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While the Lake Erie Shores & Islands is best known for walleye, perch and smallmouth bass, anglers here also catch catfish, steelhead trout, largemouth bass, white bass, rock bass and other species. During the winter, venture out onto the frozen lake with a guide to ice fish inside a protective shanty. A wide variety of fishing charters and walk-on head boats provide an opportunity for a great day of fishing.

 

Fishing Reports

Fish Huron
www.fishhuron.com

Some of the greatest freshwater fishing is in the deep water river port of Huron, Ohio. Walleye, smallmouth bass, perch, catfish, northern pike and the elusive muskie are valuable catches. Use the website to plan excursions and stay informed about fishing conditions, reports and catches.

Lake Erie Fishing Hotline
888.HOOK.FISH (466.5347)

Lake Erie Shores and Islands Welcome Center - West
Scroll down and click on the Smartcast Podcasting Fishing Report image to hear the weekly-updated fishing report for the Lake Erie Shores & Islands.

Ohio Division of Wildlife
305 E. Shoreline Dr., Sandusky
419.625.8062 or 800.WILDLIFE (945.3543)
dnr.state.oh.us/tabid/6125/default.aspx




Smallmouth Bass           Best catches are late June, August and September
Concentration
 Bass Islands, rocky mainland shorelines, Sandusky Bay & reefs
Bait
 Tackle box bait or jigs
Bag Limit
 5 fish/day (Jun 26, 2011-Apr 30, 2012)
Size Limit
 14 inches
Closed Season to Possession
 May 1-Jun 25, 2011
Walleye                          Best catches are year-round; peak in June, July and August         
Concentration
 Deep waters in summer & along the shoreline in late fall & early winter
Bait
 Crankbait, spoons, worms in summer, minnows or shiners in fall & winter
Bag Limit
 6 fish/day (Mar and Apr - 4 fish/day)
Size Limit
 15 inches
Closed Season to Possession
 None
Yellow Perch                   Best catches are spring and fall
Concentration

Throughout the Western Basin, within 2 miles of the Central Basin harbor

river mouth Aug-Oct

Bait
 Minnows or shiners
Bag Limit

 30 fish/day

Size Limit
 None
Closed Season to Possession
 None