Walleye make their way up the Detroit River from Lake Erie in the spring, typically during spawning season when water is above 40 degrees in mid-March.

Frigid January weather caused Lake Erie's ice coverage to jump from under 2% to over 92% in just ten days. This year marks the most ice Lake Erie has had at the start of February in 23 years. Despite ...

As winter grips Ohio, anglers are heading to inland lakes, ponds and Lake Erie for ice fishing. While the sport can be rewarding, safety is crucial and many first-timers hire licensed guides for ...

Lake Erie is completely frozen over as of Jan. 27 because of recent winter weather, including low temperatures and frigid winds. The U.S. National Ice Center, which provides mariners and naval forces ...

A powerful winter storm is causing extensive ice coverage on Lake Erie, with 75% of the lake currently frozen. Lake Erie's shallow depth makes it more prone to freezing and creating "glass ice," which ...

In the New York waters of Lake Erie, 2025 was a recording-breaking year for walleye fishing. According to DEC’s open lake creel census, the walleye catch rate of 11 fish per trip was tops in the ...

In late January, Lake Erie has the most ice coverage out of all the Great Lakes. The U.S. National Ice Center, which provides mariners and naval forces operating in polar, subpolar and Great Lakes ...