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Lake Erie Fishing Reports

Stay up to date with fishing conditions across Lake Erie’s Western Basin. Our reports cover the waters near Port Clinton, Sandusky, and Toledo, providing insight into walleye, smallmouth bass, and yellow perch activity throughout the season.

Whether you’re planning a spring jig trip, a summer drift‑casting adventure, or a fall trophy hunt, our past and current reports can help you choose the best time to visit and meet your fishing goals.

Western Basin Coverage

Our fishing reports focus on the Western Basin of Lake Erie, including:

  • Port Clinton
  • Sandusky
  • Toledo
  • Reef complexes and island areas

These areas consistently produce excellent walleye, bass, and perch fishing throughout the year.

How to Use Our Fishing Reports

Our archived reports provide valuable insight into seasonal patterns, migration timing, and year‑to‑year trends. While conditions change, these reports can help you understand:

  • When walleye move into the reefs for spring jigging
  • When summer drift fishing becomes most productive
  • How perch schools shift throughout late summer and fall
  • Where smallmouth bass concentrate around structure

When you book a charter with us, we’ll recommend the best areas to fish based on current conditions and seasonal movement.

April 10 2026
Jig fishing on the near shore reefs catching good wit limits being taken. Toussaint Reef, Crib, Niagara, Locust Point, The Pear, Turtle Island, Kellys Island American Eagle every reef pretty much on the western basin. Slow trolling crankbaits around Kellys Island, Niagara, Rattlesnake and West reef.
June 1 2025
Limit catches today and pretty much daily for the last month out of Wild Wings marina drift fishing bottom bouncers one to two cranks up and casting gold spinners low and slow. Trolling limits running 40 jets and spoons. Gravel pits. Keep a eye on the nearshore waters there is a healthy algae bloom from L can shore ward. Walleye will be found there soon from The Toledo intake shoreward, K can and the firing range when accessable. We have been running north of West Sister island and catching daily. We are forced north by dirty water. This we hope will change soon. The water tempature in the mid sixtys we should be A, B, C, D can areas and west of A can.

Fishing License Information

Depending on where we fish, you may need an Ohio or Canadian fishing license. We’ll let you know before your trip which license is required.

Ohio Fishing License

Purchase your Ohio fishing license online:

OhioDNR.gov

Canadian Fishing License

During late summer and fall, walleye may move east, and fishing can be better in Canadian waters. If we cross the border, you can purchase a Canadian license instantly online:

Canadian Fishing License

No passport is required to fish Canadian waters when departing from the U.S. by boat.

Book a Charter or Get Current Conditions

Call or text:
Capt. Coe Allen: 419‑603‑2225
Capt. Dave: 419‑355‑4732

Email: CoeVannaCharters@aol.com

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Reservation Policy

A deposit of $200.00 per day is required to reserve your dates. Deposits are refunded in the event of poor weather. Cancellations received 30 days prior to your trip may be applied to a future booking within one year.

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