October 2009 Western Lake Erie Fishing Reports

[jiginitis69]

The bite was off today. We picked up 51 between 3 of us and we had to work. Softest bite of the year and cheater poles did'nt do a thing. They were there but would'nt bite. We only had 5 throw backs so the size was decent but it was too much work. Supposed to WNW winds bit they were wrong again. We had e/se winds and the lake was flat. Alittle chop started to build around 1:00 but did'nt change the fishes attitude. Just an honest report.

FYI the water cleaner in shallow vs. deeper. Exceptional clean water out 12 fow. Stained in 16 fow

[ybester]

Hello,
I'm coming out to Marblehead this weekend form Iowa and was wondering how the Walleyes are biting? And where? And on what?
Thank you,

[Rusty]

Started our day at the Marblehead Lighthouse, then on to the Airport, then on to Gull, then to the Stone Dock. Now I'm no expert, but my last 3 perch trips ended in limits with the last one having fairly decent size too (most over 8, 5 over 10, one 12, good bit of sorting too though). We fished 5 hours yesterday and NEVER GOT A BITE. 3 guys on the boat we didn't use a dozen minnies. No matter where I went we had muddy, very muddy water. Bummer of a day but hey we were fishin and the day actually was pretty nice. Did anyone have luck anywhere around Kelly's? Lemme have it I aint proud....

[rsfrail]

Rusty
Last trip for me was like that (10-10-09) $100 fuel, 5 dozen minnies, 5 hrs of fishing/ 2 anchor moves and actually had to check lines to make sure bait was still on. Actually re-baited about 6-8times and 1 perch at 3.5 hrs into it. Actually released it after 45 minutes of nothing else, and it swam off. Used the can of corn trick - brought 1 sheep and 3 w bass. See your from Johnstown, how often do you head up to lake? - Going to head up this weekend, always looking for back-up people to make it worth while.

[rsfrail]

Hey Russ, got your message but had a problem replying. Send me a hit on [email protected] and I can contact you. I fish out of Bass Haven(E Harbor)

[jiginitis69]

Sunday was a slow day. 3 of us caught 68. Size was variable. We did get lucky and catch a couple dandies. Biggest was 13" and 4-12". The rest were just normal perch. Today was horrible. I caught 5 gobies and a few perch. Marked allot of fish but they were tight lipped. This weekend should be prime time.