Hey there, fellow anglers! Artificial Lure here with your Lake Erie fishing report for March 29, 2025.
Let's start with the weather. We're looking at partly cloudy skies today with a high of 50°F and light winds out of the southwest at 5-10 mph. Sunrise was at 7:15 AM and sunset will be at 7:48 PM, giving us plenty of daylight to work with. As for tides, we don't really deal with those on Lake Erie, but water levels are about average for this time of year.
Now, let's talk fishing! The walleye bite has been absolutely on fire lately. Anglers are reporting limit catches of 6 fish per day, with many in the 20-24 inch range. These fish are hungry after a long winter! Trolling with crankbaits like Bandits and Reef Runners in blue/chrome or purple/chartreuse has been the ticket. If you're casting, try a jig and minnow combo or blade baits.
Yellow perch fishing has been decent in the western basin, but slower in the central and eastern parts of the lake. Emerald shiners or small minnows on perch spreaders are your best bet. Some jumbo perch over 12 inches have been reported, so it's worth putting in the time.
Steelhead are making their spring run up the tributaries. The Rocky and Chagrin rivers have been producing well on spawn sacs, jigs tipped with maggots, and small spoons.
For you bass anglers, smallmouth are starting to move shallow. Try jerkbaits, tube jigs, or drop shot rigs along rocky points and breaklines in 15-25 feet of water. A few trophy-sized fish over 5 pounds have been reported already!
As for hot spots, I'd recommend trying around the Lake Erie islands like Kelleys and South Bass for walleye. For perch, head to the waters off Vermilion or Huron. And don't overlook Cleveland Harbor itself - some big walleye move in there to feed this time of year.
Shore anglers, don't forget about the East 55th Street pier or Edgewater Park. These spots have been producing some nice walleye in the evenings.
Remember, folks, the water's still chilly, so dress warm and always wear your life jacket. That's all for now - get out there and tight lines!
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