Flood Watch issued September 20 at 1:07PM EDT until September 21 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)

* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible.
* WHERE...Portions of Indiana, including the following counties, Dearborn, Fayette, Franklin, Ripley, Union and Wayne and Ohio, including the following counties, Adams, Auglaize, Brown, Butler, Champaign, Clark, Clermont, Clinton, Darke, Delaware, Fairfield, Fayette, Franklin, Greene, Hamilton, Hardin, Highland, Hocking, Licking, Logan, Madison, Mercer, Miami, Montgomery, Pickaway, Pike, Preble, Ross, Scioto, Shelby, Union and Warren.
* WHEN...From 7 PM EDT this evening through Monday morning.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Showers and thunderstorms producing heavy rain will impact the area overnight. Rainfall totals of 1 to 3 inches are expected with locally higher amounts. The heavy rain combined with saturated ground will lead to potential flash flooding.

Flood Warning issued September 20 at 1:05PM EDT until September 21 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)

...Forecast flooding changed to Minor severity and increased in duration for the following rivers...
St. Marys River at Rockford.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...St. Marys River at Rockford.
* WHEN...Until Monday morning.
* IMPACTS...At 13.0 feet, State Route 117 near Route 118 north of Rockford is water-covered and closed.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 12:40 PM EDT Sunday the stage was 13.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 13.0 feet this afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage just after midnight tonight. - Flood stage is 13.0 feet.

Tuesday, November 4th, 2025

Enjoying fishing and grabbing a snack on the lake

Grand Lake Fishing Report

By Matt Tuttle

Good day everyone. I hope everyone had a great weekend.

Have I said this is my favorite time of year? It's absolutely my favorite time of year.

Our lake is a special gem that we are so lucky to have in our backyard. The number of restaurants and variety is amazing. I have my favorites for certain types of foods that I'm in the mood for.

Lakeside Hideout has a favorite burger of mine. Shingle Shack has pizza and tenderloins that are very good. It's It has a great variety of comfort food. Boardwalk has pizza and shrimp tacos that are next level. Bayview has a great sandwich lineup.

All of these places are accessible by boat. If I'm not guiding or in a tournament, I have a plan for lunch at one of these locations. Support our lake businesses to ensure they will be there year after year.

Now, let's talk fishing.

We have had enough day time heating to keep our water temps warm in the upper 50s and touch 60 degrees. This is keeping crappie structure oriented. Stake beds are holding crappie along with boat lifts. The West Bank boat ramp area stake beds and bass landing stake beds are holding crappie. Don't overlook the stake beds in the hot water hole and at Windy Point. The boat lifts in the Bayview areas are holding crappie especially on the corners of the lifts.

Purple and chartreuse triple tails and white and chartreuse triple tails from B&M Crappie baits along with white and chartreuse hand tied jigs from Mike's hand tied jigs are getting bites in those midafternoon times and cold mornings. I'm using a 5/8-inch cork on six-pound slime line on a 10-foot Outlaw Crappie pole.

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Good luck and get out and enjoy our beautiful Grand Lake.

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