GO FISH! Lake Erie Fishing Information
In this section, we provide the latest fishing news for Lake Erie's Western and Central Basin and its' tributaries. The Division of Wildlife also provides a recorded message about the latest fishing conditions toll-free at: 1-888-HOOKFISH.
Latest Lake Erie fishing report
 Fishing opportunities abound on Lake Erie. The Division of Wildlife's Lake Erie Fishing Guide lists access points (ramps and marinas) for those fishing out of their own boats. The ODNR Office of Coastal Management has completed a Lake Erie Public Access Guide providing information about visiting Ohio's Great Lake. Charter boats are another great way to take advantage of Lake Erie fishing opportunities if you don't own a larger boat or are unfamiliar with Lake Erie fishing. The Division of Wildlife does not recommend or promote specific charter guides, but charter boat organizations are provided below. They can get you in touch with an individual licensed charter operator.
Lake Erie fishing hotspots and techniques throughout the year
Western Basin Hotspots Central Basin Hotspots Fishing Techniques
Planning a fishing trip on Lake Erie for pleasure or business? For an hour or a week, we can help! See our Links page for nearby County Visitor Bureau Web Sites. If you are interested in a charter trip follow a link below:
Lake Erie Charter Boat Association
Central Basin Charter Boat Association
North Coast Charter Boat Association
Sandusky Charter Boat Association
West Sister Charter Boat Association
You can also get additional fishing information directly from other anglers.
Fish Consumption advisories have been issued for certain Lake Erie fish species and locations in Ohio. Find out more specifics and guidelines from our Lake Erie Fish Consumption Advisory Web Page.
Lake Erie Boating Conditions and Weather
The latest Lake Erie fishing information is recorded weekly and is available at: 1-888-HOOKFISH.
To report a wildlife violation call 1-800-POACHER.
Tune to the National Weather Service, or your local radio or TV station for the latest weather and lake conditions. Via the web, weather forecasts from the National Weather Service are available online. Click on the following links for the Offshore marine forecast or the Nearshore marine forecast.
Lake Erie is a powerful force, don't underestimate it! Always leave port with operational safety, navigational, and communications equipment. This means life jackets, flares, lights, compass and marine radio (even a cellular phone) in good working order. Know and obey the marine "rules of the road:" Visit the ODNR-Watercraft for more information. Don't zoom full throttle into a pack of fishing boats; it can spook the fish.
Use the Web to get the latest conditions via computer models! NOAA provides graphic models of lake and weather conditions. Michigan State University posts latest satellite imagery models of Lake Erie water temperatures on their Web site. Lake Erie satellite pictures are available in real-time daily from NOAA.
Lake Erie Ice Fishing
If you are going ice fishing on Lake Erie, the Division of Wildlife recommends contacting a licensed Ohio Lake Erie fishing guide. See the list here.
Please boat safely!!!
Fairport Harbor Fish Research Unit
Ohio DNR, Division of Wildlife
1190 High St.
Fairport Harbor, Ohio 44077
Phone: 440-352-4199
Fax: 440-352-4182
E-mail: kevin.kayle@dnr.state.oh.us
Sandusky Fish Research Unit
Ohio DNR, Division of Wildlife
305 E. Shoreline Dr.
Sandusky, Ohio 44870
Phone: 419-625-8062
Fax: 419-625-6272
E-mail: jeff.tyson@dnr.state.oh.us
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