*Lake Erie surface temperatures are in the lower 50's. Be sure to check the latest marine forecast for up-to-date lake conditions.* Central Basin- The best walleye fishing in the central basin has been 3 to 5 miles NE of the Huron River mouth. Trollers are catching fish on deep diving crankbaits or divers with spoons. Expect the walleye to move W as water temperatures drop. Yellow perch fishing continues to be excellent in the central basin. Best areas have been near the Vermilion River, 4 miles N of Edgewater at the Cleveland Crib in 50 feet of water, and 1 to 3 miles N from Fairport Harbor to Conneaut in 35 to 50 feet of water. Spreaders tipped with shiners are taking fish from 9 to 12". Steelhead fishing has slowed down due to low and clear conditions in the streams. Look for fishing to pick up with some rainfall. Anglers have been catching fish all along the Grand River up to Harpersfield Dam. The same clear and low conditions are present in the Chagrin River. The steelhead have ranged in size from 16 to 28". Anglers are using Little Cleos, jigs tipped with maggots and egg (spawn) sacks. Check with local bait shops for up-to-date river conditions.
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