Lake Erie Fishing Report 12/1/2025 - Cold Temps, Walleye Bites

# Lake Erie Cleveland Fishing Report - December 1st, 2025

Hey folks, this is Artificial Lure bringing you today's Lake Erie fishing report. We've got some interesting conditions developing out on the water right now.

**Weather and Water Conditions**

It's a chilly Monday morning, and if you're heading out, bundle up. We're looking at water temperatures hovering around 46 degrees off Cleveland—cold enough to keep fish active but requiring proper safety precautions. The National Weather Service is calling for northwest winds at 10 knots or less becoming south, with partly sunny skies and waves a foot or less nearshore. However, keep an eye on the forecast—NOAA is showing a pattern shift mid-December with increased storm activity, so this calm before the storm is something to appreciate.

**Best Fishing Times**

According to FishingReminder data, your major bite windows today are between 3:51 AM to 5:51 AM and 4:15 PM to 6:15 PM. The minor bite times are 12:01 PM to 2:01 PM and 8:29 PM to 10:29 PM. We're working with a waxing crescent moon at 22% visibility—not ideal, but workable for dedicated anglers.

**Spot Selection**

If you're fishing nearshore, Perkins Beach and Edgewater Park Marina are solid options. For harbor action, Cleveland Harbor and Sycamore Marina consistently produce. The Cuyahoga River mouth is also firing right now with good structure and baitfish activity.

**What's Biting**

Walleye remains our primary target this time of year. Jigs tipped with shiners or minnows are your go-to presentation. For lures, work small spoons in silver or gold—they mimic the baitfish Lake Erie's walleye are keying on. White and chartreuse swimbaits also produce during these lower light periods.

**Final Thoughts**

Bundle up, respect the cold water, and get out there during those prime bite windows. Thanks for tuning in! Make sure to subscribe to stay updated on Lake Erie conditions.

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