The following is the Lake Erie Fishing Report filed by the ODNR-Division of Wildlife on 6/12/26.
Walleye anglers are doing well primarily trolling in several areas between Cooley Canal and Cleveland. Many are seeing success north of the Western Basin reef complex, between the Bass Islands and Kelleys Island, and north or east of Kelleys Island in 28-35’ of water with lures at 15-30’. In the central basin, Rocky River and the sand bar out of Lorain in 28-50’ of water with lures at 15-35’ have also resulted in limits. Trollers are running spoons or deep crankbaits with divers, 2 oz. weights, or planar boards at 1.5-2.5 mph. There are also a few reports of limits while trolling between Fairport and Conneaut in 60’ of water. Kept walleye are averaging 16-23’’ with some 25”+ fish as well.
The water temperature off Toledo is 74 degrees, off Cleveland 57 degrees, and off Erie 67 degrees.
- 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 Zone, 10 in the Central Zone, and 20 in the East Zone of Ohio waters of Lake Erie.
- The trout and salmon daily limit is 5 fish per angler. The minimum size limit is 12 inches.
- Black bass (largemouth and smallmouth bass): The daily limit is 1 fish per angler with an 18-inch minimum size limit until June 26th. Starting on June 27th, the daily limit increases to 5 fish per angler with a 14-inch minimum size limit.
Anglers are encouraged to always wear a U.S. Coast Guard-approved personal flotation device while on the water.
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
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.
A great place to have them cook your catch!
Crows nest
Also walking distance from the Chelsea Docks Savor our appealing menu start with Captain Jo's favorite loaded tots and move on to there 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.
A great place to have them cook your catch!
The Purple Parrot
The Purple Parrot
Stop in for a Treat! We serve Toft's Soft Serve and Hand Dipped Ice Cream, Dole Whip, Milkshakes, Malts, Sundaes and Unique Specialty Sundaes. Check us out for lunch, dinner or a snack, we have Hamburgers, Hot Dogs, Sandwiches, French Fries and more!