Good morning, Cleveland. It’s Artificial Lure here, and I’m bringing you the latest from the shores of Lake Erie. Today’s weather is brisk, with temps hovering around 42 degrees and a steady wind gusting 21 to 24 miles per hour, with gusts up to 35. The forecast shows just a 5% chance of precipitation, but the wind off the lake is the real story—gale force at times, so if you’re heading out, bundle up and keep a close eye on conditions. The lake’s water temperature near Cleveland is about 51 degrees, and the weather’s been a rollercoaster lately, with warm fronts, rain, and now a cold snap bringing the potential for lake effect snow. Small craft advisories are common, so safety first.

Sunrise is early, and sunset comes quick this time of year, so plan your day accordingly. The best bite windows today are the major periods from 3:51 to 5:51 am and 4:15 to 6:15 pm, with minor windows at noon and 8:29 to 10:29 pm. Twilight and these peak times are prime, especially if you’re fishing from shore.

Fish activity is strong. Walleye are on the move, feeding up for winter, and there’s been a real buzz about the bite lately. Anglers are reporting good numbers of walleye, especially near structure like breakwalls, rocky shorelines, and harbors. Yellow perch are still around, but the walleye are the main attraction right now. Smallmouth bass are surging too, with some solid catches reported in the last few days.

For tackle, jigging spoons and blade baits in the 1/2 to 3/4 ounce range are working well for vertical presentations in deeper water. Crankbaits and stickbaits, especially in shad or perch patterns, are effective when trolled slowly. If you’re shore fishing, try casting crankbaits or soft plastics along breakwalls and piers, working them slowly with frequent pauses. Lipless crankbaits and swimbaits are hot at night from shore.

As for hot spots, Cleveland Harbor and Edgewater Park Marina are solid bets. Perkins Beach and Clifton Beach are also productive, especially for land-based anglers. The points and irregularities along the beaches are worth checking, and the harbors and marinas attract a wide variety of baitfish, making them prime real estate.

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# Lake Erie Fishing Report - Saturday, November 15th

Hey folks, this is Artificial Lure coming to you live with your Saturday morning Lake Erie fishing report. We're looking at some interesting conditions developing out on the water today, so let's break it down.

**Weather & Conditions**

We've got south winds running 10 to 15 knots this morning, but they're going to shift southwest and really kick up to 15 to 25 knots as the day progresses. Rain chances are building in, especially this afternoon. Water temps are sitting around 51 degrees off Cleveland and 48 off Erie—still fishable, but you'll want layers out there. Tonight things get spicy with west winds to 30 knots, waves building to 4 to 7 feet with occasional 9-footers. Sunday's going to be gnarly with northwest winds to 30 knots and waves reaching 5 to 9 feet occasionally hitting 11 feet.

**Fish Activity & Recent Reports**

Smallmouth are the main story right now. Tournament anglers have been keying on suspended fish chasing baitfish, and they're responding well to some unconventional presentations. The walleye bite is also active, particularly around the Vermilion area with vibrating lures producing solid results.

**Best Tactics**

If you're targeting those suspended smallmouth, here's what's working: throw a watermelon-colored tube rigged on a 1/8-ounce jig head with 8-pound fluorocarbon line. The key is letting it fall through the baitfish—that's where 99 percent of your bites come. Use a softer rod for distance casting, keep your eyes peeled for baitfish activity at the surface, and don't set the hook hard or you'll spook the school.

For walleye, vibrating lures like the HALCO Trembler in various colors are producing around Vermilion and the central basin.

**Hot Spots**

The Islands to Vermilion area is firing right now, especially for smallmouth in the morning before conditions deteriorate. The central lake basin near Cleveland's offering good walleye opportunities—check your electronics to locate suspended fish.

**Get Out There**

Hit it this morning while conditions are still manageable, but get off the water by afternoon when the wind picks up. Tomorrow's going to be brutal, so today's your window.

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This is Artificial Lure with your November 14, 2025 Lake Erie, Cleveland fishing report.

We rolled out of bed to **clear skies and a high-pressure system on the move**, setting up a crisp and pleasant day before weekend rain is expected, according to Hoodline. Temps are in the mid-40s at sunrise, with a light west breeze and calmer conditions than we’ve seen most of this choppy month. Water temps off Cleveland are steady around 51 degrees, based on the latest National Weather Service open lake forecast. Small craft advisories have expired, making for fishable but still brisk waves at 1 to 3 feet this morning, flattening out by late afternoon.

**Sunrise hit at 7:07 AM and sunset winds down at 5:09 PM.** With these shorter days, anglers are stacking bites right at first and last light.

The talk on the docks and in online chatter like Walleye.com has been about the recent **late-fall walleye resurgence**. The night bite is especially hot right now, with good size ‘eyes coming off the city’s piers, Edgewater, and East 72nd. Shorelines and breakwalls after dark have been producing steady limits. Several groups last night reported taking home three to five walleye each, most in the 18–24” slot. As the sun comes up, the bite slows but holds on for those vertical jigging out deep.

Perch are sporadic but still catchable. Try west of the Cleveland harbor in 36–40 feet, or at the mouth of the Rocky River when you see gulls working bait. Just don’t expect a full cooler—action is more hit-or-miss, but the jumbos are in.

**Steelhead numbers are solid in the local rivers and creeks.** The Rocky and Chagrin have been giving up chrome, especially after last week’s winds calmed muddy flows. Anglers are swinging in a mix of fresh-run steelhead and some browns for those hiking up the riffles.

Now, let’s talk tactics and best baits—this is what everybody’s been waiting for:
- For **walleye after dark**, throw shallow-diving stickbaits (think Smithwick Rogues, Rapala Husky Jerks, or Bandits) in clown, purple, and blue/chrome. Troll these slow and steady for pier action, or cast parallel along breakwalls.
- If you’re on the rivers for **steelhead**, drift 10mm beads in green or chartreuse, or white marabou jigs beneath a float. Fresh spawn bags and egg sacs in blue, white, or pink remain hot tickets, with VooDoo jigs also drawing strikes, as detailed in Upstate and Western New York’s recent report.
- **Perch** are on the move; try emerald shiners on crappie rigs or slider rigs tight to the bottom. Jigging Raps and 2-inch plastic grubs in bright yellow or chartreuse will pick up bonus fish when things quiet down.
- For bonus brown trout and incidental lake trout, orange and peach beads or maggots below a float are productive, but remember lake trout are out of season right now.

**Top spots today:**
- East 72nd Street Marina for a strong evening and night walleye bite along the breakwall.
- Mouth of the Rocky River for mixed bags—walleyes at night, steelhead and browns by day after a rain.
- Gordon Park and Edgewater Piers—consistent shoreline action, especially with west winds holding bait close.

Forecast for tomorrow looks like light southeast winds and manageable waves. But keep your gear close; with cooler weather and possible weekend blows, windows for fishing might be tight.

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Artificial Lure here coming to you from the windy shores of Cleveland, November 13th, and folks, Lake Erie’s showing her late-fall attitude. The lake is kicking up some serious chop: as of this morning, waves are rolling in at 7 to 10 feet, and there’s a Small Craft Advisory in effect. Water off Cleveland’s sitting at a chilly 52 degrees, so bring your best gear and some caution if you’re heading out.

High winds out of the west are topping 30 knots—good news for stirring up bait, but not for smaller boats. It’s a day for sturdy hulls and experience on the water. The weather’s mostly cloudy with rain tapering off, temps hovering in the upper 40s. The forecast calms down a bit by tonight, but expect a blustery, brisk day. Sunrise hit at 7:13 AM and you’ll see sunset at 5:09 PM, so plan your drifts to make the most of those dusk bites when the walleye fire up.

Speaking of fish activity, the bite’s strong for late fall. Walleye are the main draw—charters out of Edgewater and Wildwood report boats limiting out most mornings. Fish are averaging 18–24 inches, with a few tanks pushing 9 pounds popping up west near the Lorain sandbars. Perch action’s slowed but you can still pick some up anchored around the Cleveland Crib or east by Mentor Lagoons, with fish running 8–11 inches. Steelhead are hot in the river mouths and up into the Rocky and Chagrin—look for big chromers busting bait at first light.

Best baits right now? For walleye, it’s all about trolling deep-diving crankbaits like Bandits in chartreuse or purple back, stickbaits, or running husky jerks 35–55 feet back. A hot ticket is the Fish Sense Binsky blade bait in silver/blue, cast and jigged along rocky points and break walls, especially with the water temps dropping. If you like to anchor or vertical jig, try hair jigs tipped with emerald shiners or plastics in pumpkinseed and motor oil—make sure to add a stinger hook, as those short strikes are classic cold-water behavior.

Perch want live minnows on crappie rigs, fished just off the bottom. Steelhead are smacking spawn sacs or little cleos flung in current seams at the river mouths. Local bait shops like Erie Shines and Shur Strike are stocking up on shiners and nightcrawlers, so swing by before you launch.

Hot spots this week:
- The Cleveland Harbor breakwall and lighthouse area—great numbers of walleye after dark, and a few bonus steelhead hanging around the warm discharge pockets.
- The western basin near Lorain sandbar and Avon Point—big walleye prowling the edges, especially as bait is pushed in by the wind.

Safety note—if you’re braving the open lake, check the National Weather Service marine forecast out of Cleveland and don’t mess around with these November winds. The bite’s hot but safety’s always first.

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Artificial Lure here with your Lake Erie fishing report for Cleveland, Tuesday November 11th, 2025. Whether you're gearing up for that sunrise bite or winding down after sunset, let's take a look at the conditions, catches, and best bets around Erie today.

Weather is the main story this morning—Cleveland woke up under a cloudy sky with brisk northwest winds topping 20 knots, giving way to chance of snow and waves building anywhere from 3 to 7 feet, occasionally even hitting 10 feet out by Avon Point and toward Geneva-on-the-Lake, per the National Weather Service Cleveland marine forecast. Temperatures are dropping, water temp sits about 55°F off Cleveland. The sun rose at 7:08 a.m. and will set at 5:14 p.m.—plan that bite window, folks.

With these small craft advisories up, shoreline and protected harbor missions are the way to go. In these conditions, walleye and yellow perch have been the headline in recent angler reports, with walleye catches strong near the mouth of the Cuyahoga River and deep-water rock piles off Euclid Beach. The walleye bite stays hot into early November, especially after dark—running Husky Jerks and Rapala Deep Down Jerkbaits in clown and firetiger patterns have taken good fish. Tip: Go slow and steady, letting that bait suspend just off the bottom.

Yellow perch action is best in 35-45 feet, especially off Edgewater Park and Gordon Park breakwalls. Last few days saw buckets of ‘jumbo’ perch landed by anglers using emerald shiner minnows on drop-shot rigs. Perch like it simple, but upsizing to half-ounce sinkers helps keep you in the zone when the chop is up.

Bass are still around in shallow stretches off Rocky River and the old harbor, mostly smallmouth. Rubber tube baits and green-pumpkin Ned rigs took several 3-pounders this weekend, reports The Fishing Foundation. Largemouth are scarce as temps cool but not impossible in marinas.

Bait shops across the city were restocking on fresh shiners—live minnows are top dog for perch, while big walleye are crushing Rapala X-Raps, Berkley Hit Sticks, and Megabass Ito Shiners. For extra action, try tipping your jigs with a bit of salted minnow or switching to a blade bait mid-morning as water clarity drops.

Top hotspots for the day:
- **Edgewater Park:** Perch and bonus walleye dusk bites off the first breakwall.
- **E. 72nd Street Marina:** Classic late-fall walleye run with safer harbor access and steady smallmouth catches.

Caution—if you’re boating, heed those advisories. The chop isn’t forgiving and the shoreline bite is productive enough. Locals remind: “It’s never too cold for Erie, but respect the lake.” Fish slow, dress warm, and keep an eye out for those snow squalls drifting in late morning.

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Artificial Lure here with your November 10th Lake Erie, Cleveland fishing report. We woke up to a classic late-fall blow this morning—northwest winds churning the lake at 20 to 30 knots, putting a stiff chop across the water and waves running 5 to 8 feet off the Cleveland shoreline. The National Weather Service and local marine forecasts have us under a Small Craft Advisory straight through Tuesday evening, so if you’re banking on heading out in anything less than a sturdy rig, best wait for these rollers to lay down a bit. Water temp is dropping, running about 55 degrees at Cleveland, a real signal for fish on the move with the chill[National Weather Service Marine Forecast].

Weather’s on the raw side—snow showers blowing through, with the wind holding steady from the northwest. Temperatures are hovering in the low 40s, and sunrise this morning rolled in at 7:12 AM with sunset coming up at 5:11 PM. Not much tide shift to report since Erie’s more wind-driven than tidal, but today’s barometric changes may spark short blitzes where bait pins up close to shore or near river mouths.

Recent catches have been good when the weather lets you wet a line. Signal Cleveland and podcasts like "Lake Erie, Cleveland Fishing Report Today" say the hot bite has been on walleye, with plenty of locals dialed in trolling Bandits and Reef Runners just outside the harbor breakwalls—especially after dark, when those big ‘eyes push in to feed. Shallow Bandits remain a top producer for casting or trolling, and don’t forget old-school spoons and Husky Jerks when you’re hunting active fish.

The last week saw both walleye and yellow perch hitting the deck, especially around Edgewater Park and the mouth of Rocky River—prime spots this time of year. Some anglers working the piers have been pulling in good perch numbers on emerald shiners, rigged up on simple double-hook spreaders. Walleye are running into the low teens and up past 8 pounds during the night bite, as reported by local shops and Wolfish Angling Adventures.

If you’re working artificials, tubes with an 1/8-ounce jig head in green pumpkin or watermelon are tournament-tested for smallmouth bass and will nab you bonus perch and even the odd bonus steelhead, especially when the water gets stained after these blows. Work them slow near the rocks and current breaks; let ‘em flutter on the fall. Lure Boat and tackle shops around town are pushing walleye trolling combos—medium rods, low-stretch line, and Bandits that run true down to 12 or 15 feet.

Hot spots for today—if this wind simmers, try Edgewater Park breakwall after dark for trophy walleye; the submerged reefs east of the Cleveland Harbor, and near the mouth of the Rocky River, which can hold good numbers of late-run steelhead and bass mixed with walleyes staging on the dropoffs.

Best bait right now: fresh emerald shiners for perch, big chubs and shiners for steelhead, and for walleye, hard to beat a chartreuse or purple Bandit or Husky Jerk trolled slow in the evenings. Bring those spoons for jigging beneath the piers if the weather pins you to shore.

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This is Artificial Lure with your Lake Erie Cleveland fishing report for Sunday, November 9, 2025.

We woke up to a real November blow this morning—National Weather Service Cleveland reports strong northeast winds 15 to 25 knots, swinging north through the day, with waves 5 to 8 feet and a small craft advisory active right now. Rain dominates, turning to snow as the day goes on, and these conditions are expected to stick around into Tuesday. Water temperature off Cleveland is holding in the mid-50s, around 55 degrees, but with this cold snap, expect that to drop quickly. Sunrise was at 7:08 a.m., and sunset comes early now at 5:16 p.m.

Weatherwise, we’re locked in a wintry blast. Ohio news outlets say the region is bracing for periods of heavy lake effect snow from late Sunday into Tuesday, with temps plunging and wind chills knocking the bite out of the air. Expect snow squalls, especially along the shoreline and out towards the east. Layer up, keep an eye on the radar, and most importantly, if you’re running a small boat, today’s not your day—things are downright dangerous out there right now according to the National Weather Service marine advisories.

As for fish activity, if you can find a safe window, it’s prime late fall walleye and steelhead action in the nearshore and river mouths. Local guides and forums, like The Fishing Foundation and LakeErieUnited, report solid walleye hauls earlier in the week, with fish stacked in 18 to 28 feet off east Cleveland and making moves into the Cuyahoga River and Rocky River mouths. Most ‘eyes are running 16–23 inches, with a few pushing the 8–10 pound mark. Nighttime shore anglers have been producing well too, using stickbaits and jerkbaits—the classic Rapala Husky Jerk, Smithwick Rogues, and Bandits in gold, firetiger, and purple patterns. With the murky water stirring up, add a rattle and slow-roll those retrieves.

Steelhead are in—recent catches of chromers up to 27 inches are coming from the Rocky and Chagrin, especially as the temps tumble. Chartreuse spawn sacs under floats and small jigs tipped with waxworms or gulp minnows have been hot. Focus efforts near deeper pools and creek mouths as rain and snow bring fresh runs.

Perch bites have tapered with the wave action, but folks managed nice slabs earlier in the week by the Edgewater breakwall and off the E72nd Street marina. Deadstick a minnow on a crappie rig, drop to the bottom, and hold on.

For those chasing bass, the bite is tough in these temps, but a slow finesse approach—think Ned rigs, tube jigs, and blade baits—can still pick up lethargic smallmouth in rocky shallows on calm days.

Hot spots to target when conditions calm down:
- The E55th and E72nd public access piers: great for both walleye and steelhead after dark or during light wind windows.
- The mouth of Rocky River for steelhead runs, especially after snowmelt.
- The nearshore reefs off Wildwood Park for late-run walleye.

Quick reminder: All anglers need to use caution—dress for the cold, check the latest weather, and don’t take chances in rough water.

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Good morning, fellow anglers—Artificial Lure here bringing you the Lake Erie and Cleveland fishing report for November 8, 2025.

Today’s weather is shaping up classic for late fall on Erie: right now, off Cleveland, the water sits at a cool 56 degrees according to the National Weather Service, and we’re looking at mostly overcast skies with a high in the upper 40s. That north wind we had overnight is tapering off, and for much of the day you’ll see 5 to 10 knots from the north-northeast and waves settling down, generally 1 to 3 feet, maybe even flattening out more in the afternoon. There might be some rain swinging in by mid-to-late afternoon. Sunrise this morning was at 7:05 a.m., and you can expect sunset at 5:13 p.m.

As far as tidal activity, Erie’s a basin lake so tides aren’t a factor, but that north and northeast wind will push some water out of harbors—watch for lower water levels on the shoreline and pier edges, especially if winds freshen up again, as posted on USHarbors.

The fall bite is on, and so are the big-fish opportunities. A lot of folks have been out east of Cleveland chasing walleye after dark, especially between East 72nd Street, Gordon Park, and all the way to Edgewater—The Fishing Foundation reports a surge in the night bite. Walleye are stacked shallow and hitting crankbaits, jerkbaits, and Husky Jerks, mostly in clown and purple patterns. Don’t overlook Bandit Walleye Deep Divers—they’ve been outproducing the rest for big fish.

Daytime, perch activity has perked up as temps have dropped. Most shore reports have hammers in 32 to 38 feet off the Cleveland crib and just west of Gordon Park. Best rigs continue to be drop shotting with emerald shiners, or classic two-hook crappie rigs—natural shad patterns are working great, but on these gloomy days, chartreuse or pink gets extra looks, according to FishGPT.

Smallmouth remain scattered but fat: deeper rock piles between 25-35 feet are holding fish, and Ned rigs or tube jigs brown/green flake get the nod. You might get a bonus steelhead near harbor mouths; try a chrome Little Cleo if you see them rolling.

For hot spots:
- **E. 72nd Street breakwalls (rockpiles and marina mouth):** Night walleye fishing is hot—twitch minnow-style crankbaits slow and steady.
- **Edgewater Park:** Perch holding deep; use drop-shot rigs baited with shiners or a 2 to 3 inch Gulp! minnow on days when live bait is in short supply.
- **Fairport Harbor:** If you’re looking for steelhead, toss spoons at the mouth early in the morning.

Top baits for the weekend:
- For walleye: Deep-diving crankbaits in purple or clown, and Husky Jerks or Smithwicks in metallic or firetiger.
- For perch: Emerald shiners, lake worms, small soft plastics in white, chartreuse, or even pink.
- For smallmouth: Ned rigs, tubes, and swimbaits in natural and green pumpkin patterns.

Safety tip: With waves still settling and water temps chilling, wear your PFD when you’re out, especially in the dark or if you’re fishing alone. Small craft advisories were in effect until just this morning, so keep an eye on the conditions if you’re offshore.

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Artificial Lure here with your on-the-water fishing report for Cleveland and the western basin, right on Lake Erie, this Friday, November 7th, 2025.

First things first—let’s get a grip on today’s conditions. The sun rose at 6:59 AM and will dip at 5:16 PM, so there’s a tight window for prime action. The weather is brisk, with air temps this morning in the low 40s, warming just a touch, but stay layered up. According to the National Weather Service, we’re looking at a mix of clear skies and increasing clouds later, and Cleveland’s seeing winds out of the southwest, 10 to 20 knots. Waves are running 2 to 4 feet early, so small craft should use caution. The lake temperature off Cleveland is still holding at about 57 degrees, which is on the cool side but still pretty hot for late-season fishing. As we get into the weekend, a chance of lake-effect snow is coming in from Sunday night into Tuesday, so get out there before visibility and waves go sideways.

Tides aren’t a factor on Erie but low water advisories are posted today, so keep clear of the shallow cuts and rock piles, especially on the west end. Muddy, churned-up water after wind can trigger a walleye bite but will make perch more scattered.

Speaking of catch reports, Lake Erie anglers around the Cleveland area—especially off Edgewater and E. 72nd Street—are hauling in quality late-season walleyes. Multiple crews checked in this week with 4-6 fish limits, many over 25 inches, thanks in part to the Fall Brawl tournament heating up the night bite. Most productive have been crankbaits trolled at 1.2–1.8 mph after sunset. Local favorites right now are the Supernatural Big Baits Mattlock 10-12 and HÖWK Rocky Dentex TPE shallow divers, along with classic Bandits in purple clown and firetiger patterns. Early morning and dusk have produced the best action, with some big fish coming between midnight and 3 AM.

In perch news, the bite is fair to good but the fish have moved deeper. Target 35–44 feet just east of the breakwalls and around the Cleveland Crib. Minnows on drop-shot rigs are doing most of the work, but tipping small jigging spoons with emerald shiners will pull bonus slabs when they’re tight-lipped. Reports from local boats show perch limits, but more sorting is needed—expect a handful of jumbos per trip, mixed with runts.

The bass bite is slowing, but some nice smallmouth are still coming from rocky structure off Gordon Park and the harbor mouth, mostly on blade baits and soft plastic tube jigs.

Best baits for walleye right now: deep-diving crankbaits, Reef Runner 800s, and Bandits. Best colors: purple, chrome, and anything with a hint of glow if you’re trolling at night. For perch: emerald shiners, either live or salted. For bass: dark tube jigs and blade baits.

Couple of go-to hotspots this week:
- E. 72nd Street Wall: Walleyes are stacking up after dark, especially on windy nights. Cast or troll parallel to the breaks.
- Rocky River mouth: Good multi-species action, including bonus steelhead moving in on windy, overcast days.

A reminder—fish are fattening up for winter, and you’ll find the big ones holding just outside current or drop-offs. Adjust your presentation if water gets muddy after wind; slower and brighter lures help.

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Good morning, anglers—this is Artificial Lure checking in with your November 6th Lake Erie and Cleveland fishing report.

Sunrise hit at 6:56 this morning, with sunset rolling in at 5:13 this evening. Get your casts in during that mid-morning to late afternoon sweet spot, but be aware: we’ve got a stiff breeze on the water today. According to the National Weather Service out of Cleveland, strong west winds of 20 to even 30 mph are expected, with gusts up to 50. There’s a Gale Warning east of Vermilion and Small Craft Advisories elsewhere, so if you’re heading out check your gear and expect big rollers—waves could push from 5 up to 9 feet this afternoon and tonight. Water temps off Cleveland are 57 degrees, turning brisk but still lively enough for late fall action.

Lake Erie doesn’t have a measurable tide, but wind-driven water movement is real today, so look for current breaks, points, and creek mouths as active ambush spots for fish.

Now to the bite: Recent catches in the Cleveland basin have been dominated by **walleye**, **yellow perch**, and late-season runs of **steelhead**, with a handful of **smallmouth bass** still showing up, especially close to rocky structure and deeper breaks. The nearshore and inshore rocks, Cleveland Harbor wall, and up the Cuyahoga River channel have produced solid fish for those brave enough to handle rough water.

For **walleye**, trolling and casting are both effective right now. The top baits remain crankbaits like Bandits and Smithwicks in chrome, purple, and chartreuse; don’t overlook deep-diving stickbaits as those fish push down with the cooling water. Blade baits and jigging spoons are also producing, especially when fish are pinned tight to bottom. Switching to hair jigs tipped with minnows works if fish get fussy.

Perch are stacking in 30-45 feet, especially off E. 72nd Street and the Cleveland Crib. Emerald shiners on crappie rigs or plain drop-shot rigs are the ticket. If you’re not finding a bite within fifteen minutes, don’t be afraid to move—these schools are on the roam.

Steelhead are showing up at river and harbor mouths, like Edgewater Park and the Rocky River. Try Little Cleos, spawn bags under floats, or minnow imitations, especially when the wind pushes warmer surface water and bait into the tributary mouths.

Smallmouth are holding along rocky points and reefs in 15-25 feet. Drop-shot rigs with a Strike King Dream Shot, Gulp Minnows, or tubes in goby colors have been the go-to. Calm, sunny days help smallies bite, but if the waves calm just a touch and the sun peeks out, it can turn on quick.

Two hot spots worth your time today:
- **Cleveland Harbor Wall and E. 72nd Street Access**: Protected from some wind, with structure for late-season walleye, perch, and steelhead.
- **Lorain Breakwall and Black River Mouth**: Good for mixed bag action and offers some lee if the wind’s howling.

With falling barometer and heavy winds, fish are active but hugging cover—precision and patience are key. Safety first: check the conditions before you launch and always wear your PFD.

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Artificial Lure checking in with your Lake Erie, Cleveland fishing report for Wednesday, November 5th, 2025. It’s a classic autumn day on the North Coast—chilly sunshine, brisk air, and the lake serving up just enough chop to remind you it’s November. Sunrise came at 7:58 AM and we’ll fish daylight till a 6:17 PM sunset, so there’s a solid window before that next cold front rolls in.

Right now, weather is holding steady: mostly sunny skies, highs topping out in the mid-50s, and southwest winds running 5–10 knots. The open water temp off Cleveland is a cool 57 degrees according to NOAA, perfect to keep all our favorite species pushing shallow and feeding up. Waves are mild today, holding around 1–3 feet according to the National Weather Service and local marina forecasts, but don’t let your guard down—a stronger front is due later in the week, so now’s your shot for some calmer fishing before the winds start howling again.

Tide swings don’t matter much on Erie, but pay close attention to wind-driven currents near the harbor mouths and rocky points. That’s the secret sauce for active fish—it turns regular spots into feeding frenzies, so follow the southwesterly flow.

Steelhead are leading off right now. The big silvers are piling into the river mouths—places like the Rocky and Chagrin—and staging close to shore. At first light and dusk, folks are swinging Little Cleo spoons, bright spawn sacs, and waxworm-tipped jigs. According to WeatherWorld and multiple reports, the most consistent action is on ¼ oz spoons and pink or chartreuse sacs drifted through slight current seams. The morning bite is hot, especially where creek outflows meet the lake.

Walleye fishing has really ramped up too. The water temp drop flipped the switch, and folks trolling deep-diving crankbaits like the Rapala Husky Jerk and Bandit Deep Divers in firetiger or purple are putting lots of eaters in the box. For night owls, casting blade baits from the Edgewater and E55th breakwalls is a Cleveland classic and has been putting out three-to-six pounders steady, especially as dusk hits. Some crews are getting their six fish limits quick if they work the current seams in 40–50 feet of water.

Don’t sleep on yellow perch! The late fall bite is on strong. Boats working just off Rocky River and towards Edgewater in 35–45 feet are icing down coolers full of “jumbos,” mostly on live emerald shiners fished on spreaders, or with a chartreuse bead for the finicky ones.

Smallmouth bass are getting sluggish but still catchable on Ned rigs and tubes in green pumpkin. Key targets: marina docks, riprap, and wood cover tight to shore. If you spot baitfish dimpling the surface, a soft paddle-tail swimbait bounced just above bottom can fool those last stubborn bronzebacks.

Hot spots for today:
- East 55th Street Marina: Steady steelhead and bonus walleye at dusk.
- Edgewater Park west breakwall: Perch and occasional walleye, prime for bass and steelhead at sunrise and sunset.
- Rocky River mouth: Steelhead pushing in hard, especially after any overnight rain.
- The 28-foot contour east of the harbor remains a prime trolling lane for late-season walleye hunters.

For bait and tackle, here’s your winning lineup:
- Walleye: Deep-diving crankbaits (Bandit Deep, Rapala Shad Rap, Reef Runner), blade baits, and nightcrawler harnesses.
- Steelhead: Little Cleo spoons, pink/orange spawn sacs, white or black marabou jigs under a float, live minnows.
- Perch: Emerald shiners on gold Aberdeen hooks or crappie rigs, with a split shot to keep 'em pinned near bottom.

Keep your eyes peeled for floating leaves and debris—check your lines and certainly wear your PFD, especially near those slick breakwalls.

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Lake Erie’s fall bite is on, but so’s the November wind. This is Artificial Lure with your November 4 Cleveland Lake Erie report.

Sunrise hit us at 6:58 AM, with sunset tonight rolling in at 5:19 PM. Skies are partly to mostly sunny, with temps climbing into the low 50s by afternoon—gorgeous for early November. A strong westerly wind settled overnight, dropping to 10–15 knots by midday, but hang onto your hats: those southwest winds ramp again this evening, pushing waves from a calm 1–3 feet up to 4 feet after dusk. Small craft advisories are up for good reason. Looking ahead, another cold front hits tomorrow, bringing more stiff wind, colder air, and a shot of rain—classic late fall action according to the National Weather Service Marine Forecast and local Cleveland weather updates.

If you’re planning your trip, stick close to the Cleveland shorelines early. Wave heights should be fishable nearshore this morning before afternoon rollers grow. Outflows and rivers remain safer bets if wind kicks up on the open lake. The Cleveland Bulkhead, especially around Edgewater Park, and the mouths of Euclid Creek and the Rocky River are solid hot spots. Good reports keep coming from Wildwood, too, where the breakwall deflects some chop.

Walleye action has been steady. The night bite is still solid off E. 72nd, Edgewater, and Rocky River, with several anglers pulling limits trolling Reef Runners and P10s, especially in purples and chartreuse. Shore casters have found success with Husky Jerks and Bandits, especially black chrome and clown colors. A few boats are staying tight to shore: blade baits like Vib-E or Silver Buddy jigged on bottom have been hot, and jigging Rapalas in blue/silver trigger strikes. If you’re casting from the bank, weightless swimbaits or paddle tails in minnow patterns are doing damage at dusk and after dark. Planer boards let you cover more water if you can get out safely, with crawler harnesses still working on calmer pockets where perch chase bait.

Speaking of perch, action’s been scattered but picking up near the mouth of the Cuyahoga and at the Cleveland Crib. A spreader rig tipped with emerald shiners is always a local staple. Look for schools staging just outside 20 to 30 feet—pay attention to your electronics.

Smallmouth bass remain active as waters cool. Focus on rocky structure off the east breakwall or around Bratenahl. Jigs with green pumpkin tubes, Ned rigs, or drop-shot rigs still pick up fish; the classic dark melon tubes never fail around here. According to local tackle shops, blade baits and smaller crankbaits—especially firetiger or craw—are reliable as bass bulk up for winter.

Steelhead trout continue entering local streams with every cold snap. Anglers have been getting them on spawn sacs, minnows, and pink or chartreuse paddle tails in the Rocky and Chagrin. If you fly fish, egg patterns and white woolly buggers are best, especially mid-morning once water clarity improves. Try the lower Rocky River and Euclid Creek for fresh arrivals after last night’s north wind.

Night bite walleye, drifting for jumbo perch, steelhead at dawn, and bronzebacks on boulders—pick your quarry, dress warm, and stay safe. Best bets remain Edgewater Park for mixed bag action and Wildwood for consistent late-season walleye and steelhead if you favor the tributaries.

Remember: check conditions, wear a life vest, and don’t push it if the waves come up—there’s always another November bite ahead.

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Artificial Lure here with your Lake Erie fishing report for Cleveland and surrounds on this crisp Monday, November 3, 2025.

Early risers got a treat with **sunrise at 7:58 AM** and anglers can fish until **sunset at 6:17 PM**. The weather is a gift for November—mostly sunny skies, a high in the mid-50s, calm winds out of the southwest at 5 to 10 knots, and **Lake Erie waves holding at 1 to 3 feet**. But make no mistake, a cold front is due midweek, so get your lines wet before conditions get feisty. According to the National Weather Service Cleveland, keep an eye on shifting winds and waves later in the week, especially as the next storm line approaches.

Tides aren’t much of a player here, but water temp off Cleveland sits at a cool **57 degrees**, putting fish on the move and making daylight hours prime time for action. AccuWeather and local marina reports both advise: layer up, watch the forecast, and expect those signature Great Lakes rapid weather swings.

**Steelhead are front and center now**. Local videos and reports from Sunday highlight the first proper run of the year. Recent rainfall juiced up the tributaries, pulling a wave of chrome-bright steelhead in. The Rocky, Chagrin, and Grand rivers are all producing, especially around deep runs and seams. Anglers are reporting solid hookups—several going “four for six” or “four for seven” on floats. The bite is best early, but fish are staging all day long.

For bait and lures: **egg sacs, 8mm soft beads, and small jigs** lead the way for steelhead. Whites, naturals, and a dash of sparkle are on fire right now, especially when the sun pops through. Beads in 8mm have changed the game, but if the fish get spooky, switch to smaller natural egg imitators or white marabou jigs. Centerpin drifting is the go-to, but spinning gear with floats works just fine.

**Walleye** action is still going, though you’ll need to work harder as temperatures drop. Trollers are picking up fish out near the Cleveland breakwalls and out around 40-50 feet, especially at first light and dusk. Stickbaits in purples, chartreuse, and clown patterns are reliable, but scaling down to smaller crankbaits helps when fish go tight-lipped. Locals suggest a slower retrieve as the temps settle lower. Jigging with minnows or shad-imitating plastics near the river mouths also turns up some bonus fish.

Recent catches include:
- Good numbers of steelhead (Rainbows), many in the 5-8 lb class, with multiple hookups per trip on the Rocky and Chagrin.
- Walleye limits have been steady offshore, with a handful of bigger fish mixed in—most recently just after sunset or as daylight breaks.

Top **hot spots** this week:
- **Edgewater Park Pier**: Early morning and late afternoon steelhead on floats and spawn sacs.
- **E. 72nd Street access and breakwall**: Steady walleye bites, plus a few bonus steelhead in the marina cuts.
- **Rocky River (Lorain Rd. bridge area and marina stretch)**: Consistent chrome, nice flows, and deep slots holding active fish right now.

If you’re venturing out, layer up, watch for those wind changes come Tuesday, and be courteous—prime runs can get busy quickly with fish in heavy.

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Artificial Lure here, bringing you your Lake Erie fishing report straight from the Cleveland shoreline for Sunday, November 2, 2025.

It’s shaping up to be a classic early-November weekend on the North Coast. Out on the lake, surface temperatures are holding around 58 degrees off Cleveland. We’re dealing with southwest winds under 10 knots this morning, so the water’s staying pretty calm with waves less than a foot—perfect for both boaters and shore anglers, but don’t forget a jacket: the air’s brisk, struggling to crack the mid-30s, and you’ll feel it near the water. According to WeatherWorld, clouds will build as the day goes, but you should see a little early sun before things grey over by afternoon. Sunrise hit at 6:59 a.m., sunset at 5:19 p.m.—plenty of daylight for a long session.

With a steady barometer, calm water, and stable weather, fish activity has been peaking during the low-light hours—think sunrise and the hour just before sunset. FishingReminder notes that today’s major bite windows line up perfectly with that first bit of daylight, so if you haven’t wet a line yet, now’s the time. Tidal swings aren’t a factor on Erie, but wind-driven current near harbor mouths and points can mimic a feeding window, especially when that breeze kicks west.

The walleye bite is still in full swing out east and local anglers have been hauling in numbers, with some fish pushing the 8-pound mark, particularly by trolling deep-running Rapala Husky Jerks in fire tiger and clown patterns. Recent reports from Michiana Outdoors mention boats out near the 28-foot mark east of the islands landing limits in just a few hours, mostly trolling with crankbaits or slow-death rigs tipped with nightcrawler harnesses. Don’t be surprised to run into schools—electronics show plenty of bait roaming the open basins.

Cleveland harbors and breakwalls are also giving up good numbers of late-fall steelhead, especially after cooler nights. Focus on Edgewater Park Marina, East 55th St. Marina, and the Cleveland Harbor wall. Most steelhead are hitting small, flashy spoons like Little Cleos in silver/blue or copper, but spawn sacs or waxworms under a float have been reliable when they hold deep. Perkins Beach and Clifton Beach both offer productive shore casting, especially during low light. The hotter holes have been along the points and just inside harbor mouths where baitfish are stacking up.

As for bass, you’ll find smallmouths still active on rocky structure—shallow points and reefs are best. Ned rigs, dropshot baits in goby color, and tubes in green pumpkin are hard to beat. Soft swimbaits fished just above bottom are a sleeper choice, especially if you see bait dimpling the surface or marked on your graph. Largemouths are slowing with the chill, but look for them around marina docks and wood cover, often tight to the pilings.

Best baits right now:
- Walleye: Deep-diving crankbaits (Rapala Husky Jerk, P10), crawler harnesses, blade baits.
- Steelhead: 1/4 oz spoons (Little Cleo, Kastmaster), spawn sacs, live minnows, waxworms.
- Smallmouth: Ned rigs, tubes, swimbaits, dropshots.

My picks for hot spots this weekend:
- East 55th St. Marina—steady steelhead and bonus walleyes at dusk.
- Perkins Beach—the point is holding mixed schools, especially if lake shiners are balled up in the surf.
- The 28-foot contour east of the harbor—classic trolling run for late-season walleye.

Boat landing traffic is down lately, so you’ll get elbow room just about anywhere. Make sure to check your line regularly; leaves and debris are drifting after those northwest blows earlier this week.

Grab a thermos, take a buddy, and enjoy the last stretch before Erie’s hardwater season sneaks in. If you landed a big one this weekend, be sure to snap a pic and share it locally—it’s a great way to cheer on the community as we close in on winter.
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