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Lake Erie — Western Basin

Walleye capital of the world; spring jig bite, summer trolling.

Bite forecast — Lake Erie — Western Basin

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What swims here

Walleye (Sander vitreus.jpg)
Walleye#4
Freshwater · Peak Apr–Jun, Oct–Nov
Smallmouth Bass (Micropterus dolomieu.jpg)
Smallmouth Bass#6
Freshwater · Peak May–Jun, Sep–Oct
Yellow Perch (D3149-1. yellow perch (Perca flavescens).jpg)
Yellow Perch#15
Freshwater · Peak Jan–Feb, Sep–Oct
Steelhead (Trout.jpg)
Steelhead#29
Freshwater · Peak Oct–Mar