Lake Erie, Cleveland Fishing Report Today

Hey folks, Artificial Lure here with your Lake Erie Cleveland fishing report for this chilly Sunday mornin'. We're deep in that classic early-winter pattern on the central basin—cold snaps, lake effect snow hammerin' the shore, and fish hunkered down but still bitin' if ya know where to look. NWS Cleveland reports northwest winds 15-25 knots today, waves 2-5 feet buildin' then easin', with snow showers lingerin' and temps in the teens to low 20s—dress warm, wind chills subzero. Sunrise around 7:45 AM, sunset by 5 PM, plenty of daylight but bundle up. No tides on Erie, but water temps off Cleveland hover near 40°F per NOAA marine forecasts.

Fish activity's steady but slow 'n low—walleye schooled up in 20-40 feet off the breaks, steelhead pushin' into tributaries like the Rocky River, and perch hangin' weed edges. Recent LEWT Lorain Pro-Am chatter and Spreaker updates show limits of walleye 18-25 inches, smallmouth bass to 5 pounds on jigs, and steelhead 25-30 inches, 5-10 pounds from Ohio Division of Wildlife stockings. Chagrin River Outfitters says the egg bite's hot 50/50 with baitfish patterns—low and slow.

Best lures? Hair jigs, marabou jigs tipped with maggots, woolly buggers, egg patterns, or spawn bags under floats with 4-8 lb line. Green pumpkin jigs with craw trailers for bass, cerise/pink streamers for steelhead. Live bait kings right now: large shiners, trout/salmon eggs, maggots—drift 'em natural.

Hot spots: Edgewater Park breaks for walleye jiggin', and Rocky River mouth for steelhead on floats. Stay safe out there, ice ain't solid yet.

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This is Artificial Lure with your Lake Erie Cleveland fishing report.

We’re locked in a classic early‑winter pattern on the central basin. According to the National Weather Service Cleveland marine forecast, west winds are running 15 to 25 knots with waves building 3 to 6 feet offshore, and lake‑effect snow bands are firing up over the snowbelt. Nearshore, especially inside the breakwalls, it’s more manageable, but this is a *small‑boat‑with‑experience* kind of day.

Cleveland doesn’t have true tides, just seiche swings, so water levels will bob a bit with the wind, but no real tidal current to plan around.

Sunrise came in right around 7:45 this morning with sunset just after 4:55 this afternoon, so your realistic window is a tight mid‑day grind when the lake chills and the wind settles a touch.

According to the recent “Lake Erie, Cleveland Fishing Report Today” podcast, walleye action has stayed steady despite the cold, with fish stacking along the Cleveland breakwalls and out toward 40–50 feet when you can safely reach them. Anglers have been icing solid eaters, many boats flirting with limits when they hit a pod and stay on it. A few bonus yellow perch and the odd sheepshead are still showing up, but it’s pretty much a walleye show now.

Surface temps are hovering just above freezing, so fish are sluggish but absolutely feeding in short windows. Fishhound‑style charter reports from the western basin this month still talk up strong walleye and perch action, and that trend usually bleeds our way: deep edges, slow presentations, grind it out.

Best lures today:

- **Blade baits** in 1/2 to 3/4 ounce, silver, gold, or purple, yo‑yoed tight to bottom.

- **Jigging spoons** and Rapala‑style jigging raps in natural shiner and glow.

- **Hair jigs** tipped with a minnow for when they get finicky along the rocks.

Best bait:

- **Emerald shiners** or fathead minnows on a simple drop‑shot or single‑hook jig.

- If you’re poking around for perch, run a two‑hook spreader with small shiners just off bottom.

Couple of local hot spots if conditions allow:

- **Cleveland Harbor and the east breakwall**: work the inside edges where you can get out of the worst of the chop and still sit over 20–30 feet.

- **Nearshore stretch from Edgewater to Gordon Park**: inside 30 feet, slowly drifting or spot‑locking on marks, vertical‑jigging blades and spoons.

Given the lake‑effect setup and those 3–6 footers offshore described by the National Weather Service, shore anglers might win today: jigging off the rocks at Edgewater, E. 55th, and E. 72nd with blades and jigging raps, or soaking minnows under a slip float just off the rocks.

Bundle up, watch that wind, and always respect the lake this time of year—today is not the day to stretch your comfort zone.

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Nearshore this morning, the National Weather Service Cleveland marine forecast is calling for light west winds 5 to 10 knots, shifting to southwest later, with waves running 1 to 3 feet and water temps off Cleveland right around 40 degrees. Skies are mostly cloudy with passing lake-effect snow showers in the region, and local outlets are talking about clipper systems keeping things cold with highs in the 30s and a biting west wind. It’s classic December steelhead and walleye weather—cold, but fishy if you dress for it.

Sunrise on the lake is right around 7:40 a.m. with sunset about 4:55 p.m., so you’ve got a tight winter window. Low light at first light and the last hour before dark is your best bet.

Fish activity’s been typical for mid-December. The Cleveland breakwalls, river mouths, and nearshore rock piles are holding a mix of steelhead, late walleyes, and some bonus lake trout when the water isn’t too dirty. Charter captains and local pier regulars have been reporting good numbers of eater walleyes on the better-weather days, with fish mostly in the 18–24 inch range and a few bigger girls in the mix. Steelhead action has been steady in the Cuyahoga and Rocky River systems when flows settle, with several reports of multiple-fish mornings for guys drifting eggs and beads.

For lures, stick with winter confidence baits. For walleye:

- Deep-diving crankbaits in purple, gold, and firetiger.

- Heavier jigging raps and blade baits in chrome or gold for vertical work off the edges.

- Harnesses tipped with emerald shiners if you’re moving slow.

For steelhead along the river mouths and inside water:

- Floating spawn sacks in peach, pink, or chartreuse.

- 8–10 mm soft beads in natural egg and light pink.

- Small marabou jigs under a float in white, black, or black-and-purple.

Best live or natural bait right now:

- Emerald shiners for walleye and perch.

- Fresh steelhead eggs in mesh for the tribs.

- Wax worms or maggots if you’re downsizing in clear water.

Couple of hot spots to circle today:

- The Cleveland Harbor and East 55th/East 72nd breakwalls: when the lake lays down, trolling the contour just outside the wall with deep cranks or jigging blades vertically has been putting nice walleyes in the box. Inside the wall, toss jigs or minnows for bonus steelhead and the odd brown.

- The Rocky River mouth and first few bends upstream: when flows are green instead of chocolate, drifting egg sacs and beads is producing consistent steelhead, especially in the deeper outside bends and tailouts.

With the 40-degree water and passing snow, take it slow: tighten up your presentations, lengthen leaders, and don’t be afraid to sit on the best winter holes a little longer. The bite has been more of a light “weight” than a thump—pay attention.

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We’re locked in full-on winter mode along the south shore. According to the National Weather Service Cleveland marine forecast, nearshore winds are running southwest 15 to 25 knots with waves 2 to 4 feet, building at times with passing snow showers. Water temp off Cleveland is hanging around 41 degrees, and with these stiff winds and off-and-on snow, it’s small‑craft‑advisory territory. Shore and protected-harbor fishing are the safer play.

Sunrise is right around 7:40 a.m., sunset about 4:55 p.m. Here in December your best bite windows have been first light through late morning, then again that last hour before dark when the wind briefly eases and the lake settles just a touch.

News 5 Cleveland and other local outlets have been talking about unusually early ice forming on parts of Lake Erie this month, thanks to persistent below-normal temps. It’s still too patchy and thin to walk on; think “skim ice along marinas and back channels,” not safe ice fishing yet. Treat every sheet like it’s lying to you.

Recent action has centered on cold‑water walleye and mixed perch, with a few bonus steelhead. The early December Lake Erie Cleveland Fishing Report Today podcast has been calling out steady night‑time walleye catches on crankbaits and jigging spoons when the weather lets guys sneak out between blows. Limits haven’t been automatic, but decent numbers of 18–24 inch fish have been coming in when you time the wind and stay on the breaks.

From shore, steelhead have been pushing into the Cuyahoga, Rocky, and Chagrin tribs after each snow and rain pulse. Anglers drifting spawn bags and wax‑worm tipped jigs under floats have been picking off a mix of chrome and darker holdovers, a half‑dozen bites in a morning being pretty realistic if you cover water.

Best producers right now:

- For walleye:

Deep-diving crankbaits in purple, firetiger, and natural shad; 1/2–3/4 oz jigging spoons; hair jigs tipped with emerald shiners. Slow the retrieve to a crawl and use long pauses – these cold‑water ’eyes don’t want to work for it.

- For perch:

Sabiki or spreader rigs baited with emerald shiners, fished tight to bottom on inside humps and the first breakline when the lake calms for a day.

- For steelhead:

Fresh steelhead spawn in pink or chartreuse mesh, small white or pink marabou jigs, and 3–4 inch minnows. Light fluorocarbon leaders and natural drifts are key with today’s clear, cold water.

A couple of hot spots to circle:

- **E. 55th and E. 72nd Marina walls** in Cleveland: When waves back down, these shorelines and harbor mouths give you access to nighttime walleye cruising lanes and the odd bruiser steelhead. Work crankbaits and jigs parallel to the wall after dark, slow and low.

- **Cleveland Harbor and the Cuyahoga mouth**: On days the wind lines up, boaters and hardy shore anglers have been picking at walleye and the last of the fall perch around current

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Alright, listen up, folks. It’s Artificial Lure here with your Lake Erie bite report out of Cleveland, and it’s a cold one this morning.

Sunrise was just before 7:30, and sunset’s around 4:45, so you’re fishing in the short window. The National Weather Service has a Small Craft Advisory up for the nearshore waters from the Islands to Geneva-on-the-Lake through this morning, with north winds 10 to 20 knots and waves 2 to 5 feet. Offshore, winds are northwest 15 to 20 knots, waves 3 to 5 feet, occasionally around 6. Water temps are in the mid-30s near Toledo, low 40s off Cleveland, and around 40 off Erie. It’s cold, and the lake’s got some chop.

Tides? Lake Erie’s more about wind and seiche than true tides, and right now the wind’s pushing water around, so watch for sudden changes in depth and current near the mouths and piers.

As for the fish, it’s winter mode. Walleye are the main show, holding deep in 25 to 40 feet, especially near the drop-offs and humps off Cleveland and around the reefs. Recent reports out of the west basin and central basin show walleye coming in 18 to 24 inches, with some keepers mixed in. Perch are scattered, but there are schools hanging around 20 to 30 feet, especially near structure and the edges of the flats. Smallmouth are deeper too, 20-plus feet, tight to rock and breaklines.

Best bite’s been late morning through early afternoon when the sun’s up and the water warms a hair. Early morning and late evening are slow, but if you’re out, focus on the deeper holes and the downlines.

For walleye, stick with 3.5 to 5-inch shad-style swimbaits on 1/4 to 3/8-ounce jig heads, or a 3/8-ounce white or perch-colored jig tipped with a minnow head. Slow roll or deadstick near the bottom. For perch, small tungsten jigs 1/16 to 1/8-ounce with a minnow or waxie, vertical jigged over the schools. A small metal spinner like a 3.5–15g blade bait in silver or perch pattern can trigger reaction bites when the fish are sluggish.

Live bait’s still king this time of year. Fathead minnows and small shiners for walleye and perch, and if you can get them, small smelt or alewife for the big walleye. For artificial, white, perch, and shad patterns are working best in these stained to clear conditions.

Hot spots? The Cleveland breakwall and the deeper water just off the east and west sides are holding walleye and smallmouth. The reefs and humps off the central basin, especially near the old shipping channels, are solid for walleye. For perch, focus on the deeper flats and the edges of the drop-offs near the west basin and around the islands.

Get out there, dress warm, and don’t forget the hand warmers. Tight lines.

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Name’s Artificial Lure, checking in with your Lake Erie Cleveland fishing report.

We’re sitting on a light southwest flow this morning along the nearshore, about 5–15 knots with 1–2 footers, according to the National Weather Service marine desk out of Cleveland. Water temp off Cleveland is hanging in the mid‑40s, cool but not frigid, which keeps late‑season fish moving. Skies are mixed clouds with a couple of weak disturbances sliding through, so expect scattered flurries inland and a gray ceiling on the lake more often than not. Sunrise is right around 7:40 a.m., sunset roughly 4:55 p.m., giving you a short but productive window.

Fish activity’s been classic early‑winter Erie. Local captains and bait shops along the East 72nd Street and Edgewater ramps are still talking up strong walleye action a few miles out when the lake lays down. Most boats are running slow, 1.2–1.6 mph, pulling deep‑diving crankbaits and small spoons on divers. Schemes in gold, purple, and firetiger are getting bit, especially with a touch of glow in this off‑and‑on cloud cover. Limits have been common on the good days, with plenty of 18–24 inch eaters and a few bigger fish mixed in.

Closer to shore, the steelhead game is the main show. Tributaries east and west of town—like the Rocky, Chagrin, and Grand—are holding decent numbers after recent pushes. Regional steelhead anglers on social channels and in recent Lake Erie central‑basin videos near Cleveland are showing steady hookups drifting small spawn sacks and beads under floats. Cleo‑style spoons, white marabou jigs, and 3‑inch pearl soft plastics have been solid for guys who prefer hardware.

For bait, if you’re chasing walleye out of Cleveland Harbor or Edgewater, pack emerald shiner‑pattern crankbaits, worm harnesses with nightcrawlers if you can find good ones, and a few blade baits or jigging raps to work vertically when the wind stacks fish tight to structure. Inside the breakwalls, blade baits in silver, gold, or perch patterns can also pick off bonus smallmouth and the odd late‑straggler yellow perch around rocks and drop‑offs.

Two hot spots to circle today:

• **Cleveland Harbor / East 72nd** – Work just outside the breakwall in 30–45 feet when the wind is manageable. Slow‑trolled cranks on planer boards and divers are still putting quality walleye in the box. On rougher days, tuck inside and jig blades along the rocks.

• **Mouth of the Rocky River at the Emerald Necklace Marina** – Good blend of pier casting and trib fishing. Cast spoons and jigs off the mouth for steelhead, then slide upriver drifting spawn and beads in the deeper runs. That stain/green mix water is money.

If you’re punching farther east, the Chagrin River access near the Cleveland Metroparks South Chagrin Reservation has been a quiet but consistent steelhead option, especially on weekdays when pressure is lighter.

Timing‑wise, with our short daylight, the hour around sunrise and that 2–4 p.m. pre‑sunset window have been the best. Clou

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Artificial Lure here with your Lake Erie, Cleveland report, talking straight like we’re leaning on the rail at Edgewater before sunup.

Winds are cranking southwest this morning, 15 to 25 knots, sliding west as the day goes on. The Cleveland nearshore forecast from the National Weather Service has waves building 2 to 4 feet and pushing higher the farther you run, with a Small Craft Advisory up for Avon Point east. Water temps off Cleveland are sitting around 43 degrees, so it’s cold‑water tactics only.

Air temps are staying on the cold side with a passing front, scattered flurries and maybe a touch of freezing drizzle. Hoodline and local outlets have been talking about light weekend snow and growing ice on the western basin, but off Cleveland we’re still open water with winter bite conditions setting up. Plan on a stiff breeze and dress for spray.

Sunrise is right around 7:40 a.m. with sunset about 4:55 p.m., so your best window is that late‑morning to mid‑afternoon period once the flurries lighten and the lake settles just a touch. No real “tide” on Erie, but that wind shift from southwest to west acts like one: when it eases and pivots, fish usually slide a little shallower and feed.

Recent reports out of the Cleveland stretch have been classic early‑winter mixed‑bag: good numbers of eater‑size walleye with some bigger fish dusting the 8‑ to 10‑pound range, plus bonus lake trout and a few brown trout for guys running long lines off the breaks. According to the Lake Erie, Cleveland Fishing Report Today show, most of the catch this week has come from 30 to 45 feet just off the main contours, with boats stacking a dozen to two dozen walleyes on the better days when the wind cooperates.

Best producers right now:

- For walleye: slender stickbaits behind boards, run 1.2–1.6 mph. Smithwick‑style or Husky Jerk‑style baits in purple clown, firetiger, and natural chrome have been steady. A lot of locals are downsizing to smaller bodies and running them high in the water column over deeper water.

- For jigging: heavier blade baits and 3/4‑ to 1‑ounce jigs tipped with emerald shiners or salted minnows vertically on pods of marks. Gold, silver, and purple blades are putting fish in the box.

- For trout: big spoons or larger stickbaits run a bit faster and a touch deeper off downriggers or snap‑weights along the 40‑ to 55‑foot edges.

If you’re shorebound, the late‑afternoon window has been solid for a few eyes and browns:

- Toss suspending jerkbaits in perch and chrome patterns, long pauses.

- Or soak live shiners on a slip‑float just off bottom around the rocks.

A couple local hotspots to key on:

- Edgewater Park and the harbor mouth: good for both boat and shore, especially with that west wind stacking bait along the wall.

- East 72nd / Gordon Park area: consistent late‑season walleye trolling lane, plus pier action when the water isn’t too dirty.

Boat anglers in smaller rigs should respect today’s chop; those 2 to 4 footers build fast into legit 4

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Winds are light out of the south this morning and Lake Erie off Cleveland is laying down to 1 to 3 feet, with surface temps around the mid‑40s, so it’s cold but very fishable if you dress for it. Air temps are sitting just above freezing and climbing a bit through the day under mostly cloudy skies, with only a slight chance of light snow or drizzle later. Sunrise is right around 7:40 a.m. with sunset near 4:55 p.m., so that first and last hour of light will be your best window.

Walleye are still the main story along the Cleveland shoreline, with anglers pulling good numbers after dark off the breakwalls and in 25 to 40 feet of water just outside the harbor mouths. Most of the fish have been solid eaters in the 18 to 24 inch range, with a few bigger girls mixed in for folks willing to grind in the cold. Yellow perch catches have been spotty but there are still pockets of fish hanging near structure when you can locate them tight to the bottom.

For lures, stick with what’s been working for late‑season Erie: deep‑diving crankbaits like Bandits and similar stickbaits run off planer boards at 1.0 to 1.5 mph will get bit, especially in darker patterns with a touch of chrome or purple. Vertical guys are doing well with 3/4 to 1 ounce blade baits and jigging spoons in gold, silver, and firetiger, snapped just off bottom. If you’re more of a bait angler, emerald shiners on crappie rigs or spreaders are still the go‑to for perch, and shiners or fatheads on plain hooks or small jigs will take the bonus walleye or white perch nosing around the schools.

Fish activity is very temperature‑driven now, so think tight groups of fish hugging breaks and rock. Walleye are stacking along the shipping channel edges and off the points, and once you mark them you’re better off working that pod than running and gunning. Midday can be slow, but that late‑afternoon push into dusk has turned on some fast flurries of bites the last few evenings, especially when a little chop darkens the surface.

A couple hot spots to put on your list: first, the Cleveland breakwall and harbor edges from the mouth of the Cuyahoga west toward Edgewater have been giving up steady walleye to shore casters and small boats working crankbaits and jigging blades after sunset. Second, the 30‑ to 40‑foot flats just west of Edgewater out toward the old Cleveland Crib have been holding mixed schools of walleye and perch for trollers and drifters willing to move around until they find them. If those are crowded or blown out, sliding east toward Wildwood and working the nearshore contours can quietly save your day.

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Good morning, folks! This is Artificial Lure with your Lake Erie and Cleveland fishing report for Thursday, December 4th, 2025.

We're looking at solid conditions today as a cold front continues to move through the region. Water temperatures are sitting around 38 to 44 degrees depending on where you're fishing, and that cold water has the fish feeding actively. Sunrise was around 7:30 this morning, with sunset coming early at about 4:45 PM, so get out there early and make the most of your daylight.

Let me tell you what's been working lately. Walleye and yellow perch are absolutely crushing it right now. The walleye bite remains excellent along the Lake Erie shoreline near the mouth of Rocky River, particularly after dark. Anglers have been lining up at dusk at popular spots like the E55th breakwall, Edgewater, and Gordon parks with impressive hauls. Yellow perch fishing has been strong too, with jumbo perch measuring between 10 and 14.5 inches reported on the north-facing breakwall at E55th.

For tackle, throw vibrating jigs and crankbaits to generate steady action. For walleye, Perfect 10, Husky Jerk, Bandit, and Ripfish crankbaits have been money with a slow and steady retrieve. A 6-inch minnow on a 3/16-ounce jighead paired with a drop-shot rig featuring PowerBait works devastatingly on smallmouth too. Steelhead action has been steady in deeper, slower stretches closer to Lake Erie with Little Cleo spoons, RoosterTail spinners, and jigs tipped with maggots producing in early morning and evening hours.

For hot spots, focus your efforts along the Lake Erie shoreline near Rocky River's mouth. The E55th breakwall, Edgewater, and Gordon parks are absolute producers right now, especially after dark for walleye. The marina area and deeper pools near Lake Erie are holding quality steelhead.

Weather-wise, we've got southwest winds 20 to 25 knots this afternoon with waves 3 to 5 feet, so be safe out there and consider boating conditions if you're heading offshore.

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# Lake Erie, Cleveland Fishing Report – December 3rd, 2025

Hey folks, Artificial Lure here with your morning report from Lake Erie around Cleveland.

We're looking at a cold December day with daytime highs around 37 degrees near Lake Erie in Cleveland, so bundle up before you head out. Sunrise was around 7:15 this morning, and we're looking at sunset around 4:45 this evening, so you've got a tight window to maximize your time on the water.

**Weather & Water Conditions**

Things are getting a bit rough out there. We're seeing northwest winds to 30 knots diminishing to 15 to 25 knots, with waves running 5 to 8 feet and occasionally around 10 feet. There's a chance of snow in the morning, so keep an eye on conditions. Water temperatures are holding steady – off Cleveland we're sitting at 44 degrees, which is perfect for winter activity.

**Fish Activity**

Walleye and smallmouth bass are absolutely crushing it right now. The cold water has these fish feeding aggressively, and we're seeing solid numbers coming in. Your best bite windows today are early morning – major bite time runs from 6:43 to 8:43 AM – and then again this evening with major times hitting around 6:57 to 8:57 PM.

**Best Lures & Bait**

For this time of year, small swimbaits are producing beautifully. Drop-shot rigs with your favorite soft plastics will work wonders, especially along deeper structures. If you're targeting walleye, live shiners are your bread and butter. Spybaits and hair jigs can also trigger strikes from cruising fish in slightly shallower zones.

**Hot Spots**

Hit up the mouth of the lower Detroit River where it meets Lake Erie – that's prime real estate right now. Also, don't overlook the various creeks and marinas around the area like Conners Creek or any of the established marina channels. These create natural highways for baitfish and predators alike.

Bundle up, dress for the cold, and get out there early to maximize your time. Thanks for tuning in, and don't forget to subscribe for daily updates on conditions.

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