C.J. Brown Reservoir: Windy conditions have kept boaters off of the lake, so almost all of the fishing has been off of the banks or docks. Fish around the marina for crappies with jigs or minnows and use an ice jig tipped with a spike or waxworm to catch bluegills. Catfish are being caught off of the rocks near the dam, mostly on nightcrawlers.
Indian Lake: The best action has been in the spillway where some nice saugeyes have been caught on twisters and Husky Jerks. A 9-pounder was caught and released this week. Saugeyes are also being caught by bank fishermen in the lake. Moundwood, Oldfield and Dream Bridge have been good spots. Catfish are being caught off of Moundwood on nightcrawlers and a few white bass have been caught under Dream Bridge.
Grand Lake St. Marys: Crappies are biting in the channels around docks and boat lifts. Use minnows or jigs. Catfish are hitting all over the lake on cut shad, nightcrawlers and shrimp. Fish for bluegills in the brush with waxworms or redworms.
Caesar Creek Lake: Anglers are catching saugeyes by trolling worm harnesses around the island. Crappies are hitting minnows fished around structure, 15-16 feet deep. Try musky fishing at Flatt Fork, just west of the Wellman ramp or the mouth of Jonah's Run.
Lake Loramie: Fish the brush and lily pads to catch crappies. Minnows or black/chartreuse jigs have worked best. Bluegills are close to the banks, hitting ice jigs tipped with waxworms. The recent rain has filled the spillway, bringing on good saugeye fishing. Use black, chartreuse or white twisters. Saugeye fishing has also been good in the main lake around bridges with the Luthman Road bridge as the best spot.
Lake Erie: Poor weather conditions have limited fishing. Near-shore walleye fishing should improve as the lake clears and the wind subsides.
For Lake Erie information, visit wildohio.com or call (888) HOOK-FISH.
Outdoors columnist Jim Morris can be reached through his Website at www.examiner.com/outdoor-recreation-in-dayton/jim-morris or by email at sports@DaytonDailyNews.com.
Editor's note: This is the final fishing report until spring.