|
In this section, we provide the latest fishing news for Lake Erie's Western and Central Basin and its' tributaries. The Division of Wildlife also provides a recorded message about the latest fishing conditions toll-free at: 1-888-HOOKFISH.
For the latest Lake Erie fishing report follow this link.
 Fishing opportunities abound on Lake Erie. The Division of Wildlife's Lake Erie Fishing Guide lists access points (ramps and marinas) for those fishing out of their own boats. Charter boats are another great way to take advantage of Lake Erie fishing opportunities if you don't own a larger boat or are unfamiliar with Lake Erie fishing. The Division of Wildlife does not recommend or promote specific charter guides, but some of the larger charter boat organizations are provided for your reference below. They can get you in touch with an individual licensed charter operator.
See Lake Erie fishing hotspots and techniques throughout the year here:
Western Basin Hotspots Central Basin Hotspots Fishing Techniques
Planning a fishing trip on Lake Erie for pleasure or business? For an hour or a week, we can help! See our Links page for nearby County Visitor Bureau Web Sites. If you are interested in a charter trip follow a link below:
Lake Erie Charter Boat Association http://www.lecba.org
Central Basin Charter Boat Association http://www.walleyecentral.com/cbcba.htm
North Coast Charter Boat Association http://www.northcoastcharter.com
Sandusky Charter Boat Association http://www.fishscba.com
West Sister Charter Boat Association http://www.wscba.com
You can also get additional fishing information directly from other anglers at: http://www.walleye.com
Fish Consumption advisories have been issued for certain Lake Erie fish species and locations in Ohio. Find out more specifics and guidelines from our Lake Erie Fish Consumption Advisory Web Page
Lake Erie Boating Conditions and Weather
The latest Lake Erie fishing information is recorded weekly and is available at:
1-888-HOOKFISH.
To report a wildlife violation call 1-800-POACHER.
Tune to the National Weather Service, or your local radio or TV station for the latest weather and lake conditions. Via the web, weather forecasts from the National Weather Service are available by your clicking this link. Click on the following link for Offshore marine forecasts .
Lake Erie is a powerful force, don't underestimate it! Always leave port with operational safety, navigational, and communications equipment. This means life jackets, flares, lights, compass and marine radio (even a cellular phone) in good working order. Know and obey the marine "rules of the road:" Link to ODNR-Watercraft. Don't zoom full throttle into a pack of fishing boats; it can spook the fish.
Use the Web to get the latest conditions via computer models! NOAA provides graphic models of lake and weather conditions - click here. Michigan State University posts latest satellite imagery models of Lake Erie water temperatures on their site: http://www.coastwatch.msu.edu/twoeries.html. Lake Erie satellite pictures are available in real-time daily from NOAA by following this link.
Please boat safely!!!
|
Fairport Harbor Fish Research Unit
Ohio DNR, Division of Wildlife
1190 High St.
Fairport Harbor, Ohio 44077
Phone: 440-352-4199
Fax: 440-352-4182
E-mail: kevin.kayle@dnr.state.oh.us
|
Sandusky Fish Research Unit
Ohio DNR, Division of Wildlife
305 E. Shoreline Dr.
Sandusky, Ohio 44870
Phone: 419-625-8062
Fax: 419-625-6272
E-mail: jeff.tyson@dnr.state.oh.us
|
Division of Wildlife information: 1-800-WILDLIFE
|