Lake Erie Fishing and Tips for Success!

Here is the inside scoop on how to catch Lake Erie Fish and the ones you want. First of all, you have to make up your mind how to Get To the Fish on Lake Erie. There are several options to get you and your family or fishing party to Lake Erie's mixed bag of sport fish. Consider fishing from shore, a private boat or a licensed Lake Erie Charter Boat. Shore Fishing: There are many public fishing piers and breakwalls providing easy shoreline access points. Camp Perry has a public fishing pier as well as Catawba State Park and my favorite the breakwalls in Huron OH. You can search: Places to Fish from Shore on Lake Erie. This is very popular for children and adults to enjoy the day with a bucket of worms or a couple dozen lake shiners and don't forget the picnic basket. Introducing children to fishing can be a rewarding experience. Make these trips fun! And remember even the smallest fish is a "trophy" to a kid if you make it one. Charter Boat Fishing: There are many types of Lake Erie Charter Fishing Services and the cost varies widely. There are walk on "Head Boats" that charge per person which accommodate anywhere from 20 to 50 people, cost is around $50 per person for 6 hours of fishing Lake Erie. These boats don't move real fast so figure an hour both ways for getting in and out. You may need to bring your own bait and tackle and reservation are recommended. If you prefer a private char

ter know as a ("Six-Pack Charters") that handles up to six anglers or less for 7 hours fishing, bait, tackle and ice are usually included for about $550 to $650 per fishing party. If you can get a group together this is the best value for your buck and your chances for success are much better for a quality experience. Private Boat Fishing: There are boat launches available across the Lake Erie Ohio Lakeshore. If your bring your own boat, be sure that your boat is in tip top shape, life jackets, flares and a good navigation system in case fogs sets in. Most boat ramps are listed if you search "Places to launch boats on Lake Erie or call the local visitor bureau. Lake Erie weather can change in the blink of the eye so be sure to check marine weather and it's not a bad idea to check with your local bait store for places to fish and also to let them know where you are putting in and your contact information to stay safe and in case of an emergency. A variety of Lake Erie Fish Species are available seasonally to anglers throughout Ohio waters. Successful anglers learn how to locate fish and present them with the right bait or lure. Local bait and tackle stores are the best source for information and usually carry the right equipment for the fish you are targeting. Happy Hooker bait and tackle is where I shop in Oak Harbor OH, off State Route 2. For a recorded Lake Erie Fishing Report you can call 1-888-466-5347. I hope these tips will help you in your journey for Fishing Lake Erie. If Erie Drifter Sportfishing can help you with any questions we live here and we are only a phone call away. 

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Captain Tom Straus 
Erie Drifter Sportfishing & Lodging 
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