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Lake Erie, Cleveland Fishing Report - DailyReel in the Bounty: Lakeshore Fishing Report for Northeast OhioArtificial Lure here with your Lake Erie and Cleveland area fishing report for Saturday, June 21, 2025.We’re looking at a prime early summer day on the big lake. Sunrise kicked off at 5:52 a.m. and you’ll have all the way till 9:03 p.m. to soak up those long daylight hours, perfect for squeezing in an evening bite. Weather today is classic northeast Ohio—partly cloudy, highs pushing up toward the mid-to-upper 70s, and a light southwest wind, keeping things comfortable for both the boaters and those casting from shore, according to the latest National Weather Service marine foreca...2025-06-2103 minLake Erie, Cleveland Fishing Report - DailyLake Erie Fishing Report: Walleye, Perch, and Bass Bites Heating UpGood morning from the Lake Erie shoreline—this is Artificial Lure with your Cleveland fishing report for Saturday, June 21, 2025.We kicked off the day with sunrise at 5:52 a.m. and anglers were already out, rods in hand, taking advantage of a long window before sunset at 9:03 p.m. Weather’s cooperating nicely—it’s partly cloudy, sitting in the mid-70s, and there’s just a light northwest breeze. That means ideal conditions for both boaters and shore folks, but remember: Lake Erie can change on a dime, so keep an eye out for that signature chop, especially into the a...2025-06-2103 minLake Erie, Cleveland Fishing Report - DailyLake Erie Cleveland Fishing Report: Walleye, Perch, and Bass AboundGood morning anglers! Artificial Lure here, delivering your Lake Erie Cleveland fishing report for Friday, June 20, 2025.Sunrise hit the lake at 5:53 AM, painting the sky with those classic Erie pinks, and sunset will roll in at 9:05 PM tonight, giving you plenty of fishable daylight. Weather-wise, we’re looking at temps in the mid-70s, light winds out of the northeast, and mostly clear skies—a real classic June day on the North Coast. Watch for a chance of a pop-up thunderstorm late this evening, but overall, conditions are prime for hitting the water.High fish activity cont...2025-06-2003 minLake Erie, Cleveland Fishing Report - DailyLake Erie Fishing Report: Walleye, Perch, and Bass Bites Heat Up for June 18, 2025Good morning from the Lake Erie shoreline—this is Artificial Lure, bringing you your Cleveland area fishing report for June 18, 2025.Sunrise hit us early at 5:52 a.m. this morning, with anglers already working the waters as birds broke the dawn quiet. Sunset tonight will roll in at 9:03 p.m., giving us a long stretch of productive light. Weather-wise, we’re looking at partly cloudy skies, temps in the mid-70s, and light winds out of the northwest—ideal for both boaters and those casting from shore. Lake conditions are reported fair to moderate—there’s a gentle chop, so keep an...2025-06-1803 minLake Erie, Cleveland Fishing Report - DailyLake Erie Walleye, Perch, and Bass Bonanza - June 15, 2025 Cleveland Fishing ReportThis is Artificial Lure with your June 15, 2025 Lake Erie Cleveland fishing report.Lake Erie is kicking into high summer gear, and Cleveland-area anglers are reaping the benefits. We’re seeing classic June weather—expect daytime highs near 26°C (about 79°F), nights dipping to 14°C (57°F), and about nine hours of sunshine. Today’s forecast calls for steady conditions, but keep an eye on the sky as mid-month fronts can bring the odd pop-up shower or a bumpy lake. According to the National Weather Service, a ridge of high pressure is holding, so wave action should be moderate, but always che...2025-06-1503 minLake Erie, Cleveland Fishing Report - DailyReeling in the Best Catches: Walleye, Perch, and Trout Around Lake Erie and ClevelandHey there, folks, it's Artificial Lure here, your go-to expert for all things fishing around Lake Erie and Cleveland. Today, June 14th, is shaping up to be a fantastic day on the water. With the sun rising at 5:54 AM and setting at 8:50 PM, we've got plenty of daylight to reel in some big catches.Weather-wise, it's looking mostly sunny with a gentle breeze—perfect conditions for a smooth day on Lake Erie. As for tides, while Lake Erie doesn't have traditional ocean tides, the water levels can fluctuate slightly due to wind and atmospheric pressure, so keep an ey...2025-06-1402 minLake Erie, Cleveland Fishing Report - DailyCleveland Fishing Report: Walleye, Perch, and Bass Thrive in Lake ErieLake Erie, Cleveland Fishing Report – June 13, 2025Good morning, fellow anglers, this is Artificial Lure with your Lake Erie and Cleveland fishing report for Friday, June 13th. Here’s what you need to know before heading out on the water.Today’s sunrise came at 5:53 AM and you can expect sunset at 9:04 PM. The weather for the Cleveland waterfront is shaping up fair with partly cloudy skies, temps slowly climbing from the high 60s into the mid-70s through the day, and a light west wind making for a smooth ride early—but keep an eye out for the...2025-06-1303 minLake Erie, Cleveland Fishing Report - DailyLake Erie June 11 Fishing Report: Walleye Biting, Perch and Smallies on the MenuThis is Artificial Lure, your local source for fishing wisdom on Lake Erie and the Cleveland waterfront, and here’s your June 11, 2025 fishing report.We’re waking up to classic early summer weather—temperatures right around 66°F this morning, headed to a high of about 79°F this afternoon. Skies are fair with a light breeze; perfect for both shore and boat anglers. June days are long, with sunrise at 5:52 AM and sunset at 9:05 PM, so there’s no shortage of daylight for chasing your favorite species. Wind has been steady out of the southwest, making for gentle chop but nothin...2025-06-1103 minLake Erie, Cleveland Fishing Report - DailyLake Erie Fishing Report: Prime Walleye, Perch, and Bass Bites Across ClevelandArtificial Lure here with today’s Lake Erie and Cleveland area fishing report for June 7, 2025. If you’re up before the sun, expect sunrise at 5:54 AM, with sunset wrapping up around 8:58 PM. Weatherwise, we’re looking at typical early June conditions: morning temps starting near 60°F, warming up to around 75°F this afternoon. The skies are mostly cloudy, with a slight chance of scattered showers and a light west breeze. That’s classic Lake Erie in June—so pack a rain jacket and check the radar if you’re heading out after work. Tides don’t play a major factor here, but water...2025-06-0703 minLake Erie, Cleveland Fishing Report - DailyEarly June Fishing on Lake Erie and Cleveland TributariesLake Erie and Cleveland anglers, this is Artificial Lure bringing you your June 1st, 2025, fishing report.We got a classic early June setup this morning. Sunrise was just before 5:55 am and sunset won’t hit until nearly 8:55 pm, giving you a monster window for chasing fish across the big lake and her tributaries. With air temps topping out around 24°C (about 75°F) and lows dipping to a comfy 16°C (61°F), you’ll want a light jacket before dawn but can ditch it by lunchtime. Expect the lake to be a touch choppy, especially with scattered thunderstorms moving through the area...2025-06-0103 minLake Erie, Cleveland Fishing Report - DailyLake Erie Fishing Report: Walleye, Smallmouth, and More Biting StrongArtificial Lure here with your Saturday, May 31, 2025 Lake Erie and Cleveland fishing report.Weather this morning is classic late spring Lake Erie—expect mostly cloudy skies with patchy rain and a stiff breeze coming out of the northeast. Air temperatures are starting the day in the high 50s, climbing to the low 70s by midafternoon. Water clarity took a little hit with this week’s wind and rain, but don’t let that keep you off the water. Sunrise was at 5:57 a.m., with sunset set for 8:54 p.m.Lake Erie’s tidal effect is subtle, but reme...2025-05-3103 minLake Erie, Cleveland Fishing Report - DailyCleveland Fishing Report: Smallies, Walleye, Trout and More Around the WaterfrontThis is Artificial Lure with your Lake Erie Cleveland fishing report for Friday, May 30, 2025. Here’s everything you need to get tight lines today around the Cleveland waterfront and nearby rivers.Sunrise hit at 5:56 a.m. this morning, with sunset coming up at 8:50 p.m. Weather’s unsettled: we’ve got cloudy skies, temperatures in the upper 60s by midday, and a stiff northeast breeze in the forecast, which is expected to stir up the lake a bit. According to the FishUSA staff and Cleveland Metroparks, recent rains have kept rivers up, but conditions are fishable right now and yo...2025-05-3003 minLake Erie, Cleveland Fishing Report - Daily"Walleye and Smallmouth Slam on Lake Erie's Cleveland Shoreline"Good morning anglers, this is Artificial Lure with your Friday, May 23rd fishing report for Lake Erie and the Cleveland shoreline.The weather over Lake Erie today is shaping up nicely for a day on the water. Conditions are stable and should remain mostly dry, with moderate winds and temperatures expected in the comfortable spring range. Sunrise hit around 5:57 AM and sunset will be at 8:49 PM, giving you plenty of daylight to work the water. There is no significant tidal effect on Lake Erie, but pay attention if we get more rain, as local rivers like the Rocky...2025-05-2302 minLake Erie, Cleveland Fishing Report - DailySpringtime Smallies and Walleyes Thrive in Cleveland's Rivers and ShorelineHey there, fellow anglers! Artificial Lure here with your Lake Erie, Cleveland fishing report for this fine Monday morning, May 19, 2025.The fishing scene around Cleveland is absolutely popping right now! We've got excellent numbers of lake-run smallmouth bass in the Rocky and Chagrin rivers, with conditions looking pretty decent for today. There's been some rain in the forecast lately, so get out while the getting's good.Speaking of smallies, they've been hitting medium-sized minnow and shad crankbaits like nobody's business. If you're looking to hook into these bronzebacks, don't leave home without your spinners, tube jigs...2025-05-1902 minLake Erie, Cleveland Fishing Report - DailyCleveland Fishing Report May 18, 2025: Smallmouth Bass, Walleye, and Mixed Bag Bites Highlight Spring ConditionsArtificial Lure here with your Lake Erie, Cleveland fishing report for May 18, 2025. We’re kicking off the day with classic spring conditions: sunrise hit around 6:05 AM and sunset is expected at 8:39 PM. The weather is fair and mild to start, with light winds, but keep an eye out—the wind could pick up by mid-day, which may add some chop to open-water fishing, especially on Saturday and into tonight. No major tides to report this time of year for Lake Erie, but shifts in wind can act like a pseudo-tide impacting where fish stage along the breaks and shorelines.2025-05-1802 minLake Erie, Cleveland Fishing Report - DailySmallmouth Surge, Walleye Bounty - Lake Erie Fishing Report May 14, 2025Hey there, fellow anglers! Artificial Lure here with your mid-May Lake Erie and Cleveland fishing report for today, May 14, 2025.The spring action is really heating up around our waters! Lake Erie and our local rivers are offering some fantastic opportunities right now. We've had a decent stretch of weather, though those significant rains predicted earlier this month have made river conditions a bit unpredictable. Be sure to check those flow gauges before heading out.The absolute highlight right now is the lake-run smallmouth bass fishing. These fighters are running strong in both the Rocky and Chagrin...2025-05-1402 min
WLKR Radio Interviews04/17/2025 - Earth Day ExtravaganzaThe morning show talked with Katie Burnsworth with Erie MetroParks about their upcoming Earth Day Extravaganza Event. 2025-04-1704 minLake Erie, Cleveland Fishing Report - DailyFishing Report for Lake Erie, Cleveland: Steelhead, Trout, Walleye, and Perch HotspotsHello there, fellow anglers This is Artificial Lure, your go-to expert for all things fishing in and around Lake Erie, Cleveland. As of today, February 15, 2025, here’s what you need to know to make the most of your fishing trip.### Weather and Tidal ReportThe weather is still mild for this time of year, with temperatures hovering around the mid-40s to low 50s. This mild spell has significantly impacted our local streams and ice conditions. Unfortunately, ice fishing is not recommended at this time due to the lack of solid ice.### Sunrise and Sunset2025-02-1504 minLake Erie, Cleveland Fishing Report - DailyFishing Report Lake Erie Cleveland Feb 2025 - Mild Weather, Steelhead, Trout & Walleye HotspotsHello there, fellow anglers This is Artificial Lure, your go-to expert for all things fishing in and around Lake Erie, Cleveland. As of today, February 12, 2025, here’s what you need to know to make the most of your fishing trip.### Weather and Tidal ReportThe weather is still mild for this time of year, with temperatures hovering around the mid-40s to low 50s. This mild spell has significantly impacted our local streams and ice conditions. Unfortunately, ice fishing is not recommended at this time due to the lack of solid ice.### Sunrise and Sunset2025-02-1203 minLake Erie, Cleveland Fishing Report - DailyFishing Report for Lake Erie, Cleveland - Feb 9, 2025Hello there, fellow anglers This is Artificial Lure, your go-to expert for all things fishing in and around Lake Erie, Cleveland. As of today, February 9, 2025, here’s what you need to know to make the most of your fishing trip.### Weather and Tidal ReportThe weather is mild for this time of year, with temperatures hovering around the mid-40s to low 50s. This mild spell has significantly impacted our local streams and ice conditions. According to the latest reports, the streams have thawed out, and ice fishing is not recommended at this time due to the la...2025-02-0904 minLake Erie, Cleveland Fishing Report - DailyLake Erie Fishing Update: Ice Conditions, Hot Spots, and Safety Tips for Cleveland-Area Anglers (February 5, 2025)Hello there, fellow anglers This is Artificial Lure, your go-to expert for all things fishing in and around Lake Erie, particularly in the Cleveland area. As of today, February 5, 2025, here’s what you need to know to make the most of your fishing trip.### Weather and ConditionsThe weather forecast for today is mild, with temperatures expected to be in the mid-30s to low 40s Fahrenheit. This mild spell is continuing to thaw the icy rivers and lakes, but be cautious as ice conditions can be unpredictable. Ensure you check the ice thickness before venturing out, ai...2025-02-0503 minLake Erie, Cleveland Fishing Report - DailyLake Erie Fishing Update: Trout, Steelhead, and More Biting as Ice ThawsHello there, fellow anglers This is Artificial Lure, your go-to expert for all things fishing in and around Lake Erie, particularly in the Cleveland area. As of today, February 3, 2025, here’s what you need to know to make the most of your fishing trip.### Weather and Tidal ConditionsThe weather forecast for today is mild, with temperatures expected to rise into the mid-30s to low 40s Fahrenheit, which is a welcome change from the icy grip of the past few weeks. This warmer spell is causing the icy rivers to thaw, and while this might make ri...2025-02-0304 minLake Erie, Cleveland Fishing Report - DailyFishing on the Erie: Trout, Steelhead, and Perch in the Cleveland Area for Feb 2, 2025Hello there, fellow anglers This is Artificial Lure, your go-to expert for all things fishing in and around Lake Erie, particularly in the Cleveland area. As of today, February 2, 2025, here’s what you need to know to make the most of your fishing trip.### Weather and Ice ConditionsThe weather forecast indicates a continued thawing of the icy rivers and lakes, which is good news for those eager to get back to open water fishing. However, be cautious as ice jams are likely, and the ice on smaller lakes and ponds is still variable but generally unsafe fo...2025-02-0203 minLake Erie, Cleveland Fishing Report - DailyFishing Lake Erie Near Cleveland: Tackle the Tides, Target Steelhead, Walleye, and TroutFor January 19, 2025, if you're planning to hit the waters of Lake Erie near Cleveland, here's what you need to know:### Tides and WeatherToday's tidal times are as follows: the first low tide is at 4:44 AM, the first high tide at 11:13 AM, the second low tide at 5:51 PM, and the second high tide at 11:56 PM. Sunrise is at 5:08 AM, and sunset will be at 6:46 PM. The weather is expected to be chilly, typical for this time of year, so make sure to bundle up.### Fish ActivityAnglers have been actively pursuing steelhead in the...2025-01-1902 min
Huron BeaconEpisode 2: Erie MetroParksIn the second episode of the Huron Beacon Podcast, discover everything you need to know about local organization, Erie MetroParks. Mike Hensley, Park Naturalist, visited the podcast to talk about parks, programming, the brand new Roger Johnson Nature Center, and more.
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Behind the MittenS6,E37: Vine Wine'd, Canadiana Fest, Donut & Beer Fest, and other great fall festivals (Sept. 14-15, 2024)Fall is festival time in Michigan, so we went on a journey to find a few of the more interesting-sounding ones out there and get the story behind the production of these fine community affairs. This week on Behind the Mitten we'll talk fests that focus on doughnuts and beer, running through the grapevines, hawks, and surprise, surprise, even one festival that celebrates all things Canadian.Once again back in its hometown of Kalamazoo, Michigan's Donut and Beer Festival is happening on October 19 at Homer Stryker Field. Featuring unique donuts from local bakeries, paired up with locally brewed...2024-09-1944 min
The SHORE LineThe Shore Line presents: Fall Festival Time and a New Nature CenterS1, E36 Fully embracing the Autumn season, in this episode Jill and Dayton talk to two guests from Erie MetroParks about the parks system, their new nature center, and the upcoming Osborn Fall Fest. Erie MetroParks operates and maintains 14 parks or preserves in Erie County, Ohio and offers a variety of free public programming. Joining first is Executive Director Melissa Price, who started with Erie MetroParks more than 20 years ago and has been in the role of director since the beginning of this year. She tells us a little bit about the park system and her favorites parks a...2024-09-1621 min
ECO SPEAKS CLEGreenspace: Supporting Health and Resilience in NEOSend us a textIn this episode, we share the recording from our recent May networking event at Great Lakes Brewing Company. This event featured a discussion about greenspace with three local leaders working on expanding greenspace in our urban core and increasing access and opportunities to experience nature through outdoor recreation, especially for our historically underserved communities. Our three speakers from Cleveland Metroparks, the local nonprofit SYATT, and the Trust for Public Land speak about improving our community and environmental health by creating more access to greenspace and the collaborations that amplify their work. At...2024-06-0443 min
ECO SPEAKS CLEStormwater Starts at Home: Watershed Stewardship CenterSend us a textCleveland Metroparks has always been a preserver and protector of our valleys and the waters that run through them. In 2013, it opened the Watershed Stewardship Center in Parma's West Creek Reservation with a mission to enhance and protect our urban watersheds through scientific discovery, education, and sustainable actions. In this episode, we speak with the center's manager, Bethany Majeski, and the Director of Natural Resources for Cleveland Metroparks, Jennifer Grieser, about how protecting our urban watersheds is so vital for our region...2024-02-2036 min