Lake Erie Fishing Reports & Blogs
Lake Erie Reports & Blogs with Captain Destin DeMarion
Fall Fishing on Lake Erie: Trophy Fishing Opportunities
Fall is arriving on Lake Erie, and with it comes one of the most dynamic times of the fishing season. September is traditionally a transition month, with dropping air and water temperatures triggering cold fronts, winds, and full lake turnover. Once waters dip below 60°F and stabilize, the fall bite begins in earnest—and it continues until winter conditions make open-water fishing impossible. At this time of year, both fish and bait are on the move. Following baitfish and adjusting your depth, tactics, and techniques is key. One of the unique advantages of Lake Erie in the fall is the opportunity to target multiple species in
Lake Erie Turnover: A Unique Summer Phenomenon That Fires Up the Bite
Lake Erie is such a fascinating place. The fishing alone is world-class, but the ecosystem as a whole is an ever-changing, dynamic environment. Every season brings its own shifts in weather, water, and wildlife, and sometimes we get to witness one of its more dramatic events firsthand — something we call “the turnover.” What Is the Lake Erie Turnover? In short, turnover happens about once a summer here on Erie (not the full fall turnover). As the lake warms, it naturally separates into layers — with warmer water on top and colder, denser water beneath. When we get a sustained hard wind, especially from the
Lake Erie Late July Fishing Report: Walleye Still Hot, Bass Heating Up
The dog days are approaching on Lake Erie… or maybe they’ve already come and gone—hard to say with this weather. It’s been a hot one, and not just temperature-wise. The walleye bite has stayed red-hot all summer, and the smallmouth bass are kicking into gear again, thanks to some cooler mornings and more stable conditions. We’ve even seen a few bonus perch show up around the walleye grounds. Clients have been boating a mixed bag of species lately—walleye, smallmouth and largemouth bass, perch, lake trout, white bass, rock bass, and the occasional sheepshead. It’s been an action-packed summer. Bass Bite: Early and Late Are Key
Mid-July Lake Erie Fishing Report: Big Bass and Walleye Insanity
Summertime, and the livin’s easy…Well, if you’re a walleye fisherman on Lake Erie, that’s definitely the case right now. This summer is already shaping up to be one of the best walleye seasons we’ve seen in years — maybe ever. Limits are being taken daily, and the bite just doesn’t stop. We’ve been mixing in more walleye trips this season along with our first fishing love — bass. Bass Update:The bass are in full summer transition. They can be a little picky, but when it’s on, it’s on. We recently boated a gorgeous 22” Lake Erie bronzeback that looked like it was built in a
Heading into July on Lake Erie: Hot Walleye and Summertime Bass Fishing
I’ve been fully embracing the shorts-and-sandals weather lately — and here in Erie, PA, we know to cherish every warm, sunny day we get. With this warm-up, Lake Erie’s main lake temperatures have climbed into the low 70s, and fish are responding. The bass are wrapping up their spawn and transitioning into more classic early summer patterns. We’re seeing smallmouth start to slide off into deeper water, which only gets better as we move into July. Bass Update Presque Isle Bay is thinning out as more fish migrate to the main lake. Right now, productive depths range from 10 to 35 feet, with fish gradually
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