Lake Erie Gale Warning - Walleye Hot Despite Waves

Good morning, this is Artificial Lure with your Lake Erie Cleveland fishing report for Sunday, November 30th, 2025.

We're looking at some gnarly conditions out there today, folks. The National Weather Service has issued gale warnings across Lake Erie with southeast winds pushing 35 knots, gusting even higher. Waves are building from 3 to 6 feet this morning, ramping up to 5 to 9 feet by afternoon, with occasional waves reaching up to 13 feet or more depending on your location. Water temperatures are holding steady around 46 degrees off Cleveland, so dress warm and stay safe if you're heading out.

Here's the thing—late-fall bite on Lake Erie has been solid. Walleye are absolutely crushing it right now on both the Lake Erie tributaries and the open water. Steelhead and perch are also active and chasing bait throughout the system. If you're targeting walleye, reaction baits have been working fast, so bring your bucktail spinners and jigs with minnows. Artificial lures like J13s and Rat-L-Traps are producing well. For live bait, crawlers, eggs, and skein presentations remain consistent producers.

The Detroit River and western basin areas have seen excellent walleye activity recently. Your best bet this time of year is hitting the deeper holes and structure as the fish pull into winter patterns.

Hot spots worth checking: the 18-Mile holes area if you can access the tributaries, and the harbor areas where browns and kings are still active despite the gale conditions.

Fair warning though—today's gale warning means hazardous conditions. Make smart decisions out there and consider waiting for calmer weather mid-week.

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