Lake Erie (western basin) in 3-D at today's water level. Spot 1 (wind-blown bank) is open for everyone; the other 5 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Lake Erie (western basin) today
Ohio · 1643.2 sq mi · updated
57°F water, level falling, 1 ft below normal, calm this morning.
Fishing spots
- 1Wind-blown bank
Today's west wind pushes bait into this bank across open water.
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- 3
- 4
- 5
- 6
5 more spots with LakeScope PRO: fish, depth band, water temperature, best time and bait for each.
Picked from the shape of the lake bed. A guide, not a promise.
Best fishing times
Tuesday Good
- 6:45 am – 9:00 am bestsunrise, moonrise · wind 7 mph
- 3:45 pm – 6:00 pmsunset, moonset · wind 8 mph
Wednesday Fair
- 6:45 am – 9:00 am bestsunrise · wind 1 mph
- 1:00 pm – 3:15 pmmoon overhead · wind 5 mph
Based on sun and moon times and the wind forecast. A guide, not a promise. The app shows the whole week.
What's biting
- GoodWalleye
Prime range. Low light is best, on reefs and weed edges.
- GoodYellow perch
Schooled near weed edges and soft bottom.
- FairSmallmouth bass
Picking up. Look on rocky points and gravel.
- FairCatfish
Waking up. Channels and creek mouths, especially after rain.
From the water temperature and the season. A guide, not a promise.
Water level
Falling 0.5 ft in 7 days. 1.0 ft below normal for this time of year.
Latest reading .
Clarity and algae
No fresh view yet
Clouds hid the lake on 4 recent passes.
Water temperature
At the surface, seen .
Ice
Open water
Ice thickness is an estimate from air temperature, not a measurement. Check the ice yourself before going on it.
Weather and wind
Sunrise 7:15 am · sunset 5:15 pm · new moon moon (lake time).
Recent catches
Shared by anglers in the LakeScope app. Spots are shown to about half a mile.
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