What to Do When Lake Erie Walleye Fishing

Lake Erie is considered as the walleye capital of North America, the 'fishing hole of the presidents'.  The lake, which is the fourth largest of the Great Lakes, is known for being productive, capable of producing trophy-sized walleye.  This is a good location for walleye fishing whether you're coming from the U.S. or Canada.  Lake Erie covers nearly 26,000 sq. km. which is enough space to make thousands of walleye fans happy.

Fishing in Lake Erie
The first thing to remember about walleye fishing in Lake Erie is that this is a big lake.  If you think you can just choose a spot and settle down to fish in peace and quiet, you could be in for some unproductive activity. 

If you're going to fish for walleye in Lake Erie, hiring a charter boat is a good idea.  This will help you move and change locations on the lake faster as you search for flats where the walleye congregate.

If you prefer to stay close to shore, you might want to ask the local bait shops for guidance and tips.  This is especially helpful if you've never fished for walleye in Lake Erie before.  These shops will be more than glad to help you find the best spots for fishing.

Fishing charters
There are plenty of fishing charters operating on Lake Erie and many of them are flexible enough to accommodate anglers of different ages, interests and even gender.  Many of these charters offer different packages, so whether you're fishing alone, with family and friends or a group from your office, you can easily make the appropriate arrangement with the charter.

The perfect timing
When fishing for walleye on Lake Erie, timing is important.  Walleye don't stay in one place all year and they do have certain behavior patterns that the more experienced anglers are privy to, such as their feeding preference and locations they frequent. 

Try to do a little research on the time and location best for catching walleye.  You can go online and search local sites (primarily those based in Ohio) that offer information about local weather conditions, fish activity, current fish locations, etc.  Knowing what's going on before heading out for a fishing trip will help you pack the right equipment.

Fishing during peak season?  Book ahead if you'll be using a chartered boat.  Lake Erie is rather popular with anglers and you might need to have your reservation in place before coming to town.  You might also want to know about fishing tournaments ahead of time if you're interested in joining.  Many fishing clubs around Lake Erie hold these competitions regularly.