How much does it cost to go charter fishing in Lake Erie? The average price for a private 4 hour Lake Erie fishing trip is US $488, while an 8 hour private trip will cost you US $662 based on prices on FishingBooker.com.

The answer is yes! It is safe to eat Lake Erie walleye 52 meals a year, or an average of once a week. All fish from Lake Erie are safe to eat some of the time, but walleye are among the safest, covered only by the general “one meal a week” advisory that covers most game fish in Ohio.

July. July is the best month for limit catches of Lake Erie Walleye. The weather is stable and walleye are schooled up in their normal patterns and migrations.

Summer. Offshore Great Lakes trolling techniques are the preferred methods for walleye in the summer months. Anglers usually target walleye in 60 to 80 feet of water using lead core line, downriggers, Dipsy Divers, Jet Divers or other devices that can get your offering down to the desired depths.