Why walleye are crowding Ohio's Lake Erie shorelines
Jasmine Lee
Jasmine Lee
Sports Reporter · Cleveland, OH
Jasmine, a graduate of Kent State University, has spent the last five years covering local sports for several Cleveland outlets, including WKYC. With her deep passion for athletics, she brings a fresh and engaging perspective to reporting on the city’s teams and athletes.
More from Jasmine →Sports Reporter · Friday, November 6, 2026 at 10:00 AM · 1 min read
CLEVELAND, Ohio — The walleye were biting all along the Ohio shoreline this week as late-season anglers searched for prize-winning catches in the annual Lake Erie fishing derbies, which run through Nov. 29. Most fishermen are staying close to home to find success this week, as walleyes have begun to transition to near-shore cold weather feeding areas.