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Hi everyone, new to this forum. We have a charter set up to fish April 8 and 9 of this year. We have never fished Lake Erie before and have a few questions.
What can we expect as far as temperatures during the day? Is early April a good time to catch walleye? What kind of lake conditions can we expect?
Any suggestions as to next time as far as the best times to set up a charter and where ?
thanks to all and look forward to reading this forum as spring approaches
thanks Jeff
Ok guys I am gonna try and answer him in general. I know their is some exceptions to the rule.. here we go.. The fishing will be great that weekend weather permitting you can expect 30 to 55 degrees. You will only be less than a mile ofshore and will most likely jigging. You can expect a quick limit. the fish will average between 15 and 22 inches and be mostly males. Most of the captains once you limit out take you back in. The day sometimes can be over in about an hour.. Check with your capt. Well for me the best time to fish is every day.. lol. mid april to mid may for bottom boucing.. mid may to mid july for casting. mid april to mid july and oct to nov for trolling. Perching mid aug to end of oct. but i can limit out of perch most days. smallmouths good early spring and late fall. I did my best answering on my little phone.
Should be great fishing. I will add just one point to skipper9's post. I don't care what the air temperature is, it will be cold on the water. the water temp will be low 40's. Any wind and it get's down right frigid out there. Come prepared almost as you were ice fishing and especially have some gloves. You can always take a layer off if your too warm, but once you get chilled out there it can be miserable. Enjoy your trip!!
Great Post...
#1 Wear your Rocky boots. no sneakers or boat shoes. It's what ever the water temp is. Wear a turtle neck. Take it off if I am wrong. Be prepared to get wet. If I am wrong then you win again. You will catch your limit. Spring fishing ain't for urban cowboys. Its the reel deal.
Good Luck and Good Fishing
Wear somyhing warm on your feet, but you can leave those hard black soled shoes/boots on the dock......on my boat anyway, other than that the fishing should be great. Who ya fishing with ?Quote:
Originally Posted by jiginitis69
P.S. sorry jig but my buddies tend to mark the h##%LL out of my boat with some of those boots
I understand. I can wear em and not leave a mark but I have sea legs. LOL
I appreciate the responses posted, yeah knew it would be cold. Didn't know that we should be prepared to get wet. My son chartered with Sweet Escapes. I believe he just went looking through the internet and picked one.
Really looking forward the experience.
Hope to be able to do additional 'walk on' charters as the season progresses.
I know capt. Todd real well, he will do a great job for you, nice boat and great fisherman !!Quote:
Originally Posted by jcweis1
I run with Capt. Todd and went to Capt school with him as well. He is a great Capt. and will work hard for you.
This is a good forum for information. I am an amateur at best when it comes to fishing but love the sport. I am reading older posts and look forward to keeping up with them as spring approaches.
Great to know Captain Todd is so highly recommend.
I hope to get on a few boat charter lists for walk ons. It is hard to coordinate 6 people to plan a trip. My sons and I are always willing to go at the spur of the moment. It is a little over four hour drive to Sandusky for me, which is not too bad to do a couple good days of fishing.
BTW, Capt. Brain will do anyone out there a great job too.. Hi Brian hope all is well, see ya in the spring or maybe this winter if you make it up to ice fish.Quote:
Originally Posted by CAPTBRIAN
Chad & Darcy
Call Todd before you head to Ohio. He runs out of the same marina I do and its 10 miles west of Port Clinton at Wild Wings Marina. I've only met him 1 time so I cant help ya there. Just be sure of where your lodging is and be at the boat on time because the jig bite is great in early morning. Have fun. Capt. GregQuote:
Originally Posted by jcweis1
I have been keeping in touch with Josh and Joe when it gets right I think I am going to go.Quote:
Originally Posted by Go-Time
I'm headed over late this week going to stay though the weekend.Quote:
Originally Posted by CAPTBRIAN