Lakeside Marblehead Fishing Reports (July 2026)

The bite continues to be consistent now that the spawn is complete . The Walleyes are making their move to the summer waters , being on the move almost daily but we've managed to catch limits on a daily basis when the winds prevail for us to be out . Most of the fish we're catching now are from 4-6lbs with usually an 8-9lb mixed in on most days . We're fishing shoreline contours anywhere from 20'-35' of water pulling crankbaits behind Offshore Tackle Planer Boards . Hope to see you guys on the water this year !

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

Fishing is extremely good right now!

Perch is still going strong around the island area. Stickers and spreaders tipped with shinners are working. Walleyes are being caught from Cleveland west to islands. Trollingis the key right now. Stick baits and spoons are working. The catches are averaging 5 pounds. Walleyes are still moving west for the winter set. Night fishing is going on. Catching eyes based on the weather. It'll continue until ice

If you can get out due to the weather, the trollers are doing well off the south shore. Limits of trophy eyes are coming in to the docks. Both perch and walleye are being taken on shore. Activity will continue to be slow until ice season comes in.

Great week for both walleye, perch, and weather. The shinners are really available at the bait shops and nice size perch limits are coming in right now. A good bite around the islands, try not to get into a pack of boats, just fish outside them by yourself. The walleye are heating up on the rocks and deep water. Working the walleye rigs in the rocks are producing. Trolling stick baits with diapers. Truetrips and lead in 35 to 45 foot of water are producing large walleye right now. The ten day forecast looks good for fishable weather .

Hi David,
I'm just getting back from about a month in the mountains of Colorado, so only a couple days on the water since my return.
Right now the focus in pa waters of Lake Erie are primarily smallmouth and lake trout in shallow with some walleye mixed in.
More to follow as I get more information, but there are some good fish around.

Lake erie fishing report, 9/26. Due to high winds the boats won't see any fishing activity until Thursday. Water temperature is starting to drop and the perch are starting to hit in 12 to 25 foot. Smallmouth gong strong around the islands and Canadian waters. Soon craws will be gone and large minnows will work.
Walleye in the shallows are still producing. Trolleys are catching east of Kelley's Island to the sand bar. Anglers are starting to switch back to body baits.

Perch have been good, live bait with spreaders work the best. If you can get erie spinners works best, but goodies will work. Nice catches have come in. Walleye is still being caught in the rocks around the islands, and the trolling is still working. It's going to pickup next month. Lastly, the bass are there, fishing 15 to 20 foot of water.