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A crappie caught while kayak fishing on Lake Wilhelm, Mercer County.
Kayak fanatic Dave Ohmer, Erie County, is a frequent visitor
to Lake Wilhelm. " I like Lake Wilhelm because of the variety
of options available to fish. If one area is not working, it is easy
enough to try somewhere else. With multiple access sites, you
can move easily to any section of the lake, " said Ohmer.
Ohmer carries both bass and crappie rods onboard. He
has caught numerous Lake Wilhelm bass between 18- and
20-inches.
" I do very well for bass with a Ned Rig worked around
individual stumps. But, my favorite bass lure is a wacky rigged
stick worm skipped under low overhanging branches and
partially sunken deadfalls laying on the bank, " said Ohmer.
Ohmer's crappie outfit is a light action rod, reel with
2-pound-test line, and a small soft plastic bait on a 1/32-ounce
jig. He encounters crappies all over the lake, but the majority
are less than 9 inches. His two largest crappies came on backto-back
casts in the stumps-a 15-inch crappie followed by a
151/2-inch crappie.
" One of my favorite situations for catching crappies occurs
on quiet, calm evenings in the summer just before dark when
crappies are drawn to the surface to feed on an emerging
insect hatch or perhaps schooling minnows. I cast to the water
and let the 1/32-ounce jig drift downward slowly. I watch the
line as if it were a bobber, and when the line twitches a bit, I
set the hook, " said Ohmer.
Visitors to Lake Wilhelm often double up on the trip,
bringing kayaks and bicycles. The 12-mile paved John C. Oliver
Multi-Purpose Loop Trail is extremely popular with bikers
and hikers. Another available trail is the Falling Run Nature
Trail. Whether on the water or on a trail, have binoculars
within reach to view bald eagles,
ospreys, and dozens of other
woodland, meadow, and water
bird species.
" Our staff, partners, and
A main hub for launching kayaks and organized kayak events is located on the north shore at the
narrower end of Lake Wilhelm near the park office.
fishandboat.com
volunteers understand the
commitment that is required
to maintain field habitat and
young forests, improve water
quality and fish habitat, and
monitor and promote various
species. We appreciate when
people ask about the wood duck
boxes, purple martin houses, or
even mowing practices, because
it gives us an opportunity to
highlight the value of this work
and the impact it has on the park
and the region, " said Scarpitti.
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57
photo-courtesy of Bo Bartholomew
photo-Darl Black

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