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. |
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 30, 2010-Apr 30, 2011) |
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Size Limit |
14 inches |
Closed Season to Possession |
May 1-Jun 29, 2010 |
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) |
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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
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Bait |
Minnows or shiners |
Bag Limit |
25 fish/day in waters west of the Huron Pier
30 fish/day in waters east of the Huron Pier
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Size Limit |
None |
Closed Season to Possession |
None |
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