Smallmouth Surge, Walleye Bounty - Lake Erie Fishing Report May 14, 2025 Podcast Por arte de portada

Smallmouth Surge, Walleye Bounty - Lake Erie Fishing Report May 14, 2025

Smallmouth Surge, Walleye Bounty - Lake Erie Fishing Report May 14, 2025

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 Hey there, fellow anglers! Artificial Lure here with your mid-May Lake Erie and Cleveland fishing report for today, May 14, 2025.

The spring action is really heating up around our waters! Lake Erie and our local rivers are offering some fantastic opportunities right now. We've had a decent stretch of weather, though those significant rains predicted earlier this month have made river conditions a bit unpredictable. Be sure to check those flow gauges before heading out.

The absolute highlight right now is the lake-run smallmouth bass fishing. These fighters are running strong in both the Rocky and Chagrin rivers. They're absolutely crushing medium-sized minnow or shad crankbaits, spinners, and olive-colored 3-inch tube jigs. Ned rigs are also producing well if you're looking to switch things up. For you fly anglers, anything that mimics a minnow or goby will get their attention.

There are still a few steelhead hanging around, though that run is tapering off quickly. If you're lucky, you might score what locals call the "silver and bronze" - landing both a steelhead and a big smallie in the same spot on the same outing. That's bragging rights material right there!

For walleye enthusiasts, the Cleveland shoreline has been producing steadily. Captain Ross's latest report indicates walleye fishing on Lake Erie is really picking up as we move deeper into May.

Don't overlook the stocked rainbow trout in East Branch Rocky River, Wallace Lake, and Shadow Lake if you're looking for something different. These stockers are taking a variety of baits and providing good action for anglers of all skill levels.

Some hot spots to consider: The mouths of the Rocky and Chagrin rivers are prime territory for smallmouth right now. Reports indicate the lower sections of Erie tributaries are still yielding results, though the steelhead action there is winding down. For panfish and perch, the bay is your best bet, but be prepared to move around to find the active schools.

With summer approaching, we're seeing longer fishing days with earlier sunrises and later sunsets, giving you plenty of daylight to land that trophy catch. The warming trend should only improve fishing conditions in the coming weeks.

Remember folks, the fishing report blog from Cleveland Metroparks gets updated every Thursday through May, so check back tomorrow for the freshest intel.

This is Artificial Lure signing off - tight lines and see you on the water!
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