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11/09/2026

As September’s cooler nights slowly arrive, the feisty trout are just beginning to get the urge to transition from the cool deep waters of Lake Erie to spawn in its tributaries.

The rivers may be too warm to encourage numbers of the trout to swim their natal streams, but anglers are getting ready.

04/09/2026

“There’s no doubt the livescoping technique has changed competitive walleye fishing,” said Jason Fischer, tournament director of the Lake Erie Walleye Trail and the popular Fall Brawl walleye fishing derby. “Nine of the top 10 finishers in the LEWT on Saturday were using it.”

Livescope forward-facing sonar technology dominated Lake Erie walleye tournaments near Geneva on the Lake, with nine of the top 10 finishers in the LEWT using the technique.

28/08/2026

If you’re fishing Lake Erie this weekend, you may want to head east.

Walleye are piling up near Fairport Harbor, Geneva and Conneaut, just in time for a pair of tournaments.

21/08/2026

Summer is winding down, school bells are already starting to ring, and life lessons can still be enjoyed with a family fishing adventure.

NE Ohio families can enjoy late-summer fishing at local ponds and lakes, while Lake Erie walleye fishing remains strong despite weather concerns.

14/08/2026

Justin Lucas drove his boat nearly 50 miles across Lake Erie to find the fish he wanted. It paid off with 25 bass, nearly 100 pounds of catch and a $125,000 championship payday.

Justin Lucas won $125,000 at the Major League Fishing championship on Lake Erie.

31/07/2026

A free new guide offers a deep dive into Ohio’s Lake Erie coast, with maps and information on fishing spots, boat launches, beaches, parks, preserves and scenic overlooks.

Ohio’s new 348-page Lake Erie guide details fishing spots, while anglers target walleye and perch amid shifting summer conditions.

24/07/2026

Walleye for lunch? Lake Erie charter captains say anglers are reaching their limits before noon as the bite heats up across Ohio’s North Coast.

Walleye fishing on Lake Erie is booming offshore as anglers catch limits early, despite recent weather challenges.

10/07/2026

Anglers are catching walleye and steelhead in Lake Erie by trolling deeper waters and using specific lures and sun protection.

26/06/2026

While a couple of days of strong winds and big waves had abated Tuesday morning, the rough waters made for bumpy fishing conditions and the walleye weren’t biting, unusual for this time of year.

Rough waters and mayfly residue slowed walleye fishing on Lake Erie, though anglers still reported some catches as conditions improved.

25/06/2026

Lake Erie is expected to experience a moderate harmful algal bloom this summer that should begin sometime in July and intensify in August, according to the scientists who monitor the annual outbreak.

A moderate harmful algal bloom is predicted for the Western Basin of Lake Erie this year.