Lake Erie Fishing Reports (May 2026)

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Damon Herndon
Wyandotte, Michigan
Reported: 23 hours ago

Fishing has been 🔥 had to switch to pulling crawler harnesses. But limts to be had!

Damon Herndon Wyandotte, Michigan Reported: 23 hours ago

Fishing has been 🔥 had to switch to pulling crawler harnesses. But limts to be had!

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Jim Woods
Sheffield Lake, Ohio
Reported: 6 days ago

We had 30 in 3 hours this morning

Jim Woods Sheffield Lake, Ohio Reported: 6 days ago

We had 30 in 3 hours this morning

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Damon Herndon
Wyandotte, Michigan
Reported: 2 weeks ago

Fishing has been 🔥🔥🔥

Damon Herndon Wyandotte, Michigan Reported: 2 weeks ago

Fishing has been 🔥🔥🔥

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Dustin Tyler
Indianapolis, Indiana
Reported: 3 weeks ago

We have been killing them! Jigging and trolling has all been on fire

Dustin Tyler Indianapolis, Indiana Reported: 3 weeks ago

We have been killing them!
Jigging and trolling has all been on fire

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Don LInt
North Lawrence, Ohio
Reported: 1 month ago

Don LInt North Lawrence, Ohio Reported: 1 month ago

The weather finally broke a little for the better this week. First tournament of the year is this Saturday. We were able to get out last couple days. The fish are getting ready for the spawning season. For us on Erie that means one thing the possibility of a true giant. The first trip didn't disappoint anchored by a true trophy 30 inch fish. Slow trolling p-10 crank baits was the key. The fishing should be incredible for the next 6 weeks

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Chris Gupton
Lakeside Marblehead, Ohio
Reported: 9 months ago

Fishing is extremely good right now!

Chris Gupton Lakeside Marblehead, Ohio Reported: 9 months ago

Fishing is extremely good right now!

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Sean Sudimak
Geneva, Ohio
Reported: 1 year ago

Sunny day cloudy water less than ideal conditions. But that didn't matter the fish were biting and the hogs were eating that day. 16 pound 33 inch fish Ohio steelhead

Sean Sudimak Geneva, Ohio Reported: 1 year ago

Sunny day cloudy water less than ideal conditions. But that didn't matter the fish were biting and the hogs were eating that day. 16 pound 33 inch fish Ohio steelhead

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George Cini
Monroe, Michigan
Reported: 1 year ago

Been pretty cold up here we just been ice fishing

George Cini Monroe, Michigan Reported: 1 year ago

Been pretty cold up here we just been ice fishing

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Paul R. | May 12, 2026

Trip: Combo Steelhead And Walleye
★★★★★
Dustin is a hands on guy great Captain and does everything he can to put you on fish we didn’t get the fish we wanted nothing on the captain just a bad day the boat and captain trust me is a easy all day trip no problem will definitely fish with him again
Hubert S. | September 14, 2025

Trip: Lake Erie Trophy Walleye Trip
★★★★★
Don was a great captain for our trip. His boat was well maintained and clean. Don was great at explaining how best to fish for our group who were new to walleye fishing.
Charles G. | September 6, 2025

Trip: Big Walleye (troll Jig Or Cast)
★★★★★
Very knowledgeable, very kind. This was a great experience. He was also very charismatic. I highly recommend Sean for walleye fishing
Terry T. | August 16, 2025

Trip: Lake Erie Walleye Run
★★★★★
Captain Bob went above and beyond trying to put us on some fish. Eventually we were able to pull some in. Not the mother load but a great time just the same! My 9 year old is now hooked (yes pun intended) on walleye fishing. Thanks, BJ, Beth, and Gus
B J. | August 14, 2025

Trip: Prime Time Lake Erie Walleye
★★★★★
Sean was a super cool guy, really knows his stuff we caught our limit in August when other people were not. He has a very clean boat and nice equipment. Also does a heck of a job cleaning the fish for you. I highly recommend Sean.
Charles W. | August 11, 2025

Trip: Lake Erie Walleye Run
★★★★★
My son and I and 4 other friends had a blast on our full day excursion with Capt. Alex. He was a wonderful Captain, kind courteous, informative and fun. I would highly recommend Captain Alex and Captain Experiences to anyone looking for an enjoyable day of fishing. Thank you Alex. Dave Vachon.
David R. | July 21, 2024

Trip: Lake Erie Walleye Roundup
★★★★★
Excellent trip
Kyle W. | June 19, 2024

Trip: Prime Time Lake Erie Walleye
★★★★★
Larry was a great guide - put us on top of lots of Walleye. We got our 30 fish limit in 4 hours. The boat - Walleye Magnet - was awesome and perfectly set up to catch tons of keepers.
Brandon M. | June 16, 2024

Trip: Lake Erie Walleye Catch
★★★★★
Captain Joe was the best! And he knows how to get on them BIGS!!!
Jaxon H. | March 23, 2024

Trip: Niagara River Fishing Charters

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