The Best Lures For Lake Erie Walleye Right Now - Lake Erie Fishing Report April 2024

Windy conditions are par for the course while on lake Erie, so be sure to check those wind reports before heading out.
In our latest outing, we couldn't resist sharing our success with the husky jerk. This reliable bait has been a staple for years for walleye, especially in colder waters. But as temperatures rise, it's time to try more aggressive tactics.
Don't forget about jigging, you'll be prepared for deeper waters. And thanks to the south and southwest winds, cleaner water conditions are within reach.
And when it comes to bait, variety is key. Experiment with Z Man minnows or jerk shads to find what works best.
Sometimes slow and steady wins, while other times, a more dynamic approach is needed. Keep an eye on the fish in the boat-they'll help you find the optimal cadence for jigging or casting.
Oh, and one last tip: choose a jig head that's hefty enough to maintain contact with the bottom, especially in windy conditions.
Capt. Ross Robertson has made his complete living chasing walleye as a full time professional angler for more than 20 years. Through the years he has worn many hats including time as a fishing guide, boat salesman, TV host, outdoor writer, product designer, tournament fisherman, speaker, radio host and podcaster to name a few.
Ross fishes ice-out to ice-up on the Great Lakes. He spends the majority of the year walleye fishing on Lake Erie’s Western and Central basins.
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[@crazycrosbys]

Love your videos, love the updates. You've helped elevate my walleye game!!!

[@Bigwaterfishing]

Thanks for following along...glad it's helped ya

[@lakeerieicefishing]

Boss Lady helping out again!

[@Bigwaterfishing]

Sometimes 😉

[@kingriched15857]

Here's my question..... With the big daddy size 3 dipsy diver, i normally alway took the ring off and had no problems figuring depth.. i just got a couple more and left the ring... now im confused cuz the chart doesn't seem right for the with ring numbers.... 0 setting 60 feet down it says 30 feet of line? How is a depth of 60 feet achieved with onlt 30 feet of line out?

[@Bigwaterfishing]

The ring will definitely give you some extra depth, but current and slight speed adjustments will drastically change the diving depth and why charts are just a basic guide line. The old ground and pound method or watching them on live sonar for depth can be helpful

[@troypennington5773]

What is the water temps in the coves and main lake if you don't mind sharing? Planning a trip next week

[@Bigwaterfishing]

Take a look online with a little Google search... they have sites that show overlays in near real time to keep eye on it

[@natewitt6334]

What about some of that purple boxer blade bait action?

[@Bigwaterfishing]

Those work too...but haven't been as good as the jigs for us

[@johndonahue3509]

Putting the boat in a few days....new boater and new sub here...be in touch

[@Bigwaterfishing]

Welcome aboard!

[@Cyph3rX]

Better stop blowing for NWT event #1 or my butt will be sore 😤

[@Muskrat78]

Go buy some basspro deep walleye xps cranks. You can thank me later. Go with at least 2 blue chrome and any of the others work so clutch. $6 crank will put a bunch of meat in your boat

[@Bigwaterfishing]

I'm good...smirk

[@Muskrat78]

@Bigwaterfishing It's worth the try, several Captain's laughed, then when we pulled 7 out of 10 in one pass with cheap, originally known as Cabelas deep diver cranks. They shit themselves. JS could give it a shot

[@gordontomaszewski1420]

F Bass Pro Johnnie F’d up Cabelas I support small business instead!

[@johndonahue3509]

Tell me some smallie tips and reports plz...😢

[@Bigwaterfishing]

We like toothy critters here😉