Lake Erie

[Fishing Report]

Walleye fishing has picked up from the mouth of the Detroit River to Sterling State Park, with limit catches reported. Fish are being caught in 20 feet of water with crawler harnesses and various lures. A few fish were taken at the southern end of the lake at the usual hot spots such as Bolles Harbor, E buoy, Dumping Grounds, Luna Pier, and Turtle Island. Good catches were taken in 20 to 27 feet of water near Stony Point, the Fermi Power Plant and east of Brest Bay. Most are trolling harnesses, spoons, Hot-n-Tots or Wiggle Warts. Weekend anglers launching at Sterling or Bolles Harbor should expect long lines at the launch sites. Large freshwater drum and white bass can be found from Point Mouillee south. White perch are hanging out around Sugar Island and the Five Mile Light while northern pike prefer Stony Island.