Western Basin Walleye Walleye fishing is improving in the western basin of Lake Erie. The best walleye fishing has been W of West Sister Island, on the gravel pit 7 miles N of Ward's canal, and around the Toledo water intake. Drifting or trolling worm harnesses and trolling spoons produce the most fish. Yellow Perch Yellow perch fishing has been slow. The best areas have been NW of Kelleys Island, around Gull Island Shoal, and N of Niagara Reef. Fish just off the bottom using perch spreaders tipped with shiners. Smallmouth Bass The best smallmouth bass fishing has been around the Bass Islands, Kelleys Island and Sandusky Bay. Largemouth bass have been caught in Sandusky Bay, East Harbor and West Harbor.
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