Dow Lake Fishing Map – Southeast Ohio

Ohio Wildlife News

• Weekly Lake Erie Fishing Report June 20, 2018
  Walleye Fishing continues to be exceptional, with anglers doing well west of the islands in 28 to 32 feet of water and between Huron and Vermilion in 25 to 40 feet of water.
• Intro to Archery as a Health and Wellness Program June 20, 2018
  A good way to burn some calories while having fun and honing skills with friends, family, or colleagues is to participate in shooting sports. ODNR Division of Wildlife staff recently provided an Introduction to Archery class for this Health and Wellness group.
• Pollinator Paradise at Wildlife District Three June 20, 2018
  The newly established pollinator paradises at the Wildlife District Three Office in Akron is growing fast and furious! Monarda (beebalm), partridge pea, bluestem, purple coneflower, and a couple of species of milkweeds are starting to pop amongst many other species.
• Collaborative Effort to Sample for Grass Carp in the Sandusky and Maumee Rivers June 20, 2018
  Fisheries biologists from multiple agencies recently conducted a project on the Sandusky and Maumee rivers to assess their ability to capture grass carp.
• Hot Bites! Fishing Reports - Alum Creek Lake June 19, 2018
  Alum Creek Lake is heating up with these warm temperatures. Anglers should target flats near deep water and points. See map for example path to follow when trolling crankbaits or worm harnesses.
• Private Lands Biologists Can Help June 19, 2018
  Earlier this month, we partnered with the Ohio Pollinator Habitat Initiative and planted 5.5 acres of wildflowers at Brooks Park at Buckeye Lake. If you want to learn how to help pollinators in your backyard, contact a Private Lands Biologist in your area. No space is too small to create wildlife habitat!
• Black Widow Spiders June 19, 2018
  A rare species in Ohio, but found occasionally in southern counties, is the black widow spider as pictured here. The male black widow is smaller than the female and does not pose any risk to humans, but the female’s bite can be serious and medical attention is required.
• Birds and Bees? Make it Broods and Bees June 19, 2018
  Having wildflowers to attract protein-rich, pollinating insects is critical to ecosystems, and these insects are exactly what young pheasants need to eat to thrive and grow during the first two months of life.
• Hunter Education Instructor Training Offered in Columbus June 18, 2018
  Central Ohio sportsmen and women interested in becoming Hunter Education Instructors are encouraged to register for a training workshop taking place in Columbus August 11-12.