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.

That wraps up your Cleveland Lake Erie fishing report for November 9, 2025. Thanks for tuning in! Don’t forget to subscribe for future updates, and remember to tell your buddies. This has been a Quiet Please production, for more check out quiet please dot ai.

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