Lake Erie Fishing Report

Updated February 2, 2010

 

Updated Steelhead Information  |  Lake Erie Weather Forecast

** The daily bag limit for Lake Erie walleye is 6 fish per angler. The minimum size limit for walleye is 15 inches. **   ** The daily bag limit for Lake Erie yellow perch is 25 fish per angler in waters west of the Huron pier.  The limit will remain at 30 fish per angler in Ohio waters from Huron eastward.   Any boats landing west of Huron, Ohio will be subject to the 25 fish daily bag limit, while boats landing at Huron or points east will be subject to a 30 fish daily bag limit.   Shore-based anglers west of the Huron pier will be subject to a 25 fish daily bag limit, while those on the pier and eastward will remain at 30 fish daily. **   ** The steelhead daily bag limit is 2 fish September 1 through May 15. The minimum size limit for steelhead is 12 inches. **   ** The daily bag limit for Lake Erie black bass (largemouth and smallmouth) is 5 fish per angler. The minimum size limit is 14 inches. **

 
The best walleye ice fishing on Lake Erie has been west of South Bass Island.  The main lake ice between Catawba and South Bass Island is still very dangerous.  Most anglers have been flying to South Bass Island or taking air boats over.  Panfish continue to be caught in some of the harbors.  Check with local bait shops or guides before venturing out on Erie’s ice.

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Anglers are encouraged to always wear a U.S. Coast Guard-approved personal flotation device while boating.
 
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