04/22/2014 report

 It looks like spring is finally here. Jigging and trolling from Vermilion to Detroit River has all fired up. Jigging the shoals has been producing quick limits with purple jigs still being top bet. Trolling DHJs, 800 Reef Runners, 300 Skinny Sticks in pinks and purples are all taking fish. Generally around 50 foot leads have been best. Night bite has also fired up with shore anglers and boaters both catching fish. Blue glass as well as silver blue have been best so far.
 Perch fishermen off Lorain have been getting limits with more than a few bonus walleye mixed in. The best depth has been 40 foot so far.
 Crappies have also started to make they're way into marinas but has been tough with muddy water.
 Lake run smallmouth have taken the place of steelhead. Black and white 1/32 jigs have been good.