Fishing Lake Erie

Whether you're fishing out of your own boat or participating in a charter trip, fishing opportunities abound on Lake Erie.
The latest Lake Erie fishing information is recorded weekly and is available by calling 1-888-HOOKFISH
Fishing Hotspots
Western Basin
Central Basin
Lake Erie Yellow Perch Zone Boundaries
Boundary Waypoints
Lake Erie Yellow Perch Fishing Zone Boundaries [pdf]
Lowrance MU2 boundary waypoints [.usr]
Garmin MU2 boundary waypoints [.gdb]
Generic GPX MU2 boundary waypoints [.GPX]
Humminbird MU2 boundary waypoints [.hwr]
These waypoints are provided as a courtesy to assist anglers in determining the location of fishing zone boundaries in reference to yellow perch daily limits and include locations that are near the international boundary with Canada. It remains the responsibility of each person to know their position in relation to state and international boundaries when navigating on Lake Erie. Please use discretion while utilizing these waypoints.
Fishing Guide Information
Charter Boat Organizations
Lake Erie Charter Boat Association
Central Basin Charter Boat Association
Sandusky Charter Boat Association
West Sister Charter Boat Association
Become an Ohio Lake Erie Fishing Guide
Ice Fishing Guides
If you are going ice fishing on Lake Erie, the Division of Wildlife recommends contacting a licensed Ohio Lake Erie ice fishing guide.
Boating Conditions
Weather Resources
Lake Erie Weather Forecast
NOAA Graphical Forecasts
NOAA CoastWatch
Michigan State University Satellite Images -Water Temperatures