Lake Erie Fishing Report 8/16/2024
The daily limit for walleye in Ohio waters of Lake Erie is 6 fish per angler. The minimum size limit for walleye is 15 inches.
- The daily limit for yellow perch is 30 in the West and East Zones of Ohio waters of Lake Erie. The daily limit is 10 in the Central Zone of Ohio waters of Lake Erie.
- The trout and salmon daily limit is 5 fish per angler until August 31st. On September 1st the daily limit decreases to 2 fish per angler. The minimum size limit is 12 inches.
- Black bass (largemouth and smallmouth bass): The daily limit is 5 fish per angler with a 14-inch minimum size limit.
Walleye anglers are doing well in the Central Basin farther offshore after recent strong winds mixed the lake, leading to low water visibility. Limits are being caught between Huron and Lorain in 45-55’ of water, between Avon and Chagrin in 45-70’ of water, and between Fairport and Conneaut in 70+’ of water. Most are heading 10+ miles out to find clear water. In the Western Basin, some anglers are catching walleye northeast of Kelleys Island or near the Cedar Point dumping ground. Trollers have been successful with divers running spoons 10-15’ off the bottom around 2.5-3.0 mph. The majority of kept walleye are 16-22’’ long, with occasional 24’’+ fish. Remember the daily limit is 6 fish, with a minimum size of 15 inches.
Yellow Perch anglers are doing well near the north and east ends of the Camp Perry firing range between A and D cans. South of Green Island and around the Toledo Harbor Light have also been successful locations. Water depths have varied but most are targeting 18-24’ of water. Spreaders or crappie rigs with minnow bait on or just off the bottom have produced the best catches. Yellow perch are averaging 8-10’’ long.
Steelhead fishing is producing decent catches while trolling with spoons in 60-70’ of water across the Central Basin at speeds of 2.5-2.8 mph. Some anglers are seeing success out of Lorain in ~40’ of water near the Canadian border.
The water temperature off Toledo is 75 degrees, off Cleveland 74 degrees, and off Erie 73 degrees.
Local Information
Marblehead Lighthouse
The Marblehead Lighthouse is the second smallest, but one of the most popular state parks in Ohio. It is said that the lighthouse is the most frequently photographed building in the state. About 25,000 visitors climb the tower each summer, but it's estimated that over 1 million visit the park each year.
On Site Dining
Crabby Joe's
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Crabby Joe's
Just steps away from the Chelsea Dock offering Indoor and outdoor seating. Fun seafood dining with local favorites and regionally famous crab leg buckets. Crabby Joe’s is sure to have the coldest drinks and hottest plates along the shoreline.
Crows nest
The Purple Parrot
Crabby Joe's
Also walking distance from the Chelsea Docks Savor our appealing menu entrees, like the the lobster tails or Captain Josh's favorite the smoked Meatloaf. Enjoy the Patio, the food, and the amazing cocktails! Crows nest offers Live entertainment on the weekends
The Purple Parrot
The Purple Parrot
The Purple Parrot
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