Lake Erie

Lake Erie is one of the best fisheries among the Great Lakes. Popular species to target include Walleye, Steelhead Trout, Smallmouth Bass, and Yellow Perch. Erie is famous for its incredible Walleye population, boasting some of the biggest fish in the country. Many people target transition areas for these fish. A mixture of gravel, sand, and mud. Erie is also renowned for its great Smallmouth Bass fishing, many anglers target areas such as reefs, seawalls, and harbors. Due to this being such a large body of water, Lake Erie can be a dangerous place on days with high wind. Fishing in and around the harbors can be a safe getaway while the main lake is dangerous. The Harbors will possess populations of all common game fish.