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The perfect time, the perfect place - it is not often that anglers face this situation. Lake Erie is the best walleye lake in the U. S., and summer is the best time to fish it. Lake Erie anglers commonly bring home ice chests full of walleyes, any one of which might be the walleye of a lifetime in another part of the country.
Prime fishing occurs through July and August while the big lake is relatively calm. Lake Erie is one of the most treacherous bodies of water on Earth, though summer is typically the calmest time on the lake. Boaters should make frequent use of weather radios. Most July Lake Erie walleye trolling takes place miles from shore. Though there are many launch sites, it is not uncommon to fish 10-20 miles from launch sites. Lake Erie can be divided into three major areas - the western, central and eastern basins - each with different characteristics. Generally, from west to east, the lake becomes deeper and the water clearer, and trolling tactics vary accordingly. "You have to be ready for a lot of things," said Charlie Brant, who directs and competes in walleye tournaments from one end of Lake Erie to the other. "But it really is not as difficult as it might sound. It is just crankbaits, spoons or 'crawler harnesses. The real trick is getting your gear in front of the walleyes."
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