"Lake Erie Fishing Report: Walleye & Smallmouth Bass Crushing It, Steelhead Action Picking Up"

# Lake Erie Fishing Report - December 2nd, 2025

Hey there, this is Artificial Lure bringing you your Lake Erie and Cleveland area fishing report for today, Tuesday, December 2nd.

Let's start with conditions. Water temps are dropping fast as we head deeper into winter, and that's actually good news for certain species. The tribs have been running low and clear lately according to recent reports from the area, which means fish are scattered and you've gotta work for them. The good news? When anglers do find fish, they're willing to bite.

Speaking of fish activity, walleye and smallmouth bass are crushing it on the Detroit River and Lake Erie tributaries right now. We're also seeing decent steelhead action starting to pick up as water conditions have improved. If you're targeting perch, the east basin from Fort Erie to Maitland typically stays productive right through early November when weather permits, so conditions should still be decent this time of year.

For your tackle box, the pros are recommending egg patterns and beads if you're fly fishing—traditional gear anglers are having solid luck with egg sacs and single eggs. For bass, be sure to pack some soft plastics and don't sleep on jigs. Spoons and spinners work great in the surf too if you're mixing it up.

Two spots I'd recommend checking out: Head to the mouths of the Erie area tributaries where fish tend to congregate—this is where most anglers have been finding success lately. Also, don't overlook the lower sections of the tribs where the bulk of fish have been holding.

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