I'm planning a trip up here in about 2weeks, this is my 1st trip on Erie with my own boat (never had one before capable of handling the lake before)
I do have some experience on the lake, we are just planning on camping on one of the islands since we have a long drive up. I'm just trying to get an idea of where to start. I'm not too familiar with the reef locations, is there a map available that has them marked? The only spots I have on my gps is a couple spots from NB to the canidian line. I would much rather start lower and work my way up if needed.
Any and all advise is appreciated!
Where you camping....? Kelley's would be a good choice right now, nice campground, and right on the eyes' now around the islands. The ferry from Marblehead is a little pricey but you will make that up in boat gas savings if you are there long, good luck post your results, HT
Camp at kelley's right now, fish are stacked around there.....you can catch them about 100 yards off kelleys in all directions right now......reef runners, spoons, and harnesses. Purple, gold, and chartreuse.
Where you camping....? Kelley's would be a good choice right now, nice campground, and right on the eyes' now around the islands. The ferry from Marblehead is a little pricey but you will make that up in boat gas savings if you are there long, good luck post your results, HT
I agree with HT ! KI camping you will not be UNhappy ! Stop In at the Village Pump tell Owners Gary & Jackie Wojo sent ya ! I bet you Get A HIGH FIVE ! Plus a smile and a thanks for stopping in ?
ok thanks again for sharing some info guys.
and yea i think kelly's will work out great as a base camp lol.
i will deff report the outcome. good or bad! it would be nice to bring a couple limits back and score some points with the old lady! maybe she would let me go more often
one more question, how long do they usually hang around the islands before going deeper?
well we are heading up tomarrow evening when i get off work, and are planning on coming back monday. it should be a great time! are they still hanging around kelly's?
laminated maps are at most bait stores and marina's in Port Clinton area, have a compass onboard and know how to use it! slow bite today, lot of sheepheads. HAVE FUN!
CHUCK
man the weekend went zooming by!
we ended up catching alot of fish,mostly sheeps and cats, but we did stumble across a school of smaller fish, ended catching 7 eyes, only 2 were legal. but hey, we had fun! and if nothing else it was a good experiance!
thanks for all the info guys! it helped
I hate to rain on your parade (literally) but have you seen the forecast for this weekend?
.FRIDAY...EAST WINDS 10 TO 20 KNOTS BECOMING SOUTHWEST. SHOWERS
AND SCATTERED THUNDERSTORMS. WAVES 4 TO 6 FEET SUBSIDING TO 1 TO
3 FEET.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...WEST WINDS 10 TO 20 KNOTS INCREASING TO 15 TO
25 KNOTS. SHOWERS LIKELY IN THE EVENING...THEN A CHANCE OF
SHOWERS OVERNIGHT. WAVES 2 TO 4 FEET BUILDING TO 5 TO 7 FEET.
.SATURDAY...WEST WINDS 10 TO 20 KNOTS BECOMING SOUTHWEST. SHOWERS
LIKELY...THEN A CHANCE OF SHOWERS. WAVES 5 TO 7 FEET SUBSIDING TO
2 TO 4 FEET.
.SUNDAY...SOUTHWEST WINDS 5 TO 15 KNOTS BECOMING WEST. A CHANCE
OF SHOWERS. WAVES 2 TO 4 FEET SUBSIDING TO 1 TO 3 FEET.
.MONDAY...WEST WINDS 5 TO 15 KNOTS BECOMING NORTH. A CHANCE OF
SHOWERS. WAVES 2 FEET OR LESS.
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