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Early June Fishing Report
Early June Fishing Report
June 5, 2025
Weโ€™ve made it to June! Through the wind, rain, and cold of spring 2025 here in Erie, PA, summer is finally knocking. As I write this, itโ€™s expected to hit 87ยฐF โ€” just a few days after barely reaching 50. Iโ€™m ecstatic to finally trade in the boots for flip flops and get back to chasing fish under blue skies. A Strange Spring Across Lake Erie Staying in touch with guide buddies and โ€œhammersโ€ (great anglers) across the East and West Basins of Lake Erie, the consensus is clear: itโ€™s been a strange spring. Weโ€™ve seen plenty of quality smallmouth caught across all three basins, but the inconsistent weather seems to have stretched out our usual bite windows. Water temps would warm up, then cool right back off, keeping many fish in a kind of limbo. That said, the โ€œbehind scheduleโ€ spring might actually set us up well for early summer. Smallmouth Report โ€“ Presque Isle Bay and Lake Erie Over the last couple of weeks, our clients have been catching smallmouth in all three phases โ€” prespawn, spawn, and postspawn. Most of the bite has leaned finesse: dropshots, tubes, senkos, jig minnows have all put fish in the boat. That said, power fishing still is viable too, with A-rigs, jerkbaits, and chatterbaits producing some. Hot Tip: The next full moon is June 11. If conditions line up, we could see another wave of spawners. However, most of our recent fish have been postspawn with some prespawners mixed in. That means: Slow is Pro โ€” slow down your presentation and thoroughly work areas to stay dialed in. Fish can be more finicky this time of year. Work areas thoroughly and finesse presentations slowly, but efficiently. Walleye Report The walleye bite continues to improve as more fish migrate east. Weโ€™re catching them as a bycatch while bass fishing in 10โ€“30 ft. Meanwhile, anglers are doing well all the way out to 40โ€“45 ft using plugs and crawler harnesses (trolling or drifting). Out in front of the peninsula has been hot and weโ€™ve been catching some east of the city. Weโ€™re using forward-facing sonar to cast at individual fish โ€” an exciting, active way to fish. Want to learn how? Letโ€™s get you on the schedule. Perch Update Perch are still showing up occasionally while bass fishing in the Bay โ€” especially postspawn fish fattening up. Most of the bigger schools have moved back to the lake, so key in on bait concentrations. Tight lines, Captain Destin DeMarion Big Fat Bass Guide Service
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What anglers said about fishing in Presque Isle Lighthouse

Erie is an amazing fishery! Salmon, Stealhead, perch, Smallmouth bass and Walleye. You have to experience it!
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Erie is an amazing fishery! Salmon, Stealhead, perch, Smallmouth bass and Walleye. You have to experience it!
Dirty 30 Lake Erie Charters
Dirty 30 Lake Erie Charters
If you are planning on a trip in oct wait until itโ€™s a little cooler outside you want water temps to be in the low 60s the second or third week is prime
Excellent
5.0 / 5
If you are planning on a trip in oct wait until itโ€™s a little cooler outside you want water temps to be in the low 60s the second or third week is prime
Bass Fishing Lake Erie
Bass Fishing Lake Erie
Waves were 4-6 foot. If you get seasick take medication as directed. Listen to your captain, he knows whatโ€™s best.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Waves were 4-6 foot. If you get seasick take medication as directed. Listen to your captain, he knows whatโ€™s best.
Dog's Life Sport Fishing
Dog's Life Sport Fishing
Bring a cooler and drinks, if your out of state get a 1 day Tourist Fishing Licence. Walleye bite best in July but still plenty in August
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5.0 / 5
Bring a cooler and drinks, if your out of state get a 1 day Tourist Fishing Licence. Walleye bite best in July but still plenty in August
Relentless Pursuit Lake Erie Charters
Relentless Pursuit Lake Erie Charters
Capt Matt is awesome He took us out farther than any Capt would and put us on the fish in a hurry. We limited out by 0840 and back to shore by noon. Making plans for next year same week same Capt. Outstanding!
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Capt Matt is awesome He took us out farther than any Capt would and put us on the fish in a hurry. We limited out by 0840 and back to shore by noon. Making plans for next year same week same Capt. Outstanding!
Dog's Life Sport Fishing
Dog's Life Sport Fishing
This was our first summer charter other than going out on the perch pirate. The bite was insane and fish were big! We hit our limit and had several 25-28 inch walleye.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
This was our first summer charter other than going out on the perch pirate. The bite was insane and fish were big! We hit our limit and had several 25-28 inch walleye.
Lucky Dog Sports Fishing
Lucky Dog Sports Fishing
Iโ€™m susceptible to getting seasick, so I took two โ€œless drowsyโ€ Dramamine. I also encouraged my two adult sons to do the same. We had no issues with getting seasick even though we rocked around on some waves because of a strong breeze. After we got back home though, we were very tired and slept through most of the rest of the day. If I were to do it again, Iโ€™d try either a single dose or maybe something else, like Bonine.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Iโ€™m susceptible to getting seasick, so I took two โ€œless drowsyโ€ Dramamine. I also encouraged my two adult sons to do the same. We had no issues with getting seasick even though we rocked around on some waves because of a strong breeze. After we got back home though, we were very tired and slept through most of the rest of the day. If I were to do it again, Iโ€™d try either a single dose or maybe something else, like Bonine.
Pacifictime Sportfishing
Pacifictime Sportfishing
Lake Erie can be rough and different every voyage so be prepared for the worst hope for the best and remember that bringing Fish home is the icing on the cake
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Lake Erie can be rough and different every voyage so be prepared for the worst hope for the best and remember that bringing Fish home is the icing on the cake
Ciao Charters
Ciao Charters
Smallmouth in late April and May would be ideal. Largemouth in the summer months.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Smallmouth in late April and May would be ideal. Largemouth in the summer months.
Bass Fishing Lake Erie
Bass Fishing Lake Erie
May is the slower month for walleye but we did get 14 keeper's if u r looking g for more wait till middle of June the walleye bite even better
Excellent
5.0 / 5
May is the slower month for walleye but we did get 14 keeper's if u r looking g for more wait till middle of June the walleye bite even better
Ditch Chicken Charters
Ditch Chicken Charters
Yes, this time of year, bed fishing is very easy for beginners. We had a person on our crew that was new, and the captain helped him out and got him some big bass
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Yes, this time of year, bed fishing is very easy for beginners. We had a person on our crew that was new, and the captain helped him out and got him some big bass
Bass Fishing Lake Erie
Bass Fishing Lake Erie
The weather is unpredictable, it could be showing great weather and can change in the blink of an eye. Prepare for that. Still a ton of fun
Excellent
5.0 / 5
The weather is unpredictable, it could be showing great weather and can change in the blink of an eye. Prepare for that. Still a ton of fun
Ciao Charters
Ciao Charters
Be ready for a truly off shore experience! My first time on a Great Lake and was totally in awe of its massive size!
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Be ready for a truly off shore experience! My first time on a Great Lake and was totally in awe of its massive size!
Hammertime Sportfishing
Hammertime Sportfishing
Make sure you check weather conditions. Can change quick and doesn't always match the forecast.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Make sure you check weather conditions. Can change quick and doesn't always match the forecast.
D.D. Rod Father Sportfishing
D.D. Rod Father Sportfishing Irwin, Pennsylvania
If you go out with Capt Todd your arms will be very sore the next day. Non stop fish on. Best day of fishing in my life.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
If you go out with Capt Todd your arms will be very sore the next day. Non stop fish on. Best day of fishing in my life.
Pacifictime Sportfishing
Pacifictime Sportfishing Dallas, PA
Be mindful of the wind as too much wind will cause you not to be able to fish.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Be mindful of the wind as too much wind will cause you not to be able to fish.
Dog's Life Sport Fishing
Dog's Life Sport Fishing Amherst, VA
Be aware that the weather in July can be fickle. Unfortunately for our schedules the lake tells you when you can fish, but don't let that discourage you, the walleye are worth it!
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Be aware that the weather in July can be fickle. Unfortunately for our schedules the lake tells you when you can fish, but don't let that discourage you, the walleye are worth it!
Relentless Pursuit Lake Erie Charters
Relentless Pursuit Lake Erie Charters New Columbia, PA
First timers better be ready to catch a lot of fish when fishing in Lake Erie!
Excellent
5.0 / 5
First timers better be ready to catch a lot of fish when fishing in Lake Erie!
Dog's Life Sport Fishing
Dog's Life Sport Fishing Fombell, PA
A quality fishing experience for some the best eating fresh water fish anywhere.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
A quality fishing experience for some the best eating fresh water fish anywhere.
Relentless Pursuit Lake Erie Charters
Relentless Pursuit Lake Erie Charters Shinglehouse, PA
The fish were shallower than captain expected.once targeted the fishing was good till we started west then fishing slowed down.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
The fish were shallower than captain expected.once targeted the fishing was good till we started west then fishing slowed down.
Pacifictime Sportfishing
Pacifictime Sportfishing Petrolia, PA