Lake Erie Fishing Reports & Blogs
Lake Erie Reports & Blogs with Captain Destin DeMarion
Lake Erie Fishing Report: Summer Smallmouth, Walleye & Electronics Season
It’s hard to believe we’re already turning the page from spring into summer on Lake Erie and Presque Isle Bay. Over the past few months, we’ve experienced just about everything Mother Nature could throw at us, from five-layer mornings to sunshirts, buffs, and sunscreen. Water temperatures, fish locations, and dominant patterns have all changed dramatically, and now we’re entering one of my favorite times of the year on Lake Erie. Summer means offshore smallmouth bass, suspended walleye, electronics, and a lot of learning opportunities for anglers looking to better understand how fish behave and move throughout the season. We’ll dive into what’s happening now, what
Lake Erie Fishing Report: May Recap & June Walleye Outlook
Another month on the water is officially in the books here on Lake Erie, or “the Pond” as I’ve affectionately called it for years. May was an outstanding month of chasing smallmouth bass on both Presque Isle Bay and the main lake. Conditions changed constantly from the beginning of the month to the end, which definitely kept me on my toes, but that’s part of what makes Lake Erie such a special fishery. No two weeks are ever exactly alike, and adapting to those changes is a huge part of consistently staying on fish. Over the course of the month, we had the opportunity to
Lake Erie Fishing Report: Mid-May Transition
It’s hard to believe we’re already into the middle of May here on Lake Erie and Presque Isle Bay. This spring has been anything but consistent, with changing weather patterns, shifting winds, rain events, and fluctuating temperatures making things feel a bit all over the place. That said, water temperatures have continued to slowly warm both on the main lake and inside Presque Isle Bay, and fishing is steadily improving. One of the questions I get asked most often this time of year is: “What phase are the fish in right now?” Honestly, on Lake Erie, that can be a loaded question. Understanding the Spring
Lake Erie Smallmouth Fishing: Prespawn Giants Moving In as May Approaches
We’re officially a month into the season on Lake Erie and Presque Isle Bay, and I’m just now coming up for air. We wrapped a 13-day stretch for Big Fat Bass Guide Service with about half of those being doubles. Long days, a lot of fish, and a lot of great people in the boat. I’m grateful for everyone who’s come out with us so far this spring, whether it was chasing perch or smallmouth, and for those of you already on the schedule moving forward. This spring has been exactly what you’d expect on Erie. It’s been inconsistent (weather-wise), but very rewarding if you’re
Lake Erie Spring Fishing Report – Transition Time is Here
It’s officially spring on Lake Erie, and like always, it’s been a mix. Some really warm days, some cold ones, and everything in between. The good news is the water temp is moving the right way. The main lake is now in the low 40s, which is a key trigger for fish to start moving and transitioning. Over in Presque Isle Bay, it’s a few degrees warmer, especially in those shallow, dark-bottom areas. Over the last week, I’ve seen more fish starting to show up. The only thing slowing it down has been those quick hits of near-freezing temps. Once we get a stable warm
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