Lake Erie Fishing

When it comes to Lake Erie Fishing you will quickly find out that anglers and fishing guides from every region of the southern shore will claim to have the best fishing in Lake Erie. One Lake Erie fishing guide will claim his region, maybe the Western Basin, has all the biggest and the best fishing while at the same time another Lake Erie fishing Captain, maybe based in the Eastern Basin will claim that it is his region of the lake that has all the biggest and best Lake Erie fishing.

Well anglers the truth is that they both probably have some great fishing as there is some super Lake Erie fishing throughout the entire lake and the great Lake Erie fishing is available to all anglers no matter what direction of the "compass" you are fishing. Fishing in Lake Erie is good in all directions and is also a very special place to fish with lots of great fishing history behind it.

Buckets Fishing Charters fishes in the resource rich Eastern Basin of Lake Erie and catches walleye, yellow perch, steelhead trout, smallmouth bass, and some nice salmon. The Eastern Basin is where you can experience a fishing adventure on the beautiful waters of Lake Erie that you will want to return to every year or every week if you are a local angler.

Lake Erie Walleye Fishing

For Lake Erie Walleye Fishing the best fishing season usually starts in April and runs into November. Of course there is ice fishing but for the typical charter fishing outfit the season starts when the ice melts. But as soon as the ice melts Lake Erie fishing charters hit the open waters in search of trophy walleye. There is a limit of six per person and even at a limit of six walleye per angler there are many millions taken every year. This is one of the reasons Lake Erie is called the walleye Capitol of the World.

Lake Erie Perch Fishing

Lake Erie yellow perch fishing is usually for anglers that have already caught their walleye limit. Many anglers will catch their walleye limit for the day and then switch to yellow perch fishing which can be quite fun and exciting, especially for the kids and young Lake Erie anglers. At a bag limit of about 30 per person a few anglers fishing together can fill a large cooler to the top with what most anglers consider the best eating fish in all of Lake Erie.

Yellow perch are caught while bottom fishing while drifting or anchored. Lake Erie perch fishing can sometimes mean fish up to 14 inches and in some rare occasions a trophy yellow perch will be caught that can exceed even 14 inches. And when nothing else is biting or when other Lake Erie fishing is slow you can almost always count on the yellow perch bite to be on.

Lake Erie Smallmouth Bass Fishing

If you are coming to town for a Lake Erie fishing trip from out of state you may not have known that there is some fairly decent smallmouth bass fishing in Lake Erie. Yes, it is true and smallmouth bass fishing can make for a fun day of Lake Erie Fishing.

Around mid June until the end of July, bass fishing is best. The bass are hungry and will hit most live bait set-ups, and trolling will produce phenomenal bass action. Smallmouth bass fishing is gaining popularity as anglers discover the excitement of pursuing these high-junping, feisty fish. If you're looking for an action packed fishing trip this is it! These smallies jump, twist and turn making them the hardest fighting fish in Lake Erie.

There are more species to catch while fishing in Lake Erie. Walleye is the most popular and sought after. Yellow perch are considered the best eating and are perfect for kids to catch. Smallmouth bass are good fighters and will give any angler a run for their money on light tackle. And as if these three species weren't enough you also have salmon available and lake trout ready to bite too. Here is a list of all the main species:

• Bluegill
• Crappie
• Largemouth Bass
• Rock Bass
• Salmon
• Sauger
• Smallmouth Bass
• Steelhead
• Walleye
• Yellow Perch

Lake Erie Fishing Vacations

If you have fished Erie before or are coming here to fish then you likely know to expect some fine fishing, marvelous accommodations, fine dining, and Lake Erie's natural beauty. If you are visiting Erie, Pennsylvania or any other nearby Pennsylvania city you must make a Lake Erie fishing excursion part of your vacation. Not only will you enjoy all the fishing you have read about here but time on the boat with your family and kids who by the way are more than welcome aboard our boats. You can bring your camera to take pictures of the fish and fun you and your family will have. You will have a fishing experience of a lifetime that you will want to come back to every year from now on.