Lake Erie anglers can expect the 2024 fishing
season to again offer world- renowned opportunities, according to the DNR.
Following years of strong walleye hatches, Lake Erie
continues to affirm that it is The Walleye Capital of the
World. Additionally, a stable yellow perch population in Lake Erie’s west zone will provide good fishing in 2024, “Lake Erie is known worldwide as a top fishing destination for a variety of species,” said Travis Hartman, Lake Erie Fisheries Program Administrator for the Division of Wildlife.
The walleye daily limit on Lake Erie is six fish per angler with a 15-inch minimum length requirement.
Walleye fishing aboard The Stray Cat
Walleye hatch success has been well above average for six consecutive years, including the three largest hatches ever surveyed.
Anglers will mostly catch abundant 2- to 6-year-old-fish ranging from 15 to 24 inches.
“The ‘23 walleye hatch showed above-average results in the western and central basins,” said Hartman.
“We expect walleye anglers to find outstanding fishing across the lake.”