Lake Erie News & Stories
Fishing reports, local history, and boating guides from across Lake Erie.
The Most Popular Lake Erie Fishing Boats in 2026
Lund, Ranger, Starcraft, Sportcraft. The boats that actually get run on Lake Erie in 2026, what the charter captains use, and what you can still find on walleye.com under $10K.
Presque Isle: The Best Fishing Spot Most Ohio Anglers Never Visit
A 3,112-acre sandy peninsula with 13 beaches, free boat ramps, world-class smallmouth, walleye, perch, steelhead, pike, and muskie. It is 90 minutes east of Cleveland and most Ohio boaters have never fished it.
2026 Walleye Fishing Outlook: Another Record Year?
Record harvest rates in 2025, 180 million fish population estimate, and above-average hatches in 8 of the last 11 years. Here is what anglers can expect this season.
A Weekend in Huron: The Angler's Guide
Everything you need for a weekend of fishing in Huron, OH. Free public launch, three marinas, two tackle shops, solid charter captains, and waterfront restaurants to close out the day.
Freshwater Grit: The Growing Surf Culture on Lake Erie
Ice beards, freezing windchills, and zero saltwater buoyancy. Lake Erie's surf scene is not for the faint of heart — but it's growing fast. Here's what you need to know.
2026 Lake Erie Fishing Limits: The Complete ODNR Guide
ODNR has announced the 2026-2027 Lake Erie fishing limits. Walleye stays at 6 per day, perch zones unchanged, plus steelhead, smallmouth, white bass, and catfish limits.
Cleveland's Most Common Boating Mistakes (and How to Avoid Them)
Whether you're launching from E. 55th, Edgewater, or the Rocky River, these are the mistakes that catch Cleveland boaters every season.
The Cleveland Flats: From Iron Furnaces to Boat Slips on the Cuyahoga
The Flats have been iron furnaces, shipyards, oil refineries, the Midwest's biggest nightlife district, and a ghost town. Now there are boat slips where the steel mills used to be.
The Lake That Came Back: A Love Letter to Fishing on Lake Erie
From the golden age of charter boats to a lake declared dead, to the fishery that came roaring back. Lake Erie's fishing story is one for the ages.
2026 Lake Erie Fuel Prices: What Boaters Should Expect This Summer
Gas prices just crossed $4 a gallon nationally for the first time since 2022. Here's what Lake Erie boaters will pay at the dock this summer, why prices are up, and how to cut your fuel bill.
Rockin' on the River 2026: Full Schedule Released — 18 Shows at Black River Landing
The full 2026 Rockin' on the River lineup is here — June through September at Black River Landing in Lorain. Here's every date, every band, and what to know.
The Battle of Lake Erie: How 9 Ships Built from Nothing Changed a War
On September 10, 1813, a 27-year-old commodore rowed through enemy fire, boarded a second ship, and captured the entire British fleet on Lake Erie. Here is how it happened.
The Port of Toledo: From Swamp to One of the Busiest Ports on the Great Lakes
Toledo sits where the Maumee River meets Lake Erie. It was surrounded by swamp, connected by canal, fueled by coal, and today it handles 7.2 million tons of cargo a year across 13 terminals.
Charles Berry: The Lorain Marine Behind Lake Erie's Giant Bascule Bridge
The second-largest bascule bridge in the world sits in Lorain, Ohio. It is named after Corporal Charles J. Berry, a 21-year-old Marine from Lorain who gave his life on Iwo Jima. This is his story.
Why Does the Lorain Lighthouse Lean? The Story of a Ship, a Shift, and $850,000 in Grout
If you look closely at the Lorain Lighthouse from the right angle, you'll notice something's off. The 'Jewel of the Port' has a slight but unmistakable lean to the east — and it's been that way since 1969.
The Lorain Lighthouse: A Visual History of Lake Erie's 'Jewel of the Port'
From a candle on a pole to a concrete fortress that survived its own demolition order — the Lorain Lighthouse has one of the wildest stories on the Great Lakes.
The Lamprey Wars: How a Prehistoric Parasite Nearly Destroyed Lake Erie's Fishery
In the 1940s, a jawless parasite from the Atlantic Ocean invaded every Great Lake and wiped out 98 percent of the lake trout harvest. Then scientists tested 6,000 chemicals to find one that could stop it.
Steel, Stone, and 1,000-Foot Ships: The Story of Great Lakes Shipping
The 2026 shipping season is underway. Here is how iron ore, ice, and 1,000-foot freighters built the Great Lakes into the busiest inland waterway on earth.
909 Ships: The Rise and Fall of Lorain's Legendary Shipyard
From a wooden sloop on the Black River in 1819 to the largest ship on the Great Lakes in 1981, Lorain built 909 vessels over 165 years. Here's the full story.
The Night a Tornado Crossed Lake Erie: Cleveland's 1953 Disaster
On June 8, 1953, an F4 tornado traveled 118 miles across Ohio, tore through Cleveland's West Side along Lorain Avenue, crossed downtown, and disappeared into Lake Erie. It was part of the deadliest tornado outbreak in American history at the time.
Erosion, Algae, and What's Next for the Shore Between Lorain and Cleveland
Sheffield Lake, Avon Lake, Sheffield Village, Avon, and Bay Village sit on some of the most vulnerable shoreline on Lake Erie. Here's what residents are dealing with and what's being done about it.
Destination, Not a Drive-Through: How the Lorain Port & Finance Authority Is Transforming the Waterfront
A small team with big ambitions. From a historic leadership transition to an $11 million amphitheater and a growing network of live cams, the Lorain Port & Finance Authority is reshaping what the waterfront can be.