Lake Erie Fishing Reports & Blogs
Lake Erie Reports & Blogs with Captain Destin DeMarion
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
Lake Erie Fishing Report – Presque Isle Bay Perch Bite Building into April 2026
Warmth. Sunshine. I’m sitting here writing this with the windows open, soaking in a beautiful 60-degree day here in Erie. After the winter we’ve had, it’s a welcome change. It finally feels like things are breaking loose, with warmer temperatures starting Sunday and carrying into next week, at least according to the forecast. We were finally able to get the boat back out on Presque Isle. Big thanks to my good friend Mark Hughes for helping me clean up and redo some wiring. This was about improving efficiency and functionality, and getting everything ready for some upgrades coming to the Phoenix 21XE. I’m looking forward
March on Lake Erie: Ice-Out Signals, Jumbo Perch, and the Rise of “Fuzzy” Baits
The calendar turning to March is always a major milestone on Lake Erie. It usually means two things. First, at least in our minds, the worst of winter is behind us. Second, open water fishing will begin at some point this month. Cabin fever is real in Erie, Pennsylvania. But it is the price we pay for the incredible fishing that follows, from early spring perch and prespawn smallmouth all the way through late fall walleye, bass, and trout before everything locks up again next winter. Watching the Ice on Presque Isle Bay I have been keeping tabs on the ice closely. It is softening
Preparing for Ice-Out: What’s Ahead on Lake Erie
There’s a stretch of the calendar on Lake Erie, that lives between ice season and the chaos of full-blown spring. It might not be the most flashy or action packing part of the season, but it can be of the most interesting and productive windows of the year. As winter begins to loosen its grip, Presque Isle Bay consistently comes to life earlier than the main lake. Protected water, darker bottom, and shallow depths allow it to warm faster, even while ice still lingers elsewhere. What follows is essentially an extension of ice fishing season, only now it’s accessible by boat. This is when jumbo
A Winter Stretch, Show Season, and Looking Ahead to Spring on Lake Erie
The last few weeks have been a reminder of how quickly plans can change, and how valuable it is to slow down when you are given the opportunity. I recently returned from a mission trip to the Dominican Republic with Grace Church, serving alongside the team at Casa Misionera. What was planned as a standard trip turned into a longer stay after winter weather delayed our return home by several days. While unexpected, the extra time added real depth to the experience. Getting to know the people there, hearing their stories, and seeing what God is doing through that ministry brought a perspective that stays
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