Took a road trip that ended up in Wheeling West Virginia. Very interesting old historic town. Something that stood out to me was that there were no boats on the Ohio River except barges and tugs. No boat launches, no public access signs, no marinas, no bait shops-what gives? I know it's late in the season, but the minute I returned to Michigan, the very first body of water had a dozen boats at the marina. Any ideas?

off topic.... but did you read how that area got its name?

I'm familiar with the early history of the area but, no, I can't recall.

Very easy to get “the Wheeling Feeling”.

Walleye should be biting, I'd think they would be fishing it too.

if you would of went a little farther into Wellsburg theres a couple launches n docks there.
not a big fishing area though thats for sure.

I sure wouldnt keep anything to eat out of the Ohio,especially in that area. Thats just me. I also wouldnt swim or waterski there either. Alot of dangerous old waste and pcb"s etc if my old memory serves me correctly.

What types of pollution are in the Ohio River?
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The Toxins Found Are Mostly Nitrate Compounds

Given the increase in the number of steel factories, the Ohio River is mostly polluted by nitrate compounds. Given the increase in the number of steel factories, the Ohio River is mostly polluted by nitrate compounds. There are also large amounts of mercury there.Mar 4, 2020