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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