Fish Reports
Walleye Fall Brawl is almost here
The Walleye Fall Brawl begins next week, as thousands of anglers hope to catch a trophy fish. The cooler weather has brought a return of steelhead, which anglers are catching off the rocks at Edgewater and East 55th Street Marina, Wildwood Park, and in the northernmost river sections by the lake, reports Cleveland Metroparks aquatic…
Read MoreCatch the biggest steelhead in Ohio and win gear
CLEVELAND, Ohio — Cleveland Fishing Co. is teaming up with former Cleveland Browns offensive tackle Joe Thomas on a contest to catch the biggest steelhead in Ohio. The winner will receive a Cleveland Fishing Co. hat, beanie, hoodie, T-shirt, and mystery item autographed by Thomas. Brian Tigue launched his company in April with hats, T-shirts,…
Read MoreOhio Lake Erie fish report Sept. 27
Get excited for fall fishing! Anglers in the Rocky River and other streams are targeting smallmouth bass, carp, panfish, and channel catfish, as well as early returning steelhead trout, says Cleveland Metroparks aquatic biologist Mike Durkalec. Lake Erie anglers are primarily fishing for walleye. Early steelhead first show up around off the rocks at Edgewater and East…
Read MoreWestern basin walleye hatch second best ever! Ohio Lake Erie fish report Sept. 20
Hooray! The spring 2019 walleye hatch was even better than last year, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources. It’s the second-best ODNR’s Division of Wildlife has ever recorded in surveys of the western basin. The yellow perch hatch was also strong, well above its long-term average. See the full story at cleveland.com/rock-the-lake. Lake…
Read MoreSteelhead starting: Ohio Lake Erie fish report Sept. 13
Kick off the steelhead season with the annual Steelhead Expo at the Rocky River Nature Center on Saturday, Sept. 21. The Ohio Central Basin Steelheaders and Cleveland Metroparks will host the free day of expert speakers and seminars, vendors, and more. OCBS, a non-profit sportman’s group, is offering a raffle as a fundraiser. Early steelhead…
Read MoreHow students can win a $1,000 scholarship from the Walleye Fall Brawl
High school students who love to fish could win $1,000 scholarships from the Walleye Fall Brawl. The scholarships will be awarded by the Fall Brawl to one girl and one boy, who write 500-750 words on “why they enjoy fishing and how they may help improve the activity in the future.” Entries are due Nov.…
Read MoreWalleye are slowing down: Lake Erie fish report Sept. 5
The walleye fishing is slowing down. Sigh. But largemouth and smallmouth bass are looking promising. And we’ve got the Walleye Fall Brawl to look forward to! Here’s the Ohio Department of Natural Resources fish report: Western Basin Walleye Where: Walleye fishing has slowed. The best bites have been 3 to 6 miles east of Kelleys Island,…
Read MoreOhio Lake Erie Labor Day weekend fish report
It’s the unofficial last weekend of summer, which means fall fishing is just heating up. The Lake Erie water temperature is 74 off Toledo and 74 off Cleveland, according to the nearshore marine forecast. And the lake is full of walleye, perch and smallmouth bass. Here’s the Ohio Department of Natural Resources fish report. Western Basin…
Read MoreOhio Lake Erie fish report Aug. 22
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Read MoreLake Erie fish report Aug. 15
Summer fishing is wrapping up, which means you can start looking forward to fall, and the Fall Brawl. Meanwhile, there’s plenty of fish to catch right now, while water temperature hovers around 76 degrees. Here’s your Ohio Department of Natural Resources fish report. Western Basin Walleye Where: The best bite has been 3 to 6 miles…
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