Lake Erie is literally a walleye factory and has been widely given the title "walleye capital of the world". The warm, shallow, murky waters make it the perfect habitat for producing record sized walleye. One of the best areas to catch Lake Erie walleye is in Ohio. In the spring the river mouths of the Maumee and Sandusky are very productive. Most anglers troll with crankbaits or worm harnesses and both methods produce very good catches of Lake Erie walleye. Another walleye hotspot is Fairport Harbor, the waters here are strewn with rocks and boulders that attract the baitfish and provide forage for the walleye. Most productive technique seems to be trolling, although jigging can also produce some good catches. In summer, walleye move deeper in the area of Port Clinton. Fish in excess of 10lbs are not uncommon in this area, although the average Lake Erie walleye is 5-7 lbs. In winter, the points of Catawba Island, Crane Creek State Park and the Magee March Wildlife area are the most popular.

In Pennsylvania, the main areas where anglers target walleye is around Presque Isle and North East Marina. Although, Lake Erie is a big lake and depending on the season and forage base, the walleye will migrate to and from the central basin. In fall, Lake Erie walleye have been know to congregate in Huron and Vermilion. An area that is productive one week, may be void of fish another. Best techniques in these areas are the same, with trolling being the staple. Trolling is done with deep diving crankbaits, spoons, dipsy divers and worm harnesses. When the lake is calm, jigging or casting crankbaits or spinners over shallow reefs can be deadly.

Lake Erie walleye fishing in Michigan can be excellent. The well known hotspots include, Sterling State Park, Bolles Harbor near Monroe and Luna Pier. The hot time seems to be the spring in May and June during post-spawn, since the walleye are very aggressive and hungry after their energy expenditure. Once again the best techniques for hooking these walleye is trolling, with deep diving stick baits producing the most action.

In Ontario, walleye action is best in the areas of Long Point, Rondeau and Point Pelee. Trolling worm harnesses with bottom bouncers or off dipsy divers can be deadly especially when the walleye are schooled. Colours that seem to produce good catches, include chartreuse, purple, and blue. As always experiment with colour and lures sizes to match the forage in a given area for best success. If you haven't given it a try, what are you waiting for? Visit Lake Erie and catch a trophy walleye!