Lake Erie
Published: Updated:
Species
Smallmouth BassSeason
Spring (Current)
Lake Erie Overview
SLOWWind (mph)FAST
01020406080100
Top Techniques Reported for Smallmouth Bass + Spring
- Drop Shot16
- Ned Rigs14
- Soft Body Swimbaits (Small/Medium)13
- Hard Jerkbaits7
- Tubes6
Total Fishing Reports
250
Top Species Reported for Spring
- Smallmouth Bass71 Reports
Walleye18 Reports
Largemouth Bass15 Reports
Northern Pike3 Reports
Crappie1 Report
Loading Products
Recent and Trending Baits
Fishing Reports
250 Reports on Lake ErieSort by
Species
Smallmouth BassSeason
Spring (Pre-Spawn)
Technique
Finesse Jigs
Structure
Boulders
Forage
Minnows
Water Temperature
52°
Species
Smallmouth BassSeason
Spring (Pre-Spawn)
Technique
Football Jigs
Structure
Open Water/Basin
Water Temperature
53°
In a single drift with this set up fishing the sand/ mud between rock piles, I was able to pick up some fish with all of them being over 5.25lbs. Pictured above is the biggest from the drift being 6.25lbs, a new PB!
Species
Smallmouth BassSeason
Spring (Pre-Spawn)
Technique
Soft Swimbaits (Sm/Md)
Structure
Rock Pile
The smallmouth are beginning their trip to the spawning grounds. Bass are being taken from inches of water all the way out to 20 feet. This is a great time for numbers and size!
Top Fishing Techniques
for Smallmouth Bass + SpringChoose from techniques based on Lake Erie fishing reports.
