be some fish stacking up near the bridges soon? Any reports?

Thanks,

[holmsvc]

Ed I am being told that the water is coming up pretty bad. Also they are really dropping the lake early this year.

[Ed Carlson]

Exactly...I'm thinking the eyes and pike will head to the narrows early...under the ice...headed North...maybe?

[Dr. Juice]

Could you give me a direction of where to try? I will be heading to Ashtabula and fishing all day Friday and Saturday. We have snowmobiles so travel should not be an issue. I will be staying at a buddies cabin near Sundstrom Landing. I have open water fished during the 4th of July the past couple years and have done farely well trolling along the weedlines with rapalas. Any info far and near where we are staying would be appreciated. Not looking for a spot on the spot--I don't mind drilling holes!! I will add a fishing report when we return on Sunday.

Thanks!

[Ed Carlson]

How is the water flow at the Dam?

Is the ice off most of the way into Valley City on the River yet?

[iffwalleyes]

Ed they have been bumping the flows out of the dam it was around 317 CFS on Thurs and is up to 1000 cfs now I hear. The river gauge reading here in town is up about a 1.5' since Friday. Water is coming as far as ice on the river much of it is off of the river although there is still some. The inflows into the resevior are up about 600 cfs since Thurs as well.

[Ed Carlson]

Are the Creeks on the West side free of ice now?

My try some pike fishing in the area?

[durham1296]

[PoorWordUsage]? I am heading up there next weekend to do some fishing. Any body have an idea what the water temp is? Hopefully they are done spawning and ready to eat!

[Ed Carlson]

Lots of the fish will be on the North end of the reservoir, and near the Ball Hill Creek area.

The fishing on the river below the dam has been good. They slowed down the releases from the Bald Hill Dam so it is stable and the bite has been good.

[durham1296]

Thanks ed. I will be bringing my mud boots along also. Hopefully it dries out a little bit. I have also heard that the karnack train bridge is a good spot in the spring but I have never made it up that far.

[MidCoast]

ANY WHITEBASS THERE?

[Ed Carlson]

We tested the lake yesterday and it was slow for us. We tried the crossing area and up the creeks, slow...and slower.

Fish were concentrated near the current on the bridges but a bit fussy. We didn't try crawlers and likely should have so I can't attest to if they are good or bad right now. I think they may be the way to go now or very soon.

Jigs and minnows produced light hits and a few fish. Fed more fish than we caught for sure.

Water temp was bouncing around from 53 to 54, so it should take off soon.