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Smallmouth Bonanza and Walleye Delight: Fishing the Cleveland Lakefront on a Spring Day

Smallmouth Bonanza and Walleye Delight: Fishing the Cleveland Lakefront on a Spring Day

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 Artificial Lure here with your Lake Erie and Cleveland fishing report for Wednesday, May 21, 2025. Spring has been treating anglers to steady action, and today’s shaping up to be another solid day on the water.

Sunrise was at 5:58 AM, with sunset coming at 8:47 PM. Weather-wise, expect mostly cloudy skies early, with the possibility of rain and some wind building up through the afternoon. Water remains in good shape for now, but if the rain picks up like forecasted, rivers could get a little stained, so it’s wise to hit your spots early.

In terms of lake activity, smallmouth bass continue to steal the show along the Cleveland lakefront and in nearby rivers like the Rocky and Chagrin. The bite has been strong, both in the rivers and out into the bays and near-shore shallows. Anglers are landing excellent numbers of lake-run smallies, with a few steelhead still hanging around the river mouths—always a bonus for anyone looking for that “silver and bronze” combo in a single outing. Walleye fishing is good just off the shoreline in the evenings, and the day bite is picking up for those trolling deeper[1][2][4][5].

Best lures for smallmouth right now are 3 inch olive tube jigs, Ned rigs, medium crankbaits that mimic shad or goby, and spinnerbaits. Don’t shy away from tossing streamer flies if you like to fly fish—anything resembling a minnow will get hit. For walleye, stick to jigging or casting with blade baits and swimbaits, or troll with deep-diving crankbaits as the bite gets stronger in the evening.

If you’re targeting trout, the East Branch Rocky River and local ponds like Wallace and Shadow Lakes are stocked and producing well on PowerBait, trout worms, and small spinners[1][2].

Recent reports have anglers catching mixed bags—smallmouths in the three to four pound range are common, with some pushing five pounds. Walleye have been solid, with several fish in the 18 to 24 inch class landed near the Cleveland breakwall and east towards Euclid. A few leftover steelhead are still striking in the faster river water, especially after a rain.

For hotspots, try the mouth of the Rocky River and the breakwall off Edgewater Park for smallmouth. For walleye, the stretch between Gordon Park and Wildwood Marina has produced well during the evening bite. Don’t overlook the harbors and feeder creek mouths if the wind is up.

That’s the scoop for today. Get your gear ready, check the latest weather, and hit the water early to beat the rain. Tight lines from Artificial Lure.
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