PUT-IN-BAY- Aquatic Center Open For Summer Tourists Summer tourists at Put-in-Bay can swing out to the west side of town to drop a line in Lake Erie, and get a close-up view of Lake Erie’s fishes and interactive exhibits at The Ohio State University’s Aquatic Center. Located a mile west of downtown Put-in-Bay, the Aquatic Visitors [...]
(First Edition) Island News For November 2017 This edition of island news includes the sad announcement that Daniel “Danny” French passed away at Put-in-Bay October 28th. Danny was an island resident for the last few years. He had been coming to the island all his life with his family. His island jobs included: the Chicken Patio, [...]
Put-in-Bay News for January 2017-We are happy to let everyone know that Larry Knaser was released from the hospital and came back to the Put-in-Bay Island before Christmas. According to his wife Tammy, Larry was out of it for quite a while and felt like Rip Van Winkle when he came to and found Trump had [...]
There will be a Photography Workshop and Nature Walk on July 29th at 6 p.m. at the Scheeff East Point Park on South Bass Island. Here’s the opportunity to photograph birds, snakes, plants, landscapes and more as well as a chance to learn more about the flora and fauna of the islands while on a nature [...]
Put-in-Bay Diary-Sun., June 1st - There’s a boat aground on the reef extending off Middle Bass Island’s East Point. Rick and Sherri Smith boat over from Pelee Island to visit Put-in-Bay. The first 2014 season games of the Lake Erie Islands Mens Softball League are played. Put-in-Bay Diary-Mon., June 2nd - Jacob Market gets his 100-ton [...]
As Put-in-Bay Ice Fishing Season is just around the corner, let's review some safety tips to keep you and your loved ones safe while enjoying this fun-filled sport. Always be sure to alert friends where and when you are going to be ice fishing. Neck hung ice picks should be worn at all times. Screwdrivers packed [...]
In late December, as the early formed ice began to allow Put-in-Bay fishing, it was quite apparent something was different in the water. There were noticeable numbers of dying fish floundering near the ice’s surface and in many cases, coming up through the ice fishermen’s holes. They are so lethargic they can be easily caught with [...]