Ottawa County Ramps

Ottawa County Sheriff's Office - K9 Unit
April 4 at 3:26 PM ·
Another message from Sheriff Levorchick:

Hello everyone,
I would like to share some information with each of you that is critical to Ottawa County.
First, as we have all seen, there has been a very large influx of out of state fisherman in our area. Although the State of Ohio has warned against it, they still come.
I have asked the state to close all fishing ramps in Ohio, which could help. Also, I shared an idea given to me by Captain Kent Davis. This idea is for the State of Ohio to stop selling out of state fishing licenses. This could be of huge benefit since most out of state licenses do not last the entire season.






Lastly, our deputies continue to serve our community in so many different functions. As members of YOUR Ottawa County Sheriff's Office, we try to always do the best we can, especially during trying times such as these.
Thank you for caring for each other. Thank you for staying home whenever possible. Thank you for keeping yourself and your family healthy. But most of all, thank you for supporting us.
Sincerely,
Sheriff Steve Levorchick

Fake news..bulls%%it

Quote:

---

Originally Posted by stanton21

Fake news..bulls%%it

---

I don’t think so. The state has shut down out of state license sales and there was one boater that I know of that received a citation for not following the 6 ft rule for social distancing. I didn’t believe it either until I saw the ticket.

I have heard the county health board has been asking for this for some time now

I read it on the Ottawa county sheriff facebook page . also read they are stopping selling fishing and hunting licences to out of state residents..

The public ramps are state run,so the state would have to decide to shut them down.Ottawa county or the sheriff cannot shut them down.Seams the county has asked the state to shut them down but the governor has said still ok to fish.Sure the state and ODNR will be monitoring the social distancing at ramps and on boats and procede accordingly.

They can give you a fine now for not staying at home order. Only can go to work,store or pharmacy. I guess a lot of people just don't care about others. Oh I forgot, this is the lake. Rules don't count.

Trophytime, where did you read that they can now give you a fine? I see no updated order from governor closing outdoor activities

Well if they don't, they should. What part of stay at home don't people understand?

Welcome to socialism. I don't need a government that protects me from all risks....liberty has risk.

Quote:

---

Originally Posted by TROPHYTIME

Well if they don't, they should. What part of stay at home don't people understand?

---

It is our right. Why can't they find what cause the virus. It is obviously man made. It is not considered to be of a living matter. Catch those people and hang them by their balls.

Quote:

---

Originally Posted by Mix’n it up

Trophytime, where did you read that they can now give you a fine? I see no updated order from governor closing outdoor activities

---

Do a google search. There was a guy on another fishing site that posted a copy of his ticket. The ticket said..... Violated Covid 19 order. I think the violation was regarding the 6’ rule.

Quote:

---

Originally Posted by huntnfish

Welcome to socialism. I don't need a government that protects me from all risks....liberty has risk.

---

Can’t be socialism...we have a Republican controlled state and federal government.🤔

The sheriff is a douchebag so is captain Kent Davis

Quote:

---

Originally Posted by Eyezcrazy

Do a google search. There was a guy on another fishing site that posted a copy of his ticket. The ticket said..... Violated Covid 19 order. I think the violation was regarding the 6’ rule.

---

That was in MI, and was given because all three in the boat were from different addresses...not the same household.

I went up to shelter in place at our place on Catawba last weekend. One of the guys in the complex is a charter captain. He went out (by himself) and said there were about a hundred boats out there. But I also heard that the ODNR or sheriff closed both the ramps at the State Park and in West Harbor because they were to crowded and people were not following the social distancing guidelines. So from what I know the ramps remain open as long as people are following the guidelines. If that doesn't happen, they get shut down. Makes sense to me.....