Lake Erie
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Lake Erie Overview
Top Techniques Reported for Smallmouth Bass + Spring
- Drop Shot16
- Ned Rigs14
- Soft Body Swimbaits (Small/Medium)13
- Hard Jerkbaits7
- Tubes6
Smallmouth Bass71 Reports
Walleye18 Reports
Largemouth Bass15 Reports
Northern Pike3 Reports
Crappie1 Report
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Fishing Reports
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Species
Smallmouth Bass
Season
Spring (Pre-Spawn)
Technique
Finesse Jigs
Structure
Boulders
Forage
Minnows
Water Temperature
52°
Snagproof
Bronze Ambassador
5/18/23
Species
Walleye
Season
Spring (Post-Spawn)
Technique
Trolling 10-19'
Structure
Open Water/Basin
Forage
Minnows
Water Temperature
60°
Solid fish trolling at 2mph using Bandit Crankbaits and Michigan Stinger Spoons. Hot colors were purple / hot pink or anything bright with dots. Most fish were 17-20 ft down in 30-32 ft of water
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