Lake Erie, Cleveland Fishing Report Today

Artificial Lure here, checking in from Cleveland’s Lake Erie. The sun cracked the horizon at 7:33 this morning, and we’ll get darkness just after 6:39 PM, so your daylight window is tight. Anyone heading out: don’t let the fresh breeze fool you—it’s a wild one. National Weather Service is posting small craft advisories all today. Winds up to 30 knots, gusting to 40, swinging south to northwest by the evening, and waves climbing 5–9 feet with occasional bruisers topping 11. Not a good day for small boats, and even the charters are hugging the shoreline after a cold front slammed through last night. Water temp’s sitting around 66 off the Cleveland crib.

Fish don’t mind the weather, and the fall run’s still firing. Walleye have stayed hot off Cleveland the past week. Most are coming on Bandits and Flicker Minnows trolled slow at 2 to 2.5 mph—best colors, according to angler reports near Edgewater and Gordon Park, are purple, chrome, and fire tiger. Crawler harnesses are pulling limits near the bottom, especially around rocky breaks when the wind lets up. Drifting is touchy, but the bite’s real if you can hold a line between the swells, and good fish—mostly 3 to 5 pounds. Several boats reported double-digit catches yesterday before the wind started hammering them.

Perch are stacking deep, 35 to 40 feet, from Edgewater west to Euclid. Local regulars on the breakwalls are still landing 20–50 perch a trip, rigging double drop-shot setups tipped with emerald shiners right on the bottom. Most are hand-sized, but good pockets have pushed a few “jumbos.” Sit tight and let the tap load up—the bite is best first light before the waves muddle the shoreline.

Steelhead woke up last night after that rain—river mouths like Rocky and Chagrin have seen a real push of chrome. Shore guys in waders are casting ¼-ounce Little Cleos or drifting live shiners under floats along the breakwalls. Several anglers on the Rocky River mouth this morning saw hookups. If you’ve got pink spawn sacs, now’s the time—especially with higher water and that cold front moving in.

Smallmouth continue to stage around the rock piles and reefs off Gordon Park and west harbor structure. Most tournament boats last week pulled football jigs in green pumpkin and tubes off rock-to-weeds transitions, bringing in bass between 2 and 4 pounds. Locals are using Ned rigs in pearl or bluegill pattern, fishing real slow where the current breaks.

A couple current hot spots you should target—if the weather allows:

- Edgewater Park breakwall: Best for perch and steelhead when the lake's rolling.

- Rocky River mouth: Top producer for steelhead as they push into the river after heavy wind and rain.

- Gordon Park reef: Reliable for smallmouth and walleye when bait pins up against the rocks.

For tackle and bait today:

- Walleye: Trolling Bandits, Flicker Minnows, or Erie Dearies in dark or reflective finishes.

- Perch: Live emerald shiners fished on double drop-shot rigs, sitting deep.

- Steelhead: Little C

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Artificial Lure here with your Lake Erie, Cleveland fishing report for Sunday, October 19th, 2025. Folks, this morning rolled in with a frothy northwest wind, and the forecast from the National Weather Service calls for those winds cranking up to 30 knots as the morning moves along, with gusts pushing waves up between 5 and 8 feet—sometimes spiking near 10. Water temp off Cleveland is holding at around 66 degrees, which is prime for a fall bite, but those conditions are going to keep a lot of boaters close to shore or even tied up at the dock.

Sunrise hit at 7:33 AM today, with sunset expected at 6:39 PM, so your window for safe fishing is a little snug, especially with that Gale Watch posted for the afternoon and evening. If you get out there, keep a sharp eye on the weather apps and get off the lake before things get sketchy—these winds'll flatten that water one minute and toss a 10-foot roller the next, especially with a strong cold front crossing the lake late in the day, as reported by Meinke Marina and Ohio DNR.

Let's talk bite. Lake Erie’s classic fall run is on: Walleye, yellow perch, steelhead, and smallmouth are all active, but the trick today is finding a pocket where you can safely wet a line. According to the Lake Erie, Cleveland Fishing Report Podcast, walleye action has stayed solid the last week, with most anglers pulling limits drifting crawler harnesses and trolling Bandits or Flicker Minnows at 2 to 2.5 mph. Best colors lately are darker: purple, black, and fire tiger, with the low light and churned-up water pushing those deep-divers down where the big ones hold.

Perch schools are staging deeper this week—most bites are coming at 35 to 40 feet off Edgewater and east to Euclid. Toss out emerald shiners on a drop shot, let them sit, and wait for that signature double-tap. Reports say when you lock into a school, most coolers fill with 20–50 perch in a couple hours, with a couple jumbos in the batch.

Steelhead started making their push up the rivers after last night’s cold rain, and with the streams running high, today’s best chances are right at the river mouths or the breakwalls, especially at the Rocky and Chagrin. Casting ¼-ounce Little Cleos or using live shiners is producing fish. If you’re shorebound, grab a pair of waders—the cooling weather has these chrome missiles on the move.

Smallmouth guys are still finding fish around rock piles and submerged structure west of the Cleveland Harbor and near Gordon Park. Football jigs in green pumpkin and tube baits are working best, as seen last week in tournament recaps from Michiana Outdoors News. Most bass landed have pushed 2 to 3 pounds, with the occasional kicker over 4 pounds. Local pros recommend fishing slow—those bigger waves turn Erie into a washing machine, and bass tuck tight to structure waiting for the fuss to settle.

Hot spots for today:

- The Edgewater Park breakwall—protected enough to cast for steelhead or jig for perch when the lake’s rough.

- The mouth of t

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Artificial Lure here in Cleveland with your fresh Lake Erie fishing report for Saturday, October 18, 2025.

Sunrise comes in at 7:39am, sunset at 6:39pm, and right now we’re waking up to mild south winds at 15 to 20 knots. Expect those to pick up later, with waves building to around 2–3 feet this morning, so smaller boats should take note. The gale watch kicks in tomorrow, but today’s water temp hovers at a steady 66°F off Cleveland according to the National Weather Service. No major tide swing on Lake Erie, but wind and barometric shifts will move fish shallower during these changing fronts.

Weather-wise, cloudy skies hang around with a slight chance of showers mid-morning and a chill in the air. It’s classic fall transition—perfect for triggering big bites. According to 3News Cleveland and the National Weather Service, conditions today are comfortable for fishing, but beware of spikes in wind speed in the afternoon.

Fish activity has been robust all week, especially for walleye, yellow perch, and smallmouth bass. Lake Erie, Cleveland Fishing Report - Daily says walleye catches remain consistently strong, with many anglers limiting out on fish averaging 16 to 22 inches. Perch numbers are solid, with double-digit catches common in 30–40 feet of water. Smallmouth bass are feeding heavy near rocky shoals and drop-offs, especially early and late in the day.

Recent trips just offshore from Gordon Park and the mouth of the Cuyahoga have produced some big walleye, while anglers working near the breakwall at Edgewater and around E. 72nd Street have hauled in slab perch and chunky bass. The “hot bite” for perch has been off the Crib, where big schools are stacking up close to bottom structure.

Best lures right now include purple and chrome Bandits for trolling walleye, and the classic Erie Dearie tipped with half a nightcrawler. For perch, double minnow rigs or gold Aberdeen hooks loaded with emerald shiners are doing damage. Smallmouth are hammering tube jigs in coffee or green pumpkin and jerkbaits like the classic X-Rap.

If you like live bait, minnows are king for perch and bass, while nightcrawlers and leeches also draw strikes, especially when the bite slows during weather changes.

Top spots today:

- Gordon Park: Walleye during sunrise and sunset, perch stacked near the offshore structures.

- Edgewater Wall: Mixed bag, but especially smallmouth bass and occasional steelhead.

- The Crib: Perch bite is on fire in 35–40 feet. Best results come if you anchor and drop straight down.

Fish numbers have been strong all week—reports from the Great Lakes Fishery Commission indicate healthy stocks and solid catches across all major species. Walleye and perch are leading the show, with smallmouth and steelhead trout also making appearances in cool mornings according to local podcasts and daily updates.

Fall patterns are setting in, so target transitions—drop-offs, inflows, and lively bait schools. As winds pick up later, smaller presentations and heavie

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Good morning anglers, this is Artificial Lure coming to you on Friday, October 17th, 2025.

Lake Erie around Cleveland is fishing pretty decent right now, despite some challenging conditions. Water temps are sitting at 66 degrees off Cleveland - that's about four degrees warmer than usual for mid-October, which is keeping fish a bit more active than you'd expect this time of year.

Weather-wise, we're looking at a nice day ahead with south winds under 10 knots and waves staying at a foot or less. There's a Frost Advisory inland until 9 AM, but down by the shoreline you're in the clear. Sunrise was around 7:30 this morning, and you've got until about 6:45 tonight before sunset. The calm conditions today are perfect for getting out there, but heads up - things get rougher this weekend with south winds picking up to 20 knots Friday night and a strong cold front rolling through Sunday with winds hitting 30 knots and waves building to 7 feet.

The yellow perch bite is really starting to pick up with the fall weather settling in. Anglers have been catching them in deeper water east of Stony Point using minnows, with green and orange beads working particularly well. Cleveland Metroparks reports the perch action is improving as we get into fall.

Walleye fishing has been a bit slow but productive when you find them. Bandits and worm harnesses have been the ticket for boaters, with fish being caught on crankbaits trolled in about 24 feet of water near the Ohio line, east of Sterling. At night, anglers are scoring walleye around the shoreline parks using shallow running stick-style crankbaits like Perfect 10s.

For smallmouth bass, hit the deeper pools in the Rocky and Cuyahoga rivers with 3 to 4 inch dark olive or brown tube jigs. They're also biting on swimbaits and Ned rigs. If you're shore fishing around Edgewater, Gordon, or Wildwood parks, early morning or evening is prime time for steelhead that are staging near the lake. Toss Little Cleos, KO Wobblers, or Vibrax spinners.

Hot spots right now? The area east of Stony Point for perch, and the stretch near the Ohio line east of Sterling for walleye. Shore anglers should focus on Edgewater and the surrounding metro parks.

Channel catfish are still biting good on nightcrawlers, and there's been some nice catches at E. 72nd Street. One angler just landed a 10-pounder - his personal best.

The rivers are running low and clear, so don't expect a major steelhead push upstream until we get some rain. Most are staging in the deeper stretches closer to the lake waiting for higher flows.

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Artificial Lure here with your Lake Erie fishing report for the Cleveland shoreline, Wednesday, October 15, 2025.

Sunrise this morning was at 7:37 AM, with sunset coming up at 6:47 PM today. The weather’s brisk and classic October—current air temps around 51°F and mostly clear skies, with north winds blowing 10 to 15 knots early but dropping through the afternoon. You can expect waves to sit in the 1 to 3 feet range nearshore, with water temps holding at 67°F off Cleveland, just right for that late-fall bite (data from the National Weather Service Marine Forecast).

The north winds over the past 24 hours have stirred up the water column and dropped those temps a tick, which is premium for pushing walleyes, perch, and smallmouth into pre-winter feeding mode. We did have a slight chance of an early morning sprinkle, but most areas are just seeing a stiff breeze and partly sunny skies.

If you’re after walleye, reports from recent tournament circuits (like the Masters Walleye Circuit) confirm the fall pattern is ON in the Cleveland basin. Anglers have been targeting fish suspended 18 to 28 feet down, with big eyes keying on bait balls pushed up over rocky structure and deeper mud flats. Best results are coming on deep-diving crankbaits—Cabela’s Mean Eye Walleye Series is a top pick right now for that aggressive fall presentation. Nightcrawler harnesses and bright spinners are also producing, especially jigged slow along drop-offs.

Perch action has heated up nicely east of the breakwall and along the Cleveland Harbor edges—especially from Gordon Park to 72nd Street. Most folks are filling buckets with 8–12 inchers, using emerald shiners on crappie rigs, just off the bottom in 30 to 38 feet of water.

Smallmouth bass are still active, especially around rocky humps near Edgewater and the nearshore reefs off Bradstreet’s Landing. The bite’s mostly on reaction baits—jointed wake minnows in a natural shad pattern, and weighted tubes in goby color, have both been attracting some feisty bronzebacks. A few local sticks reported solid catches just yesterday, so don’t hesitate to downsize your presentation as the water cools—a subtle Ned rig or dropshot with a 3-inch minnow will keep you busy.

Best bait shops in town are stocked with shiners and crawlers—stop into B & B Tackle or Erie Outfitters on your way to the water.

For hot spots, target:

- **East 72nd Street breakwall** for jumbo perch

- **Rock piles west of Edgewater Park** for smallmouth and walleye

- **The crib off Gordon Park** for a mixed bag, especially as the sun starts to dip

Peak fishing times today are around midday, as per FishingReminder.com’s solunar tables—the major bite runs 10:40 AM to 12:40 PM, with the minor window around sunset. The cooler water and stable pressure should have fish snapping throughout the day.

That’s your Lake Erie update for Cleveland—tight lines to everyone hitting the water today! Thanks for tuning in. Don’t forget to subscribe so you never miss a bite.

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This is Artificial Lure with your Lake Erie Cleveland fishing report for Sunday, October 12, 2025.

Starting off with the weather, anglers are waking to mostly clear skies and a crisp morning on the lakefront. According to the National Weather Service, today’s high will reach about 66-68 degrees right near the water, with a northeast breeze picking up as the day goes on—starting at 5 to 15 knots and increasing to 15 to 20 knots by mid-afternoon. Waves will run 1 to 3 feet this morning, building to 2 to 4 feet later, so if you're heading out, plan for a slightly choppy ride as the wind stiffens. The water temps off Cleveland are holding steady at 68 degrees, typical for mid-October after a run of cooler nights.

Sunrise hit at 7:32 this morning, and we’re looking at a sunset at 6:53 tonight. With good surface light and steady water temps, fish activity has been best right around sun-up and again as the sun starts to set—your classic bite windows.

If you’re fishing walleye, the news is still excellent. AA Charters out of Vermilion reported strong catches all week. Recent trips have seen groups bagging up to 24-30 quality walleye per outing, with several “hawgs” over 27 inches hitting the deck. Most boats trolling are running deep diving crankbaits or worm harnesses in 35 to 45 feet of water, especially on the near-shore reefs and just outside the Cleveland breakwalls. In the last couple days, daylight drift fishermen using 1-ounce bottom bouncers with crawler harnesses have also done well, especially during the low-light periods and on those muddy transitions after an east wind.

Perch have scattered but steady catches are still coming in around the East 72nd Street Wall and the “Crib,” just off the water works in about 32 feet. Anglers are soaking emerald shiners on spreaders and getting mixed size—enough for a fish fry if you’re patient. The bite picks up after mid-morning as the sun gets a little higher.

Smallmouth action is going strong for those jigging tube baits or paddle-tail swimbaits around rocky structure and deeper points between Edgewater and Gordon Park. Fish are holding in 18-25 feet, especially in spots with a bit of wind-driven chop—just enough to stir things up. For best results, use watermelon and green pumpkin colors, or go brighter if the water clouds up this afternoon.

Your bait counter rundown: This week, glow and chartreuse crankbaits, silver-bladed harnesses, and green-orange soft plastics have been hottest for walleye. Top local pick is a #7 or #9 deep diving crank in a “purple demon” or “blue chrome” finish. For perch, nothing beats live emerald shiners fished just off bottom. Smallmouths are smashing 3.5” tubes or Strike King Rage Swimmers in goby shades.

Hot spots right now? Two main areas: First, the stretch around Lorain’s dump grounds, about 3 miles out in that 35-40 foot range—boats are piling up and the walleyes are stacked. Second, the east side near Gordon Park and the Cleveland Crib, as both walleye and perc

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Good morning anglers, this is Artificial Lure with your Lake Erie Cleveland fishing report for Saturday, October 11th, 2025.

Well folks, we've got some interesting conditions shaping up today. The National Weather Service is calling for northwest winds 5 to 10 knots becoming north, with waves staying under a foot. There's a chance of waterspouts today, so keep your eyes on the sky. Water temps are sitting at 68 degrees off Cleveland, which is still pretty comfortable for this time of year.

We've got a weak low pressure system lingering over the lake this weekend, bringing some scattered showers mainly to the eastern portions. But don't let that keep you off the water. Temperatures will be in the mid-60s to lower 70s with overnight lows in the 40s to lower 50s, pretty typical for mid-October.

Now let's talk fish. The Heidelberg Walleye Fishing Team just pulled over 50 walleye from these waters yesterday, so the bite is definitely on. Yellow perch fishing has picked up from last week, though it's running a bit slower than usual for this time of year according to the Michigan DNR. Smallmouth bass are also active, especially along rocky structures and drop-offs.

For lures, you want to downsize this time of year to match the smaller baitfish. Jerkbaits are absolutely deadly right now - the Berkley Stunna 112 is a local favorite with its loud tungsten rattles. Crankbaits in the 6 to 10 foot range are covering water well on the flats. And if you're targeting smallmouth, blade baits worked vertically off the bottom are producing solid results.

Hot spots to hit today? The area from Willowick to Geneva-on-the-Lake is holding fish, and the Islands to Vermilion stretch has been consistent. Work those weed edges and shallow flats where bass are hunting.

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Good morning from Cleveland—this is Artificial Lure with your Lake Erie fishing report for October 10th, 2025.

Sunrise rolled in just after 7:30 AM with that classic fall haze, and expect sunset around 6:55 PM tonight. The day's off to a crisp start: water temps are holding steady at 68–69 degrees right off Cleveland, with a gentle south wind pushing 5 to 10 knots. Waves are mild at a foot or less, so conditions are comfortable for both shore and boat anglers, and they’ll stay friendly much of the day, possibly building a little by evening according to the National Weather Service Cleveland marine forecast.

The air feels like classic walleye weather—the high’s in the low 60s and it’s sunny, making for clear visibility in the water. With low pressure sliding east and a weak warm front moving in, the fish might be a bit more active in the early and late hours.

The fall bite is on, and action’s been solid in the past week. Walleye remain the headline—anglers from the breakwalls and nearshore reefs to five miles out have been landing eaters and a surprising number of bigguns. Last year’s Fall Brawl walleye derbies saw some real giants, and folks are already reporting 22 to 27-inchers this week. According to TargetWalleye, now’s the moment: “Temps are dropping and it’s about that time of year where we start seeing some ridiculously hefty fish.” Reports from West and Central basins show 20-fish days for boats trolling early morning and dusk.

For tackle, it’s a prime time to switch between reaction and finesse presentations. Aggressive walleye are smashing jigs tipped with plastics or fathead minnows along drop-offs and weed edges—especially green weeds that are still holding bait, a tip from both local guides and pro circuits. If you’re on the move, trolling crankbaits like the Cotton Cordell Ripplin’ Red Fin in silver/blue or the classic “watermelon” pattern Walleye Nation Creations Reaper are hitting their stride, especially just after sunrise and before dusk. Switching to blade baits and stickbaits in clear water, especially along rocky points or deeper contour lines, has put bonus fish in the boat for many.

For bait, shiners and big lake-chubs are always a favorite, but don’t count out crawlers rigged on a slow-death harness after midday—walleyes are chasing larger meals as the water cools. If you’re hunting for a trophy, try running big shad-profile swimbaits or Daiwa’s Bessie 170 Propbait for a shot at a Lake Erie muskie; rumor has it a couple of Erie’s monsters made appearances around Lorain and Edgewater last weekend.

Other species—perch action picked up on the edges of the main shipping channel and near the Cleveland Crib, with yellow perch running 9 to 12 inches. Local sharpies are using emerald shiners fished right on bottom on spreaders and getting quick limits in the late morning. Smallmouth bass are still around rocky points like the Gordon Park breakwall and “the 72s” off Euclid, with soft plastics and tube jigs doing damage.

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Artificial Lure here with your Lake Erie fishing report for Wednesday, October 8th, 2025, straight out of Cleveland and the vibrant nearshore waters.

We’re waking to brisk **north winds at 15 to 20 knots**, putting a **Small Craft Advisory** in effect all the way into Thursday morning. The lake’s rolling with waves from 3 to 6 feet, so if you’re heading out, double-check your boat’s gear and leave the little rigs dockside. Off Cleveland, **water temps are 69°F**, cooler than last week, triggering that classic autumn bite.

Sunrise is at 7:27 AM, with sunset coming at 6:52 PM. The weather’s turned—**clouds clearing out, highs reaching the low 60s, chill moving in from Canada**. There’s just a slim chance of a stray morning shower, but by midday, expect plenty of sun and crisp, fishy air. The first frost could hit NEO before the weekend, so get your fall patterns ready.

**Fishing activity’s picking up**. Walleye are chasing bait deeper as temps fall. Reports from Ohio Game Fishing say the **walleye bite’s decent offshore**, especially east of the Rocky River and off Edgewater Park, with anglers jigging or trolling dipseys nailing consistent limits. Most are pulling in **16–20 inch walleye**, a few nice perch mixed in for boat anglers. Largemouth and smallmouth are still active along submerged rocks and breakwalls. Good numbers of **smallies were caught near the Cleveland Harbor** on swimbaits and jigs.

For your lures, reaction tackle swimbaits and paddle tails—in natural shad or perch colors—are working well today. Reaction Tackle’s tungsten swimbait jigs give you just the strength and swimming action needed for those deeper transitions. Locals favor **chartreuse and silver blade baits**, especially when the sun gets high and the wind kicks up, while soft plastics on a 1/8 to 1/4 oz jig head will tempt both bass and walleye. Topwater’s a solid morning move, especially near the Cuyahoga river mouth when the lake’s calmer.

**Best baits?** Live emerald shiners for perch and walleye, nightcrawlers drifted off bottom, and darker Senko rigs for largemouth in the harbors. If you’re plugging for perch, bring along a few waxworms—they’re crushing them on these lately.

**Local hot spots:**

- **Edgewater Park breakwalls:** Early morning for bass and walleye, especially after that cold front pushes bait near shore.

- **Rocky River mouth and adjacent flats:** Good mixed bags, with walleye and bass feeding off river outflow and baitfish.

- **East 72nd Street Marina:** Perch and smallmouth taken from the rocks and piers, plus a chance at bonus steelhead as the cool-down continues.

Watch out for that water clarity—recent news from Great Lakes Now and Lake Erie Waterkeeper highlights how toxic algal blooms can spike this month, especially near river inlets. Clean water means hungrier, healthier fish, so pick your spots where runoff is minimal.

To wrap it up: Lake Erie’s Cleveland stretch is on fire for fall. Stick with swimbaits and blade baits for wal

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Artificial Lure here, checking in with your October 5th, 2025 Lake Erie/Cleveland fishing report. It’s shaping up to be a prime autumn morning out on the lake. Today’s sunrise was right around 7:22 AM, with sunset to follow close to 7:00 PM. The weather is classic Cleveland fall—temps starting out in the upper 40s, pushing up toward 59°F by midday, and a northwest breeze near 10-12 mph. Skies are partly cloudy, and after yesterday’s sprinkles, the lake’s settled back down with 1-2 footers. No tides on Erie, but wind-driven changes will play a role in your bite timing.

Recent catches have anglers optimistic. According to Walleye.com and several local captains, the walleye bite is holding strong off Cleveland, mainly between 60 to 72 feet of water. Boats trolling divers and spoons—especially targeting the 50-foot range, at 2.5-3 mph—are seeing consistent limit catches. Cory’s crew just pulled three limits in under three hours two days ago, and reports up and down the shore from Lorain to Geneva remain similarly solid. These Lake Erie ’eyes are running 17 to 21 inches—plump fall fish, staging before the deep freeze.

Perch action is decent, though not as hot as mid-September. Fred fished the Catawba Island green buoy last Monday and snagged 28 good-sized perch with emerald shiners in under three hours. Around Cleveland, east wind sheltered spots are your best bet: Edgewater and the nearshore reefs out from Wildwood Park. Perch catches are variable, but pods are holding tight if you find them.

Steelhead fanatics should be getting excited: cooler temps have pushed chrome up into the river mouths. The Chagrin and Rocky rivers saw a bump after last week’s rain, and there were a handful of catches reported at Gordon Park and by the mouth of the Cuyahoga yesterday, mostly taken on small spinners and maggot-tipped jigs.

Best baits and tactics right now:

- **Walleye:** Deep-diving crankbaits like Reef Runners and Bandits in purples and chromes, as well as spoons behind dipsies. Harnesses are still working if you’re jigging, but most boats are trolling.

- **Perch:** Emerald shiners on perch rigs or crappie rigs, fished right off the bottom in 28–40 ft near rocky structure. Keep your rig above the gobies.

- **Steelhead:** Little Cleo spoons, chartreuse or pink jigs tipped with maggots, and egg sacks if you’re drifting river mouths.

Couple local hot spots for today:

- **Wildwood Park**: Perch around the breakwalls and the mouth, with steelhead chasing spoons early.

- **Cleveland Harbor East**: Inside the protected channel, walleye action heats up late afternoon—plus occasional bonus steelhead mixed in.

- **Edgewater Park**: On west wind days, the nearshore reef here draws walleye and perch close, especially from noon until sundown.

For those planning their trip, note hunting regulations in the area are active—waterfowl hunting for youth and military is open today, so expect some extra boat traffic up in the marsh zones. Please pay attention to marked wild

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