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Late Fall Lake Erie Walleye, Steelhead & More - Fishing Report 11/24/2025
Artificial Lure here with your Lake Erie Cleveland fishing report for Monday, November 24th, 2025.
The morning’s weather is brisk—with temps hanging in the low 40s, but skies have cleared up from last night’s clouds. According to the National Weather Service out of Cleveland, winds are currently southwest at 10 knots or less, so expect mostly sunny conditions and waves of a foot or less. The water temp is sitting at a chilly 48 degrees right at the Cleveland shoreline. If you’re venturing out, bundle up and keep an eye out for colder air and gustier winds heading this way around midweek. There’s talk of lake-effect snow hitting later in the week, so today is your window for some consistent action before things turn dicey.
Sunrise was at 7:24 AM, and sunset sets in early at 4:56 PM. Plan your fishing to make the most of that fleeting daylight—late morning through late afternoon should see peak activity, especially with water temps dipping and fish starting to move deeper.
Cleveland’s big draw this week is walleye—they’re biting well, and locals are reporting solid numbers with many anglers boating five to ten keepers during an outing. If you’re aiming for numbers, stick to known late fall tactics: trolling deep structure and drop-offs. Jigs tipped with emerald shiners or 3-4 inch soft plastics have produced limit catches. Local tackle shops are recommending purple or chartreuse Northland Crawler Haulers and Rapala Shadow Rap Deep 11, with standout results on purple perch patterns. If you’re casting, vertical jigging with spoons and blade baits like Johnson ThinFins is working, especially as the water cools and fish school up tight.
Steelhead action is decent at the river mouths—Rocky River and the mouth of the Cuyahoga are getting attention. With cooler water, drifting spawn bags or nymphs under floats is the move. Some shore anglers have taken nice fish on Cast Cray Retna Baits and prototype crankbaits, especially near the Rocky River Reservation bridge and old industrial pilings. For a shot at brown trout, try smaller in-line spinners or single-egg rigs at first light.
Yellow perch are spotty but still around—try the 35-40 foot contour off Edgewater Park and E. 72nd St. A simple perch rig with live minnows or salted shiners will do the trick. Bonus catches include channel catfish and late-season smallmouth, most notably along breakwalls near Gordon Park and the mouth of the Cuyahoga. Bass are best tempted with slow-rolled paddle tails and tube jigs as temps drop.
Two hot spots stand out this week:
- Edgewater Park: Good numbers of mixed walleye and perch in 30-40 feet straight out from the beach.
- Rocky River mouth: Steelhead staging, plus occasional bonus browns, especially at the old bridge pilings.
If you’re launching today, the bite is best when there’s a slight southwest breeze and stable barometer. Try the shallows early and transition deeper as the sun climbs. With colder water, slow down your presentations and use plenty of scent. Live bait is king for perch and catfish, but don’t overlook soft plastics and hardbaits for the active walleye. Be safe on the lake—small craft advisories are in effect later this week.
Thanks for tuning in to your Cleveland Lake Erie Fishing Update. Don’t forget to subscribe so you never miss a bite, and keep those lines tight.
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The morning’s weather is brisk—with temps hanging in the low 40s, but skies have cleared up from last night’s clouds. According to the National Weather Service out of Cleveland, winds are currently southwest at 10 knots or less, so expect mostly sunny conditions and waves of a foot or less. The water temp is sitting at a chilly 48 degrees right at the Cleveland shoreline. If you’re venturing out, bundle up and keep an eye out for colder air and gustier winds heading this way around midweek. There’s talk of lake-effect snow hitting later in the week, so today is your window for some consistent action before things turn dicey.
Sunrise was at 7:24 AM, and sunset sets in early at 4:56 PM. Plan your fishing to make the most of that fleeting daylight—late morning through late afternoon should see peak activity, especially with water temps dipping and fish starting to move deeper.
Cleveland’s big draw this week is walleye—they’re biting well, and locals are reporting solid numbers with many anglers boating five to ten keepers during an outing. If you’re aiming for numbers, stick to known late fall tactics: trolling deep structure and drop-offs. Jigs tipped with emerald shiners or 3-4 inch soft plastics have produced limit catches. Local tackle shops are recommending purple or chartreuse Northland Crawler Haulers and Rapala Shadow Rap Deep 11, with standout results on purple perch patterns. If you’re casting, vertical jigging with spoons and blade baits like Johnson ThinFins is working, especially as the water cools and fish school up tight.
Steelhead action is decent at the river mouths—Rocky River and the mouth of the Cuyahoga are getting attention. With cooler water, drifting spawn bags or nymphs under floats is the move. Some shore anglers have taken nice fish on Cast Cray Retna Baits and prototype crankbaits, especially near the Rocky River Reservation bridge and old industrial pilings. For a shot at brown trout, try smaller in-line spinners or single-egg rigs at first light.
Yellow perch are spotty but still around—try the 35-40 foot contour off Edgewater Park and E. 72nd St. A simple perch rig with live minnows or salted shiners will do the trick. Bonus catches include channel catfish and late-season smallmouth, most notably along breakwalls near Gordon Park and the mouth of the Cuyahoga. Bass are best tempted with slow-rolled paddle tails and tube jigs as temps drop.
Two hot spots stand out this week:
- Edgewater Park: Good numbers of mixed walleye and perch in 30-40 feet straight out from the beach.
- Rocky River mouth: Steelhead staging, plus occasional bonus browns, especially at the old bridge pilings.
If you’re launching today, the bite is best when there’s a slight southwest breeze and stable barometer. Try the shallows early and transition deeper as the sun climbs. With colder water, slow down your presentations and use plenty of scent. Live bait is king for perch and catfish, but don’t overlook soft plastics and hardbaits for the active walleye. Be safe on the lake—small craft advisories are in effect later this week.
Thanks for tuning in to your Cleveland Lake Erie Fishing Update. Don’t forget to subscribe so you never miss a bite, and keep those lines tight.
This has been a quiet please production, for more check out quiet please dot ai.
Great deals on fishing gear https://amzn.to/44gt1Pn
This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI
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By Inception Point AiArtificial Lure here with your Lake Erie Cleveland fishing report for Monday, November 24th, 2025.
The morning’s weather is brisk—with temps hanging in the low 40s, but skies have cleared up from last night’s clouds. According to the National Weather Service out of Cleveland, winds are currently southwest at 10 knots or less, so expect mostly sunny conditions and waves of a foot or less. The water temp is sitting at a chilly 48 degrees right at the Cleveland shoreline. If you’re venturing out, bundle up and keep an eye out for colder air and gustier winds heading this way around midweek. There’s talk of lake-effect snow hitting later in the week, so today is your window for some consistent action before things turn dicey.
Sunrise was at 7:24 AM, and sunset sets in early at 4:56 PM. Plan your fishing to make the most of that fleeting daylight—late morning through late afternoon should see peak activity, especially with water temps dipping and fish starting to move deeper.
Cleveland’s big draw this week is walleye—they’re biting well, and locals are reporting solid numbers with many anglers boating five to ten keepers during an outing. If you’re aiming for numbers, stick to known late fall tactics: trolling deep structure and drop-offs. Jigs tipped with emerald shiners or 3-4 inch soft plastics have produced limit catches. Local tackle shops are recommending purple or chartreuse Northland Crawler Haulers and Rapala Shadow Rap Deep 11, with standout results on purple perch patterns. If you’re casting, vertical jigging with spoons and blade baits like Johnson ThinFins is working, especially as the water cools and fish school up tight.
Steelhead action is decent at the river mouths—Rocky River and the mouth of the Cuyahoga are getting attention. With cooler water, drifting spawn bags or nymphs under floats is the move. Some shore anglers have taken nice fish on Cast Cray Retna Baits and prototype crankbaits, especially near the Rocky River Reservation bridge and old industrial pilings. For a shot at brown trout, try smaller in-line spinners or single-egg rigs at first light.
Yellow perch are spotty but still around—try the 35-40 foot contour off Edgewater Park and E. 72nd St. A simple perch rig with live minnows or salted shiners will do the trick. Bonus catches include channel catfish and late-season smallmouth, most notably along breakwalls near Gordon Park and the mouth of the Cuyahoga. Bass are best tempted with slow-rolled paddle tails and tube jigs as temps drop.
Two hot spots stand out this week:
- Edgewater Park: Good numbers of mixed walleye and perch in 30-40 feet straight out from the beach.
- Rocky River mouth: Steelhead staging, plus occasional bonus browns, especially at the old bridge pilings.
If you’re launching today, the bite is best when there’s a slight southwest breeze and stable barometer. Try the shallows early and transition deeper as the sun climbs. With colder water, slow down your presentations and use plenty of scent. Live bait is king for perch and catfish, but don’t overlook soft plastics and hardbaits for the active walleye. Be safe on the lake—small craft advisories are in effect later this week.
Thanks for tuning in to your Cleveland Lake Erie Fishing Update. Don’t forget to subscribe so you never miss a bite, and keep those lines tight.
This has been a quiet please production, for more check out quiet please dot ai.
Great deals on fishing gear https://amzn.to/44gt1Pn
This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI
The morning’s weather is brisk—with temps hanging in the low 40s, but skies have cleared up from last night’s clouds. According to the National Weather Service out of Cleveland, winds are currently southwest at 10 knots or less, so expect mostly sunny conditions and waves of a foot or less. The water temp is sitting at a chilly 48 degrees right at the Cleveland shoreline. If you’re venturing out, bundle up and keep an eye out for colder air and gustier winds heading this way around midweek. There’s talk of lake-effect snow hitting later in the week, so today is your window for some consistent action before things turn dicey.
Sunrise was at 7:24 AM, and sunset sets in early at 4:56 PM. Plan your fishing to make the most of that fleeting daylight—late morning through late afternoon should see peak activity, especially with water temps dipping and fish starting to move deeper.
Cleveland’s big draw this week is walleye—they’re biting well, and locals are reporting solid numbers with many anglers boating five to ten keepers during an outing. If you’re aiming for numbers, stick to known late fall tactics: trolling deep structure and drop-offs. Jigs tipped with emerald shiners or 3-4 inch soft plastics have produced limit catches. Local tackle shops are recommending purple or chartreuse Northland Crawler Haulers and Rapala Shadow Rap Deep 11, with standout results on purple perch patterns. If you’re casting, vertical jigging with spoons and blade baits like Johnson ThinFins is working, especially as the water cools and fish school up tight.
Steelhead action is decent at the river mouths—Rocky River and the mouth of the Cuyahoga are getting attention. With cooler water, drifting spawn bags or nymphs under floats is the move. Some shore anglers have taken nice fish on Cast Cray Retna Baits and prototype crankbaits, especially near the Rocky River Reservation bridge and old industrial pilings. For a shot at brown trout, try smaller in-line spinners or single-egg rigs at first light.
Yellow perch are spotty but still around—try the 35-40 foot contour off Edgewater Park and E. 72nd St. A simple perch rig with live minnows or salted shiners will do the trick. Bonus catches include channel catfish and late-season smallmouth, most notably along breakwalls near Gordon Park and the mouth of the Cuyahoga. Bass are best tempted with slow-rolled paddle tails and tube jigs as temps drop.
Two hot spots stand out this week:
- Edgewater Park: Good numbers of mixed walleye and perch in 30-40 feet straight out from the beach.
- Rocky River mouth: Steelhead staging, plus occasional bonus browns, especially at the old bridge pilings.
If you’re launching today, the bite is best when there’s a slight southwest breeze and stable barometer. Try the shallows early and transition deeper as the sun climbs. With colder water, slow down your presentations and use plenty of scent. Live bait is king for perch and catfish, but don’t overlook soft plastics and hardbaits for the active walleye. Be safe on the lake—small craft advisories are in effect later this week.
Thanks for tuning in to your Cleveland Lake Erie Fishing Update. Don’t forget to subscribe so you never miss a bite, and keep those lines tight.
This has been a quiet please production, for more check out quiet please dot ai.
Great deals on fishing gear https://amzn.to/44gt1Pn
This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI