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
Recent and Trending Baits
Fishing Reports
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Species
Smallmouth Bass
Season
Spring (Pre-Spawn)
Technique
Finesse Jigs
Structure
Boulders
Forage
Minnows
Water Temperature
52°
Species
Smallmouth Bass
Season
Spring (Spawn)
Technique
Ned Rigs
Structure
Boulders
Forage
Crawfish
Fish are beginning to spawn heavily!
Species
Largemouth Bass
Season
Spring (Spawn)
Technique
Frogs/Toads
Structure
Reeds
Have had some success recently fishing shallow around pockets of reeds/buggy whips using topwater specifically. Using frogs, poppers, and other topwater to parallel the reeds has been key. Check out the hotbaits and hit the buy button
Top Fishing Techniques
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