The Bass are Spawning
As one of the clearest lakes in southwest Ohio, Sharon Woods Lake is clear enough to see bass on beds. Without exception, every team at the May 1 Bass Fishing League tournament at Sharon Woods…
Big Cats are on the Prowl!
The water at Miami Whitewater Forest has finally reached 58 degrees, and suddenly the big catfish are actively feeding. Jeff Benzing of Fairfield, Ohio, caught a beautiful 30-pound blue cat on a bluegill just a…
On Top of Spaghetti
On top of spaghetti, All covered with cheese, I lost my poor meatball, When somebody sneezed. It rolled off the table, And on to the floor, And then my poor meatball, Rolled out of the…
Spring Time is Fishing Time!
It might feel like winter won’t end, but things are beginning to happen beneath the surface of our lakes. Water temperatures are slowly rising and we have 45 degree surface temperature at Miami Whitewater Forest.…
2013 Hours of Operation for Boathouses
Lake Isabella Boathouse Opening Day: March 1, 2013 Last Day for Daily Operation: November 10, 2013 March 1 – May 2: Daily 7am to 8pm May 3 – September 2: Sun. – Thurs. 7am to…
Winton Woods Riding Center Pilot Program – Special Olympics Classroom
Dee and I have worked for a while on the idea of Special Olympics Classroom- A curriculum of skill and strength building exercises that can be used on bad weather days throughout the year, and…
OPRA Awards 2013
Ohio Parks and Recreation Association (OPRA) has announced its 2013 Annual Awards of Excellence winners and a number of local agencies have been recognized. Great Parks of Hamilton County won second place in the Partnership…
Fishing Report – June 6, 2013
170 Pounds of Catfish On Saturday, June 1, Ed Thompson and Eric Callihan caught six fish weighing over 170 pounds! They were the only rowboat that took advantage of fishing until midnight. Their biggest fish…