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Smallmouth bass bites light up Lake Erie

Jul 17, 2026 | Daily News

Smallmouth bass fishing is strong along Ohio’s Lake Erie coast, with anglers reporting high catch rates and healthy fish populations. Read the full story by The Plain Dealer.


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