6/16/26 Lake Erie Fishing Report
June 16, 2026
Wow! All I can say is WOW! Lake Erie fishing has been on fire this past week. We moved the Sir Walleye Charters boat to Lorain, Ohio, at Oasis Marina. We don’t normally make this move until July 1st each year; however, due to circumstances beyond our control, we moved early this year. The main reason I moved the boat to Lorain early is as follows, in order:
Now for the fishing report for Lorain, Ohio, Lake Erie Central Basin. The weather has been what I would call fairly stable. Seas of 3 to 4 feet have been the biggest we have seen. The Central Basin has a much different wave action. Waves are farther apart and less sharp in deeper waters, allowing us to fish in larger seas much more confidently and comfortably. Weather has been stable, with the exception of the storm that blew through, quickly bringing 50-mph wind gusts. Thank goodness that everyone made it back safely.
Back to the fishing report! Sliver Streak spoons, both Jr and Mini sizes, with Mustad Alpha Point ITG76 hooks, are taking the bites. Fishing 47 to 52 feet of water, targeting the walleyes below 30 feet has been the key to success. Top-producing colors once again: Nascar, CatDog, Pink Panties, and Purple Demon are smoking hot. Speed has been 2.7-3.0 at the Fish Hawk probe with 30 feet of downrigger cable out. Water temperature is 68 degrees at depth. You can go for miles and miles and more miles and still keep cating walleye in Lorain absolutely insane bite and fish numbers that are there. I have been going until I reach half the limit, then turning back around at Lorain to finish the other half, ending up about 3.4 miles to the Black River. On days when there is wind, go about 7 miles upwind and put the waves on the stern and catch the whole way back home! Lake Erie fishing just doesn’t get any better than this, folks. I have seen 2 Fish Ohios come to the net in just the handful of charters run thus far! One is 28 inches on the button, and the other is 29 inches!
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Until Next Time,
Gotta Go, Fish ON 🎣 Get The Net‼️,
Captain Kris