Seasonal Patterns for
Lake Erie Walleye
Smallmouth Bass and Perch
April Walleye
Great month for the experienced jig fisherman. Most of the fishing takes
place on and around the reef areas, along the western shoreline. The most
popular baits among anglers are the purple hair Jigs fished
in 4 to 15 feet of water. Check out our April
Fishing Special!
May Walleye
Post spawn walleye are very abundant in the western basin. Nice 22" –
26" walleyes are very common. Overall, May is a good month for bigger fish.
Bottom bouncers with a 3-4 foot leader, containing 2 hooks, gold blade, and gold
beads produce the best. Also casting a 30" casting harness can be equally
productive. At Lakeland Charters we almost exclusively drift fish.
June Walleye
June is a good consistent month for walleye fishing. The water is warming up
and the fish are becoming more aggressive. This is a good time of year for the
inexperienced angler. Walleyes tend to be easier to catch, limits are common,
size of fish average 18" to 25", and the weather is nice. The most
productive presentation this time of year is drift fishing, casting a worm
harness tipped with a night crawler.
July Walleye
No doubt the best month for catching a limit catch of walleye in the western
basin of Lake Erie. The Ohio Division of Natural Resources has proven that the
catch rate per angler is best during this month. July walleye fishing is Lake
Erie’s best-kept secret. Don’t let the warm weather fool you, book your July
walleye trip today.
August Walleye
The water temperature plays a big factor on how active the walleye bite is in
August. Generally, good walleye catches continue to be brought in through the
first 15 days. After that, "the water tends to be too warm", and
walleyes become very difficult to catch. They go deep and hug the bottom
becoming very lethargic. This is a good month for Walleye/Perch trip
combinations!!
September 10th – November 1st
Walleye
This time of year we are usually fishing in Canadian water. Combination
fishing trips - Walleye, Smallmouth Bass, & Perch. 2010, 2011 Smallmouth
Bass/Perch fishing was stellar in Canadian waters. Walleye fishing was
day-to-day with good catches brought in.
Yellow Perch
August, September, October Perch
It’s not uncommon for 6 anglers to catch a limit of 30 perch per person in 3
½ to 4 hours. Lakeland Charters offers a 6-hour perch trip. Perch fishing makes
great family trips. Prime time for perch is the month of August. August is a
great time for Perch/Walleye combination trips.
Smallmouth Bass
September and early October Bass:
Always the most productive months for thrilling smallmouth bass action.
Written in the In-Fisherman Magazine, Lake Erie is considered one of the top 10
bass spots in the country. Live bait rigs with a soft craw are the most
productive methods.
August Combo Perch/Walleye
The last several years have been producing excellent walleye/perch combo days. We would
Walleye fish for 3-4 hours in the morning, then spend the rest of the day perch fishing
or vice versa.
Call
now or e-mail to schedule your memorable fishing
trip
Docked
at:
2021 NE Catawba Rd.
Port
Clinton, OH 43452
Phone/Fax
(419) 798-8618
or (419) 341-2720
email:
clem@cros.net
