Lake Erie Fishing Report: Walleye Biting, Weather Shifting

# Lake Erie Fishing Report - Saturday, November 29th

Hey folks, this is Artificial Lure with your Lake Erie fishing report for Saturday, November 29th, 2025.

Let's start with what Mother Nature's throwing at us today. We've got west winds running 15 to 20 knots this morning, building throughout the day. A ridge of high pressure at 30.50 inches is moving through, but don't get too comfortable because a strong low pressure system is tracking in early Sunday at 29.70 inches with that cold front. Sunrise was at 7:53 AM and we're looking at sunset around 5:08 PM, so you've got a solid window to get out there.

The National Weather Service is calling for a chance of snow this afternoon, especially in the central and eastern sections. If you're heading out, dress in layers and watch that sky. Waves are currently 5 to 9 feet with occasional swells around 11 feet tonight in the central basin, so conditions are getting choppy out there.

Water temps are holding around 47 degrees off Cleveland, which is still fishable for walleye and steelhead. Speaking of walleye, that's what we're targeting right now. The lake's been producing solid catches, and reports show walleye chasing slow presentations near the bottom. Drop-shot rigs with minnows, worms, or leeches are your go-to setup. Those traditional baits still reign supreme for Erie walleye.

For lures, jerkbaits have been absolutely deadly lately when using forward-facing sonar technology. If you don't have that setup, weighted crankbaits like the Strike King 5XD and 6XD work excellent—they give you that slow rise when paused. Reef Runner Model 800s have also been producing keeper-sized fish.

Best fishing times today are running 1:13 PM to 3:13 PM for major activity, with minor times around 9:05 AM to 10:05 AM.

For hot spots, check out the nearshore waters from Willowick eastward—that's been holding suspended walleye. The Islands to Vermilion area is also producing, especially if you've got a slip bobber rig deployed over the deeper channels.

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